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Floating Market & Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun (FM8)

The beautiful giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok.
Emerald Buddha is a symbol of serenity and spirituality at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Lovely private day tour of the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew) in Bangkok.
Vendors selling fruits, vegetables, foods and drinks from their boats at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
The elegant Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) highlighted by blue skies with the Chao Phraya River in the foreground in Bangkok.

Description

  • 07:00 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market which is located about 100km southwest of Bangkok in the Thai province of Ratchaburi. There are several floating markets with Damnoen Saduak Floating Market being the most popular and provides visitors with a distinctive shopping and cultural experience that takes place on and around the waterways.
  • You will take a ride in a paddle boat which is a great way to explore the floating market. Paddle boats are the ideal vehicle to navigate the busy waterways, allowing you to get a closer look at the colorful waterside market stalls and other passing boats and also engage with the traders. You will experience the dynamic atmosphere of the floating market with traders selling fruits, vegetables, foods, drinks, crafts and souvenirs from their boats and riverside stalls.
  • After the floating market you will then return to Bangkok.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • After lunch you will visit the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is a must-see for any traveller. From 1782 until 1925 this collection of elegant buildings was home to the Kings of Siam (later Thailand). The Grand Palace is a public museum and historical site that is still utilised for special occasions.
  • Next to the Grand Palace is the Wat Pho which is also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It is one of the city’s oldest and greatest temples, notable for its magnificent architecture, excellent artwork, and the distinctive giant reclining Buddha statue.
  • After the Wat Pho you will travel just a short distance to the Wat Arun also known as the Temple of Dawn. It is regarded as one of the city’s most recognisable monuments and is noted for its unusual architectural design and expansive views of the river and the skyline.
  • 17:30 Return to your hotel.

** Guide times are approximate depending upon local traffic and weather conditions and can also be adjusted to suit your own personal requirements **

Tour includes

  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking local tour guide
  • All applicable entrance fees
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Paddle boat ride
  • Lunch
  • Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
  • Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
  • Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
  • Travel insurance
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