BANGKOK & PATTAYA 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS

Day 1 Arrive Bangkok (-)
Arrive Bangkok International Airport and transfer to your hotel downtown for check-in and overnight accommodation.  

Day 2 Bangkok (B)
The Grand Palace was the seat not only of the king and his court, but contained within its crenellated walls the entire government administration. The architecture is vibrantly Thai though there are some European designs as well. Brilliantly colored and gilded, and decorated with intricate detail, the overall effect is dazzling. The palace served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century. The most famous building on the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. Construction of the temple began when King Rama I moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other Thai temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; rather, it has only the richly decorated holy buildings, statues, and pagodas. The main temple building is the central ubosoth, which houses the Emerald Buddha. Though green in color, the Buddha is actually carved from a single piece of jade, and though only 17 inches tall, is the most revered object in Thailand. Also within the grounds are several palaces, used for various occasions: the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall, and the Royal Guest House. The majority of halls and palaces can be viewed from outside only, but the exteriors are captivating enough to please. 
 

Day 3 Bangkok (B/L)
This most interesting excursion takes you to the rural floating market of Damnoen Saduak, the Bridge Over the River Kwai and the tallest chedi in the world. With an early morning departure, you will travel 120 kilometres to Damnern Saduak where boat people sell their wares from boat to boat or boat to shore. You will be amazed at the variety of goods and products that are to be purchased – you may even try your bargaining skills. We proceed to Kanchanaburi where we will stop for lunch prior to visiting the Thailand-Burma Railway Center, the museum will provide you with a good overall history of the cemeteries for Allied prisoners of war before taking a special train across the Bridge on the River Kwai. On your return journey to Bangkok, stop at Phra Pathom Chedi, considered to be the highest pagoda in the world.
 

Day 4 Bangkok (B)
Free days leisure for personal activities.
 

Day 5 Bangkok – Pattaya (B)
Morning departure as we travel towards the Gulf of Siam to the lively beach resort town of Pattaya.
 

Day 6 – 9 Pattaya (B)
Free days leisure for personal activities.
 

Day 10 Depart Pattaya (B)
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Bangkok airport.