Agrotourism Route: Kon Khlong Bang Pa Community + Aromatic Farm, Ratchaburi

A classroom for learning about new developments in agriculture

The Mae Khlong River lies at the heart of Ratchaburi's abundance. In addition to the popularity of its iconic floating market, Ratchaburi is gaining momentum among travelers who want to study new agricultural methods. Many farms and communities have begun to modernize their traditional farming methods, to accommodate tourism that allows them to learn while experimenting. For anyone looking for a farmstay in the middle of an orchard or farm, the choice destination would naturally be Ratchaburi.

PROGRAM

DAY 1

08.30 Arrive at Rai Mai Jon sugarcane juice factory, shop for famous OTOP products

10.30 Arrive at Khlong Bang Pa Community or Kowin Garden, take a boat to cruise around Bang Pa Canal. Experience nature of the garden-rimmed canal, learn about the processing of produce and agricultural plantations

12.30 Have a community-style lunch

13.30 In the afternoon, try making vegetable plots in a workshop and process dried bananas as souvenirs of the community

17.00 Have dinner at Greenery Café, then check into and relax at Asita Eco Resort

 

DAY 2

09.30 Have an Ayurvedic relaxation massage, then have lunch

13.30 Continue the orchard tours at Karanda Fruit, Lung Siri Orchard

15.00 Arrive at Aromatic Farm, a Nam Hom coconut plantation with a delicious menu of chemical-free coconut-based foods

17.00 Have dinner at Chao Samran Restaurant

DAY 3

09.00 Arrive at Tanpawa Cafe, a cafe in a coconut grove

10.30 Arrive at Tao Tan Amphawa Chaipattananurak to see every process of coconut sugar production

12.30 Have lunch at Ranjuan Amphawa 

13.30 Travel back safely

Added Value

OTOP : Pasteurized Sugarcane Juice

Enjoy this welcome drink, an OTOP product from Rai Mai Jone

GI : Ban Kha Pineapple

Have lunch with a menu that includes Ban Kha pineapple