Private Floating Markets and Rose Garden Cultural Center Day Tour from Bangkok

This privately guided journey commences with a leisurely drive out of Bangkok, passing through salt fields and rice paddies, before embarking aboard your long tail speed-boat on your journey to the Damnoen Saduak floating markets. The trip to the floating markets are a very popular option for so many tourists to Thailand, as it is a showcase of Thai style canoes laden with colorful and succulent fruits, vegetables, sweets and meats - all gently plying their way through the canal, selling as they go. If you want to take a closer look your local Thai guide will help you organize a local boat ride through the markets (optional extra).

It is then off to The Rose Garden Cultural Center by private transfer, where you will see local Thai villagers creating traditional village handicrafts. All sorts of skills are on display including; silk-weaving, pottery-making, umbrella-painting, Khon mask masking, mat weaving, doll making, fruit carving, garland-making, rice-pounding and even the delicate crafting of silver and laquerware.

There are also impressive displays of authentic Thai period costumes, a chance to see busy, typical Thai market, different styles of Thai Houses (from both the North to South regions of Thailand) and an intriguing display of Thai antiques from various parts of the country. The Thai village offers a real potpourri of different Thai cultural activities that also include Muay Thai boxing, sword fighting, Thai dances, elephants at work and much, much more.

Duration of Tour: 9 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Combine two great cultural experiences on this privately guided, full-day excursion from Bangkok. The Damnoen Saduak Floating markets will give you a glimpse into the vivid lifestyle of the people who trade on the waterways of Thailand while at the Rose Garden Cultural Center you will witness traditional Thai arts, crafts and architecture on display at the typical Thai village. A day out not to be missed!

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Chao Phraya River and Bangkok Waterways Cruise including Wat Arun

Cruise by a motorized boat along the Chao Phraya River and canals on the West side of Bangkok to experience the life along the river and canals. This is an intriguing area of Bangkok, especially the Orchid area, that few ever see.

Your cruise along Bangkok's Chao Phraya river will stop at the Temple of Dawn, or Wat Arun, which is one of the city's most famous landmarks. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river, Wat Arun is among the most famous of the more than 400 Buddhist temples and monasteries in the city. The most attractive structure in this temple is the 260 feet high pagoda, or Phra Prang, which is completely covered with pieces of multi-colored glass and Chinese porcelain. If time permits we will walk to the upper levels where you will take in a panoramic view of the surrounding city.

Cruising on you will stop at the Royal Barge Museum, where nine of the most important barges are housed in this national museum, including Suphannahongsa and Narai Song Suban Rama IX. The tradition of royal barges dates back to Ayutthaya times, when they were used to transport the Kings in various ceremonies and processions. These barges were rebuilt by the early Chakri kings in Bangkok to the original specifications. Most were badly damaged during World War II. However, the present King not only had them all restored to their former glory, but revived the ancient tradition of a water-borne Royal Kathin Procession to present robes to monks at the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat.

Duration of Tour: 3 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Cruise by motor boat along the fascinating waterways of Bangkok - Thailand's exotic and colorful capital. Experience a taste of life along the Chao Phraya River and its canals - a fascinating look at another world of Thai local life. Highlights include the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, and a visit the Royal Barge museum.

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Private Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

This privately guided, full-day excursion out of Bangkok is a wonderful way to maximize your time to experience the amazing floating markets of Thailand as well as Kanchanaburi, home to the bridge made even more famous by the Hollywood movie starring Alec Guiness, The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Your journey commences with a leisurely drive from Bangkok, passing through salt fields and rice paddies before embarking aboard your long tail speed-boat on your journey to the floating markets. The floating markets are a fascinating experience, a complete contrast to how we shop for food in the west, and are made up of Thai style canoes laden with colorful and succulent fruits, vegetables, sweets and meats - gently plying their way through the canal, selling as they go. It is one of most popular Thai sightseeing experiences and not to be missed. If you want to take a closer look your local Thai guide will help you organize a local boat ride through the markets (optional extra).

You will then board your coach for the journey west to Kanchanaburi, home to the River Kwai and it’s infamous bridge. The building of the bridge in 1943 was part of a wartime project to link existing Thai and Burmese railway lines to create a direct route from Bangkok, Thailand to Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar) in an effort to support the Japanese occupation of Burma. Over 100,000 conscripted laborers and 12,000 prisoners of war died during the whole project.

Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant before visiting the bridge after which a visit is made to the new Thailand - Burma War Museum which is adjacent to the War Grave Cemetery. Combining the two attractions unfortunately means there is not enough time to take a train ride, before your journey back to Bangkok and your hotel.

Duration of Tour: 9 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Limited with your time in Bangkok? This privately guided full-day excursion will take you to two of Thailand’s most popular sightseeing experiences. See the fabulous floating markets by speedboat, a must-see for all travelers to Thailand, before continuing on by coach to Kanchanaburi, home of the infamous Death Railway Bridge on the Kwai River as well as the Thailand - Burma War Museum.

