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Bangkok, Bangkok
GRAND PALACE -WAT ARUN
Tour Itinerary
Grand Palace and Arun Temple One Day tour Visit Bangkok Grand Palace & Temple of the Dawn
08:00 AM Pick up from Bangkok hotel. Visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha. The architectural plan of the new Grand Palace in Bangkok
is almost identical in every detail to the Royal Palace in the former capital of Ayutthaya. It was built close to the river facing north,
with the river on the left, and the sites of various Royal Residences, Throne Hall, and the Royal Chapel within the compound all remind.
one of the layouts of Ayutthaya is Royal Palace Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). The magnificent Royal Chapel,
Wat Phra Kaew in the same compound enshrines the Emerald Buddha Image, most revered by people. Across the Chao Phraya River
by ferry boat to visit Wat Arun, (Temple of Dawn). Wat Arun was restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel of King Taksin.
01:30 PM Arrive back the Hotel.
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CANAL TOUR BY LONGTAIL MOTORBOAT 1 HRS. ALONG THE CHAO PHAYA RIVER & BANGKOK CANAL
Walk to boat pier Depart from the pier to visit Thonburi by motorboat long tails for a fascinating trip on
the Chao Phraya River and you will have the opportunity to observe the serene family homes and temple.
along the water ways which give this city the name of the Venice of the East. In the route you will be treated
to a spectacular and colorful scenery of Thai life along the banks. The Bangkok people still live and depend.
on the waterways to transport their merchandise. Finish boat tour then continue to visit Wat Arun, (Temple of Dawn).
Description
Bangkok Royal Grand Palace and Wat Arun. This trip will show you the two capital cities of Siam.
Bangkok Grand palace and Wat Arun this trip you can visit two capital cities of Thailand. The Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew “The Temple of the Emeral Buddha”. The palace began construction on 6 May 1782 by the order of King Phuktthayotfa Chulalok - King Rama I the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi (Wat Arun) to Bangkok. The palace complex is roughly rectangular in shape and has a combined area of 218,400m2. Surrounded by four walls, it is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island.
Wat Phra Kaew enshrines Thailand’s most highly revered Buddha image, the Emerald Buddha, it is house in the ubosot (ordination hall) a very ornate building constructed during the second half of the 18th century after King Rama I had established Bangkok as the new capital of Siam. The Emerald Buddha image or “Phra Kaew Morakot” wearing the attire of gold and precious jewels is seated on a very ornate raised alter in the ordination hall. It is a tall image (66cm) in meditation mudra is carved from a single piece of dark green jade.
Wat Arun or Wat Jaeng located on another side of Bangkok. Used to be the 3-capital city of Thailand. The Thonburi period was a capital for only 15 years and is considered by many as one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand. The prang (spire) by the Chao Phraya is one of Bangkok's world-famous landmarks. The imposing spire rises over 70 meters high, beautifully decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain placed delicately into intricate patterns.
Tour Includes
• Round Trip Transportation / Pick up time depend on Location
• English Speaking Guide
• All admission fees as indicated on the itinerary
Tour Excludes
• Personal expenses / Option Tour
• Gratuities and Tips
Child Policy
o Under 2 years (0-90cm.) will be free of charge. (No seat provided)
o Child rate is 4 - 12 years old. (Between 91-140 cm.)
o Taller than 140cm will be charge at adult rate.
What to Bring
• Camera • Sunscreen • Hat • Sunglasses
• Sneaker • Fan
• Cash for personal expense
Attention
• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Bookings should be made at least 1-day prior tour date, until 8:30 PM (Office Hrs.), in order to guarantee seats confirmation availability in time.
• Only full paid bookings will receive a confirmation back with a voucher attached.
Usage validity - The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Voucher type -Present your mobile voucher.
Pick Up Information - Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time and hotel in advance.
General Pick-up Area / Road:
• Asoke, Charoen Krung Road Soi 1-50, Chidlom, Chinatown, Pathumwan. Phayathai, Ploenchit, Pomprab, Pratunam, Petchburi Road from Soi 1 to Avani Atrium,
Phranakorn, Silom, Sathorn, Siam Square, Sukhumvit Soi 1-33 and Soi 2-24.
• Pick up at the lobby of your hotel. If your hotel is outside of service area, a meeting point will be suggested.
DRESS CODE FOR GRAND PALACE l UNSUITABLE CLOTHES ARE.
• Short trousers (long trousers must reach the ankles), miniskirts, culottes, tights, and fisherman trousers.
• Sleeveless shirts and undershirts as outer garments
• Rolled up shirt sleeves, whether long or short
• Sleeping suits, see-through clothes, bare shoulders • Sportwear
• Sandals (including every type of shoes without heel straps or closed heels), except Buddhist Monks, novices, and Thai People from countryside)
Visitors who are dressed as mentioned above can borrow free clothes and shoes at the Grand Palace's changing room.
Remark
How booking works
The first step is to fill out the form above and send it to us. We will check the availability of the tour and the confirm the Hotel name.
If everything is ok, we will send you an invoice to pay the total price. Once you have paid, the tour will be booked, and a confirmation email sent to you.
The invoice link we send you will expire within 8 hours from the time it is sent to you. This is due to the busyness of the tours during certain periods.
If your chosen dates are not available, we will let you know availability of nearby dates. If the hotel name and address cannot be found,
we will also let you know via email. Only once everything is confirmed to your liking, we can send out an invoice to you.
If you don't have a hotel name to give us yet but would like to still pay to reserve your place, please enter 'tbc' (to be confirmed)
in the 'Hotel name and address' input box. We will book the tour for you and keep your file open, awaiting the hotel name.
