Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saturday, Bangkok - Pakkred - Samkok - Maenam Noi (-/L/D)
Board the Thanatharee at Pinklao Pier (Bangkok side) at 08:30 and depart Bangkok to Ko Kred, an island in the middle of the Chao Phraya River. Explore the Mon pottery-making village on the island before continuing to lively Pathum Thani market where varieties of fresh meats, vegetables and various local goods are sold. Lunch served on the way.
Continue the cruise with a short stop at Wat Pailom, well known as a winter nesting ground of the Asian Openbill Stork which migrates from Northern India and Siberia and then head upriver to the unspoilt Maenam Noi, a small branch of the main Chao Phraya River.
Arrive at Wat Singh at approximately 1800, tie up for the night and enjoy dinner on board.
Day 2: Sunday, Maenam Noi - Ban Bang Sadej – Pamok (B/L/D)
Time for breakfast and a cycle ride to explore the village, then depart for Wat Taku. (Lunch served on board.) Set off by bicycle to explore the local villages along the Maenam Noi.
Rejoin the barge at Wat Kophai and continue to Bang Sadej.
By bicycle visit its famous temple and a local orphanage where, mainly, hilltribe children receive an education and vocational training. Continue to the main village to meet the local people and see the cottage industries they engage in. Then depart to Pamok for the second overnight. Dinner on board.
Day 3: Monday, Pa Mok - Ayudhaya (B/-/-)
An opportunity to give food to the monks on their morning alms round with time to visit the local Pamok School. Also visit a local family that makes drums and the local market. Have breakfast on board. Then depart for Ayudhaya, Thailand’s former capital (1350-1767) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Arrive at Ayudhaya train station pier at approximately at 12.00 hr and disembark ready to set off to your next destination.
End of services.
Services included in the price:
- On board Thanatharee.
- The barge provides air-conditioned multi-share accommodation for a maximum of 12 persons, the bedroom area being divided into two sections by a curtain. One common bathroom and one toilet are located on the main deck, a second toilet is on the upper deck. You should bring your own personnel toiletries (towel and soap are provided).
- Full board during the cruise.
- All services and activities described in the itineraries.
Services not included in the price:
- Soft drinks (except water) and alcoholic beverages.
- Meals not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Airport tax and flight insurance.
- International flight.
- Domestic flight.
- Tips for the crew.
- Personal expenses.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
298 US$ per person for a group of minimum 2 persons.
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