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Bangkok, Thailand, Asia Tour Ideas Book early and you will not miss out!
Bangkok, Thailand\'s vibrant capital, is one of the world\'s most exotic and colorful cities - a unique blend of the traditional and ultra-modern. Explore Bangkok and discover its major tourist attractions including the fabulous Wat Phra Keo (Emerald Buddha Chapel) and Grand Palace complex, and the fabulous royal barges.
Discover unrivaled shopping opportunities for some of the world\'s most admired handicrafts; exceptionally fine dining in gourmet restaurants featuring the world\'s favorite cuisine\'s; and a liberated, almost legendary nightlife. Transfers to and from the airport are included plus a half day city tour to explore the wonderful sites this busy city has to offer.
Day 1: Arrive Bangkok Upon arrival into Bangkok, transfer from the airport to your choice of hotel. The remainder of your day is free. Overnight Accommodation: Asia Hotel
Day 2: Free Day in Bangkok (B) Full day free for relaxation or choose one of the many tours throughout Bangkok and surrounding areas that are available. Overnight Accommodation: Asia Hotel
Day 3: Half Day city tour of Bangkok (B) Thailand has over 26,000 temples or Wats (local name). This tour will bring you to three of the most distinguished temples in Bangkok. Wat Trimitr, the temple of the Golden Buddha. The statue is made from solid Gold weighing 5.5tons. It is a fine example of Sukhothai art and was discovered by chance from a layer of stucco during construction of the temple.
Passing through Chinatown your next stop is Wat Po, the temple of the reclining Buddha which is the largest and oldest in Bangkok. Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabopit or the marble temple. This magnificent monastery was built with white Italian marble from Carrara. Overnight Accommodation: Asia Hotel
Day 4: Depart Bangkok (B) After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport.
There is no better way to learn authentic Thai cooking than taking an authentic cooking class in Thailand. You don\'t need prior cooking skills - just a love for eating Thai food!
This half-day cooking class will introduce you to the wonderful world of Thai flavors allowing you to take your knowledge home with you so you can make authentic Thai dishes back home in your own kitchen.
Your class will be held at The Baipai Thai Cooking School, an ideal home-style learning environment that aims at cooking a style of Thai food that is different from most of the hotels and restaurants in Thailand. Spend the morning learning to prepare 4 authentic Thai dishes. During all classes, the school\'s instructional emphasis is always focused on the same three things: traditional Thai technique, innovative use of ingredients, and esthetic presentation. You will be guided by professional teaching staff who possess years of experience in this specialized area of Thai culinary delights! They are as enthusiastic about Thai food as they are sharing their knowledge with you.
All classes are conducted in English and are a "hands on.\' This is an experience not be missed.
Ensure your trip to Thailand is free of hassle by booking your Bangkok airport transfer now. Travel from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport to your hotel in the city of Bangkok. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Choose between a shared vehicle transfer or your own private vehicle transfer.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Bangkok accommodation details. Your Bangkok airport to hotel transfer will be confirmed immediately and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver in Bangkok.
Vehicles used:
SHARED - Air-conditioned Minivan / Minicoach
PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Standard Sedan Car (1 to 2 people)
PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Minivan (3 to 6 people)
PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Minicoach (7 to 9 people)
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
Arrival Flight Number
Arrival Time
Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off)
Hotel Address
Don\'t forget to book your Hotel to Airport transfer!
Why not plan your airport departure transfer from your Bangkok city hotel to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport now? Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Choose between a shared vehicle transfer, and your own private vehicle transfer.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed immediately and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
Vehicles used:
SHARED - Air-conditioned Minivan / Minicoach
PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Standard Sedan Car (2000cc) (1 to 2 people)
PRIVATE - Air-conditioned Minivan (3 to 6 people)
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:
Departure Flight Number
Departure Time
Hotel Name (where you would like to be picked up from)
Hotel Address
Don\'t forget to book your Airport to Hotel transfer!
On this sightseeing tour of Bangkok\'s canals (or khlongs, as they are know locally) you will travel by a motorized boat on the Chao Phraya River to see the serene family homes and temples dotted along the waterways which inspired Bangkok\'s reference as the "Venice of the East". The canals around Bangkok serve as a natural highway for many local Thai people going about their everyday business, such as transporting their merchandise, in particular rice, to and from the rice fields.
Your cruising tour will stop at the Temple of Dawn, or Wat Arun, which is one of the Bangkok\'s most iconic landmarks and the most famous of the more than 400 Buddhist temples and monasteries in the city.
