Overview
Get to see all the highlights this steamy mega metropolis has to offer with a two day one night package in Bangkok. See Bangkok's most important palace and temple complex, go back in time and discover a more leisurely pace of life which can only been seen from a canal boat on the Thonburi canals, enjoy the splendor of Wat Arun sitting majestically on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. On the second day we will get out of town to see the thriving floating market at Damnoen Saduak before proceeding to the beautiful Rose Garden where you will take lunch and enjoy the cultural shows and exhibitions that these stunning gardens offer.
Day 1
We will collect you from your Bangkok hotel with our modern and comfortable air conditioned transport before making our way to Bangkok's stunning Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew home of the emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace was once the traditional residence of the Thai Royal Family although the current King lives at Chitralada palace. This palace complex was constructed in 1785 by as a Royal residence and since then further buildings have been added including Wat Phra Kaew which served as the monarchs personal place of worship. From the Grand Palace we will take a cross river ferry to see the majestic and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Following lunch we will boat a long tail motorboat to discover a quieter and more leisurely pace of Bangkok life up and down the narrow klongs (canals) in Thonburi on the west side of the river. We will end the day by transferring you back to your Bangkok hotel.
Day 2
You will be collected from your hotel before heading out of the city towards Damnoen Saduak. Please be ready for an early start as we want to catch the full flavour, sights and colours that this famous floating market has to offer. Driving time will be about one hour. On arrival at Damnoen Saduak you will board the motorboat for your 15 minute ride to the market along quaint canals where you can see real canal side life. On arrival at the floating market you will be free to take a walk around or board a paddle boat to get up close to all the market action. Fruit, produce, noodles and craft knickknacks are all available from the passing flotilla of paddle boats stacked high with their wares. Following the floating market we will start the drive towards the Rose Garden. If elephants are you thing then we can stop off on route for an elephant ride (this is an option and your choice) At the Rose Garden you will take a sumptuous buffet lunch and enjoy all the cultural shows and exhibits that this place offers. Exhibits of interest include silk and mat weaving, pottery making, paper umbrella painting, doll making, fruit carving, rice-pounding and even the delicate crafting of silver and laquerware.You can also see impressive cultural displays which include Muay Thai boxing, sword fighting, Thai dances, elephants at work and much, much more.all this set within some of the most beautiful gardens in Thailand. Following our Rose Garden visit we will make the return drive back to Bangkok where we will transport you to your hotel.
After this package you may want to consider:
An evening dinner cruise on the Chao Phray River
A private transfer to Koh Chang (or other beach destination)
A tour or Package in Chiang Mai |