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Trip Valid:1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:4-5 hours
Pickup location:
The lobby of the Viengtai Hotel, 42 Rambutri Rd, Banglamphu
Pickup time:8.30 AM
Drop-off location:
At the end of the tour you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Drop-off time:12.00 PM-12.30 PM
Highlights:
Navigate Bangkok in an iconic tuk-tuk, Marvel at the Phra Sumeru Fortress, Ward off bad luck at the Amulet Market, Encounter Buddhist heritage at Wat Po, Experience the colours and flavours of Little India, Snap up a market bargain at Woeng Nakorn Kasem, Climb to the top of the Golden Mount.
Trip Code:TUB Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 12 Price:USD 36.59 Style:Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Jump on a tuk-tuk for a rambling adventure through Bangkok. Call into Wat Po, then weave through the streets to Phahurat Market to fill up on tasty snacks in Little India. Watch the city whiz by winding up to Wat Saket, then climb the 318 steps of the Golden Mount. These nimble vehicles are an exciting way to get around and the best way to discover Bangkok's buzzing backstreets.
Itinerary
Our sightseeing tour in Bangkok, Tuk Tuk experience will take between 4-5 hours (depending on the group) and finishes at the Golden Mount.
Our day tour in Bangkok starts at the Phra Sumeru Fortress located on Phra Arthit (meaning "Sun" in Thai) Road. With our English speaking local guide we board a Tuk Tuk, the main form of transport for our half day adventure through the streets of Bangkok. The fortress was built during the reign of Rama I and is the last of two remaining from the 14 originally built. Climbing aboard our transport we travel past Thammasart University into Phra Chan (meaning "moon") Road to the Amulet Market, where various religious amulets, charms and traditional medicines are available. Our guide will explain the significance that these items play in the Thai culture. Amulets in all forms are available to bring good luck or to ward off evil. Our next stop is Wat Po which derives its name from the original Wat Potaram, in 1801 the temple was renamed Wat Phra Chetuphon. The temple is the centre of the Buddhist religion in Thailand, the countries first university and is still a centre of learning for traditional Thai massage and medicines. Founded in the 17th century, Wat Po is the oldest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Our guide will take us on a tour through the temple complex. From here we continue by Tuk Tuk on our day tour in Bangkkok to Phahurat Market, in the heart of Bangkok's little India where all kinds of fabrics, cloths, ornaments and accessories are sold along with stalls selling delicious Indian snacks. We continue our journey to Woeng Nakorn Kasem in the Khlong Thom quarter, also known as the "thieves market". It is a second hand market for Thai and Chinese antiques where we will find an array of goods for sale from porcelain to furniture. The market derives its nickname from the past, this was where stolen goods would often turn up for sale, this in no longer the case today.
Our next stop on our day tour in Bangkok is Wat Saket, location of the Golden Mount. Wat Saket sits at the bottom of an artificial hill (refer to as the Golden Mount) and dates back to the Ayutthaya era, prior to Bangkok becoming the capital of the Siamese kingdom. The temple was used for cremation ceremonies. During the reign of King Rama III, the artificial hill or Golden Mount was constructed; a chedi was added to the top which caused the hill to collapse. Under King Rama IV a more permanent hill of clay and bricks was constructed followed by the chedi which still exists today. Our guide will take us through the complex and up the 318 steps to the top of the Golden Mount where we have a 360 degree view of the surrounding old Rattankosin Island. This is the last stop of the trip and we are free to return to our hotels, continue personal sightseeing or alternatively go to a local market with our guide for an optional lunch.
At the end of the tour you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.
Inclusion
English speaking guide, Entrance fees as indicated, Transport as indicated.Exclusion
Drop off transfer, Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.Voucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.Confirmation of booking
Please call the local supplier 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your booking.Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.Dress Standard
Please ensure your knees and shoulders are covered as this trip visits a religious templeChildren policy
Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this day tour in Bangkok.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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