Bangkok Overnight - Gold Package (Double) (PM)
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Port
Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All,68
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$1099.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 27½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Day 1 (L/D) Laem Chabang – Sriracha - Bangkok
Leave the ship in Laem Chabang and set out to the nearby city of Sriracha for a buffet lunch.
From a riverside pier in Bangkok, board a chartered motor launch and head into Bangkok's canals. See houses built on stilts and pass the Royal Barge dockyard.
Stop at the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), whose 260-foot spire silhouette is often recognized as the symbol of Thailand. Built in the 18th century, the temple is dedicated to Aruna, the Indian god of dawn.
Continue by motor launch for a short visit to the Royal Barges — fabulously ornamented boats used during Thai festivals and processions on the river. Take note of the King's barge, which is more than 160 feet long and requires a crew of 50 oarsmen.
Get off at a local pier and, time permitting, enjoy some shopping.
Check in at the hotel for an overnight stay in Bangkok. This evening introduces you to mystical dances, a Thai dinner, and a charming ambience at the hotel's Salathip Restaurant. Focus on the elegance and beauty of the dancers as they perform stories from classical Thai literature and folktales. The traditional, colorful costumes bedecked with jewels are quite dazzling.
Hotel: Shangri-La hotel (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L) Bangkok - Laem Chabang
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and board the motorcoach. You'll pass through Chinatown and see its beautiful flower market filled with roses, orchids and other colorful blooms.
Visit Wat Po — a temple renowned for its golden reclining Buddha statue and the Chedis of the Kings — a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bangkok's Grand Palace captures the grandeur of Thai architecture. Constructed some 220 years ago, it was the residence of the Royal Family before Chitralada Summer Palace became their permanent home. Exploring the Grand Palace grounds, you will marvel at the extensive murals, gilded spires and amazing architectural design.
The image of the Buddha sits high atop a golden throne in Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Carved in the 15th century from a single piece of jade, the Buddha guards the sovereignty of the Kingdom and the religious beliefs of the people.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and shop for some wonderful Thai products. Leave Bangkok in the mid-afternoon to return to the ship at Laem Chabang.
Notes:
Modest attire is required for visiting temples; fitted or collarless tops, shorts and mini-skirts are not allowed; shirts/blouses must cover shoulders; trousers must cover knees. Wear comfortable walking shoes. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Some parts of the Grand Palace are closed to visitors; not all buildings or rooms are open. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship's staff may or may not also accompany the group. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing; the cut-off date is 60 days before the ship's call at Laem Chabang. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Transportation by air-conditioned coach, any flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour. For compliance with airline ticketing requirements, please visit Login | Holland America Line to complete the immigration section for online check-in no fewer than 60 days prior to the cruise.
Cancellation Policy:
This excursion is non-refundable within 60 days prior to arrival at Laem Chabang. Any cancellations made after this deadline will be subject to full payment of the tour cost, including if you cancel your cruise within 60 days prior to arrival at Laem Chabang.
Important information regarding visa requirements:
You must bring your passport with you on the tour. It is solely each participant's responsibility to obtain any necessary visas, tourist cards and vaccinations, if required, to participate in Overland Adventures and/or Overnights and to keep apprised of any policy changes. Visas may be required for any/all countries your tour departs from and travels through, and for the country where you will rejoin the ship. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the cruise. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line's preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email: US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com. Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca. CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of Holland America Line's website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica. You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.