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GRAND PALACE & TEMPLE OF EMERALD BUDDHA AND THONBURI
KLONG TOUR –
Available 08 May 2001 only
08:00 hrs Depart from the hotel by air-conditioned coach
Step into the grounds of The Grand Palace and be transported into the
magnificent splendor of old Siam. The stunning 260-hectare
complex showcase the rich architecture of the ancient Siamese
courts – complete with resplendent pavilions, temples and halls – many
painstakingly etched with ceramics and gold.
The Grand Palace houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha – the world’s
most precious image of the Lord Buddha carved in entirety from a single
piece of jade. It has left many a visitor breathless and in awe –
of the beauty and charm within the Grand Palace. A must for anyone
visiting Bangkok!
12:00 hrs Leave Grand Palace and board the long tail boat to Supatra
River House
12:15 hrs Lunch at Supatra River House
14:00 hrs Take a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River and the Klongs
( canal ) to experience the rural way of life.
16:00 hrs Transfer back to the hotel
Price : Baht 2,000 or US$52.00 per person ( min. of 5 persons
)
Price Include :-
a) Return transfer from/to hotel by air-conditioned coach
b) Return boat transfer
b) Admission Fee to the Grand Palace
c) Service of professional English Speaking Guide
d) Lunch at Supatra River House
OPTIONAL TOUR PROGRAM
THE FOLLOWING TOURS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 09 – 11 MAY 2001
VIMANMEK PALACE WITH AFTERNOON TEA AT JIM THOMPSON HOUSE
13:00 hrs Depart from the hotel
Visit the favorite residence of King Chulalangkorn and today the world’s
largest building made entirely of golden teak wood. The palace is now a
museum.
You will continue journey to another teakwood home of Jim Thompson,
the “Father of Thai Silk”. The house represent the very best of traditional
Thai architecture with its lovely gardens, collection of rare antiques
and elegant atmosphere
16:00 hrs You will enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea reception at the
Jim Thompson House
Price : Baht 1,200 or US$31.50 per person ( max. of 40 persons
/ per day )
Price Include :-
a) Return transfer from/to hotel
b) Admission Fee to Vimanmek Palace & Jim Thompson House
c) Service of professional English speaking guide
d) Afternoon Tea Reception ( MENU : Scone, Brownie Cake, Mocha Cake,
Banana Nut Cake, White Chocolate, Mocha Cookies, Almond Cookies, Selection
of Tea or Coffee )
WALKING TOUR
08:00 hrs Depart from the hotel
Begin your exploration on Bangkok by walking from Golden Buddha
Temple – a place where 5.5 tons of solid gold of Buddha’s image is kept.
Next, to Chinatown ( Sampeng) - a nice walk through this area will show
you glimpse in the real day to day encounters in Bangkok city and also
the unique culture of the Chinese community.
Exit Chinatown and continue to visit the wholesale market at Pak Klong
Talad where you will see vast variety of orchids and other flowers on sale.
Next stop is at Wat Pho which houses the Reclining Buddha image where you
will enjoy 45 minutes of traditional foot massage. You still stop at Sol
Twin Towers Hotel for Dim Sum lunch.
14:00 hrs Return to the hotel
Price : Baht 1,100 or US$29.00 per person ( min of 5 paxs
per day )
Price Include :-
a) Return transfer to/from hotel
b) Dim Sum Lunch at Sol Twin Tower ( with Chinese Tea )
c) Admission Fee where applicable
d) Service of professional English speaking guide
e) Cold Towel on board the coach
ONE DAY COOKING CLASS AT THE THAI HOUSE COOKING SCHOOL
08:00 hrs You will depart from the hotel to the pier.
08:30 hrs Board a long tail boat to begin your adventure travel along
the waterways. Enjoy a relaxed meander down the charming klongs, the life
artery in the lives of over 3 million residents.
09:30 hrs Upon arrival at The Thai House, there will be a short visit
around the farm. Next head for the “open-air kitchen” to begin the cooking
lesson
Learn how to blend fresh herbs and spices. You will learn new
skills and authentic recipes weather you are a novice cook or an accomplished
chef. Traditional utensils such as mortar and pestle are used.
Lessons are conducted in English. It includes brief lectures,
preparation of ingredients, hands-on demonstrations and time for discussion
and sampling of the food.
16:00 hrs Return trip back to the Imperial Queens Park Hotel
Price : Baht 3,500 or US$92.00 per person ( min. of 5 paxs
& max. of 10 paxs per day )
Price Include :-
a) Return transfer to/from hotel
b) Service of professional English speaking guide
b) Cooking Ingredients
c) English speaking instructor
d) Sampling of food
HALF DAY SPA PACKAGES –
a) Aromatherapy Delight
2.5 hours
Hydrotherapy with Essential Oils / Aromatherapy Massage / Grande Spa
Facial Treatment
Price : Baht 5,208 or US$137.00 per person ( max.
of 5 persons / per day )
Price Include :-
a) All the above treatment
b) Return transfer to/from hotel
c) Service of professional English speaking guide
b) Back to Basics
2.30 hours
Body Gommage / Health Hydrotheraphy / Thai or Swedish Massage / Express
Facial Treatment
Price : Baht 5,326 or US$140.00 per person ( max. of 5 persons
/ per day )
Price Include :-
a) All the above mentioned services
b) Return transfer to/from hotel
c) Service of professional English speaking guide
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