Bangkok Half Day Tours:

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Visit Bangkok's Grand Palace complex and Wat Phra Kaew with is famed Emerald Buddha carved from a single piece of jade. We will also visit Wat Po, Wat Arun and Bangkok's amulet market

TOUR DESCRIPTION

After pick up at your Bangkok hotel we will make straight for Wat Po. The large Wat Po's main highlight is the the Giant Reclining Buddha. After Wat Po we will then take a walk down MahaRat Road where the daily Buddha amulet market sets up here you can see the local Bangkokians selling and trading Buddha amulets of all ages, the walk will take us to the entrance of the Grand Palace which is situated on by the mighty Chao Phraya River in the old part of Bangkok. The Grand Place had traditionally been the seat not only of the king and his court, but contained within its walls the entire government administration. The Grand Place offers a vibrant and eclectic collection of buildings which include  the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall and the Royal Guest House, mostly built in the distinct Thai architectural style but European influenced architecture is also on show here. The highlight of the Grand Palace complex is Wat Phra Kaew with its stunning and vibrantly colorful temple architecture. The main Ubosoth of Wat Phra Kaew contains the most revered Buddha image in Thailand , the Emerald Buddha carved from a single piece of jade. Following the Grand Palace we will we will jump on a cross river ferry to see the iconic Wat Arun on the banks of the Chao Phraya. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your Bangkok hotel.

ITINERARY

• Bangkok Hotel pick up at 08:00 (12:00 for afternoon tour)
• Visit Wat Po
• Visit Amulet Market
• Visit Grand Palace
• Visit Wat Phra Kaew
• Visit Wat Arun
• Transfer to Bangkok Hotel 13:00 (17:00 for afternoon tour)

PRICES - Private tour

Child Discounts
Child below 130cm tall	200 baht discount for each child
Infant (24 months and below)	Free

TOUR DETAILS & FACTS

This tour is conducted as a privately escorted tour only. For a privately escorted tour you will be supplied with your own tour guide for yourself and your group of family or friends and will not join others.

For 1-2 persons transport will be a modern comfortable air conditioned car or minibus
For 3-14 persons transport will be a modern comfortable air conditioned minibus

This tour includes transfer to and from your Bangkok Hotel. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel before the pick up time specified on your booking confirmation. Please specify your hotel and its address on the booking form. If you do not have a hotel booked we can still process your booking but please inform us of your hotel at least 3 days prior to departure. For group tours transfers can be arranged for most city hotels for group tours transfers can not be arranged to some outlying hotels or hotels on the west side of the river. For private tours we can arrange transfers to and from all hotels (an extra charge will usually be incurred for outlying hotels). If there are any issues with your specified hotel we will inform you before we ask for payment and process your booking.

This is a half day tour and no accommodation is provided. Blugecko can arrange your bangkok hotel if required

This tour is conducted with an English speaking guide. The guides will be TAT licensed (Tourist Authority of Thailand)

A limited amount of accident insurance is provided to cover some medical bills in case of an injury but it is advised that you have your own comprehensive accident insurance.


• The Bangkok climate is hot all year round. Wear light, cool clothes but please bare in mind the dress code for the Grand Palace below (you may want to bring a change of clothes)

• Grand Palace Dress Code: Visitors are required to dress appropriately. These following clothes are strictly not allowed as outer garments for both ladies and gentlemen:

1.Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, tight leggings and tights, (Long skirts lower than your knees are allowed.)
2.See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers
3.Sleeveless shirts or vests (T shirts are allowed)
4.Sandals (without ankle or heel straps)
5.Rolled-up-sleeved shirts
6.Sweatshirts and sweatpants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers

Further Grand Palace dress code notes:
Long Trousers, pants are required, not just only the knee-leveled ones. Quarter length trousers cannot be worn.
No hole in any part of jeans, skirts, pants and trousers should be seen.
Scarves or shawl cannot be worn to cover your shoulders, a t-shirt or long sleeved shirt must be worn

• For other temples, respectful and neat dress is always appreciated at temples, please wear knee length shorts and a shirt which covers your shoulders

• Please be prepared for the occasional shower, luckily in Bangkok rainfall is mostly confined to short showers rather than prolonged rainfall. a lightweight easily packable raincoat is an ideal precaution

• No swim wear is be required on this tour

Exertion levels are light on this tour with a few short walks between attractions. There are steps and slopes.

No meals are provided on this tour. This is a half day morning tour and you should be returned to your hotel before lunch time.

There is no compulsory tipping. Tipping is at your own discretion and choice, but if you felt that you were served by the guide and driver well during your trip any extra income is gratefully received.