Het is bijna zover! Nog 2 nachtjes slapen..........
Het is vandaag donderdag 24 april. Nog maar 2 nachtjes slapen en we gaan op reis! Hoeveel zin we er ook in hebben, toch is er wel iets van spanning. We laten de 2 meiden dan toch maar hier achter. Wel onder de (goede) zorgen van oma, maar toch.........
Enfin, de meeste inkopen zijn wel gedaan. Backpacks, lakenzakken, wandelschoenen en -sokken, zomerkleding, bikini, extra lenzen en lenzenvloeistof enz. En natuurlijk hebben we een paar weken terug onze inentingen gehaald. Poeh, pijnlijke arm krijg je daarvan! Ik heb er nog een blauwe plek van.
Zaterdag tegen 13.00 uur gaan we weg van huis. Met de auto naar Dusseldorf en daar stappen we dan tegen 18.30 uur in het vliegtuig naar Munchen. Daar overstappen in het vliegtuig van Munchen naar Bangkok. Voor degene die graag willen weten waar we van dag tot dag uithangen, volgt hieronder ons reisschema:
27 April 2008
Overnight at Hotel De' Moc - Standard
28 April 2008
Free day. Overnight at Hotel De' Moc - Standard
29 April 2008
Early this morning, you will be picked up from your hotel by our minivan and guide at around 06.45, and driven to the Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) West of Bangkok. On the way you make a stop at saltwinning fields at Samut Sakhon. Explore the market. Your early departure this morning will mean you have seen the market before most of the tourist arrive.
Then continue driving to Kanchanaburi town. Board the train to Nam Tok over the infamous Burma Railway, constructed in WWII under Japanese orders by POW's and forced laborers. After lunch we will take a long-tail boat for trip on the Kwai Noi River and pass mountainous jungle scenery on the way to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Where you have the rest of the afternoon free. Although there is no electricity at River Kwai Jungle Rafts, oil lamps create a special atmosphere. Accommodation consists of basic, though comfortable, rooms with hammocks on the front porch and private bathrooms. In the evening there will be the traditional dances and music of the Mon (modest fee to be paid locally).
Overnight at River Kwai Jungle Rafts
30 April 2008
After breakfast, you will return back by boat. Drive to visit the Erawan Waterfall. Entrance fees to be paid on own.
You will spend a couple of hours at this wonderful waterfall. You can walk up all the way to the top of the waterfall or have a swim in the crystal clear water at one of the many levels of the falls. During weekends Erawan is a very popular recreation destination for locals and it will get very crowded.
After lunch at the falls, transfer to your hotel in Kanchanaburi town.
In Kanchanaburi you will visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, War Cemetery and the interesting JEATH Museum. The day ends in accommodation in Kanchanaburi
Overnight at Kasem Island Resort (fan room)
1 May 2008
This morning you can continue in your intended travel direction on own, In afternoon you will transferred by minibus from Kanchanburi to Ayuthaya (T/K included).
Upon arrival continue on own to hotel. (see Ayuthaya - Getting Around)
Afternoon pick up for tuk tuk tour (approximate time : 2 hours) of a few historical highlights.
Overnight Old Palace Inn - Bungalow, Ayuthaya
2 May 2008
This evening you have to transfer on own to Ayuthaya train station.(see Ayuthaya - Getting Around)
Overnight on 2nd class A/C sleeper train from Ayuthaya - Chiang Mai (19.21-07.15)
3 May 2008
Overnight at Chiang Mai Gate Hotel - Standard
4 May 2008
Free day. Overnight at Chiang Mai Gate Hotel - Standard
5 May 2008
Start of a two-day trekking in the mountainous areas of Chiang Dao. Start with a visit to the Elephant Camp. In the afternoon walk to a village of the Palong minority, where the guide will prepare dinner and you will be the guest of the village. Overnight at a tribal village
6 May 2008
Rise early with the villagers, the guide prepares breakfast. After saying goodbye to the villagers, enjoy a ride on an elephant. Finally, embark on a river trip by bamboo raft. Sit back and relax. Transfer back to your accommodations in Chiang Mai where you will arrive in the afternoon.
Overnight at Chiang Mai Gate Hotel - Standard
7 May 2008
Today transfer on own to Chiang Mai Airport.(see Chiang Mai - Getting Around)
Fly Chiang Mai - Bangkok on flight - TBA by Air Asia issued by Khiri Travel
This evening transfer on own to Hua Lumphong Railway Station. (See Bangkok - Getting Around)
Overnight on 2nd class sleeper train from Bangkok to Surat. (19:30-06:27)
8 May 2008
Upon arrival at Suratthani train Station, you have to walk to the bus, parks behind the train station, and continue transfer by bus to Don Sak Pier (bus tickets included).
Then continue board a ferry to Ko Samui. (ferry tickets included)
Upon arrival at Ko Samui, continue transfer on own to hotel. (See Ko Samui - Getting Around)
Overnight at Samui Yacht Club - Superior
9 May 2008
Free day. Overnight at Samui Yacht Club - Superior
10 May 2008
Free day. Overnight at Samui Yacht Club - Superior
11 May 2008
Today you have to transfer on own to Samui Airport.
Fly Samui - Bangkok on flight PG.122 at 0915-1020
