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Railway to the Gulf of Thailand (Mahachai & Mae Klong) |
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To Mahachai and Mae Klong all day, take two rides of the local railways |
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Have you ever seen the area partly the Gulf of Thailand ?
How about the tall building of living house, not for human but just for the wild swifts?
. . . If not, let's stroll like a local Bangkok people.
Firstly, experience BTS Sky Train in Bangkok. Connect local
bus, short distance to Thonburi Railway Station. Take local train (Thonburi Railway) to Mahachai. Then see the Gulf of Thailand and some amazing places locally in Tha Chalom area including the tall building house of natural wild swifts (birds). Finally, local train destination from Baan Laem for Mae Klong, routing along the way covered with mangrove forest and local houses including the market exact on the real railway track or the famous "Shutting Umbrellas Market". |
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* (Early morning) At 06:00 am, meeting at the appointment place.
* Transfer to a BTS Sky Train station.
* Take the Sky Train to S7 at Krung Thon Buri BTS Sky Train Station (one station before Wongwian Yai BTS Sky Train terminal, last stop of the Sky Train of the track Wongwian Yai - National Stadium).
* Continue by local bus (the beginning bus terminal) to Wongwian Yai Square.
* Take local train at Thonburi Railway Station to Mahachai, about 1 hour ride.
* Visit local temple at Wat Pomwichianchodok, the community temple nearby the river.
* Ferry boat across the Gulf of Thailand, the area covering of huge natural mangrove forest.
* Local train from Baan Laem to Mae Klong , about one hour ride.
* Lunch at own free leisure.
* Some free time at local market
* Coming back to the original starting place by public minivan |
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| Meet up location: At the hotel lobby or at a BTS Sky Train station or an Underground Train station or at any place in the city center of the Bangkok Metropolitan area. |
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| End location: At Wongwian Yai BTS Sky Train Station (S8) or at any place in Bangkok area with an easy access to a BTS Sky Train station |
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| Duration: 7 hours 30 min. |
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239 Baht - (1 US$ approx. 30 Baht)
1 Local bus maximum 24 Baht depending on type of local bus.
2 BTS Sky Train, maximum 40 Bath for one way ride
3 Local bus to the Thonburi Railway Station maximum 12 Baht
4 Local train : Thonburi - Mahachai , 10 Baht
5 Ferry boat across the Gulf of Thailand to Tha Chalom 3 Baht
6 Public tricycle in Tha Chalom 30 Baht
7 Local train : Baan Laem - Mae Klong , 10 Baht
8 Public minivan from Mae Klong 60 Baht
*** Lunch is varied 50-100 Baht *** |
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| * Guide fee only : the Thai local professional English speaking guide who specialize in Bangkok area and environs as well as the informative details of traditional culture and local lifestyle * |
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| All expenses are under own payment in Thai Baht currency since the local sectors will not accept any foreign currencies. The only inclusive item is local guide fee. All expenses are paid on the spot. |
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| Tour #: 21360 |
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| Tour Type: Cultural, Other |
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| Transportation Method: Starting with BTS Sky Train, local bus (short distance), local train (railway) to upcountry. Ferry boat to Tha Chalom. Take another local train from Baan Laem Station to Mahachai Station the same way back or take public minivan to Bangkok and connect to BTS Sky Tain Station |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: No. |
| It is not recommended since it has to get in and off to bus, train and boat individually. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. It is suitable for all ages but small kids should be in proper control during in train and boat. If trolley coming with the baby or infant, it should be foldable and not too heavy to carry by one person. |
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| Language(s): English (advanced), Thai (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 10 |
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