2. Explore the protected green
landscapes of Khao Yai National
Park on a full-day guided
excursion from Bangkok. Sample
exotic fruits, take a ride on a
traditional ox cart though the
fields and search for tigers, black
bears and leopards in Khao Yai
National Park, and your day out
with an elephant ride through the
jungle.
3. Visit the Ayutthaya
temples on a cultural
day trip from
Bangkok, it's a
highlight of any
Thailand visit.
The tour to the
ancient capital of
Siam includes a trip
by riverboat, a must-
do activity when
you're in Bangkok,
with close-up views of the temples and historic sites
that line the Chao Phraya River.
4. Venture from the exotic
and colorful Bangkok on a
day trip to the
countryside and visit
Damnoen Saduak floating
markets. You'll experience
rural Thai culture at its
best and cruise by long-
tailed speedboat to the
markets. See the vendors
selling local produce and
get an up-close glimpse of
everyday life in Thailand1
5. Combine a cruise through
the Floating Markets with
a visit to Bridge on the
River Kwai on this full-
day guided tour from
Bangkok. With the
knowledge of your local
guide, this is a wonderful
way to maximize your
time and delve deeper in
the Thailand's
Kanchanaburi region.
