Bangkok Museums Explore Tour

Trip Description : See and feel the glory of the kingdom at the Bangkok National Museum, one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. Within walking distance from the Grand Palace, the museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts from all parts of the country and all periods of its history. The complex consists of several old and beautiful buildings that were once used as a palace. For art lovers, visit the National Gallery for both traditional and contemporary works by leading Thai artists. It is also noted for its collection of works by national figures, including King Vajuravudh, the present King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and former Prime Minister Chaun Leekpai.

Destination	:	Thailand (Bangkok)
Start City	:	Bangkok
End City	:	Bangkok
Tour Type	:	Private
Duration	:	Full Day
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Tour Grade	:	Easy Moderate Strenuous
Operated by	:	Oriental Escape Ltd.

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ITINERARY

09:00 hrs	Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel’s lobby. The best place to start has to be the National Museum. One of the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. Bangkok’s National Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts found in all parts of the country ranging from Neolithic times, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya to the Bangkok period. The complex, once used as a palace, consists of several old but beautiful buildings of colorful Thai architectural design.
11:00 hrs	Continue to visit Royal Barge National Museum, Thailand’s ornately carved and decorated Royal Barges are displayed in boatsheds on Khiong (Canal) Bangkok Noi, just off the Chao Phraya River near Phra Pin Klao Bridge on the Thon Buri side. The barges are used on royal occasions and formerly served as war vessels.
12:00 hrs	Lunch at local restaurant.
13:00 hrs	Start afternoon tour to visit Vimanmek Mansion Museum. This is the world’s largest golden teak building. The 3-storey royal mansion contains 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing fin de siecle royal memorabilia. A guided tour is provided to visitors. Other buildings in the same compound also display various items and art objects; for example, RM. King Bhumibol’s photography, H.M. Queen Sirikit’s collection of handicraft masterpieces created by rural people, paraphernalia of rank and portraits, old clocks, ancient cloth, and royal carriages.
14:00 hrs	Then visit Jim Thomson’s Thai House. This collection of traditional Thai-style houses, fashioned into one dwelling, belongs to the man who helped restore the Thai silk industry after World War II, and, today, preserved as a museum, contains a priceless collection of Asian objects art.
15:00 hrs	Transfer back to hotel.

RATES [Valid 01-NOV-2011 - 31-OCT-2012]

Service Type	Prices per person in Thai Baht
Service Type	1 pax	2 pax	3-4 pax	5-8 pax
Private Tour	3,400	2,000	1,600	1,450

Inclusions:

Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver

English speaking licensed guide

All admission fees as mentioned in the program

Lunch

Exclusions:

Items of a personal nature

Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver

Child Policy:

For children under 2 years old will be Free of charge

For children 2-11 years old we charge 70% of adult price

For children over 12 years old we charge normal price

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