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5-Day Bangkok Tour: Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong Railway Market, Allied War Cemetery | Small Group Tour
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What you'll experience
Highlights
- Grand Palace: Explore Bangkok's most renowned temples and the magnificent royal palace
- Floating Market: Watch congested canals filled with sturdy canoes laden with fresh produce
- Railway Market: Discover a unique local market situated directly on active railway tracks
- War Cemetery: Honor 6,000 prisoners at this memorial along the historic Death Railway
5 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arrival Bangkok
Arrive at Bangkok International Airport, meet and greet and transfer to your hotel (transfer unescorted). Rest of the day at leisure (own expense) Perhaps you could indulge yourself with a traditional Thai Massage, surprise your taste buds with the amazing local flavours and cap off the day by enjoying the sunset in any of the stylish rooftop bars which have blossomed in the city's skyscrapers in recent years… the options are limitless.
Overnight in Bangkok.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Century Park Hotel (4* ) - 2
Day 2 — Half Day Roya Grand Palace & Temple Tour
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today's tour includes three of the most important Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Wat Traimit is also known as the temple of the Golden Buddha houses a 3-meter-tall statue made from solid gold and weighing 5.5 tons. You will then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha and home to the Chedis of the Kings. At 46 meters in length and 15 meters high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. To round off the tour, we call in at a local lapidary factory and showroom where you will be able to get locally made jewellery, handicrafts and silk at competitive prices.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Wat Traimit
Wat Pho
Bangkok's Grand Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Century Park Hotel (4* ) - 3
Day 3 — Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Recharge your energies with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Bangkok and head to Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Talad Rom Hoop. Upon arrival, the guide will introduce you to the history of this area. See the action in several minutes before the train passing through the market. The process happens so quick it will amaze you for the unique moment. Then go to the world-famous floating market of "Damnoen Saduak", there are countless floating markets throughout the country, the colourfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local like and to go bargain hunting. Transfer back to Bangkok.
Overnight in Bangkok.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Century Park Hotel (4* ) - 4
Day 4 — Full Day River Kwai Easy
Early morning, enjoy a rich breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up between 6:00am - 6:30 am, and depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km). Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - an interactive museum, with information and research facilities, dedicated to present the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. The fully air-conditioned centre offers the visitor an educational and moving experience. Continue to visit the Allied War Cemetery, which is a memorial to some 6000 allied prisoners of war who perished along the death railway line and were moved post-war to this eternal resting place. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), take a trip on the historic Death Railway Train, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by allied prisoners of war. Journey back to Bangkok. Arrive at Bangkok and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bangkok.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Century Park Hotel (4* ) - 5
Day 5 — Departure Bangkok
Feast on a reinvigorating breakfast and time at leisure until you are transferred to Bangkok International Airport for onward travel to your selected destination (transfer unescorted).Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Operated with English-speaking tour escort throughout the itinerary
- 4 nights' accommodation
- 4 Breakfasts & 1 lunch at a local restaurant
- Arrival and departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from/ to Bangkok International Airport
- Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Wat Traimit, Chinatown, Wat Pho, The Grand Palace, local lapidary factory (Day 2); Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak (Day 3); Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, Allied War Cemetery, Death Railway Train (Day 4)
Not included
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Lunches & Dinners
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Transfers to outer Bangkok hotels i.e. Don Muang, Bang Na, Nonthaburi, Suvarnabhumi area, etc.
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–17 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 17 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 18+ days before | 50% | Cancellation Made 18 or more days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- Day 2, the Grand Palace is closed during special royal ceremonies and during visiting heads of state
- Opening times of Temples and places of interest may change without prior notice. Temples and places of interest may be closed without prior notice
- Groups vary in size but are typically made up of about 6 - 10 passengers
- Due to road conditions, the program will operate by minivan only, 2 - 6 pax one minivan, 2 - 8 pax operate by one minivan plus one luggage truck
- In the event of changes to government taxes (+/ -), rates will be adjusted accordingly to reflect any changes. The adjustment will be based on the official effective dates
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Thailand, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Especially during the dry, cool season (December to February), a warm jacket and long trousers are recommended. Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* The tour price is for reference and may be subject to change. Please refer to the final price.
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