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HALF
DAY TOURS
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THE ROYAL GRAND
PALACE & EMERALD BUDDHA |
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Daily : 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 hr.
 One
of the most beautiful samples of an ancient
Siamese court. It used to be the residence of
the Kings of Thailand. 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 the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
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BANGKOK CITY &
TEMPLES |
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Daily : 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 hr.
 This
tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist
temples in Bangkok : WAT TRIMITR with
its newly discovered Golden Buddha (5½
tons of solid gold). WAT PO, the most
extensive temple in Bangkok with its colossal
reclining Buddha and the chedi of the Kings.
WAT BENJAMABORPIT, the White Marble Temple
- one of the finest examples of Thai architecture.
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CANALS TOUR ALONG
THONBURI KLONG |
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Daily : 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 hr.
 Travel
by long-tailed speed boat on the picturesque
Chao Phraya River and klongs (or canals) to
see the serene family homes and temples along
the water-ways which gives this city the name
"Venice of the East". On the
return journey, stop at the Temple of Dawn (Wat
Arun) whose 79m spire silhouette has become
so identified with Bangkok. There will be ample
opportunity to photograph the magnificent multicolored
porcelain-studded towers.
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ELEPHANT AND CROCODILE
SHOWS AT SAMPHRAN |
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Daily : 13:00-17:00 hr.
 Situated
a mere 1 km from the Rose Garden and 30 km from
Bangkok is the Samphran Elephant Ground &
Zoo. Watch the exciting Elephants Theme Show
- the only show of its kind in central Thailand
- where kings and princes flight on elephant
back and elephant games such as elephants running
race, elephant football, are some of the highlights.
Visitors can also stroll around the zoo and
see keepers showing off their skills in handling
tropical reptiles. Crocodiles shows are also
available.
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DAMNERN SADUAK
FLOATING MARKET |
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Daily : 07:30-13:00 hr.
 Visit
this fascinating floating market at Damnoen
Saduak about 110 km from Bangkok in the Ratchaburi
province. This market is still unspoilt by the
modern influence of the city. Continue to Nakorn
Pathom, the oldest city in Thailand, to see the
Phra Pathom Chedi, which is the tallest in the
world. The golden-tiled dome of the Chedi towers
almost 116 m into the air and looks like an inverted
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MUANG BORAAN THE
ANCIANT CITY |
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Daily : 07:30-12:00, 13:00-17:30 hr.
 The
"Ancient City" (Muang Boran)
located 30kms from Bangkok, is a recreation
of Thailand's most historic monuments, including
some buildings that can no longer be visited.
This 200 acre "Ancient City" corresponds
in shape to the map of Thailand and, set in
their appropriate locations are recreations
of famous temples and palaces covering 15 centuries
of Thai history, art and culture.
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ROSE GARDEN THAI
VILLAGE AND CULTURAL SHOWS |
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Daily : 13:00-17:00 hr.
 Rose
Garden is a picturesque country resort, situated
32 kms outside Bangkok. It consists of over
50 acres of tropical paradise with flower gardens,
orchards and a typical Thai village. Thai village
show starts at 3:00 p.m. and you can witness
ordination into the fingernail dance, Thai boxing,
hill tribe dance, sword fighting, elephants
at work and folk dancing.
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NIGHT
TOURS
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THAI BOXING |
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Nightly : Evening only 1830hr.
 An
exciting and unique experience. Before each
bout, the contestants perform a ritual to pay
homage to their instructors. Each bout consists
of five 3-minute rounds with a 2-minute interval.
Thai boxers fight with fists, knees, elbows
and feet while an orchestra of local musicians
provide music to give the boxers rhythm and
encouragement.
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DINNER AND THAI
CLASSICAL DANCE SHOWS |
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Nightly : 19:00-22:00 hr
 The
evening introduces you to mystical dances, Thai
cuisine and a truly Thai ambiance! During dinner,
feast your eyes on the grace and beauty of the
dancers, elegantly performing stories from classical
Thai literature and folk-tales. The exquisitely
crafted traditional costumes bedecked with jewels
must be captured on camera!
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