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Bangkok today widely is considered to be one of the most dynamic and colorful cities in Asia. Its history is no less a colorful transformation from a sleepy village to a fast-paced 21st century mega-city, with a modern city skyline. Bangkok has considerable cultural and historical significance, from the early days of the “Rattanakosin Era” to its expansion in the nineteenth century. Bangkok’s evolution into the current regional hub of Asian came about while preserving the city’s unique soul and character, with its landmarks of temples and palaces that remain relatively unchanged over the years.
                                                                                          Bangkok private tours

Bangkok Experience ( 3 nights / 4 days ) 

Includes most meals and  services of a private tour guide.

Tour Description : This package gives you an idea of the Thai way of life while exploring historical sites in Bangkok. Getting around the city on foot, tuk-tuk, Sky Train and Chaophraya Express Boat. 

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 ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE BANGKOK

Arrive Bangkok Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel by private car.
Overnight: Bangkok
No Meal:

DAY 2: CITY ADVENTURE BY WALKING / BANGKOK NIGHTLIFE
Breakfast at the hotel. City adventure start by walking through Pak Khlong Talat the biggest fresh flower market in the city. The variety includes roses, daisies and more exotic species such as orchids in every colour and shade imaginable.

Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), founded in the 16th century, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city. Wat Pho was the first open university of Thailand which offered courses in several branches of knowledge like literature, astrology, medicine and massage. It’s well known for its huge Reclining Buddha, 46 m. long and 15 m. high.

Continue on foot passing through Bamrung Muang Road, one of the very firsts in Bangkok, runs through the old districts of the city. Many forgotten buildings and landmarks along the road reflect how fast the city has changed. These roads were crammed with shops selling beautiful buddha images, bowls monks carry on their morning rounds, candles, incense sticks and related items.

Then visit Wat Suthat, this temple is famous for the excellent murals created in the reign of King Rama III. The Wihara (preaching hall) should be seen for its collection of gilded Buddha images. A huge door with intricate carving, which is the masterpiece of King Rama II, once belonged to this temple and is now kept in the National Museum. In front of the temple is the Giant Swing, this religious structure of Bangkok was originally constructed in 1784 and was proclaimed as the national historical site since 1949. With 21-metre height, painted in red color and the unique structure of wooden pillars it has become one of the symbols of Bangkok.

Continue the tour by passing though Bangkok city hall to visit the Golden Mount, this is an artificial hill topped by a gilded pagoda. The mount is 260 feet in height from its base. Begun by King Rama III and completed in the reign of King Rama IV, it is one of the most celebrated landmarks in Bangkok’s old area and offers a panoramic city view from the top.

Lunch at local restaurant before transfer back to hotel or you may like to try a foot massage in the afternoon (optional)

Dining at Bangkok Sky Restaurant, located on the top of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel which is the tallest hotel in Thailand. You can enjoy delicious foods while taking in the sights of Bangkok. After dinner, you can access to the observation and revolving roof decks, which offers its visitors a spectacular unobstructed views of Bangkok in all its panaromic glory.

After dining, our guide will accompany you to explore local nightlife. (shopping, clubbing, bars, or a cultural show)
Overnight: Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 3 : BANGKOK SIGHISEEING BY TRAIN & BOAT / KHAO SAN ROAD
Breakfast at the hotel and take city tour on the BTS Sky Train which offers a vantage point to vistas and greenery most locals have never seen. Ride along the heart of Bangkok passing through Siam Square, a major shopping district and home to Bangkok’s youth culture. Pass along the main business district and Erawan Shrine, famed for its four-headed golden statue of Brahma.

The Sky Train tour is followed by a boat tour on the Chao Phraya River Express to old Bangkok (Rattanakosin Island), the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago. En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the First Presbyterian Church, the Royal Thai Navy Dockyard, the Thai Maritime Navigation Company, the Old Customs House and the Royal Boat House.

Visit Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real ’city of angels’.

Lunch at local restaurant.

City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Rd.(The Royal’s Way). En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the city pillar shrine, National Museum, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, National Assembly, Dusit Zoo and Chitlada Palace King’s Residence.

Transfer back to your hotel. You are free at leisure or shopping in the afternoon.

