Bangkok Overnight - Gold Package (Single)
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Port
Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$1299.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
2 Days/ 1 Night
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Meals Included
Meals included
Day 1 (L/D)
Leave the pier for the 2.5-hour drive to Bangkok -- the City of Angels.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant.
Board a chartered motor launch for a journey along the canals and river tributaries that traverse this fascinating city. As you explore the area, you’ll pass rustic homes built on stilts over the water.
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, and is built on the site of the palace of King Taksin.
Continue by motor launch for a short visit to the Royal Barges -- fabulously ornamented boats that are 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.
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 a Sala Rim Naam restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (or similar). Focus on the grace and beauty of the dancers elegantly performing stories from classical Thai literature and folk tales. The traditional, colorful costumes bedecked with jewels are quite dazzling.
Hotel: Shangri-La hotel (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L)
After breakfast at the hotel, board a motorcoach and pass through Chinatown and its beautiful flower market filled with roses, orchids and other colorful blooms.
You’ll visit Wat Po -- a temple that’s renowned for its golden reclining Buddha statue and the Chedis of the Kings -- a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the Grand Palace. Since 1872, this palace has been the focal point for the people of Thailand. Exploring the grounds, you will marvel at the extensive murals, gilded spires and amazing architectural designs of the buildings.
The sacred image of the Buddha sits high atop a golden throne in the 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.
Lunch today is at a local Thai restaurant.
You will have a chance to shop for some wonderful Thai products. Leave Bangkok in the mid-afternoon and return to the ship at Laem Chabang.
Notes:
Modest attire is required for visiting the palace; no fitted or collarless tops are allowed; shirts/blouses must cover shoulders; trousers must cover knees; shorts and mini-skirts are not permitted. 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 are open. Dusit Mahaprasat and the Audience Hall of Amarin Winitchai are closed on weekends and can be viewed only from outside. Minimum age is 6 years. Bring sturdy non-skid walking shoes. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship’s staff may or may not also accompany the group. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. The cut-off date is 21 days before the ship’s call at Laem Chabang. Due to the popularity of this tour and strict booking conditions, cancellation fees start 21 days prior to the call at Laem Chabang. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Transportation by air-conditioned coach, all 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.
Important information regarding visa requirements:
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 re-join 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.