wat arun bangkok thailand

Wat Arun, Bangkok

Aboard a private long-tail boat, we navigate Bangkok's Chao Phraya River for a close-up look at the homes, temples, and everyday life along the river. Our stops include elaborately decorated Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn).

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Bangkok Extension

Discover the Beautiful Cultural Monuments of Bangkok

Days 1-2
Bangkok City Sights

Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure. The following day, meet your guide and board a private longtail boat for a ride on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, a fascinating journey through the winding klongs (waterways) that offers a close-up look at everyday life along the river. Visit the Royal Barge Museum, where eight ornately decorated royal barges, used in formal processions, are displayed, then continue to Wat Arun, Bangkok’s most well known landmark. A climb up its steep central tower (taller than a 20-story building) affords river-encompassing views. Continue to the dazzling Grand Palace and visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), with its solid jade image of the Buddha, Throne Hall, State Reception Hall, and Coronation Hall. After lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll stop at Wat Pho, home to the enormous, 150-foot-long, gold-plated Reclining Buddha, and the wholesale market at Pak Klong Talad, where a vast variety of orchids and colorful flowers are sold.

Day 3
Bangkok / Depart

Morning at leisure until noon check out. Transfer to the Bangkok airport for departure.

Extension Costs

Valid through October 31, 2012

Royal Orchid Sheraton (First Class Option)

$575 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $275
Solo traveler: $975

The Peninsula (Deluxe Option)

$765 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement: $425
Solo traveler: $1325

Note: A holiday season surcharge applies between December 20, 2011–January 10, 2012.

All costs subject to change

Royal Orchid Sheraton

Royal Orchid Sheraton (First Class Option)

Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Bangkok, Thailand

Located on a bend of the Chao Phraya River, the Royal Orchid Sheraton offers a tranquil respite from the bustling streets of Bangkok. Its deluxe ...
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The Peninsula

The Peninsula (Deluxe Option)

Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Bangkok, Thailand

Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula is one of Bangkok’s top hotels, blending old world style with classic elegance. Each of the ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.