Fine Dining at Supatra River house, located at the best panorama view especially the sunsets overlooking the Chao Phya River, the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, which are highlights of Bangkok. The restaurant will offer variety of great modern Art & Thai classical theatre shows free every Friday and Saturday. Show Program can be changed every week.

Visit Khao San Road where the worlds young travellers meet. Khao San Road is a favourite crossroads for the young travellers on a budget. It has evolved over the last two decades from just one small hostel providing low-budget accommodation to one of the worlds most well-known destinations. At night, it turns into a lively thoroughfare lined with street stalls selling cheap clothes, handicrafts, souvenirs and thousands of other items. The lights are on at the many bars where the travellers tell tales of the days adventures and discoveries and their plans for tomorrow. Khao San Road is not just for foreign travellers, many young Thai people like to hang out there.
Overnight: Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch + Dinner

DAY 4: DEPART BANGKOK
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until your private transfer to the Bangkok airport or extend your relaxing stay in Pattaya, Chiang Mai or Phuket.
Overnight: -
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel)
 

Accommodation, Twin shareper person  
Unico Grande Silom Hotel 3*$620 AU$495 US£309
Davis Hotel Bangkok 4*$710 AU$564 US£354

Inclusions:
>> 3 Nights Accommodation
>> Private local English-speaking guide
>> Transportation service by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
>> All meals as mentioned in the program

Exclusions:
>> Any air ticket
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Meals not specified in the itinerary
>> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver
>> Other services not mentioned in the program

Hotel Reservation Terms & Conditions:
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (example: X̻Mas & New Year  Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only

Include booking code with your enquiry:  BKKEXP3/4   Enquire Now!

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Bangkok Culture ( 4 nights / 5 days ) 

Includes most meals and  services of a private tour guide.

Tour Description : This package includes the most requested sightseeing in Bangkok. 

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 ITINERARY


DAY 1: Bangkok (-/-/-)
Check-in to your Hotel. Free at own leisure.
Overnight: Woraburi Hotel Bangkok, or simular.



DAY 2: Bangkok / Kanchanaburi (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.

Hotel pick-up 07:00 am, today your guide will escort you to Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets including a boat ride along the floating markets, continue to Kanchanaburi 130 klms from Bangkok.

Visit the Bridge over River Kwai, War Memorial, War Graves & War Memorial. Enjoy a train ride on part of the Jeath railway. Continue to Tiger Temple and have your photos taken with the Tigers. Overnight accommodation at Jungle Rafts or PungWaan Resort Kanchanaburi. Accommodation is on a floating raft on the river.


DAY 3: Kanchanaburi / Ayutthaya / Bangkok (B/L/-)                                          Breakfast at the Hotel.

Hotel pick-up by your private guide for Bamboo Rafting along the river and a 1 hour Elephant Ride, continue to Ayutthaya (Former Capital of Thailand), visit the Heritage listed Ruins, continue touring to see the City sights.

Enroute to Bangkok visit the Summer Palace of King Rama IV, return to Bangkok approx 18:00. Overnight at Twin Towers Hotel Bangkok, or simular.



DAY 4: Bangkok / Grand Palace / Canals tour (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the Hotel.

Early morning Hotel pick-up to explore the Canals by long tailed boat, continue on and visit the Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha. 
 
Visit Muang Boran the whole area is 320 acres is shaped like the map of Thailand. There are about 109 monuments constructed at reduced scale, but big enough to imagine the actual size.  Here you can appreciate the splendours of Thailand in the past. The replicas of major historical structures, which exist or use to exist in the kingdom, have been constructed in both smaller and actual sizes. All structures are categorised according to Thailand’s northern, southern, northeastern and central regions. Visitors can stroll around the extensive area.
Overnight at Twin Towers Hotel Bangkok, or similar.


DAY 5: Depart Bangkok (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at own leisure until Hotel check-out at 12:00 pm, or extend to ChiangMai or Phuket.

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Accommodation:Room type   
3 star as per ItineraryStandard room  
 Cost per person Twin share     $695 AU  $515 US £365

Inclusions:
>> 4 Nights Accommodation
>> Private local English-speaking guide
>> Transportation service by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
>> All meals as mentioned in the program

Exclusions:
>> Any air ticket
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Meals not specified in the itinerary
>> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver
>> Other services not mentioned in the program

Hotel Reservation Terms & Conditions:
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (example: X̻Mas & New Year  Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only

Include booking code with your enquiry:  BKKCUL4/5   Enquire Now!

