Compare 6 Day Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Journey by Travel2italy vs Bangkok Day Tour: Multi-transport Highlights (full day) by G Adventures
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Duration | 6 days | 1 days |
Price From | Check price | $ 70 |
Price Per Day | Check price | $ 70 |
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Trip Style | N/A | Small group tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | No | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included | N/A | 1 lunch |
Description | 5 nights Cairns; Pacific Hotel Cairns. Unique 6 course dining experience under the canopy of the Australian rainforest. Full day excursion to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef where you can swim, snorkel or enjoy a semi-submersible boat ride to enjoy the expansive array of tropical fish and colorful corals. Guided small group experience into the heart of the rainforest with indigenous guides who can demonstrate traditional plant uses & bush food sources as well as telling ancient stories of the native people to the land. Round trip transfers between airport and hotel |
Experience Bangkok from a local perspective using an array of public transit to visit the city's must-see highlights. Fly over the city in the Skytrain, whip through traffic on exhilarating tuk tuks, cross the Chao Phraya River on a ferry, and cruise through the canals in a traditional Khlong boat. On this unique day tour you will discover the City of Angels from many different perspectives. |
Day 1 Bangkok
Duration: 7-8 hours Meeting Point: 9:00am at PALA PIZZA ROMANA & BISTROT Finish Point: Asok BTS station Itinerary: Explore Bangkok like the local people using traditional transport to get to the heart of the city and must-see highlights. From the designated pick-up point you'll board the BTS skytrain and fly through the city to the shimmering Erawan shrine dedicated to the Hindu God of Creation where you'll learn of its unique history. Continue towards Pratunam and walk through the back alleys near San Saeb canal, stopping for a Thai chicken and rice meal known as khao man gai at Go-Ang. Take the San Saeb Khlong boat to Phanfa pier and trek up the winding stairs to the top of Wat Saket to visit the golden temple and take in the breath-taking panoramic view of Bangkok. Don't forget a camera! Continue by Tuk Tuk to Tha Tien market, famous for salted seafood and some interesting and strong smells. Then, take the ferry across to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn for a visit, and enjoy an authentic pad thai street food lunch while gazing at the mesmerizing 70 meter high spire. You'll then take a shuttle boat and Tuk Tuk to the Pak Khlong Talad flower market to admire the colourful tents and floral scents. This exciting day tour truly captures it all, ending back at the BTS station where you can return to your hotel by SkyTrain or explore the area more in-depth. Important note: Clothes need to cover shoulders and knees to be able to enter temples. Otherwise make sure to pack a sarong or similar to cover knees and shoulders.