Jungle and Beach Adventure 9 days

Arrive in Bangkok airport and greeting by our representative, and today we visit to Wat Pho, is one of Bangkok's oldest temples with its reputation of Bangkok’s biggest reclining Buddha, 46 meters long that extracts visitors. It existed before Bangkok was established as the capital by King Rama I. It was originally named Wat Photaram or Podharam, from which the name Wat Pho is derived from the name that refers to the monastery of the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India where Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment and The Grand Palace is our next highlight of the day.

The Grand Palace complex was established in 1782 and it consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 metres in length. After King Rama I ascended to the throne in 1782, the palace was built. Prior to this, the royal palace and centre of administration had been located in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. For various reasons, the new King considered the former capital to be unsuitable and decided to establish a new capital on the other side of the river

Our day to experience with the Thai national symbol “the elephant” in Kanchanaburi and combines with the bridge over the River Kwai, the River Kwai (Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai) flows through Kanchanaburi, the two rivers merge into Mae Klong River where Japanese captivated prisoners of war built the death-railway along the Kwai River during WWII. After conquering in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia the Japanese brought 140 000 Prisoners of War and over 200 000 forced laborers to Thailand to complete a 415 km railroad. Many prisoners lost their lives building this railroad.
The Bridge over the River Kwai is part of the death railway, built by prisoners of war in WWII, and famous from the 1957 movie ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’.
The Allied War Cemetery serves as a memorial to 6982 allied prisoners of war (POWs). These prisoners lost their lives while constructing the death railway and their remains were moved post war to what is now the allied war cemetery.

ELEPHANT HAVEN THAILAND
Elephant Haven Thailand, Kanchanaburi is located 150 kms or 100 miles in the South West of Thailand in the beautiful Sai Yok National Park region. This project has brought 7 elephants to freedom and your visit will support us to provide the best possible care for our herd.
The transformation of Elephant Haven from a trekking camp into an ethical ‘Saddle Off’ program was covered in the must-see movie ‘Love & Bananas; An Elephant Story’ which has received incredible feedback from international film critics with screenings taking place internationally.
Elephant Haven is supported by Lek Chailert, a world-renowned elephant conservationist, the founder of Save Elephant Foundation and world-famous Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai. Lek is at the forefront of ethical elephant tourism both in Thailand and throughout Asia, which is seeing a growing demand for elephant camps to transition from a trekking to sanctuary model under the Save Elephant Foundation’s ‘Saddle Off’ program.
This evening we will board the night sleeping train to the southern Thailand

After getting of the train in the morning get some breakfast and snacks, this will be the last chance to get supplies as options in the national park may be limited. Climb on the truck, head to the lake (1 hour) and continue by boat to Ratchaprapa lake, Thailand’s most beautiful man-made lake. Spend the day relaxing at a raft house, swimming, tubing or kayaking. Spend the night on the rafthouse in the national park.
Included: Lunch / Boat ride Ratchaprapa lake, rafthouse

Ratchaprapa dam is a 4000sq. km large national park where animals can roam freely and a manmade dam created a stunning lake. It is the world’s 3rd oldest primary forest and contains beautiful lime stone karsts and flange jungles.

Go for a trekking in the park or be at leisure, go for a swim in the amazing lake or enjoy kayaking.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Koh Phangan and arrive in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy the beach for the rest of the day.
Included: Breakfast

Koh Panghan, a place often visited in the past by the royal family because of its beauty. Now it’s mostly known for the full moon parties.

Be at leisure to enjoy this beautiful island and do some Optional activities such as visiting the Ang Thong marine park, snorkelling, fishing, jungle trekking, enjoy the viewpoint or visit a fruit plantation.
Included: Breakfast X2

This morning we will drive the port and take a short the ferry to Samui island and in this afternoon, we will go for our island-sightseeing, viewpoint, Big buddha, Grandfather – Grandmother rocks and waterfall, later in the afternoon we will be at leisure.
Included: Breakfast and a half day Samui island sightseeing.

Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island (after Phuket) and lies in the Gulf of Thailand. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, luxury resorts and fancy spas. Favourite beach locations are Chaweng beach, Lamai beach, Bophut’s fisherman’s village and Maenam beach

After breakfast, Be at leisure or Option to Angthong national park.
Included: Breakfast

Ang Thong, or Mu Ko Ang Thong, is a marine park that was established in 1980. It covers 42 islands in a total area of 102 km2, of which about 50 km2 are land and the rest is water. It’s famous for snorkelling and sea Kayaking.

Take an easy day before fly home or to explore this next destination.
Included: Breakfast X2

Option possible in case of staying, Koh Tao is known as one of the best snorkeling and diving sites in the gulf of Thailand. It is also called Turtle Island because so many sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach here.