Ayutthaya UNESCO World Heritage Site & Bangkok Overnight (Per Person, Double Accommodation) (PM)
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Port
Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All,68
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$479
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 28¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This excursion is designed for TWO guests, staying in one room. Each guest must book their own ticket.
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.
In Bangkok, visit the Reclining Buddha Temple, where the third-largest golden reclining Buddha in Thailand is housed.
A short walk brings you to a riverside pier. Board a chartered motor launch and head into Bangkok's canals. See houses built on stilts and pass the Royal Barge dockyard. Catch a glimpse of the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), whose 259-foot spire with magnificent, multi-colored, porcelain-studded towers has become part of Bangkok's visual identity.
Time permitting, you'll enjoy some shopping.
Check into your hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner with a Thai dance show.
Hotel: Pullman Hotel G Bangkok Silom (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L) Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Laem Chabang
Start your day with a one-hour drive to Ayutthaya — Siam's ancient capital. Ayutthaya represents a step back in time. You will first explore some of this city's most famous and interesting ruins.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkon — the Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory against the Burmese — was constructed by King U-thong in AD 1357. Wat Chai Wattanarm is a replica of Angkor Wat. Wat Mahathat is one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples. Don't miss the Buddha's head encrusted in a Bodhi tree.
After lunch at a local hotel, a three-hour panoramic drive returns you to the pier at Laem Chabang.
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.
Notes:
Modest attire is required for visiting temples or palaces; fitted clothing and collarless tops are not allowed; shoulders and midriffs must be covered; trousers and skirts must be ankle length. Wear closed-toe shoes; sandals or backless shoes are not allowed. Men must wear socks. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). 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 60 days before the ship's call at Laem Chabang. Due to the popularity of this tour and strict booking conditions, cancellation fees start 60 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: 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.