Chanting at Wat Pho & Grand Palace - Bangkok
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Chanting at Wat Po & Grand Palace - Bangkok
OVERVIEW
This fascinating half day tour begins with an early morning visit to Wat Pho to watch the monks in their daily chant. This uplifting ritual is a fantastic chance to experience the Buddhist culture and lifestyle of the monks. Afterwards, visit the enormous reclining Buddha and continue on to the Grand Palace for a private tour of its many grandiose buildings and hallways.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Transfer from your hotel to Wat Pho in time to experience the monks early morning chanting ritual (chanting starts at 09.00 Hrs). After this uplifting and often private experience visit the temple grounds and the famous 45-metre reclining Buddha. Continue to The Grand Palace, Thailand's most important landmark, where you will be awed by the grandeur and majesty of the building and its throne halls. Then, of course, marvel at the mysterious Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.
NOTE: Tour is from 0800-1200; appropriate dress is required.
PRICING: in Thai Baht per person
Rates are valid until 31 Octber 2010
| Number of people | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 |
| Price per person (THB) | 3,030 | 1,825 | 1,475 | 1,100 |
Suggested Day Trips
Explore the green side of Bangkok by bicycle. Pedal through Bang Ka Jao, an area of waterways and small roads. Pass local markets, lush gardens, small temples, and Thai houses and see the communities that live and work here. Just outside the heart of Bangkok, Ka Jao is a haven of green and this two hour ride exposes a different side of the capital city.
Take advantage of Bangkok's fantastic local transportation as you travel through the capital in an eco-friendly manner. Join your guide for a ride on the Skytrain for great views of the city, and on to a public boat along the Chao Praya River. After visiting Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, travel by local tuk tuk and canal boat to Jim Thompson's house in the centre of Bangkok.
End your trip with a night at...
An opulent pearl situated on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, the Peninsula Bangkok Hotel has consistently garnered raving reviews and accolades since its opening. Nestled amid verdant gardens, the 37-storey, W-shaped Peninsula offers a measure of tranquility in the heart of dynamic Thai capital.
Travelers who want a taste of the fabled Orient will definitely appreciate The Eugenia, Bangkok's pre-eminent boutique hotel. Centrally located in the heart of the Thai capital, this hidden gem exudes Eastern colonial grandeur.
