Hua Hin & Cha Am Royalty and Culture Tour

Hua Hin & Cha Am
Royalty and Culture Tour

Uncover Hua Hin’s royal connections at the quaint railway station
and at a beautiful park honouring past kings. Meet mischievous
macaques and discover sacred places full of history and culture.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Once a sleepy fishing village, Hua Hin’s royal endorsement began at the turn of the 20th century, when Prince Chakrabongse stumbled upon this idyllic location during a hunting trip. By the 1920s, Hua Hin had become the favourite holiday retreat for the Thai royal family, who came here for the serenity, endless beaches and cool sea air.

During this time, Hua Hin’s railway station was built, making the area even more accessible and more attractive to visitors. This exploration tour takes you to places connected with the royals, including an impressive historical park honouring past kings. You will also visit important landmarks and temples – sacred sites beloved by the locals and Buddhist pilgrims.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Hua Hin & Cha Am Royalty and Culture Tour

12:00 - 17:00

Our day of discovery starts at Khao Takiab, a hilly outcrop that juts out into the sea at the far end of Hua Hin beach. It is also known as ‘monkey mountain’ for the many mischievous macaques that roam the area. Dominating this small mountain is a 20-metre-tall standing Buddha that looks out over the water. You can photograph this commanding Buddha and take in the sweeping views of the beautiful stretch of beach.

Visit Rajabhakti Park, a historical park built to honour the great kings of Thailand. There are seven 14-metre-high bronze statues depicting great kings from the period of Sukhothai to the current royal house of Chakri. Standing in line against a backdrop of hills, these commanding sculptures are an impressive sight.

At Huay Mongkol Temple you can view the enormous statue of the famous Thai monk, Luang Phor Thuate. Located in a beautiful green park, the statue is almost 12 metres tall and features the monk seated in a meditation position. Many myths and legends surround this revered monk as he is believed to have performed many miracles centuries ago, including turning sea water into fresh water.

Your tour will end at Hua Hin Railway Station. Built in the reign of King Rama VI in a mixture of Thai and Victorian styles, it is one of the most elegant and oldest stations in Thailand. Its most striking feature is the ornate Royal Waiting Room, which was used to receive the king when he visited Hua Hin.

At the end of the tour, your driver will take you back to your hotel.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in Hua Hin only. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Cha-am, Pranburi, Phetchaburi, Kuiburi, Prachuab Khirikhan and Hua Hin Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
  • To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • This programme is only operated in the afternoon and not on Wednesdays.

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