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Private Jim Thompsons House and Vimanmek Teak Mansion Tour in Bangkok

With the Grand Palace complex and various other temples attracting most of the attention of sightseers in Bangkok it is easy to overlook two other remarkable buildings that are definitely worth visiting. If you appreciate Thai architecture - or even if you don’t - a private tour will help you to learn more about two of the finest examples of Thai residences today - Jim Thompson's house and the Vimanmek Teak Mansion (also known as the Vimanmek Palace).

Your privately guided half-day tour begins with a tour of Jim Thompson’s house. Jim Thompson, an American who returned to live in Thailand after World War II (he found New York City tame after many years in Bangkok!), is known as the man who put the Thai silk industry on the global stage. A visit to his beautifully built Thai house, preserved as a museum complete with his personal belongings, showcases his passion for Thai arts and culture. The house was constructed from different parts of various derelict houses in central Thailand and contains a fabulous collection of paintings and Asian artifacts. In 1967 Jim Thompson mysteriously disappeared in the Cameron Highlands (Malaysia) which has only added to his legend.

Built in the early 1900’s the Vimanmek Palace is the former home of King Rama V and is made entirely of golden teak wood, the largest of it’s kind in the world. Once inside the 3 story, L-shaped palace the regal opulence is evident as you browse through its 81 rooms, many of which house priceless Thai antiques and opulent collections.

Duration of Tour: 3 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Take a half-day private sightseeing tour of Jim Thompson's museum like preserved house and the Vimanmek Teak Mansion, two remarkable examples of traditional Thai architecture and South-east Asian art. The intriguing history behind these two resplendent Thai residences is matched by their magnificence and beauty.

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Private Rose Garden Cultural Center with Thai Village from Bangkok

Take a privately guided tour to the The Rose Garden Cultural centre, located amidst the rural scenery along the Nakhon Chaisri River, 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of the city of Bangkok.

The Rose Garden offers a numerous reasons to escape the city of Bangkok for half a day with the most attractive being the typical Thai Village. Here, you will see local Thai villagers creating traditional village handicrafts in their natural environment. All sorts of skills are on display including; silk-weaving, pottery-making, umbrella-painting, Khon mask masking, mat weaving, doll making, fruit carving, garland-making, rice-pounding and even the delicate crafting of silver and laquerware.

There are also impressive displays of authentic Thai period costumes, a chance to see busy, typical Thai market, different styles of Thai Houses (from both the North to South regions of Thailand) and an intriguing display of Thai antiques from various parts of the country. The Thai village offers a real potpourri of different Thai cultural activities that also include Muay Thai boxing, sword fighting, Thai dances, elephants at work and much, much more.

Duration of Tour: 3.5 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Escape the city and take a private tour to the Rose Garden Cultural Center situated 20 miles west of Bangkok. The Rose Garden is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens which also house a typical Thai village. Here you can witness a plethora of Thai cultural activities including Thai dancers in traditional costume, Muay Thai boxing, sword fighting, elephants playing football and much more.

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Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital is one of the world's most exotic and colorful cities, is a unique blend of the traditional and ultra-modern. As fun as the city is, it is always a great idea to head towards the country side to experience the rural Thai culture as life can be remarkably different, and interesting. A trip to the Damnoen Saduak floating markets is a must-do activity for those wanting to catch a glimpse of everyday life in Thailand.

On this guided day trip from Bangkok to the Damnoen Saduak floating markets, situated 64 miles (104 kilometers) southwest of Bangkok, you will take an exhilarating ride through the marshes and stilt houses of Bangkok on a narrow, long-tailed speedboat towards the markets. Once you reach the markets your local Thai guide will ensure all your questions are answered and even assist those who may wish to take a ride on a local boat (optional extra, payable direct) through the maze of Thai style canoes laden with colorful fruits, vegetables, sweets and meats.

This is a very popular day-trip for many tourists to Thailand and subsequently many of the products for sale by the local vendors at the Damnoen Saduak floating markets today may not seem so authentically Thai.

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Duration of Tour: 6 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Catch a glimpse of everyday life on the water in Thailand as you cruise along the Bangkok canals in a narrow, long-tailed motorized boat towards the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Here you will see local vendors in their Thai style canoes, laden with colorful fruits, vegetables and sweets, gently plying their way through the canals looking to sell their goods.

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Thai Country Escape and Cooking Class Tour from Bangkok

Escape the chaos of the city and take a guided, full day tour to the Thai countryside just outside of Bangkok. This 8 hour tour to the village of Baan Lumphaya will give you a wonderful insight into Thai village life and includes a wonderful opportunity to cook your own authentic Thai lunch with fresh ingredients.

You begin this tour with a hotel pickup (if details provided at time of booking) and enjoy a scenic drive in an air-conditioned vehicle through the green belt outside of Bangkok. Watch a different world go by as you pass lush fields, lotus ponds and other typical rural landscapes that make this such an enjoyable excursion from Bangkok. After a short stop at a coconut grove, where you will see the processing of palm sugar from coconut sap, you will hop into a boat to scull across the Nakorn Chaisri river. Enjoy your views from the river before heading back on land to walk though a 170-year-old Thai-Chinese settlement at Baan Lumphaya. Here you will learn more about the village and day-to-day life before cooking your own authentic Thai lunch made from ingredients selected from the fields you've just seen. A tour highlight for sure.

