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- Dine on board a converted teak rice barge as it drifts down the Chao Phraya River and tributaries, enjoying the beautiful setting at dusk.
- Enjoy a cruise along the Mekong River in a traditional boat to where the borders of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar meet.
- Visit the Elephant Nature Park and watch these rescued elephants enjoy their freedom while bathing and playing in the river. Learn about the park’s objectives and how the Save the Elephant Foundation works.
- Spend 3 nights in the truly breathtaking Khao Sok National Park, one of the world’s oldest evergreen rainforests, characterised by the dramatic limestone formations that rise out of the water.
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- Return economy class flights from Australia to Thailand. Taxes included
- 1 economy class flight within Thailand
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of tour
- All touring in air-conditioned vehicles (excluding water based activities)
- Tipping Made Easy, $80pp prepaid Canals, markets & palaces, explore vibrant Bangkok Discover Bangkok on a full day of sightseeing. We'll take a Tuk Tuk tour to a flower and fruit market, cruise the klongs, and visit Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo - the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Travel to Kanchanaburi to the moving Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, Bridge over the River Kwai and the Allied War Cemetery Visit the famous floating markets of Damnoen Saduak.
- Experience a moving tour of Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum and the Allied War Cemetery. Explore historical & cultural Thailand as we travel to ruins and meet the hill tribe villages in the north Overnight in the historic city of Ayutthaya, the old capital of Siam and now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
- Visit the ruins of Phra Mahathat Temple & Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya's largest temple.
- Enjoy a Rice Barge Dinner in Ayutthaya.
- Experience the unique Morning Glory show in Phitsanulok.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand.
- Travel through the Golden Triangle including the hill tribe villages Akha & Yao.
- Travel by boat along the Mekong to where the borders of Thailand, Burma & Laos meet. Explore the old city of Chiang Mai, considered to be the largest and most culturally significant city in Thailand Browse the many craft shops of San Kamphaeng Road in Chiang Mai.
- Enjoy a full day at leisure in Chiang Mai to explore or relax at your own pace.
- Visit the holy temple of Wat Phra That, located near the top of Mount Suthep, still a working monastery today.
- Enjoy a visit to Elephant Nature Park, a natural sanctuary for elephants and other rescued animals.
- Wander the colourful night markets of Chiang Mai. Dense virgin jungle, limestone karst formations & Cheow Lan Lake awaits us Spend 3 nights in Khao Sok National Park, one of the oldest evergreen rainforests in the world.
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Itinerary
Welcome to Thailand and bustling Bangkok! The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in Asia, full of mega-malls, Buddhist temples, floating markets and intense traffic.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today we tour the city. Our first stop is the monolithic Golden Buddha, weighing more than 5.5 tonnes, then we explore the many buildings that make up the Royal Grand Palace. We’ll also see Wat Pho and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. This afternoon we enjoy a typical Thai longboat cruise through the canals (klongs) before our group welcome dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy the day at leisure to experience Bangkok at your own pace. This evening we’ll visit the Asiatique night market and then witness the buzzing nightlife on a tour by tuk tuk.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning we visit the floating markets at Damnoen Saduak to watch the locals in traditional boats selling a variety of fruit, vegetables and souvenirs. We’ll then leave the city behind and travel to Kanchanaburi, crossing the famous bridge over the River Kwai by train and visiting the Allied War Cemetery en route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We visit Hellfire Pass and the Australian-funded museum and memorial to our World War II diggers. The museum provides a moving and graphic story of the men who gave their lives to build the 403 kilometre railway line. We then travel north to the ruins of the former capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
We travel north through the Thai countryside to Phitsanulok and visit Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat - a working Buddhist temple. This evening we’ll experience the culinary theatrics of the Morning Glory show.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Before we depart Phitsanulok, we visit Sukhothai, the first capital of Thailand and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. After a lovely lunch here we’ll continue our journey north to Chiang Rai.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today we explore the ‘Golden Triangle’, the former centre of the world’s opium trade. Our day begins with a visit to the hill tribe villages of the Akha and Yao people, where women still wear the traditional clothing and headdress. We then visit a tea plantation and try some of the local brew.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast we take the scenic route to Chiang Mai, stopping at the craft workshops in San Kamphaeng. Here we’ll be able to see silk being woven, visit a bronze workshop, and watch as beautiful hand-painted silk parasols are made....
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tonight we’ll explore Chiang Mai’s colourful night markets.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
The morning is at leisure before our flight to stunning Khao Sok via Sura Thani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning we head out on a jungle walk to discover more of the park’s abundant flora and fauna and enjoy some incredible views. After lunch at the lodge we’ll explore the Sok River by canoe. Enjoy the evening at leisure with dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After a quick jungle walk we arrive at the pier of stunning Cheow Larn Lake, where we’ll take a short boat ride to Coral Cave. We’ll enjoy lunch and some time at leisure on one of the traditional raft houses that the park is f...
Meals: Breakfast
Today we begin our journey home.
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when Marion Bunnik started Bunnik Tours, Australia didn’t need another tour company - it needed a better way of touring!
In an industry dominated by large multinationals and mass tourism, Bunnik Tours stands alone. Our aim is simple, to provide a better way for Australians to see the world.
We do this by creating a series of unique holiday experiences:
Small group tours of no more than 20 specifically designed for Australian travellers to capture the essence of the places we visit.
Tours that provide the perfect balance between organised sightseeing and free time for independent discovery.
Holidays that visit the famous attractions but also wander off the tourist trail.
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Cancellation of reservation/s must be provided to us in writing and is subject to the following cancellation fees:
- 60 days or more before departure - loss of deposit & airfare payment if applicable
- 59 to 45 days before departure - 25%
- 44 to 31 days before departure - 50%
- Within 30 days of departure - 100%
14 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners
Optional Excursions
From Chiang Mai
Khantoke Dinner - 2 hrs - THB700pp (1900-2100)
This dinner is a welcoming introduction to the traditional northern Thai (Lanna) form of dining. The food is served on a wooden pedestal tray, called "Khantoke". The diners sit on the floor around the Khantoke, supported by triangular cushions. While guest enjoy the meal there is a performance of traditional northern Thai (Lanna) dance.
Traditional Thai Massage - 2 hrs - THB575pp
This Thai relaxation massage is a must! It dates back from the Ayutthaya period and takes 2 hours to complete. The first hour concentrates on your feet and legs, the second on your arms, shoulders, back and head.
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