Day 1 Departs: 12:0012:00 Pickup from Airport or HotelExact time of pickup will depend on when you arrive in Bangkok. However, many flights arrive mid-morning so we'll start from midday.14:30 Arrive at Ampawa VillageAmpawa is only a couple of hours from Bangkok and we'll go directly to your luxury accommodation. More...15:00 Benjarong PorcelainWe'll visit one of the original places where artists produce the famous Benjarong porcelain. You'll be amazed at the artistic skill portrayed here. More...16:00 Traditional Thai MassageOne of the pleasures of Thailand is to be pampered with a Thai massage. Lay back and enjoy the experience. More...18:00 Dinner at Local Thai RestaurantEnjoy the variety and freshness of local Thai cuisine before taking the boat trip to see the fireflies.19:00 Fireflies Boat TripThe highlight of any trip to Ampawa is the light show which nature provides every evening along the banks of the Mae Klong River, courtesy of the myriad fireflies searching for a mate. More... Day 2 Departs: 07:0007:00 Depart for Ratchaburi ProvinceWe'll leave nice and early so we can stop at the morning floating market on the way. If you want to give food to the monks on their morning alms round, we'll wake you about 05:30!08:00 Floating Market Damnoen SaduakThis is the original floating market and it opens every day at day break. You'll be there before the tourist buses arrive from Bangkok and will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of a busy market place. Great snacks can be bought here. More...10:30 Ratchaburi Ceramics FactoryRatchaburi boasts the best clay in Thailand and is therefore the centre of the ceramic business for the whole country. You'll be able to watch artisans at work creating both traditional and contemporary ceramics. More...12:00 Lunch in a Local Thai RestaurantThai people love to eat and there are restaurants everywhere, so we'll stop along the way for some nutritious and delicious lunch.15:00 Bridge over River Kwai KanchanaburiFirst stop in Kanchanaburi will be at the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. You'll have time for a wander across the bridge but please be careful as there are no safety rails. More...16:00 Walk along 'Death Railway'We'll take a walk along the track on the Wang Pho Viaduct so you can see the most dramatic part of this rail journey which is ranked in the top ten in the world. More...17:30 Check in to Hintok River CampHintok River Camp at Hellfire Pass is a safari tented camp stunningly located on a historical piece of land upon the pinnacle of Hintok mountain where the historical river Kwai runs through. More...19:00 Dinner at your LeisureTime to relax and enjoy the tranquility of this unique setting. When you're ready come on down for dinner. Day 3 Departs: 08:3008:30 Hellfire PassAfter breakfast we'll take to short trip up to Hellfire Pass where you can look through the museum and walk down into Konyu cutting if you feel inclined. Otherwise, enjoy the view from the viewing platform adjacent to the museum. More...11:30 Lunch in a Local Thai Restaurant.Now that you've built up an appetite, you'll be ready for lunch.12:30 Tiger Temple Wat Pha LuangThe afternoon program provides opportunity to see tiger cubs, young tigers and full-grown adults frolicking in the waterfall and bathing in the canyon pool. More...15:00 Ride & Bathe ElephantsIt's only a short drive from the Tiger Temple to the Elephant Camp, where you can experience the mystique of riding your own elephant through the jungle and then taking it into the river for it's afternoon shampoo and scrub. More...17:30 Check in to Resort in Kanchanaburi TownTonight we'll stay in the town, so once you've had a shower you can relax beside the pool until you're ready for dinner. More... Day 4 Departs: 08:0008:00 Erawan National ParkOne of the most beautiful places in Kanchanaburi Province is the Erawan National Park and we'll spend most of the day here. More...15:00 Depart for BangkokAll good things must come to an end, so sit back and relax while your driver returns you to your hotel in Bangkok.17:30 Arrive at your Hotel in BangkokYou can expect to be back at your hotel around 5:30 in the afternoon depending on the traffic. If you have and place to catch or ship to board we will make sure you are back in time! Important InformationAt the Tiger Temple, women must cover their shoulders and knees. Tank tops, short skirts, shorts, shawls and scarves are not permitted. Tights cannot be worn as an outer garment. Also, bright colours like red, orange and pink are not allowed.