Thanatharee Rural Adventures

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Village Experiences (VET)

 
 
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Itinerary
Day1

At 13:30 board the Thanatharee rice barge at Ayutthaya pier (Wat Prasat) and cruise upriver to Lopburi River, a small branch of the Chao Phraya. Stop and take a bicycle ride to explore the small villages along the river and learn about the cottage industries that the local people are engaged in. Stop at the Elephant Village where many of Ayutthaya’s elephants live with their mahouts and also the Elephant Kraal Pavilion which was formerly used for the Royal Elephant Round-Up. Rejoin the barge and cruise along Pasak River.  Moor at the village of Ban Srijampa on Maenam Pasak and enjoy dinner on board.

Day2

In the morning offer food to the monks on their morning alms round and after breakfast set off by bicycle to Aranyik, a village renowned for its hand-crafted knives and all kinds of cutting utensils. Continue by bike through this rich agricultural landscape, past paddy fields and plantations to visit a school to meet the local children. Afterwards make a short stop at a house making home-made Krayasart, a sweet Thai snack freshly made from peanuts and coconut. Visit Prasat Nakorn Luang, a summer retreat for the royal family in the late-Ayudhaya period and built in a unique blend of architectural styles resembling a Khmer shrine. Rejoin the Thanatharee and cruise back to the Chao Phraya River. Arrive at Ayutthaya pier at approximately 12.00.
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Remarks
  • A transfer between Bangkok and Ayutthaya and/or v.v. plus a visit to the ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park can be arranged for a supplementary charge. Bicycle tours of the area are also available.
  • Variations in the itinerary may be necessary due to tide and local conditions but the general concept of the trip will not be affected.

Trip Facts
Price THB 9,500 per person
Single supplement THB 7,200 per person
Meals 1 breakfast, 1 dinner including drinking water. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Accommodation Air-conditioned private cabin with shared facilities.
Group size Join in group of maximum 12 persons
Departure Every Tuesday subject to minimum of 4 persons travelling
Note Bicycles are provided on-board with child seat on request Prices are valid for travel from now until 31 October 2012.
 





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