Day tour in Thailand

Floating Market And Reclining Buddha Temple Tour

Join us in this amazing combination Tour to visit 2 of the most well-known sightseeing spots in Bangkok: The biggest floating Market in Thailand and Wat Pho Temple, also called the temple of the reclining Buddha. Traditional floating market on the canals of Damnoen Saduak Insight into lifestyle of locals who live & work on water Chance to learn about the process of making coconut sugar Long-tail boat ride to put you in the heart of the action Royal temple complex of Wat Pho with famed Reclining Buddha Begin your day by getting picked up at your hotel (if option is selected) or meet at Narai Hotel in Silom, and then head out of town, passing through the beautiful Rachaburi Province to glimpse the timeless lifestyle of the people who reside along the canals in the Damnoen Saduak District. Stop by a coconut farm for a look at the process of making sugar from this useful native fruit, and then continue past houses set right on the water. Listen as your guide shares stories about the area`s farmers, who use canal waters in this naturally fertile area for both irrigation and transportation. When you reach your boat, hop aboard and cruise through the scenic waterways on your way to the famous floating market. Arrive and admire massive piles of fruit and vegetables carefully stacked on small boats. Snap photos of each vendor, consider bartering for your own tasty snack, and look for handicrafts from artisans cruising through the market before you head back to Bangkok to discover one of Bangkok oldest and most well-known temples: Wat Po. From there, continue on to Wat Pho, the grand royal temple complex that holds a (151-foot) 46-m Reclining Buddha Truly mesmerizing, it is top on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples and one of Bangkok`s oldest temples, Wat Pho was designated a royal monastery during the reign of King Rama I. Hear about the temple`s role as a place of education for the public as you explore its pavilions and halls. End your tour at the nearby Gems Gallery, the biggest jewelery and gems store in the world. Spend as much time here as you`d like perusing the shimmering stones on offer before catching a ride back to your pick up point. For the join tour only: At least 4 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.