Thai International's programme of Royal Orchid Holidays offers the widest choice of destinations and tourism itineraries of Asia, plus several unique advantages...Flexibility. Elements of this programme can be combined in endless variety to create the itinerary exactly suited to the individual's taste. Design your own ideal vacation.
Convenience. Having created your own plan, relax and leave all the bothersome practical details to the ultra efficient systems of Royal Orchid Holidays' worldwide organisation. Accommodation, transportation, sightseeing tours-all are expertly arranged in advance. THAI handles everything, leaving you free to enjoy a smooth, anxiety-free vacation.
Quality. THAI knows Asia better than any other airline and has over 25 years experience in organising top-quality tour plans in cooperation with the best local handling agents in each destination.
THAI actually launched such magical places as Bali and Nepal onto the international tourism market, so you can rest assured that you are in very capable hands. Maximum guality for your vacation budget.
Value. Royal Orchid Holidays offer all the freedom of choice associated with individually planned arrangements, combined with the financial savings usually found only with fixed itinerary large-scale group tours.
Fly when you want, on scheduled flights but pay less. Unbeatable value.
Hectic traflic and high-rise buildings contrast with the peace and tranquillity of temple compounds, the temples themselves glittering and spectacular.
Splendid palaces, busy river life and open-air street markets also reflect the old traditions.
As well as unrivalled sightseeing, this is a cily of wonderful shopping, dining, entertainment and nightlife.
There are many excursion possibilities close to Bangkok : the ancient ruined capital of Ayutthaya, colourful rural floating markets, beach, forest and country resorts.
To the west are the forested hills of the scenic River Kwai, while the golden beaches of the Gulf of Thailand provide spectacular resorts, including Pattaya, Rayong, Hua Hin and Cha-am.
| RIVER KWAI & ROSE GARDEN EXTENSION |
| Two nights |
| Departure: daily |
| ROHE49 |
| DAY 1 Bangkok - Kanchanaburi Early morning pick-up from your hotel by air-conditioned coach for journey to River Kwai (130 km), with visit to the war graves cemetery at Kanchanaburi and River Kwai Bridge, then continue to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the peaceful location. (L, D) |
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DAY 2 Kanchanaburi - Nakhon Pathom Morning at leisure. Alter lunch travel by road to the charming Rose Garden Resort, where you will overnight in their comfortable hotel. (B, L) |
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DAY 3 Nakhon Pathom - Bangkok Morning at leisure. In the afternoon attend the Rose Garden's Thai Village cultural show Return by coach to your Bangkok hotel, early evening arrival. (B) |
| ANCIENT CITIES OF CENTRAL THAILAND |
| Three nights |
| Departs Bangkok: Sun and Tue |
| ROH35 |
| DAY1 Bangkok - Sukhothai Pick-up from Bangkok hotel, transfer to demoestic airport for flight to Phisanulok. Visit Wat Maha That, with its holy Buddha image, before continuing to ancient ruined capital of Si Satchanalai. (L,D) |
| DAY2 Sukhothai - Nakhon Sawan Explore highlights of Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand, including museum and historical park containing ruins of temples, monasteries and palaces. After lunch, see Thailand's largest seated Buddha figure before continuing to Nakhon Sawan by road. (B, L, D) |
| DAY3 Nakhon Sawan - Ayutthaya overnight river cruise Continue by coach and train to the 14-18th century capital of Ayutthaya with sightseeing of magnificent ruins and reconstructed temples. Highlights include ruined Phra Mongkol Borpitr and Phra Srisanphetch temples. Transfer by open 'long-tail' river boat to Bang Pa-in, to explore the delightful Royal Summer Palace and gardens. Embark on luxurious converted rice barge Mekhala for cruise down river. Candlelit dinner on deck and overnight beside rural temple. (B,L,D) |
| DAY4 Cruise to Bangkok Early morning traditional offerings to monks, continuing cruise to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. (B) |