AMAZING BANGKOK – 4 DAYS

Upon arrival at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (after you collected your luggage). Please proceed to the Arrival Hall on second floor. Please look for your driver holding a signboard with your name at Gate B (Door No. 6). If you cannot find your driver, first please contact the ATTA counter right next to door no. 6. Transfer from the Airport to your hotel.

Check-in time at 14:00 PM, early check-in is subject to availability. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Meals: None

Accommodation: Riva Surya

Upgrade Option: The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel

Compulsory Policy: Minimum of 03 nights stay from 19 Dec 23 to 05 Jan 24

Morning drive to Wat Pho – one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Pho houses the famous 45m (148ft) reclining Buddha as well as the original school of traditional Thai massage. From here, take a tuk-tuk ride via Pak Klong Taland Flower Market towards the spectacular Grand Palace, home to the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha (which is actually made of jade or jasper, rather than emerald). Continue with a walk to the pier for a long-tailed boat ride along the “klongs” (canals) of Thonburi to get a flavor of local life. Stop at Wat Arun, once the grand royal temple to King Rama II. After lunch at a local restaurant, cross the river and drive to Chinatown for a first-hand look at Old Bangkok. Walk along Yaowarat Road with shops selling everything from gold and garments to antiques and musical instruments. Explore the bustling Talad Kao Market where a variety of food, fresh and dry fruits, and Chinese herbs are on offer before returning to your hotel.

• Suggested departure time: 08:30
• Approximate duration: 8.5 hours
• For temple visits, it is recommended women wear short/long-sleeved tops with full-length trousers or knee-length skirts and men wear trousers and short/long-sleeved shirts. No sandals or flip-flops allowed. 
• The monk’s chanting ritual only in the morning and subject to change without prior notice. (please contact with Travel consultant if guests wish to attend this activity in the morning)
• Grand Palace will be closed in 2019: Jan 1, Feb 19, Mar 21, Apr 2, 6, 15, May 2-6, 8, 17, 18, Jun 9, Jul 4, 16, 17, 28, Aug 12, Sep 24, Oct 13, 23, Nov 12, Dec 5, 6. Please bring a copy of your passport for security check before entering the palace.
• These following clothes are strictly not allowed in Grand Palace: Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, and tights; See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers; Sleeveless shirts or vests; Sandals (without ankle or heel straps); Rolled-up-sleeved shirts; Sweatshirts and sweatpants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers.
• In the event of extreme traffic conditions, our driver may take you to the pier (located directly across from the Peninsula hotel) to transfer you by their shuttle boat in order to save time; or vice versa. Our guide will accompany you to and/or from the Peninsula.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Riva Surya

Upgrade Option: The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel

Depart early morning for the 2hr drive to the 100-year-old Damnoen Saduak floating market located 100km (62mi) from Bangkok. This vibrant, most famous of local markets features numerous small boats laden with colorful fruits and vegetables, paddled by Thai women wearing bamboo hats, and is one of the only places to see this traditional way of buying and selling goods in Thailand. Almost always crowded with hundreds of sellers, buyers and tourists, the best way to experience the bustling atmosphere of the market up close is to board a boat and float through the small canals purchasing fresh local produce from the vendors. This floating market is one of the most photographed places in Thailand and certainly a Bangkok icon. No lunch is included in this tour, but there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy a snack at the market. Drive back to Bangkok.

• Availability: Morning
• Suggested departure time: 07:00
• Tour duration: 06 hours

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Riva Surya

Upgrade Option: The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Check-out time at 12.00 PM. Late check-out is not included and subject to availability.

Meals: Breakfast