After lunch you will proceed to a wickerwork village before making your last stop on the journey back to Bangkok at an orchid farm to see Thailand's national flowers in full bloom.

Duration of Tour: 8 hours

Product Type: Day Tour

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: Spend a full day out in the Thai countryside to see local village life on the outskirts of Bangkok. The rural region you'll drive to is predominantly a farming area and is known as the green belt of Bangkok. While at the village of Baan Lumphaya try cooking your own Thai food for lunch taken from local produce in the area.

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Rose Garden Cultural Center with Thai Village from Bangkok

Located 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the city of Bangkok, amidst the rural scenery along the Nakhon Chaisri River, is The Rose Garden Cultural centre.

The Rose Garden offers a numerous reasons to escape the city of Bangkok for half a day with the most attractive being the typical Thai Village. Here, you will see local Thai villagers creating traditional village handicrafts in their natural environment. All sorts of skills are on display including; silk-weaving, pottery-making, umbrella-painting, Khon mask masking, mat weaving, doll making, fruit carving, garland-making, rice-pounding and even the delicate crafting of silver and laquerware.

There are also impressive displays of authentic Thai period costumes, a chance to see busy, typical Thai market, different styles of Thai Houses (from both the North to South regions of Thailand) and an intriguing display of Thai antiques from various parts of the country. The Thai village offers a real potpourri of different Thai cultural activities that also include Muay Thai boxing, sword fighting, Thai dances, elephants at work and much, much more.

Group of 2 travellers or more? Upgrade to a private tour for a small additional cost. Search for Product Code: 3685BKK12P

Duration of Tour: 3.5 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: If you're looking to get out of Bangkok, and want to see the real Thailand, then a visit to the Rose Garden Cultural Center is a superb half-day cultural excursion. The Rose Garden is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens which also house a typical Thai village. Here you can witness a plethora of Thai cultural activities including Thai dancers in traditional costume, Thai boxing, sword fighting, elephants at work and much more.

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Bangkok Temples Tour including reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist country with around 95% of Thai's practicing the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. As you wander the streets of Bangkok it is not unusual to see monks walking along the road and it should come as no surprise as Thailand has over 26,000 wat's (the local name for temple).

On this half-day guided tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.

Wat Traimit is also known as the temple of the Golden Buddha. The 3 meter tall statue is made from solid gold and weighs 5.5 tons and is a fine example of Sukhothai style art. You will then pass through Chinatown on your way to Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha. At 46 meters in length and 15 meters high the Buddha is the largest in Bangkok and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. Your last stop is at Wat Benchamabophit, or the marble temple. This magnificent monastery was built out of white Italian marble from Carrara in the late 19th century.

Note: Wat Trimit will be closed for renovations from September 9 - December 9, 2008. Wat Trimit will be replaced with a visit to Suthat Thepwararam during this time.

Wat Suthat Thepwararam was founded at the centre of Rattanakosin island and is one of Thailand’s six most important temple. Construction was according to the Treatise on warfare. King Rama the 1st wished to make it the central temple of Bangkok and building started in 1807. Construction was completed according to plan in the reign of King Rama VII. Good planning from the beginning earned it praise as “the most finely proportioned temple”.

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Duration of Tour: 3 hours

Product Type: Sightseeing

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information:

On this half-day guided tour you will visit three of the most famous wat's in Bangkok - Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit. A Wat is a Buddhist building where both men and women can be ordained as monks or nuns.

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Baipai Thai Cooking School Class in Bangkok

There is no better way to learn authentic Thai cooking than taking an authentic cooking class in Thailand. You don't need prior cooking skills - just a love for eating Thai food!

This half-day cooking class will introduce you to the wonderful world of Thai flavors allowing you to take your knowledge home with you so you can make authentic Thai dishes back home in your own kitchen.

Your class will be held at The Baipai Thai Cooking School, an ideal home-style learning environment that aims at cooking a style of Thai food that is different from most of the hotels and restaurants in Thailand. Spend the morning learning to prepare 4 authentic Thai dishes. During all classes, the school's instructional emphasis is always focused on the same three things: traditional Thai technique, innovative use of ingredients, and esthetic presentation. You will be guided by professional teaching staff who possess years of experience in this specialized area of Thai culinary delights! They are as enthusiastic about Thai food as they are sharing their knowledge with you.

All classes are conducted in English and are a "hands on.' This is an experience not be missed.

Duration of Tour: 4 hours

Product Type: Culinary Tour

City: Bangkok

Country: Thailand

More Information: If you love Thai food then you cannot afford to miss your chance to learn the secrets to Thai cuisine. Learn to cook your own authentic Thai dishes under the guidance of a professional chef from the Baipai Thai Cooking School. Learn how to create delicious flavors using an array of Thai herbs and spices then, sit back, relax and enjoy your well deserved Thai lunch.

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