Beyond The City
After exploring Bangkok's many treasures, head beyond the city to discover a new collection of cultural, historical and natural jewels. From the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya to the crystal clear waters of Koh Larn, the chaos of a traditional floating market to the WW2 sites of Kanchanaburi, one of these trips is certain to enrich your knowledge of this wonderful country while also making for an unforgettable day out. |
Largest national park|Variety of wildlife|Get close to nature
The Khao Yai National Park (Thailand's second largest and a World Heritage Site) is famous for its dense virgin forests, streams, waterfalls and high-altitude plains. Such a rich landscape makes it a haven for wildlife, including elephants, tigers, gibbons and deer, and over 300 bird species.
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UNESCO world heritage sites | Long-tail boat ride | Bang Pa-in Summer Palace
This easy day-trip gives a superb introduction to the ruins of the ancient capital Ayutthaya, and the country's cultural heritage. It begins with a guided stroll around the splendid Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and its landscaped gardens. Here you'll see the glorious Chinese and Thai Pavilions, before taking a lazy long-tail boat ride on the Chao Phraya river.
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Largest of Pattaya's archipelago | Water sports | Abundance of coral
Only two hours from Bangkok, the beautiful beaches of Koh Larn - an idyllic island located just west of Pattaya - make a perfect day-trip. Known as Coral Island and covering an area of about 4 square kilometres, you spend the day swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing on its white sandy beach.
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POW Death Railway | Long-tail boat ride | Elephant ride and bamboo rafting | Tiger Temple
This one-day tour combines the arresting scenic beauty of Kanchanaburi, Thailand's third largest province, with a visit to the famous 'Bridge over the River Kwai' and other WW2 sights. The story of the bridge built by prisoners of war has been immortalized in books and films, and is unraveled at the Thai-Burma Railway Museum.
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