Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : ARRIVAL - BANGKOK
Day 2 : BANGKOK
Day 3 : BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - BANGKOK
Day 4 : BANGKOK - DEPARTURE
Apart
from the bustling streets and magnificent temples of Bangkok, this
trip also explores the ancient royal capital of Siam, Ayuthaya and
gives us a chance to explore the taste of the tranquil countryside
and the local life by a cruise along the Chao Phraya River.
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL - BANGKOK
On arrival at
Don Muang Airport, you are met and transferred to
hotel. The glorious history of Thai Capital, Bangkok
is much interwoven with the Chakri dynasty which
still reigns but no longer rules Thailand. In the
midst of dynamic modern growth, this bustling
metropolis still preserves plenty of cultural
heritages making it the national treasure house. No
activities planned for this afternoon , however our
guide is on hand to advise some available options.
O/N in Bangkok.
DAY 2: BANGKOK
Today we commence our tour
of Bangkok with a longtail boat trip along the Chao
Phraya River and the many lively inner canals which
provide some fantastic views of the local life close
up. Along the way we make stop over at Wat Arum, the
temple of Dawn, before continuing to the Grand
Palace, dedicated to the Thai Royal Family's
ceremony. Nearby is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew,
which is famous for the Emerald Buddha Image. After
seeing this complex we drive through the many
vibrant streets of China Town to some of the most
significant temples in Bangkok. The landmark of Wat
Traimit is well known as the Golden Buddha Temple
while Wat Po houses a gigantic Reclining Buddha. We
visit these sights as well as the magnificent Marble
Temple. O/N in Bangkok. (B,L)
DAY 3: BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - BANGKOK
Heading out of the town we drive to Ayuthaya, the
ancient capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 AD. This
glamorous city was all but ultimately destroyed by
the hands of Burmese, however it is still
fascinating to explore the ruined temples. Among
these is Wat Phra Sisanphet, an impressive monument
that was used as the royal temple by several kings.
The following sight is Wat Chai whose the
constructing patterns are very interesting. We
continue to Bang Pa In, which was served as the
summer palace for many Thai monarchs. This structure
has a captivating collection of marvelous pavilions
in a variety of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian
architectural styles. We embark on a luxury boat at
Wat Potangtai Pier and cruise down the river to
Bangkok, a perfect way to observe the rural
landscape. O/N at in Bangkok. (B,L)
DAY 4: BANGKOK - DEPARTUREE
There is a
free time for your own exploration of the town and catching up on
some shopping areas. The trip ends after transfer to airport for
departure. (B)
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HOTELS USED ON THIS TRIPP
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CITY/ AREA
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Standard Class
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First Class
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Superior
Class
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Bangkok
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Eastin Bangkok hotel or similar one |
Novotel Lotus hotel or similar one |
The Montien hotel
or similar one |
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HOTEL NOTES
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The deluxe class tour based on higher hotel
category will be arranged upon request.
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