*** The Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most national famous worthful to visit of Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is the top rank Buddha image, symbol of Bangkok Buddhism, houses in the main Temple. The temple also locates inside the Royal Grand Palace area. *** The temple of the Reclining Bhuddha or Wat Pho , the famous Thai original traditional massage and beautiful Buddha image. The temple is just side opposite of the Royal Grand Palace but huge area at the eastern part. *** The Temple of the Dawn is another royal temple but locates opposites side of the Chaophraya River. The stupa (pagoda with the contruction of the ancient Cambodian style) is also the symbol of Bangkok.
Some information and history will refer to Rattanakosin period.
*** At 08:00, transfer by private minivan to the Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. *** Walk through the opposite to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. *** Lunch at a local Thai restuarant by walking distance , just across the road *** Get to the boat at Thatien pier cross to the opposite side of the Chaophraya River for the Temple of the Dawn *** Transfer from the Temple of the Dawn back to the same original starting place
Where and When:
Meet up location: The hotel lobby in Bangkok Metropolitan area or the airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Muang Airport) or any place upon the clients' convenience but only in the Bangkok Metropolitan area. The starting and meeting point is one place only (not to collect some other people at another place).
End location: The same as the original starting place or any other place in Bangkok Metropolitan area. The stop is at destination place only. The driving time is set at minimum driving hours and also covering some extended hours (if any) due to variables such as traffic, weather etc.
Duration: 7 hours
Dress code : before entering to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves -- no tank tops. If wearing sandals or flip-flops they must be with socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. If showing up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entry that can provide renting cloth or clothes to cover up properly.
Most local Thai shops and stalls don't accept foreign currency. Thai Baht is just be on hand for individual matters such as purchasing souvenirs, toilette or etc.
What's Included:
1 Thai local professional English speaking Guide 2 Private minivan including toll fee and gasoline 3 Admission fee 3 royal temples : The Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha ; the Temple of the Reclining Bhuddha and the Temple of the Dawn 4 Lunch at a local Thai style dishes 5 Public boat across the Chaophraya River
What's Extra:
All private individual matters or own individual purchased items (souvenirs, toilette service, beverage and etc.)
Details:
Tour #: 21498
Tour Type: City, Cultural
Transportation Method: Modern minivan : Toyota Commuter D4D with air-conditioner and music player. Capacity up to 9 people without luggages or 6 with luggages. The seating is standard size setting for 3 people of each row. If coming with big luggages (one per person), the back of the seating row will be used to keep the extra luggages in case of not enough space.
Be able to get in and out of the car individually.
Kid Friendly: Yes. It is suitable for all ages.
Language(s): English (advanced), Thai (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 9
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