Take a boat ride along the Chao Phya River with stop at Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn. This famous Chao Phraya riverbank landmark is cornerwise located opposite to the Grand Palace. The Temple is well known for a multi colors Chinese porcelain encrusted 79 meters povitall pagoda which sparkle the sun. Continue by boat into Klong Mon or Mon Canal to see houses along canal side and local life. Visit Wat Suwannaram, an temple of around 300 years with access to Banbu – a stone-polished bronze bowl community. See the still-existing craft of making an old Thai handicraft product “stone-polished bronze bowl” inherited from ancestor to descendant back to almost 300 years. The production is entirely by man-made from molding / shaping / carving the elaborate Thai designs, no machinery except at the final polishing stage. The materials are copper and tin mixed with fragments of gold from gold bowl.
07.30 pick up at your hotel. Start your Bangkok family trip by car to Pak Klong Talad, the biggest flower market in the city where varieties of flowers are trading here. Many kinds of flowers such as roses, daisies, carnations and more exotic species such as orchids in every colors and shades are traded here.
Afterward, take a boat ride along the Chao Phya River with stop at Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn. This famous Chao Phraya riverbank landmark is diagonally located opposite to the Grand Palace. The Temple is best known for a multi colors Chinese porcelain encrusted 79 meters central pagoda which sparkle the sun. Continue by boat into Klong Mon or Mon Canal to see houses along canal side and local life. Visit Wat Suwannaram, an antique temple of around 300 years with access to Banbu – a stone-polished bronze bowl community. See the still-existing craft of making an Thai handicraft product “stone-polished bronze bowl” inherited from ancestor to descendant back to almost 300 years. The production is entirely by man-made from molding / shaping / carving the elaborate Thai designs, no machinery except at the final polishing stage. The materials are copper and tin blended with fragments of gold from gold bowl.
Leave Banbu by boat, passing Royal Barge Museum. Lunch at provincial restaurant near Maharaj pier.
After lunch, walk through the busy area to the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful example of an ancient Siamese court which used to be the Royal Residence. Here, you will see palaces used for different occasions; the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Halll, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House and the splendid Emerald Buddha Temple or Wat Phra Kaew.
Take a fun motorized three wheel vehicle transportation, Tuk Tuk, to Wat Pho or well-known as a Reclining Buddha Temple. Wat Pho is famous as Thailand’s first university and is center for traditional Thai therapeutic massage and the huge & majestic golden Reclining Buddha.
Return to your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel and transfer to China Town to continue your Bangkok family trip by bike. Cycle through the narrow shopping alleys filled with trinkets, wallets, dolls, watches, earrings and much more. With burning candles and incense, a spiritual silence at a Chinese shrine - a place not to miss.
Cross the river by ferry to explore the other side of Bangkok, namely Thonburi which is quieter here and not as busy as Bangkok, hardly any tourists to see. Then, take the ferry back to Bangkok side and cycling through the fruit and flower markets.
Lunch at Jim Thompson Thai House. Continue to Siam Paragon.
14.00 Proceed to Siam Ocean World, the fifth largest aquariums in Southeast Asia of 10,000 sqm. on the basement of a luxury Siam Paragon Shopping Mall. Featuring over 30,000 marine animals from 400 species, Siam Ocean World provides many activities to match all ages of visitors. Not to miss are various feeding shows, especially to be excited with sharking feeding at 16.00 hrs.
Return to your hotel.
AM: Travel 110 kms south-west of Bangkok to the floating market of Damnern Saduak. Enjoy a possibly ride on long-tailed speed boat along the canal and see daily morning congregation of produce laden boats as farmers and smallholders trade their goods. Enjoy tasting some Thai food, fruit, and some sweet. Lunch by your own arrangement.
PM: Leisure time in Bangkok. Evening Thai & Western buffet dinner at Siam Niramit and enjoy an amazing nightlife entertainment show in the theater completing with state-of-art technology and multimedia system.
Return to your hotel before we end our Bangkok family trip.
Hotel rooms with daily breakfasts as mentioned or similar
Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle, unless when other vehicles are mentioned
Entrance fees and other boat fees where applicable
Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner); pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menus
Local English-speaking guides on day with tours
Government taxes & service charges
Internal airfares in the tour as mentioned
Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Surcharge for special requests on food and meals
Entrance fees, car, and guide service during free time
Travel insurance
All kind of gratuities for guides, drivers, and others
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Internal airfares not mentioned in the tour
International airfare from/to your point of arrival/departure
Personal expenses such as bar, telephone. laundry bills,...
All other services not stated in the program
Surcharge for peak season
1. Tourist Visa
Please make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity from the entry date. Also please check whether you need an entry visa to Asian countries before starting your trip. Please consult with our travel consultant if you are not sure.
2. Notes on Airfares
All airfares are subject to change until final purchase.
Eco-flex class: allow to re-book (change date, change flight) without fee, but subject to availability. Passenger(s) pay surcharge between classes (if any)
Refund fee: 15% of airfare plus service charge.
Airport tax included
Child under 2 yrs: 10% of adult airfare; Child from 2 to 11 yrs: 75% of adult airfare
3. Land Transportation
Our price based on the group arrives at one time (on one flight). In case clients arrive at different flight times, and need different airport transfers, the extra transfer will be charged. We apply the same for the departure date.
4. Travel Insurance
Our price of the tour does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend you purchase health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
5. Responsibility
Except in situations beyond human control, VietnamStay will be held responsible for any additional expense resulting from the change caused by us in itinerary, transportation, and accommodation.
However, VietnamStay cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for additional costs incurred due to the situations beyond human control.
The detailed program and schedule of flights are subject to changes by the airline without prior notice and in accordance with the weather conditions and daily operation of flights. Consequently, itinerary concerns might be adjusted. If this occurs, VietnamStay will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements.
6. Vaccine
It is not compulsory to get any vaccine to visit our countries. But we encourage you to have popular vaccines such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio…. You may consult your doctor before traveling.
1. How to Book and Confirm Your Tour:
No service secured at our proposal, services in destination (hotel, boat, flight, guide etc) are subject to availability.
Please send a booking order to VietnamStay as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement. Similar alternative service to be suggested when your choice is unavailable at the time of booking.
2. Passport and Flight Details
Full passport information is required in your booking order for flight reservation & hotel check-in
International flight details of arrival & departure are required for airport transfer arrangements
3. Deposit and Payment
At least 30% deposit of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour.
The outstanding amount to be paid prior to arrival date or at our offices in Viet Nam on your arrival day.
4. Cancellation, Amendment Policy, and Charges
In practice, VietnamStay always does the best to minimize the cancellation penalty for our guests but we must abide by the cancellation policy of each service provider.
Low season 01 May – 30 Sep | High season 01 Oct – 30 Apr | |
More than 20 days prior to the guest’s arrival day | No charge | No charge |
From 16 to 20 days | 10% | 20% |
From 8 to 15 days | 30% | 50% |
From 03 to 07 days | 50% | 75% |
Within 02 days or no show | 100% | 100% |
Please be advised that during Peak Season (Christmas and New Year) and during Public Holidays different cancellation policies may apply. The cancellation policy for such a period will be informed to the client(s) case by case.
5. Children Policy (Land Services Only)
Accompanied child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing existing bed with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate
In case a child under 12 yrs using a twin share room with an adult, please pay full fare.
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After confirmation, VietnamStay will begin arranging the finest services for you.
It’s time to pack your suitcases and embark on an adventure to explore new horizons. Wishing you a safe journey!
