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    CONNOISSEUR  TOURS                                                                                               Wampo Viaduct River © Kwai Kate Berry















      Thailand Rail Adventure





      Tuesday 6 January to Sunday 25 January 2026

      Venture north, south and west of Bangkok by rail on this interesting new tour. Experience the contrasts of Thailand, from its bustling capital to the
      relaxing coastal towns and islands and fascinating historical sites.


      Days 1 & 2 - London to Bangkok       Day 5 - Bridge on the River Kwai     Thailand, a rescue centre for elephants, tigers, bears
      Direct flight from London Heathrow to Bangkok for  Watch the train travel over the Kwai Bridge - a great  and monkeys, among others. A Thai buffet is included,
      a 2-night stay.                      photo opportunity - before a visit to the Thailand-  served overlooking one of the elephant enclosures.
                                           Burma Railway Centre (optional). Enjoy some time  The elephants here have mainly been rescued from
      Day 3 - Railway Market               at leisure before an afternoon train back to Bangkok  tourist elephant riding camps and cannot be released
      Visit the famous Railway Market with a local guide,   for an overnight stay, this time close to the old main  back into the wild.
      travelling out by local train and ferry. The stalls here   station.
      occupy a narrow stretch of train track. Every time                        Day 8 - Train to Chumphon
      a train passes, it sounds the horn, and all the sellers  Day 6 - Train to Hua Hin  Continue south on a morning train to Chumphon
      pick up their wares in a matter of seconds. It is quite  Depart on a morning train from Bangkok to Hua Hin  for a 2-night stay.
      a spectacle!                         for a 2-night stay. Once the train crosses the river,
                                           the scenery is largely rural and a huge contrast to   Day 9 - Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan
      Day 4 - Kanchanaburi by Rail         the hustle and bustle of the capital. Afternoon at   An early morning start for a trip over to the beautiful
      Early morning train from Thonburi station to Nam   leisure to unwind or explore. Hua Hin is known for   islands of Koh  Tao and Koh Nangyuan by high-
      Tok.  After lunch at a local restaurant (included),   its attractive sandy beach, great seafood restaurants   speed boat. Time to relax and enjoy the views, with
      transfer  to  the  Hellfire  Pass  Interpretive  Centre  &   and lively night market.   an option to swim or snorkel, if you wish. Lunch is
      Memorial  Walking  Trail (option to remain at Sai                         included and it is also possible to take a short walk
      Yok Noi Waterfall). Later, transfer to our hotel for  Day 7 - Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand  up to a popular viewpoint.
      a 1-night stay.                      Enjoy a whole day at the Wildlife Friends Foundation





















                                          Bangkok river markets                                                      Koh Nangyuan, Thailand





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