Must See Bangkok, City Break, Small Group Tour

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Duration

5 days

Type

Guided, Small Group Tours

Difficulty

Very Easy

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Bangkok Basics, City Break, Small Group Tour

Explore some of the most interesting cultural sites in Thailand during this five-day tour centred on Bangkok. Wander through the awe-inspiring Grand Palace, as well as through various fascinating temples in which you can admire gigantic statues of Buddha. Be enchanted by the dreamlike quality of Damnoen Saduak, the floating market, and the vibrant intensity of the Maeklong Railway Market. A trip to remember. Discover the Kanchanaburi province, and take a trip on the historic Death Railway Train, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by allied prisoners of war. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Bangkok: explore the cities most renowned temples, as well as the magnificent Grand Palace and enjoy the temple tour.

Damnoen Saduak: watch the congested canals filled with sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables at this unforgettable market.

Maeklong Railway Market: yet another unique setting for a market, in this case, on top of an active railway track.

Allied War Cemetery: a memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place.

Inclusions

TOUR GUIDE:

Operated with English-speaking tour escort throughout the itinerary*
French-, German-, Italian-, or Spanish-speaking guide upon additional cost (optional extra)
*Different languages can be combined in our vehicles. There will be a separate guide for each language

ACCOMMODATION:

4 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-4 Bangkok:

Superior Hotel Category = Century Park Hotel or similar 4*

MEALS:

4 Breakfasts
1 Lunch at a local restaurant

TRANSPORT:

Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from/ to Bangkok International Airport
Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Wat Traimit, Chinatown, Wat Pho, The Grand Palace, local lapidary factory (Day 2); Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak (Day 3); Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, Allied War Cemetery, Death Railway Train (Day 4)

OTHER:

Meet & Greet

Exclusions

Domestic flights
International flights
Lunches & Dinners
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Transfers to outer Bangkok hotels i.e. Don Muang, Bang Na, Nonthaburi, Suvarnabhumi area, etc.
City tax not included, payable on the spot
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities  
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 ARRIVAL BANGKOK

Arrive at Bangkok International Airport, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel (transfer unescorted). Rest of the day at leisure (own expense) Perhaps you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai Massage, surprise your taste buds with the amazing local flavours and cap off the day by enjoying the sunset in any of the stylish rooftop bars which have blossomed in the city’s skyscrapers in recent years… the options are limitless.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 HALFDAY ROYAL GRAND PALACE & TEMPLE TOUR

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today’s tour includes three of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Wat Traimit is also known as the temple of the Golden Buddha houses a 3-meter-tall statue made from solid gold and weighing 5.5 tons. You will then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha and home to the Chedis of the Kings. At 46 meters in length and 15 meters high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. To round off the tour, we call in at a local lapidary factory and showroom where you will be able to get locally made jewellery, handicrafts and silk at competitive prices.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 3 RAILWAY MARKET AND DAMNERN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET

Recharge your energies with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Bangkok and head to Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Talad Rom Hoop. Upon arrival, the guide will introduce you to the history of this area. See the action in several minutes before the train passing through the market. The process happens so quick it will amaze you for the unique moment. Then go to the world-famous floating market of “Damnoen Saduak”, there are countless floating markets throughout the country, the colourfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local like and to go bargain hunting. Transfer back to Bangkok.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 4 FULLDAY RIVER KWAI EASY

Early morning, enjoy a rich breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up between 6:00 - 6:30 am, and depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km). Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - an interactive museum, with information and research facilities, dedicated to present the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. The fully air-conditioned centre offers the visitor an educational and moving experience. Continue to visit the Allied War Cemetery, which is a memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), take a trip on the historic Death Railway Train, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by allied prisoners of war. Journey back to Bangkok. Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 5 DEPARTURE BANGKOK

Feast on a reinvigorating breakfast and time at leisure until you are transferred to Bangkok International Airport for onward travel to your selected destination (transfer unescorted).

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

Day 2, the Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of state
Opening times of Temples and places of interest may change without prior notice. Temples and places of interest may be closed without prior notice
Groups vary in size but are typically made up of about 6 - 10 passengers
Due to road conditions, the program will operate by minivan only, 2 - 6 pax one minivan, 2 - 8 pax operate by one minivan plus one luggage truck
In the event of changes to government taxes (+/ -), rates will be adjusted accordingly to reflect any changes. The adjustment will be based on the official effective dates
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Thailand, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed