Thailand’s Highlights West to East for Blind Travellers
Day 1: Arrival – Bangkok (-/-/D)
Arrive in Bangkok and check In at the Trang Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the Trang Hotel.
Day 2: Bangkok - City Tour (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. After lunch, take a walk around the Flower Market, Pak Klong Talat.
Dinner and overnight at the Trang Hotel.
Day 3: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Kanchanaburi Province, famous for the Bridge Over the River Kwai. Visit the bridge and take a ride on the historic Death Railway. After lunch, it is time to relax at the Hot Springs in Saiyok. Drive back to Kanchanaburi for dinner and overnight at Good Times Resort.
Day 4: Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Elephant’s World to spend some quality time with the elephants at this sanctuary for retired elephants. There is no riding, no circus tricks, just a caring environment for these magnificent animals. Learn how they are taken care of and about their complex social structure. Have lunch at the sanctuary and midafternoon drive back to Kanchanaburi town and have time to relax at the resort.
Day 5: Kanchanaburi – Ayutthaya (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Ayutthaya and visit the village of Baan Bang Mae Mai, where you can learn about, and try yourself, some of the local handicrafts. Also, take a tractor ride around the village and then have lunch with some of the local people. Continue by road to Ayutthaya and check into your hotel and have some time at leisure. Afterwards, enjoy an invigorating massage given by local blind people. For dinner we will take you on our own rice barge to cruise around the historic island of Ayutthaya. Overnight at the Vassana Hotel in Ayutthaya.
Day 6: Ayutthaya – Sattahip (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Sattahip and check in to local accommodation. After lunch time to relax on the unspoilt beach and go swimming.
Day 7: Rayong and Fruit Orchards (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Rayong to visit a local fishing village. Return to Sattahip and in the evening to enjoy a farewell BBQ on the beach.
Day 8: Sattahip – Bangkok (B/L/-)
After breakfast, drive back to Bangkok with stops along the way for shopping. Arrive Bangkok and drop off at the airport for your flight home. End of services.