Bangkok Grand ( 6 nights / 7 days ) 

Includes some meals and  services of a private tour guide.

Tour Description : This package includes sightseeing in Bangkok and surrounding areas. 

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 ITINERARY


DAY 1 : ARRIVE BANGKOK
Arrive Bangkok Airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel by private car.
Overnight : Bangkok
No Meals:

DAY 2 : BANGKOK CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Today your guide will bring you to Rattanakosin Island, the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago.

Visit Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real ’city of angels’.
The tour continues with a boat trip along Chao Phraya River and Thonburi Klong (canal) to see Thai houses on stilts, observe the traditional way of life there an Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). After lunch, City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Rd.(The Royal’s Way). En route you will pass many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the city pillar shrine, National Museum, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, National Assembly, Dusit Zoo and Chitlada Palace King’s Residence. Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch

DAY 3 : FLOATING MARKET & ROSE GARGEN
Breakfast and depart your hotel early morning. Depart for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. En route we visit farmhouse along the way and watch locals produce sugar from sugar palms.
The tour continues with a 30 minutes speedboat trip along fruit plantation to see Thai houses and the traditional way of life. Then board a small boat and venture among shopping boats selling all kinds of products.

Continue to Nakorn Pathom Province and visit Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Then continue onto the Rose Garden Country Resort for lunch.

Afterwards you can visit the Thai village and enjoy the unique and unforgettable experience of the world-renowned Thai Village Cultural Show. Daily, over 150 performers vividly portray a fascinating cross-section of Thailand’s culture, heritage and way of life - Thai dances, ceremonies, rituals, sports and pastimes. Return to your hotel in late afternoon and free at leisure
Overnight : Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch

DAY 4 : AYUTTHAYA ANCIENT CITY
Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Ayutthaya, the old capital of Thailand. Visit the ruins of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, The largest temple in Ayutthaya, once used as the royal temple, palace by several Ayutthaya kings. We continue to visit Ancient Palace, originally built by King U-Thong in the 14 th century, and was expanded over the years. These pavilions were completely destroyed in 1767, leaving only brick foundations, porticos and walls.

After lunch, feeding the elephant's at Ayutthaya Elephant Camp before continuing to Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchburana, Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
Leave from Ayutthaya pass green paddy fields, villages, and temples then return to bangkok.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch

DAY 5 : RIVER KWAI
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Bangkok for Kanchanaburi.
Visit JEATH War Museum, a realistic depiction of prisoners of war living quarters, with photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from World War II. Visit Allied War Cemeteries, resting-place for over 6,000 Allied POWs. Scenic boat ride along the Maeklong River to the World famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Train ride on Death Railway through magnificent scenery, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by Allied POWs.

After lunch, feeding the elephants at Soi Yoke Elephant Camp. Elephant safari & bamboo rafting tour available. (optional) Leave from Kanchanaburi pass green paddy fields, villages, and temples then return to bangkok.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel) + Lunch

DAY 6 : BANGKOK FREE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at your leisure.
Overnight: Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast (Hotel)

DAY 7 : DEPART BANGKOK
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until your private transfer to the Bangkok airport or extend your relaxing stay in Pattaya, Chiang Mai or Phuket.
Overnight : Bangkok
Meal : Breakfast (Hotel)

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Accommodation:Room type   
Unico Grande Silom Hotel, 3*Standard room 
 Cost per person twin share $815 AU  $673 US £405

Inclusions:
>> 6 Nights Accommodation
>> Private local English-speaking guide
>> Transportation service by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
>> All meals as mentioned in the program

Exclusions:
>> Any air ticket
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Meals not specified in the itinerary
>> Soft drinks or other refreshments during local tours
>> Tips or Gratuities to guides or driver
>> Other services not mentioned in the program

Hotel Reservation Terms & Conditions:
>> Rates are inclusive of Breakfast, 10% service charge and 7% VAT
>> Hotel surcharge apply during peak tourist-season in some hotel (example: X̻Mas & New Year  Holiday, Songkarn - Thai New Year)
>> Reservations are on prepayment basis and subject to availability
>> Any special requests are not guaranteed and subject to availability upon arrival only

Include booking code with your enquiry:  BKKGRA6/7   Enquire Now!


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