Explore Bangkok and Hua Hin beach

Day 01

Upon arrival Bangkok

Upon arrival in Bangkok, our guide welcomes you at airport and then transfer you to hotel. Rest of the day is your leisure time.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 02

Jim Thompson House – Suan Pakkard Palace Museum (B,L)

After breakfast at the hotel, first place for your visit is Jim Thompson House which is located opposite to the International Stadium. Former residence of Pioneer in Thai Silk industry, now converted into a museum. The house itself is of traditional Thai architecture.

Then proceed to Suan Pakkard Palace, formerly the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga, a complex of five traditional Thai Houses overlooking a beautifully kept garden. Each building houses a large collection of Asian art and antiques, with one building exhibiting a collection of seashells, mineral crystals and painted pottery from Ban Chiang.

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 03

Bangkok – Phra Pathom Chedi Temple – Sanamchan Palace (B,L)

After breakfast, pick up and transfer to visit Phra Pathom Chedi in Nakorn Pathom Province. The name Phra Pathom Chedi means Holy chedi (stupa) of the beginning. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in scriptures of the year 675. However archaeological findings date a first stupa to the 4th century. In the 11th century it was overbuilt with a Khmer style prang, which was later overgrown by the jungle. The ruin was visited several times by the later King Mongkut during his time as a monk and after his coronation he ordered the building of a new and more magnificent chedi at the site. After 17 years of construction it was finished in 1870 and the population of nearby Nakhon Chai Si was ordered to move to the newly created town around the chedi.

Then, we visit Sanam Chan Palace consists of a number of buildings on a site in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The palace was built from 1907 to 1911 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and has a view of Phra Pathom Chedi. The buildings are in a mixture of European and Thai styles. Part of the site is now a campus of Silpakorn University. As of 2006, several of the royal buildings are open to the public. After that, return to the hotel.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 04

Wat Pho – Wat Trimitre – China Town (B,L)

After breakfast, first place your visit is Wat Pho, known as the temple of Reclining Lord Buddha Image. Then, walking to Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn, a group of four huge pagodas surrounded by white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates decorated with colour-glazed tiles and Chinese rockeries guardians.

Later, proceed to Thai Traditional Medical Science School and enjouy a body massage nearby before transfer to floating restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, visit Wat Trimit, known as Temple of Golden Buddha Image weight 5.5 tons which was found when the port of Bangkok was being expanded and dating back more than 200 years.

Then, visit to the nearby vibrant market at China Town, known as “Yaowarat Market”. The most colorful of Yaowarat is Chinese Foods where you can easily find some at any local restaurants around there especially in the evenning (Yaowarat market is always very busy at around 8 – 11 pm. daily). After enjoying the Chinese food, return to the hotel and free at leisure. Back to hotel.

Alternative: Your leisure time in the afternoon so that you can relax or explor Bangkok city on your own.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 05

Bangkok – Petchaburi – Hua Hin (B,L)

After breakfast, drive to Petchaburi Town. Visit to Phetchaburis well-known landmark, the locally known as Khao Wang (Palace Hill) is located up on a 92-meter high verdant hill, in the city of Phetchaburi. It was built under the royal command of King Rama IV and in 1860 became his summer palace. The whole compound is comprised of royal halls, palaces, temples and other buildings which were elegantly constructed in a well-balanced Thai, neoclassical Western and Chinese architectural styles.

Later, visit Khao Bandai. It is situated 2 kilometers in the south of Khao Wang. It is the site of an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period Wat Khao Bandai It. This hill is 121 meters high and offers several stunning natural attractions (caves) such as Tham Prathum, Tham Phra Chao Sua and Tham Phra Phuttha Saiyat. After that, drive to Hua Hin to check in and overnight at the hotel.

Overnight in Hua Hin.

Day 06

Hua Hin – Kaengkrajan National Park – Night Market (B,L)

Hua Hin – 281 kilometers south of Bangkok. Hua Hin, which literally means stone head in Thai, is the oldest beach resort of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal clear water and a tranquil atmosphere has continued to attract tourists in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays.

After breakfast, visit Kaengkrajan National Park where various kinds of birds and butterflies are found. See beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall located in the densely verdant forest in the area. Especially in the morning, some levels of the waterfall can be reached along a trekking trail parallel to the stream. The best time to watch butterflies is from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. In addition, visitors may be able to spot wild animals and several species of rare birds. The best time to visit the fall is from November to April when the fall is at its most beautiful. The waterfall can be reached by local transportation from Hua Hin for a distance of 63 kilometers.

Late afternoon, return to the town to visit the Hua Hin Railway Station. Built in the reign of King Rama VI, the station is one of Thailand’s oldest railway stations. In addition, it is one of the country’s most beautiful train stations with unique architecture. Its most striking feature is the splendid Royal Waiting Room constructed in the Thai architectural style. The room was relocated from Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom Province during the reign of King Rama VI.

Later, visit at Hua Hin Night Market. The most colorful spot in Hua Hin during the night. The market offers a wide variete of food, drinks, deserts, memorable souvenirs and all kinds of freshly-prepared dishes. Famous are Pad Thai, Hoi Thod, fresh seafood, Indian roti bread, coconut ice cream, etc. (the list is endless). This market will delight visitors wishing to savor the real taste of Hua Hin.

Overnight in Hua Hin.

Day 07

Hua Hin – Klai Kangwon Summer Palace – Khao Takiap Vantage Point (B,L)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Klai Kangwon Palace (the palace literally means far from worries). This summer palace consisting of 3 Spanish style mansions facing the sea was constructed in the north of Hua Hin under the Royal Command of King Rama VII.

Later on, continue to Khao Takiab Vantage Point. This hill is situated at the southern end of Hua Hin, only 4 kilometers from the town. Visitors can go up the hilltop to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Hua Hin, which is one of the delightful views either during the day or night. There is a temple call Wat Khao Takiap situated on top of the hill. The giant golden Buddha Statue standing against the cliff has become a landmark of Khao Takiap. Transfer you back to hotel in Hua Hin.

Afternoon, your leisure time for relaxation at beach in Hua Hin.

Overnight in Hua Hin.

Day 08

Hua Hin – Bangkok – Departure (B,L)

After breakfast, free on own until the check out time and then transfer to Bangkok Airport for your flight departing to the next destination or your home country.

End of the journey!