DISCOVER BANGKOK 4DAYS

Post date: Aug 7, 2014 9:46:59 AM

Day 1. Arrive in Bangkok

Warmly welcome on arrival in Suvarnabhumi International Airport, meet & greet service by our representative. Transfer from the airport to hotel by private air conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide. Check in at the hotel. 

Start out with a visit to the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple – Wat Phra Kaeo. Before entering the main gate to the temple of the Emerald Buddha, stop by the Royal Regalia Museum to see the beauty of decorative jewelry, which used to be ornament of the royal officers and consorts. Walk in to enjoy the beauty of the temple of The Emerald Buddha. Visit the most sacred Buddha statue of Thailand, held by all Thais as also the symbol of national independence and enjoy the stunning buildings which you cannot miss taking photos of, every time you turn around. Continue exploring Wat Pho – the Reclining Buddha temple, the oldest and biggest temple with the largest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city well known for its huge Reclining Buddha. 

Afternoon, take a long-tailed boat along the Chao Phraya River to see Thai lifestyle, contrast between luxurious condominiums and ruined houses along both sides of the canal. Disembark at Wat Arun – the temple of Dawn to visit the tallest prang in Thailand. It was built in the concept of Mount Meru, the resident of God located on the center of the Universe. Overnight in Bangkok .

Day 2. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market  (B, L)

After breakfast, drive to visit the most colorful of Thailand’s floating markets at Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi Province, about 104 km southwest of Bangkok. On the way, stop by the sea salt farms to see how sea water becomes salt. Upon arrival, take a private long tailed boat to navigate your way through the Floating Market along the canals. The canal twists and turns around a plantation surrounded by greenery, that gives you a chance to view native life along the canal banks and at the market where boats of various shapes and size, carry goods for trading you can admire the sight of smiling vendors selling colorful products such as tropical fruits, vegetables, flowers and food on wooden boats. Afternoon return to hotel for time at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok 

Day 3. River Kwai & Tiger Temple  (B, L)

Enjoy a fascinating, nostalgic and memorable trip to the scenic beauty of Kanchanaburi – a province of startling natural beauty, rugged landscape of waterfalls, caves, leafy forests and awe-inspiring limestone cliffs. Visit the famous bridge and the beginning of the 'Death Railway' which is a poignant reminder of the thousands of POW's and forced laborers who lost their lives in the Second World War during the construction works of the railway. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic long-tail boat trip along Maeklong River to the famous Bridge over the River Kwai. Continue to Pakseng for lunch at a local restaurant, then board the local train for the thrilling ride across wooden viaducts, which offer fantastic scenery along the Kwai River.

Visit Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua - well known as Tiger Temple. The Tiger Temple is a rescue centre for wild animals and the home of wild tigers, wild pigs, deer, antelopes, water buffalos; apes and a hand full other animals. Then drive back to Bangkok. Dinner is on your own.

Day 4. Bangkok – Departure (B)

There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until transfer to Suvarnabhumi International Airport for your onward flight.