GRAND PALACE & VIMANMEK MANSION             Trip Description : Visit the key attractions around the Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew-Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Vimanmek Mansion, the world's largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three story wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms, and now Thailand's first handicraft museum. Add new   Type: 4D 5N BANGKOK TOUR

ITINERARY 08:30 hrs Meet your private English-speaking guide in the hotel's lobby.   Depart from hotel to Rattanakosin Island, the original area of Bangkok when it was first established as the capital over 200 years ago.   09:00 hrs   Visit The Grand Palace has an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1782. The length of the four walls is 1,900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences. Wat Phra Kaeo, the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, you will feel as if you are in a real "city of angels". 11:00 hrs   Visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world’s largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three story wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms, and now Thailand’s first handicraft museum where her majesty the queen collects handicraft masterpieces created by members of Support foundation. In the museum, can find such handicrafts as neillowares, Thai silk with various unique designs.     12:00 hrs   City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Rd.(The Royal's Way). En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the City Pillar Shrine, National Museum, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, Parliament House, Dusit Zoo and Chitlada Palace King's Residence. 13:00 hrs Arrive your hotel.

SERVICE RATE [Valid from now till 31 Oct'06]

Group size 1 pax 2 pax 3-4 pax 5-8 pax Join Tour x x x x Private Tour 2,500 1,400 1,150 800 Remark The rates are nett per 1 person in Thai Baht ($$$ Currency converter)

Inclusions : >> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver [view] >> English-speaking guide >> All admission fees as mentioned in the program. >> Transfer from / to hotel. Exclusions : >> Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, insurance, etc. >> Meals. >> All Optional Tour. >> Other services not mentioned in the program Child Policy : >> For children under 2 years will be "Free" of charge >> For children 3-8 years old we charge 70% of adult price >> For children over 8 years old we charge normal price Remark : • Wat Phra Kaew is Thailand's most sacred temple, so please do not wear shorts, or sandals. • Certain buildings in the Palace grounds are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.