Thailand

DArrival in Bangkok clears Immigration, collect your luggage and exit customs. Process to the Arrivals Hall and towards the Meeting Point, our guide will be waiting for you at “Exit B – Door 6” and transfer to the hotel (an early check in is on request and subject to availability).

This morning after breakfast, meet your guide and travel by private minivan to visit the Grand Palace, where
an English governess once tutored a young prince and may have influenced his powerful father.(The Thai people have enormous reverence for their royal family, thus both versions of The King and Iare banned as an insult to one of their great rulers.) The highlight of this mind-and-eye boggling palaces the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Pra Kaew), the most revered shrine in the Kingdom.

Located next to the Grand Palace, pay a visit to Wat Po, one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. The temple houses the gigantic gold-plated Reclining Buddha and is the headquarters for the Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Bangkok.

After a break for lunch at local restaurant take a water taxi to visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.

This is one of the best-known temples in Bangkok and dates back to the ancient Ayutthaya period. The tall,elongated central Khmer-style tower is surrounded by four minor towers, symbolizing Mount Meru, the earthly representation of the thirty-three heavens. Here, you’ll find pavilions containing statues of the Buddha at the most important stages of life. The beautiful architecture and fine craftsmanship mark Wat Arun as one of the most remarkable temples in Thailand.

Then, you’ll board a longtail boat and spend a couple of hours navigating Bangkok’s fascinating maze of waterways and canals, discovering why Bangkok is known as the “Venice of the East.” Venture into bucolic “backwater” neighborhoods where life is slower and simpler. View traditional waterfront homes with their sales and spirit houses as well as a couple neighborhood Thai temples.

This morning is free at your leisure and time to explore on your own. In this evening, meet guide and transfer to Chaophraya Dinner Cruise.
Welcome aboard to a two-hour journey on the extravagant Chao Phraya Princess Cruise. Experience a sensation of luxury and romance throughout your dinner night.

Each deck has its unique qualities and design. Your dinner includes a wide selection of dishes ranging from Thai-styled to international foods, appetizers to main dishes to deserts served in a buffet fashion. While enjoying your dinner, our saxophonists and singers will soothe you with soft Pop and Jazz songs in the first hour of your journey. You will have the opportunity to take snapshots of the scenery, famous historical structures and religious monasteries such as the Royal Grand Palace Wat Pra Kaew, Wat Arun (The Temple of the Dawn), Bangkhunprom Palace, Kanlayanamitr Temple and the Rama 8 Bridge along both sides of the river bank. After your dinner, join our talented musicians with an entire hour of upbeat groovy songs for dancing.

19.30 Check in at River City Pier 1, Siphraya (Charoen Krung 30 Rd.).
Warm welcome from our receptionists.

19.45 Depart River City Pier. Our waiters and waitresses bring you to your designated seats
and a welcome drink fruit punch is served along with snacks. Our singer introduces
safety regulations in case of emergency.

20.00 Dinner: Select your desired dishes from our international buffet bar. Our musicians
begin singing easy-listening jazz songs to complement with your meal.

21.00 Time for a dance! Our singer selects cultural and international upbeat songs to sing and dance with you.

21.45 Arrive River City Pier; Overnight at Ramada Hotel & Suites – Studio

Discover one of the most singular and most authentic floating markets left in Thailand at Damnoen Saduak, 100 km to the Southwest of Bangkok and get a taste of traditional Thai lifestyle. In this colourful, vibrant market you’ll see the vendors rowing up and down the bustling canals in traditional canoes overflowing with fresh fruit and vegetables, selling their wares to the eager customers thronging the banks. There are plenty of buyers and haggling is common and all part of the fun but don’t expect to bring the price down by more than a few Bahts. This combined tour also includes a visit to the Rose Garden, a reconstruction of a traditional Thai mansion set in 24 hectares of gardens planted with 20,000 rose bushes where you can admire exhibitions of traditional Thai handicrafts. You will enjoy a buffet lunch and a performance of traditional Thai folk arts, including classical dance, Thai boxing and a traditional wedding. You will also be able to enjoy an elephant show and maybe even get to ride one.

After breakfast, meet guide and transfer to Pattaya. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel with the rest of the free at your leisure.

AThis morning is free at your leisure and time to explore on your own. In this evening, meet guide and transfer to Alcazar Cabaret Show.

All the dazzle and the glamour will astound you as you watch the loveliest of lady boys in the Alcazar Cabaret show. See all the talented artists wearing their colorful costumes, whilst performing in the most lavish of stagesettings. This world-class entertainment is truly awesome and unforgettable.

Late this morning, meet guide for a full day exploration of waterfall in Pattaya. Chantathen Waterfall, Chonburi:
One follows the-same route leading to Khao Khieo Open Zoo diverging left at the entrance to Wat Khao Mai Daeng. A sign indicates the way to the waterfall where on drives down an asphalt road for another 7 kilometers. A car park masks the entrance and there is a 2 kilometers pathway leading to the waterfall lined on both sides by refreshing greenery. Chantathen Waterfall has 5 levels in height with a distance totaling 1 kilometer. There are two pathways leading up and down: the first is on that follows along the waterfall itself or along the various levels of rocks, a route that is very popular with visitors who wish to view the waterfall very closely.

After breakfast, meet guide and transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport for your ongoing flight.