Arrival at the airport in Bangkok. Meet guide/driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Spend your evening at leisure, enjoy a delicious genuine Thai style dinner in a delightful Thai atmosphere surrounded by beautiful decoration. The meal is accompanied by Thai classical music and dances. The dancers with their beautiful glittering costumes and exquisite graceful movements will stay in your memory forever.Back to hotel and overnight at Bangkok.
Day 2: City & Temple Tour, Bangkok (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Thailand has over 26,000 ‘Wats’ or Temples. This tour brings you to the 3 most famous temples in Bangkok. Wat Traimit (‘Temple of the Golden Buddha’) boasts a statue of Buddha which is made from solid gold. It weighs 5.5 tons and is a fine example of Sukhothai art. Passing through Chinatown your next stop is Wat Po (‘Temple of the Reclining Buddha’) which is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok, a great place also for a traditional Thai massage. It is also the seat of Traditional herbal medicine School, being referred to as "Thailand First Medical university".
Then continue visit to the The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Together, these two sites form what many consider the greatest spectacle for visitors to Bangkok. Dating back to 1782 (when Bangkok was founded), the entire compound consists of over 100 brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics. Because of its popularity, this destination is often extremely crowded, but still an essential part of any trip to Bangkok.Presently, the Grand Palace is used for the occasional ceremony and is no longer the royal home.
The interiors of most of the buildings in the Grand Palace are closed to the public.Wat Phra Kaew adjoins the Grand Palace in a common compound and is the home of the country's most famous Buddha statue (also known as the Emerald Buddha). This important figure has a long and interesting history that is tied to the royal family and once resided in nearby Wat Arun. It is relatively small (about 66 centimeters) and is situated in a high position in the Wat to signify its important status in the Thai kingdom. Rest of day, free to walk at your pace, "City of Angels" and discover the charms of one of the oldest cities of Southeast Asia. Take the opportunity to stroll around Sanam Luang, the royal park and venue of many religious events or watch the gorgeous sunset behind the Temple of Dawn, near the Chao Phraya river.Return to your hotel and free at leisure for your own activities. Overnight in Bangkok.
Day 3: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Rose Garden (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. We visit the famous Damonen Saduak Floating Market.
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, situated 110 kms west of Bangkok, is a very attractive place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, etc., from small boats. You will also see traditional Thai houses, the way they live and travel by boats. Take a ride in the long tail boat through the meandering canals and get the authentic feel of Thai lifestyle.Visit the Rose garden and enjoy the beautiful Thai Cultural Show and international buffet lunch at the resort.
Back to hotel and free time. Dinner and Overnight at Bangkok.
Day 4: Bangkok - Koh Chang (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and depart to Koh Chang. Arrive at Pier and board ferry to Koh Chang. Arrive at Koh Chang Pier and transfer to hotel. Check in and free time. Overnight at Koh Chang.
Day 5: Elephant Trekking - Koh Chang (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Experience about life between elephants and its keeper with elephant bathing continued by elephant riding along the trail of full nature and will know more about what elephant can eat and how to ride it. We bring you to the places that elephants should live but never bring the elephants to where the people live.
Free time and overnight at Koh Chang.
Day 6, 7, 8: Koh Chang - Free & Easy (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free & easy
Day 9: Koh Chang - Bangkok (B, D)
Breakfast at hotel. Check and transfer to pier for ferry to mainland. Meet guide/driver and transfer to hotel. Check in. Free time. Dinner and overnight at Bangkok.
Breakfast at hotel. Free morning for shopping and other activities. Night entertainment – the must see show of Thailand, Siam Niramit Show. A world class spectacular performance of Thai art and cultural Heritage with amazing state of the art special effects. Travel back through time into the history and culture of the Kingdom of Siam. You will be amazed and captivated by journey back into History, journey beyond imagination and journey through joyous festivals. You can also find yourself at the Thai village where the unique architecture, music and costumes are revived. Not only can you see how Thailand delicate and ornate handicrafts are made, you can try to create them yourselves!
Day 11: Bangkok - Departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer out to airport for onward flight home/next destination.
End of services
Tour Prices
Class
Number of Person in Group/Pax
Tour cost per Person (in $US)
2 - 3 pax
4 - 8 pax
9 - 14 pax
15 pax + 1 FOC
Single Sup
3 star
1,304
997
918
827
471
4 star
1,560
1,246
1,208
1,106
683
5 star
1,625
1,331
1,310
1,218
761
Included:
All accommodation on double/twin sharing basis with daily ABF
All airport – hotel – airport transfers on private basis
All tours & transfers on private basis with English speaking guide, all entrance fees, ferry tickets
Meals as indicated
Not Included:
Air fares of any kind
Services not mentioned above
Extra charges, personal expenses
Surcharge for peak season if any (upon booking)
Optional tours /meals if any (rate given separately)
Rates for peak season 19th Dec 2010 – 12th Jan 2011
Compulsory Gala Dinners on 24th Dec 2010 (x’mas eve) and 31st Dec 2010 (new year’s eve)