Luxury Beach Holiday Accommodation.
  Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Thailand.

Coco Excursions (from Pattaya) 2007-8 
 

River Kwai 2 day trip           (ref kan2dy001) 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED This trip includes full board and accommodation.  Depart from Pattaya 05:00 stop for Breakfast around 07:00 (meals included on this excursion). At 08:30 stop at the Taotaiderm Coconut Sugar manufacturing factory and also see the local life and traditional Thai housing.  At around 09:00 take a boat trip around the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (original and genuine) this is an actual working market where almost anything can be bought and sold.  After the market we stop at a local teakwood furniture producer and see the talented craftsmen and women at work.  Arrive for lunch in Kanchanaburi at 12:30, after lunch visit the War Cemetery and the “Bridge over the River Kwai”.  Then travel on another 70 kilometers towards Burma and the Sai Yoke Yai National Park, arrive at around 16:30 and travel by boat to the floating hotel, at 17:00 travel by large raft (part of the hotel) to the Sai Yoke waterfall – the raft pulls right under the waterfall and its possible to take an invigorating plunge into the falling water (so don’t forget to pack swimwear in your overnight bag), afterwards the raft travels back to the hotel where it docks for dinner – then there is time to relax at the bar in the tranquility of the River Kwai and reflect on the days adventure, before retiring.  Breakfast is at 08:00 and the restaurant raft is towed on a river trip while you are eating.  Leave the floating hotel 09:30, soon after 10:00 arrive at Hellfire Pass and the War Museum, a very moving experience even for those too young to remember the Second World War.  Buffet lunch is at 12:00 before setting out on a short train journey along Death Railway – stunning scenery.  There is an optional stop at an Elephant Camp on the way back to Pattaya.  This excursion is a great way to experience different parts of Thailand and has been our most popular trip for the past 10 years; many people remember it as the best part of their holiday. In less than 48 hours you can experience so much of Thailand, its culture and the people.  The River Kwai will remain in your memory always. 
 

05.00 –19.00 (next day)  Minimum 4 persons   Price 4,650 baht 
 

River Kwai Day trip            (ref kanday001) 
 

Meals are included on this full day excursion.  We leave Pattaya early morning, first stop is a coconut sugar producer then at “Damnoen Saduak” the original “Floating Market” also the largest in Thailand, we take a long tail boat to go along the river, where almost anything can be bought and sold from a small boat.   Then we go straight to Kanchanaburi Town home of the famous “Bridge over the River Kwai” and “Death Railway”.  We visit the “Jeath Museum of War where there are many exhibits from the Second World War.  After Lunch we visit the war Cemetery where many of the Allied Forces that died during the construction of the railway are buried.  After a stop at the bridge we return to Pattaya. 
 

05.00 –20.00    Minimum 4 persons   Price 2,950 baht 
 
 
 

Sapphire Mines            (ref patchan001) 
 

Leaving Pattaya 8.00am, we travel to Chantaburi Province about 175 kms south east of Pattaya.  On the way we will stop at a fruit market.  Then we visit Wat Kao Sukhim and its collection of art and craftsmanship.  Next the mining fields where Sapphires, Topaz and Spinal Rubies are found also a small town where you will be able to see the local craftsmen cutting and polishing the precious stones.   After lunch we continue to the Pliew waterfall where you can swim, feed the fish or just relax – then a leisurely drive back to Pattaya 
 

08.00 – 18.00    Minimum 4 persons   Price 2,250 baht 
 

Sapphire Mines & Golf at Sao Dao      (ref patchsd001) 
 

We follow the same itinerary as the Sapphire Mines excursion but stay overnight at Sao Dao Highlands to play this magnificent course early morning. 
 

08.00 – 18.00(next day)  Minimum 4 persons   Price 3,950 baht 
 

Nong Nooch Village         (ref patnnch001) 
 

An interesting day trip and with a leisurely start time.  Stops at the Wat Yan Sangraran Temple complex then a visit to the beautiful Nong Nooch Gardens where there are all types of attractions including mini zoo, culture show, elephant show, museum, orchid farm and tropical gardens, including lunch.   
 

