Day 1 Arrive Bangkok 
Upon arrival in Bangkok airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight
Day 2 Bangkok
After Breakfast, take Half day Bangkok City Temples Tour. Discover Bangkok on a morning tour, exploring the city's magnificent temples. This essential tour takes you to three of Bangkok’s most impressive Watts:
- Wat Trimitr (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
Known as the home of the largest known solid gold Buddha image in the world which stands at 15 feet tall and weighing in at approximately 5.5 tons.
- Wat Po (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
Oldest & largest Wat in Thailand's; a 45 meter Buddha lying majestically on its side. It’s a perfect place to learn and receive a Traditional Thai Massage.
- Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)
is built mostly from white Carrara marble imported from Italy. See Phra Buddhajinaraja, a Buddha image made from 2.5 tons of bronze that resides over the ashes of King Rama V.
Day 3 Bangkok
Breakfast then Free time until departure. Check out time from hotel is at 12:00 noon. Transfer to Bangkok airport for departure flight.
~ ADDITIONAL SIGHTSEEING TOURS OFFER ~
Grand Palace Tour
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) – Together, these two sites form what many consider the greatest spectacle for visitors to Bangkok. Dating back to 1782 (when Bangkok was founded), the entire compound consists of over 100 brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics. Because of its popularity, this destination is often extremely crowded, but still an essential part of any trip to Bangkok.
Presently, the Grand Palace is used for the occasional ceremony and is no longer the royal home (the present King Bhumibol lives in Chitralada Palace, located in Bangkok's nearby Dusit district). The interiors of most of the buildings in the Grand Palace are closed to the public
Wat Phra Kaew adjoins the Grand Palace in a common compound and is the home of the country's most famous Buddha statue (also known as the Emerald Buddha). This important figure has a long and interesting history that is tied to the royal family and once resided in nearby Wat Arun. It is relatively small (about 66 centimeters) and is situated in a high position in the Wat to signify its important status in the Thai kingdom
Duration: 4 hours
Hours of operation: 08:30 am – 12:30 am or 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Klongs or Canals Tour
Travel on the picturesque Chao Phraya River (also known as the River of the Kings) and throughout the klongs (canals) of Thonburi situated on the West side of the river from Bangkok. This is an excellent chance to observe and photograph the serene family homes and temples along the waterways, all of which helped gave the city the nickname of “Venice of the East.” A highlight of this trip includes Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), a major riverside landmark. This magnificent shrine is decorated with ceramic pieces from top to bottom and has a pagoda, which soars 79 meters into the sky.
Duration: 4 hours
Hours of operation: 08:30 am – 12:30 am or 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Floating Market Tour
The Floating Market is located at Ratchaburi Province, the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market dates back to 1866 when King Rama IV ordered that a canal 32 kilometers long be dug at Damnoen Saduak to connect the Mae Klong and Tacheen Rivers (his reason for doing so lies in the fact that the quality of the soil on the banks of the canal is excellent for growing many kinds of fruits and vegetables including Malacca grape, Chinese grapefruit, mangos, bananas, and coconuts). The Floating Market is an ideal place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables and other from small boats. Tourists will also be able to see traditional Thai houses and the way locals use boats in their everyday lives.
Duration: 4 hours
Hours of operation: 07:30 am – 11:30 am
Rose Garden and Thai Village Show
Located about 30 kilometers outside of Bangkok, the Rose Garden offers a little something for everyone. It features a resort hotel with landscaped gardens, a beautiful lake, and several Thai-style houses. A Thai Village cultural show features an educational presentation that introduces visitors to various aspects of Thai life (including a Buddhist monk ordination ceremony, a wedding, folk dances, martial arts, Thai boxing demonstrations and an opportunity to ride an elephant). Local village handicrafts are also on display and can be bought from various shops
Duration: 5 hours 30 min
Hours of operation: 12:00 noon – 5:30 pm
Vimanmek Museum
Vimanmek is the world’s largest golden teak wood mansion, as well as a royal museum and treasure house.
Often referred to as the Palace in the Clouds, Vimanmek Palace is a three-story mansion originally built in 1868 as a summerhouse on the island of Ko Si Chang. It was moved to Dusit Hall in 1901 and soon became a favorite of King Rama V and was used as the royal home from 1902 to 1906. Its doors were closed in 1935 and remained so until Her Majesty Queen Sirikit reopened them in 1982 to mark Bangkok’s bicentennial celebration. With its European style, Vimanmek Palace was built according to Thai traditions, using golden teak wood and not a single nail. Amongst the possessions of Rama V on display are Thailand’s first indoor bathroom and the oldest typewriter with Thai characters, as well as various Thai ceramics, European furniture, precious China and lovely portraits.
Duration: 4 hours
Hours of operation: 08:30 am – 12:30 am and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All tours are private including air-conditioned vehicle and a English speaking guide.
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