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Excursion Floating market & bangkok overnight tour at Laem Chabang

Cruise line: Silversea
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Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is a large, bustling city renowned for ornate shrines, abundant waterways and vibrant street-life. During your overnight excursion in this city of contrasts, new and unusual experiences await you at every turn. Visit Bangkok Must See, experience a ride in typical taxi called Tuk Tuk and enjoy boat trip on the main river of Thailand, taste authentic Thai cuisine at Salathip Restaurant. Spend a night at the Shangri-La Bangkok Hotel, one of most luxury riverside hotel. Next morning, early departure to see two spectacular rural markets outside Bangkok; Damnernsaduak Floating Market and Mae Klong Railway Market.Your Mid-Voyage Land Adventure concludes on Day Two with lunch, then a scenic drive back to Laem Chabang. Upon arrival, head to the pier and embark the ship


Bangkok overnight & Floating Market

Duration: 1.5 Days / 1 Night

Departs from: Laem Chabang

Re-join ship: Laem Chabang

Reserve by: 90 Days Prior to the Start of the Cruise



IMPORTANT NOTE

This program requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment in full is due at time of final payment. Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable within 90 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.


VISA INFORMATION:

No visa is required


LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency is the Thai Baht; however, Euros and US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels.


Explore the traditional local lifestyles, unique flavours, busting markets and revered landmarks of historic Bangkok during this picturesque, one-night overland excursion.


DAY ONE - Laem Chabang/Bangkok


Scenic drive to Bangkok, Grand Palace

Depart Laem Chabang Port for the scenic, approximately 2.5-hour drive to Bangkok.

Upon arrival in Bangkok, proceed to visit Bangkok's greatest treasure, the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Taking a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through the Royal Palace Grounds and Grand Palace. The vast grounds encompass over 100 buildings including the late-18th-century Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful examples of an ancient Siam Court and former residence of the Kings of Thailand.


Visit to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Next, a visit is made to the Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which adjoins the Grand Palace and houses the revered image of the 23-inch-high (58-centimetre-high) Emerald Buddha. This jade statue is enshrined in a glass case, and perched on a pedestal high above the worshippers. Extensive murals line the inside walls of the compound, and the colourful temple structures feature gilded stupas, polished orange-and-green-tiled roofs, mosaic-encrusted pillars and rich marble pediments.


Lunch, Reclining Buddha

Transfer to the restaurant by our typical taxi, an open motor tricycle called Tuk Tuk. After lunch, re-board your coach and continue drive to Wat Po, the 'Temple of the Reclining Buddha'. Visit one of the largest and oldest temples in Bangkok, home to more than one thousand Buddha images. It is named after the largest single Buddha image, that of a reclining Buddha, 46 metres long and 15 metres high. It is decorated with gold plating on the body and mother of pearl on the eyes and the soles of his feet.

Private boat-cruise along the Chao Phraya River and peaceful canals, and past the Temple of Dawn

Afterward, re-board your coach for the short drive to the boat landing. Upon arrival, embark a private boat for a cruise along the Chao Phraya River and through some of the more peaceful canals. En route, observe local residents living and working along the water, and view the spectacular Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a magnificent temple and one of Bangkok's most recognised landmarks.


Check-in at the Sangri-La Hotel, and free time at your leisure

Following your cruise, disembark at the Sangri-La Hotel's pier, then proceed for check-in. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.


Salathip Restaurant, Thai dinner and a classical Thai dance performance

This evening a short transfer to the Salathip restaurant. Upon arrival, your Thai dining experience features a choice of traditional Thai dishes accompanied by a classical Thai dance performance. At the conclusion of your visit, embark the boat for the short ride back to the hotel's pier.


Overnight accommodations in a Deluxe Room at the Sangri-La Hotel - Bangkok.


DAY TWO Bangkok/Damnernsaduak Floating Market/Laem Chabang


Scenic drive and visit to the unique, Mae Klong Railroad Market

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive from Bangkok to visit two rural markets located approximately 68 miles (about 110 kilometres) west of Bangkok. Upon arrival, your first stop is at the unique market at Mae Klong, where part of the market is on the railroad tracks. Every morning until late in the afternoon, this bustling market springs to life, selling a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, snacks, and clothes and accessories. However, what makes this market so unique and exciting is the fact that a train runs through it eight times a day, seven days a week.


Visit to the Damnernsaduak Floating Market with some free time for shopping

Next, re-board your coach and continue driving to Damnernsaduak. Upon arrival, embark a boat for a fascinating ride that offers an interesting glimpse into the local daily life, orchards, traditional teak houses, floating water hyacinths, local people living and working by the canal, and more. Disembark at the Damnernsaduak Floating Market for some free time to stroll along the small canals filled with small, flat boats jockeying for position, and expertly paddled by mature ladies ready to stop and bargain at a moment's notice. Postcards, books, local souvenirs, handicrafts, and fresh and preserved foods are available at the markets. Following your visit, re-board your coach for the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to Bangkok.


Check-out and lunch at the hotel, and a transfer back to Laem Chabang and your ship

After check-out and lunch at the hotel, depart for the approximately 2.5-hour transfer back to Laem Chabang Port. Upon arrival at the pier, embark the ship.


Please note: This overnight program involves an amount of driving and walking for approximately 0.7 miles (about 1.1 kilometres), at times over uneven, slippery and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and tuk tuk, embark/disembark the boat, and at the sites visited. This tour is suitable for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a light jacket, camera, and any necessary medication from the ship. Proper attire is required to enter Wat; shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted. Shoes must be removed when entering into the main chapel of the temple. Also for dinner at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant, ladies are kindly asked to wear elegant attire and proper footwear, and gentlemen are kindly asked to wear a smart shirt, long trousers and closed shoes. Avoid bringing valuables (such as jewellery or large amounts of cash) on this tour. The tour sequence may vary.


Programme Includes:

- One-night stay in a Deluxe Room at the Sangri-La Hotel - Bangkok

- One breakfast, one lunch and one dinner (lunch includes choice of two local beers, soft drinks, bottled water; beverage at dinner also includes house wine)

- Guide services

- Lunch at the Sangri-La Hotel

- Thai dinner and classical Thai dance performance at the Salathip restaurant

- Reclining Buddha image

- Photo stop at Mahajedsadabadin Royal Pavilion

- Private boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River

- Shopping at the Mae Klong Railroad Market and Damnernsaduak Floating Market

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance and other personal items.