It is then onto the Grand Palace complex. This Grand Palace complex includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Keow) which is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece of Jade, which is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today.
Vacations are all about treating yourself and this evening Bangkok dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya river is most definitely a treat!
This will be a memorable night on board one of Bangkok\'s most luxurious restaurant boats relaxing in modern comfort and dining like King Rama V on a variety of Thai dishes. As you cruise slowly along the Chao Phraya River you will pass The Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and the Grand Palace complex which both provide sensational twilight photo opportunities. It is also a great vantage point to watch the life along the river as people slowly start to unwind or head home after a busy day.
Throughout the cruise the on board band will also keep you entertained.
Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist country with around 95% of Thai\'s practicing the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. As you wander the streets of Bangkok it is not unusual to see monks walking along the road and it should come as no surprise as Thailand has over 26,000 wat\'s (the local name for temple).
On this half-day guided tour you will visit three of the most famous wat\'s in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.
Wat Traimit is also known as the temple of the Golden Buddha. The 3 meter tall statue is made from solid gold and weighs 5.5 tons and is a fine example of Sukhothai style art. You will then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha. 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. Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabophit, or the marble temple. This magnificent monastery was built out of white Italian marble from Carrara in the late 19th century.
Note:Wat Trimit will be closed for renovations from September 9 - December 9, 2008. Wat Trimit will be replaced with a visit to Suthat Thepwararam during this time.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam was founded at the centre of Rattanakosin island and is one of Thailand’s six most important temple. Construction was according to the Treatise on warfare. King Rama the 1st wished to make it the central temple of Bangkok and building started in 1807. Construction was completed according to plan in the reign of King Rama VII. Good planning from the beginning earned it praise as “the most finely proportioned temple”.
Group of 3 travellers or more? Upgrade to a private tour at no additional cost. Product Code: 3685BKK10P
Ask anyone who has been to Bangkok what their \'must see\' list is and without fail they will always include The Grand Palace complex. This half-day sightseeing tour in Bangkok will allow you the opportunity to explore the complex, which houses a number of attractions including Wat Phra Keow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in the company of a local Thai guide.
Built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs, The Grand Palace complex, once the official home for the Kings of Siam, is unquestionably one of the Thailand\'s major tourist highlights. The King still uses the Grand Palace for certain ceremonial occasions and the regal flavor within its enormous royal grounds is still evident. During the tour you will visit the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall.
The main centerpiece of the complex however is the 45 centimeter Emerald Buddha. Carved from just one piece of Jade it is the holiest and most revered religious object in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is housed within Wat Phra Keow, which is a very ornately decorated building whose roof tiles reach up into the sky. Don\'t wait any longer - book your tour now!
Cruise by a motorized boat along the Chao Phraya River and canals on the West side of Bangkok to experience the life along the river and canals. This is an intriguing area of Bangkok, especially the Orchid area, that few ever see.
Your cruise along Bangkok\'s Chao Phraya river will stop at the Temple of Dawn, or Wat Arun, which is one of the city\'s most famous landmarks. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river, Wat Arun is among the most famous of the more than 400 Buddhist temples and monasteries in the city. The most attractive structure in this temple is the 260 feet high pagoda, or Phra Prang, which is completely covered with pieces of multi-colored glass and Chinese porcelain. If time permits we will walk to the upper levels where you will take in a panoramic view of the surrounding city.
Cruising on you will stop at the Royal Barge Museum, where nine of the most important barges are housed in this national museum, including Suphannahongsa and Narai Song Suban Rama IX. The tradition of royal barges dates back to Ayutthaya times, when they were used to transport the Kings in various ceremonies and processions. These barges were rebuilt by the early Chakri kings in Bangkok to the original specifications. Most were badly damaged during World War II. However, the present King not only had them all restored to their former glory, but revived the ancient tradition of a water-borne Royal Kathin Procession to present robes to monks at the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat.
Bangkok is well known as one of the world\'s most vibrant and exotic cities - a unique blend of the traditional and ultra-modern. If you are looking for something more than just the mainstream tourist highlights then a visit to one of Bangkok\'s cabaret shows, featuring transvestites and transgender performers, provides another, entertaining element of Bangkok\'s colorful nightlife.
Bangkok\'s Broadway like cabaret shows will leave you spellbound. The shows are completely unique, well rehearsed and you will be dazzled by the stunning costumes, sequins, larger than life hair and the beauty of the performers in these energetic performances.
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