Vantage World Travel

A Bangkok Visit - 5D/4N

In our five day program we have tried to include some of the best experiences that Bangkok offers the visitor and yet allow plenty of leisure time to discover the city and its splendors on your own. We’ve got it covered, all services on a private transportation basis (so you do not have to wait for anyone else) from the breathtaking grandeur of the Grand Palace to a floating dinner on a converted rice-barge, from a visit to the famous floating market to a Thai Cooking lesson where a small group of participants learn the secrets of preparing food in a stylish Thai kitchen.

Southeast Asia’s most happening city welcomes you with a mix of culture, friendly people, delectable cuisine, fantastic shopping and naughty nightlife. Fascinating, colourful, playful, vibrant, colorful, and even mind-boggling… this is Bangkok, where dazzling historical temples cohexist with skyscrapers and luxury hotels and where past, present and future live harmoniously together. The city is a fantastic place to visit and is the travel hub for the whole Southeast Asian region. Most people come back and forth while visiting the different regions of Thailand and, in mny cases, of Indochina

From floating markets to robed monks and from infamous nightlife to smoke-belching tuk-tuks, postcard images abound at every turn of the eye. And, in comparison to other mega-cities, Bangkok is also a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Bangkok has it all, from world famous hotels and sky high restaurants to plush shopping malls and relaxing spas. In fact Bangkok will surprise you with its multiple offerings and leave you wondering why you didn’t stay longer.

Accommodation
With so many hotels possibilities in Bangkok, we have chosen the following properties as some of the best accommodation (as well as the best value) for you

• Hotel Oriental ***** - For almost 130 years royalty, dignitaries and distinguished travellers have all followed the legendary Chao Phrya River through the heart of Bangkok to the doors of one of the world’s most luxurious hotels – The Oriental, Bangkok. The rooms and suites are sumptuous. The restaurants and bars are in a class of their own. The spa is one of the most beautiful in the world. All are rich in history, filled with the stories of the celebrated guests who have made this hotel an essential stop on their world travels for over a century.
• Hotel Peninsula ***** - Thanks to its unique waved-shape design and location on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula Bangkok is a stunning, 37-storey hotel offering uninterrupted panoramic views of Bangkok from every one of its large, luxurious guest rooms and suites. The Peninsula Bangkok is within easy access of the business and shopping districts of Bangkok and is close to several of the city’s numerous attractions. With unrivaled hotel facilities, The Peninsula Bangkok features a magnificent, three-tiered swimming pool, a Fitness Center with gymnasium, sauna, and steam rooms as well as The Peninsula Spa by ESPA
• Hotel Shangri-La ***** - With lush gardens, river views and a signature spa, the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offers guests the warmth of the Thai capital amid the serenity of a tropical retreat. The Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, is a 5-star luxury hotel in the central Silom district of the city. The design and appointments express the welcoming warmth and richness of Thai culture throughout the hotel, from traditional teak dining pavilions to the most up-to-date room features. The hotel has a total of 799 rooms and is adjacent to the Saphan Taksin station of the Skytrain, Bangkok’s elevated metro system.
• Hotel Royal Orchid Sheraton ***** - Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River from all 734 of our spacious guest rooms and suites. After a busy day, settle down and experience the celebrated “ahhhhh” of the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed. For an added level of comfort, Towers Rooms offer exclusive privileges such as access to the Towers Lounge, which serves breakfast, coffee/tea, evening cocktails, and more. Our hotel is adjacent to River City, Bangkok’s largest antique shopping mall, and just a short boat ride from the Grand Palace, Temple of the Dawn, and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. A complimentary shuttle boat provides regular service to the nearby skytrain (BTS) station
• Hotel Bangkok Marriott Resort ***** - The traditional Thai colonial low-rise architecture of this Marriott is located directly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, and is convenient to most business sites and tourist attractions. Enjoy expansive waterside frontage with fragrant gardens and a canal running through the grounds. You can also enjoy the pleasurable experience of traveling on the river as the resort operates its own shuttle boat service to the nearest Skytrain station every 15 minutes. Set within the resort gardens and surrounded by tropical greenery, the Mandara Spa has every amenity to relax and rejuvenate you



• Hotel Plaza Athenee **** - In the heart of Bangkok and located on the Wireless Road, Bangkok City’s most sought after address, Plaza Athenee Bangkok, a Royal Meridien Hotel rises majestically over an area of singular beauty and quiet elegance, within a short walk of major embassies, business offices and famous shopping malls. The Hotel is 30 minutes from Bangkok International Airport and only 3 minutes walk to the Sky train, making it a convenient hub to travel and enjoy the sights and shopping in various parts of town.
• Hotel Amari Watergate **** - One of our favorite 4-star hotels in Bangkok for excellent facilities and good value, the Amari Watergate Hotel also has an ideal location near Siam Square. The rooms are a large 40 square meters and are tastefully decorated with most offering splendid views of the city.
• Hotel Lebua at State Tower **** - Lebua at State Tower in Bangkok is an all suite luxury property. Dramatic views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river from every single room, several fine dining options, Bvlgari room amenities, Petrossian amenities in mini bar and 330 thread count linen are part of the regular service. This is a luxury property where you can sit back and lounge around luxury suites that range between 66-266 sq.m in size. Our rooms are regarded as the most spacious in their category within Bangkok city.
• Hotel Holiday Inn Silom **** - Holiday Inn Silom is strategically located on bustling Silom Road, in the heart of Bangkok’s commercial, shopping jewelry and entertainment haven. The hotel offers 700 fully furnished guest rooms situated in two towers. The hotel is easily accessible to Bangkok’s suburbs, tourist attractions and Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which is only 45 minutes away via the expressway. Surrounded by multitude of local ethnic stalls, shopping centers and entertainment options, Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok offers an exhilarating concoction of activities for an eventful holiday.