11.00 – 18.00    Minimum 2 persons   Price 1,950 baht 
 

Tiger Zoo (ref pattz001) 
 

The zoo consists of more than 200 Bengal tigers and 100,000 crocodiles. In addition to various kinds of animals, it also provides many activities for tourists to enjoy. At the amazing Circus, you will be amused by tiger shows: jumping through fire loops, walking on a rope and many other shows. In addition, there are also bear and chimpanzee shows. Visitors can experience natural surroundings and enjoy the company of tamed animals closely.  
 

10.00 – 17.00    Minimum 2 persons   Price 1,450 baht 
 

Pattaya Discovery Tour           (ref patdisc001) 
 

A varied day trip where you will see lost of interesting things in the local market, a marine aquarium full of colorful tropical fish, a cliff full of tame monkeys and an oyster farm, then you will visit a stone mason’s village and a famous orchid farm where many beautiful varieties are grown for export.  Stop for lunch (included) then on for an afternoon at the excellent Kheow Open Zoo 
 

08.00 – 14.00    Minimum 2 persons   Price 1,950 baht 
 
 

Pattaya Discovery Tour including Sanctuary of Truth     (ref patdisc002) 

A varied day trip where you will see lots of interesting things in the local market, a marine aquarium full of colorful tropical fish, a cliff full of tame monkeys and an oyster farm, then you will visit a stone mason’s village and a famous orchid farm where many beautiful varieties are grown for export.  Stop for lunch (included) then on to the Sanctuary of Truth in Naklua the tallest wooden structure in Asia – continually under construction for 20 years already 

“From the Cold War era until today, the world has been under the influence of western civilization, accentuated by materialism and devotion to advanced technology. Many natural areas have been degraded, and men have drifted away from their old values in such a way that morality and spiritual contentment have become irrelevant to many people. Their attempts to control nature have transformed many people into egotistical individuals who are out to destroy one another through incessant wars and economic plundering. Most are after only happiness in this life, and believing that there is no life after this. This sanctuary of truth was conceived out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truth. This sanctuary was created not from hubris but from goodness drawn from religion, philosophy and art.

  
Man cannot be born and exist without seven creators. The Sanctuary of Truth presents seven creators through carved wood sculptures which adorn its interior. They are: Heaven, Earth, Father, Mother, Moon, Sun and Stars.

  
On top of the four spires of the sanctuary, the four elements that will lead to the ideal world according to eastern philosophy are presented. 

• A wood sculpture of a celestial body (Deva) holding a lotus flower, representing the establishment of religion, the pillar of the world

• A wood sculpture of a celestial body holding a child and leading and elderly person, which represents life bestowed upon human beings.

• A wood sculpture of a celestial body holding a book representing the continuation of immortal philosophy. 

• A wood sculpture of a celestial body with a pigeon perching on his hand, symbolizing peace.

 

On top of the tallest, central spire is Kalaki mounting a horse, the symbol of Phra Sri Ariyametrai.  Phra Sir Ariyametrai was the last Bodhisattva to achieve enlightenment in the world and become the fifth Buddha in the Bhadhra era (the present era)” 

09.00 – 15.00      Minimum 2 persons      Price 1,950 baht 
 
 

Day Trip to Bangkok        (ref patbkk001) 
 

Leave early morning for Bangkok – first we stop at Wat Trimits (5 ton solid gold Buddha), then Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha).  Then we take a long tailed boat along the Chao Phya River to witness the local life of Thai people before going for a delicious buffet lunch.  After lunch we take a tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Prakaew.  Shopping and then back to Pattaya 
 

Please remember to dress correctly to visit the temples – no sleeveless dress, short trousers, t-shirts, sandals or indecent clothing. 
 

06.30 – 18.30    Minimum 2 persons   Price 2,650 baht 
 

AND THERE’S MORE… CATAMARAN TRIP TO THE ISLANDS, TIGER ZOO, SPEEDBOAT TRIP, KO SAMET ISLAND, ALCAZAR or TIFFANY CABARET SHOW, the TUXEDO MAGIC CASTLE, MILLION YEAR OLD STONE PARK, KHAO KHEOW OPEN ZOO, … IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT US