A magical opportunity to explore Thailand's rural heartland on a cruise along the Chao Phraya River

• Live on board the award-winning traditional teak rice barge - the "Thanatharee".
• Leave Bangkok along the river and cruise to discover parts of Thailand rarely visited by tourists.
• See firsthand the traditional way of life of Thailand’s rural communities.
• Explore by bicycle the Thai countryside, small out-of-the-way villages, local markets and experience the rural Thai way of life.
• Visit schools to meet the local children
• See the making of traditional Thai handcrafts, witness Thai culture during various local festivals.
• Join our crew for Thai cooking using ingredients bought during your visits to the village markets.

The "Thanatharee" or Treasure on the Water is 21.1 metres in length and 5.9 metres wide. The barge provides simple but comfortable air-conditioned multi-share accommodation with on-board shower and toilet with a maximum capacity for 12 passengers.
The spacious upper deck has ample room to relax, enjoy a refreshing drink, read, play games or just watch the world drift gently by. There is also sundeck for anyone wanting to work on their tan. Fresh food will be taken on board and everyone is welcome to help with cooking and learn something of the art of Thai cuisine. One can also accompany the cook to the local market during stops to buy fresh supplies.

The itinerary for each departure is different but each is based on the same concept. On the various departures you can:-

• Start the cruise from Bangkok to Ayutthaya via Angthong for a 3-day trip (Saturday departure)
• Cruise along Ayutthaya’s backwaters for a 2-day trip
• After activities in Chiang Mai you may take train down to Ayudhaya and board Thanatharee there for a 3-day cruise back to Bangkok