• Hotel Grand Mercure Park Avenue **** - Conveniently located in a quiet lane just off the bustling Sukhumvit road, Grand Mercure Bangkok Park Avenue is a superior hotel with 221 elegantly decorated guest rooms. The hotel offers the highest levels of style and sophistication combined with exceptional service and relaxed atmosphere. Each room has been newly refurbished with an emphasis on comfort and relaxation. There are numerous markets and street bazaars nearby as well as upmarket shopping malls like Emporium and Central.
• Hotel Majestic Grand Sukhumvit **** - Feel truly welcome in this stylish boutique hotel, with 251 rooms, located in the heart of Bangkok. The Majestic Grande Hotel Bangkok combines contemporary decor and state-of-the-art technology with a warmth of hospitality which is uniquely Thai. For friendly service and the best of comfort and facilities, whether travelling for business or pleasure, the Majestic Grande Hotel Bangkok is your ideal choice.
• Hotel Sofitel Centara Grand **** - This magnificent hotel is ideally located in the center of Bangkok, 10 minutes from Donmuang Airport and 30 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport, opposite the famous Chatuchak Park and Market. All 607 rooms and suites have every amenity expected of a first-class hotel. There are 13 non-smoking floors and 4 floors dedicated to the exclusive “Dynasty Club,” with butler service and private lounge access, accessible with special elevator keys.
• Hotel Grand Ayudhaya *** - A unique architectural blend of traditional Thai and contemporary European styles, The Grand Ayudhaya Hotel Bangkok welcomes you enjoy some fine hospitality amidst luxurious Oriental decor. Located on Ratchadapisek Road, the Grand Ayudhaya Hotel Bangkok is just 20 minutes from the capital’s airport and a 5-minute walk from subway station linking to the sky train system. The hotel offers 600 luxury guestrooms, all spacious, elegantly furnished and appointed to ensure your utmost comfort and convenience.

Departures: Daily. subject to hotel availability.

Included: Accommodation at selected hotels - daily breakfast at hotel - Arrival and departure transfer - Half day tour of the City & Temples with Grande Palace - Dinner Cruise on Chao Phya River by Manohra One - Half day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - morning Thai Cooking Class at BaiPai Thai School - All necessary entrance fees and English speaking guides.

Not Included: Any airfares - Any personal expenses (like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, etc.) - Meals other than those specified in the itinerary - Airport taxes.

Daily Itinerary

• Day 1 Bangkok - Upon arrival in bangkok, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Bangkok is the capital of the fabled Kingdom of Siam (modern day Thailand) and boasts a culture more than 1300 years old, its temples and palaces are a fantasy in store, a land with natural beauty and a people whose ingenious friendliness is a legend. Rest of day at leisure.
• Day 2 Bangkok - Breakfast in the hotel. This morning you will visit three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5.5 tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings. Then to the Grand Palace, ancient of the Kings of Thailand and one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. Visit the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. Rets of the afternoon at leisure. This evening enjoy a superb Asian dinner while slowly drifting along the riverside of the Menam Chao Phya on the Manohra One rice barge boat. Whilst dining on a luxury style converted river barge, you will get a first hand impression of the scenic riverlife by night.
• Day 3 Bangkok - Breakfast in the hotel. Early morning excursion to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Located 110 kms west of Bangkok, it is a very attractive place for tourists to see the old style and traditional way of selling and buying fruits, vegetables, etc., from small boats. You will also see traditional Thai houses, the way people live and travel by boats. The tour includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom, site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called “Phra Patom Chedi” which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Rest of day at leisure
• Day 4 Bangkok - Breakfast in the hotel. Morning Thai Cooking lesson at Baipai Thai Cooking School, an ideal home-style learning environment that is different from most of the hotels and restaurants in Thailand. There is no better way to learn Thai cooking once you are in Thailand and taking a Thai cooking class, taught by qualified Thai personnel. The course is completely hand-on and conducted in English, an opportunity to really drive into the joy of cooking and try your hands at becoming Thai cooks. The course includes recipe book and your own cooked lunch. Rest of day at leisure to continue exploring this magical city.
• Day 5 Bangkok - Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home or continue with one of the many programs we offer to visit the rest of the country.

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