Program: 5Days-4Nights: Bangkok & Ayutthaya-
A Cultural Discovery
Day 1: Bangkok – Arrival by (-) Flight TBA @ xx:xxHr/ Optional: Dinner Cruise
Guide: English Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Arrival – Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed to the advised meeting point where our Guide will welcome you & transfer you to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.
Standard Check-in time @ 14:00Hrs. Guaranteed Early Check-in in Excluded.
Overnight at the hotel.
OPTIONAL: Dinner Cruise (Grand Pearl Cruise): Pick-up at 17:30Hr from Hotel lobby by Our Driver (without Guide) will pick-up to transfer you to check-in counter of the Dinner Cruise
Day 2: Bangkok Temples Tour & Longtail Boat Ride (B)
Pick-up at 08:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: English Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Bangkok: Thailand’s capital, is the large city in Thailand, known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and many temples. Our Tour Guide & Driver with Private Vehicle will start the day tour with following
Grand Royal Palace – Located at the heart of Bangkok, The Grand Palace was a former residence for King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king's guests, State guests, and other foreign dignitaries, dedicated to the ceremony & royal events, which also included Wat Phra Kaew within the same compound.
Wat Pho – Located next to the Grand Palace. It is a 1st class Royal Temple and is an ancient temple, which King Rama I the Great ordered to be built for monks to study Dharma & also known for the school to study Traditional Thai Massage.
Wat Traimit – Also known as the Golden Buddha, a marvelous Buddha statue weighing 5.5 tons located in China Town Area.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (at client’s expense)
Longtail Boat Ride for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and nearby Canals (also known as Khlong in Thai Language) to see bustling interior which offers fantastic views of local life around the water way of Bangkok and sub-districts.
Wat Arun – Temple of the Aube is one of the most famous temples at the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. This temple is famous for both Thais and foreigners due to the beauty and signature charm of it’s decoration.
Return & overnight at the hotel.
OPTIONAL: Food tour by Tuk-Tuk, including 1 Alcoholic drink/ Pax at Riverside Bar
Day 3: Bangkok – Maeklong Railway Market – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (B)
Pick-up at 07:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: English Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Breakfast at the hotel and our Guide and Driver will pick you up for this day tour.
Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, first we’ll visit the Maeklong Railway Market, watch the Umbrella Pulldown, You also have the option to shop some local Souvenirs, snacks and street food. Take some pictures, enjoy your time in the market and continue to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market, It is often considered the most famous floating market in Thailand, this is one of the floating markets which is open throughout the week, unlike many other floating markets in the country which typically open during weekends. We’ll take a
Motorized Boat or Paddle Boat Trip in Canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can witness the local vendors selling serval items, which includes local tropical fruits, souvenirs and edibles on the boats. Your Guide and Helmsman can also bring you to see orchards and the process of producing fresh sugar palm sap beverage.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (at client’s expense)
We will driver Back to Bangkok. Return & overnight at the hotel
Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya Day Tour (B)
Pick-up at 07:00Hr from Hotel Lobby
Guide: English Language & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis
Breakfast at the hotel, our Guide & Driver will start day tour of Ayutthaya following under given sites & temples,
Ayutthaya: The Historic City, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Located almost 80 km far from Bangkok. On the way to Ayutthaya, our first stop will be at;
Bang Pa-in Summer Place – An Ancient palace back to Ayutthaya era. This palace was built by King Prasart Thong and then it was rebuilt by King Mongkut after it's abandoned for long time. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways.
Lunch at a Local Thai Restaurant (at client’s expense) during touring around Ayutthaya.
Kermit (Tuk-Tuk) Ride – A frog headed three-wheeler, one must take a ride of this vehicle while in Ayutthaya. Not only do tourists use these tuk-tuks but the locals also use them as a common transportation mean around Ayutthaya City.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet – was built by King U-Thong upon the founding of the City. Used as a presidential palace, it became a monastery in the reign of King Ramathibodi I. When King Borom Trai Lokanat commanded the construction of new living quarters, this residential palace was transformed into a Temple, and the establishment of Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram – Located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, to the west of the City Island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor Temple.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon – This monastery constructed in the reign of King U-Thong is located outside the city to the southeast in the same direction as the railway station; one can see its large pagoda from far away.
Wat Ratburana – Correct name of this temple is ‘Wat Ratchaburana’ Wat Ratchaburana is an ancient temple of Phitsanulok. It has been believed that the temple was constructed during Sukhothai period. Somdej Phraboromtrailoknart is the one who gave the temple a name 'Ratchaburana' and this name has been used until today.
Return to the hotel in Bangkok. Free Evening & overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Bangkok – Departure Transfer (B)
Flight: TBA @ xx:xxHrs
Pick-up at xx:xxHr from Hotel Lobby
No Guide & Van/ Transport: On Private Basis.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until Check-out
Standard Check-out Time at 12:00Hrs. Guaranteed Late Check-out is Excluded.
Our Team (Only Driver) will pick you up and transfer you to the airport to catch the flight to the next destination.
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