Venture Far - Thailand 18/19 Brochure
Our 2018-19 Thailand brochure offers expanded range of sightseeing, touring, experiential and resort options to tempt and inspire the naturally curious to visit Thailand and go beyond the tourist beaches.
Our 2018-19 Thailand brochure offers expanded range of sightseeing, touring, experiential and resort options to tempt and inspire the naturally curious to visit Thailand and go beyond the tourist beaches.
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14 T H A I L A N D<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Daytripping Bangkok<br />
City + Temples Tour<br />
Grand Palace Tour<br />
Ayuthaya River Cruise<br />
from $52^<br />
from $76^<br />
from $97^<br />
Great introduction tour to Bangkok. Visit Wat<br />
Trimitr, with its newly discovered Golden<br />
Buddha; Wat Po, the most extensive temple in<br />
Bangkok with its massive reclining Buddha +<br />
Wat Benjamaborpit, the marble temple.<br />
The former residence of the Kings of Bangkok.<br />
An architectural wonder of golden stupas, with<br />
walls + pillars encrusted in shining, colourful<br />
mosaics. See palaces that were used for different<br />
occasions, the Funeral Hall, the Reception Hall,<br />
the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal<br />
Guest House + the beautiful Emerald Buddha<br />
Temple.<br />
Travel through the countryside north of<br />
Bangkok to the World Heritage Site of Ayuthaya,<br />
the former capital of <strong>Thailand</strong>. Visit the glorious<br />
ruins of the ancient capital of Ayuthaya. Also<br />
visit the Summer Palace of King Rama V, with its<br />
mixture of Thai + European architecture. Cruise<br />
back to Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River on<br />
board the beautiful Grand Pearl (or v.v.). Buffet<br />
lunch on board.<br />
DURATION approx 3 hrs<br />
DEPARTS daily, all year<br />
DURATION approx 3 hrs<br />
DEPARTS daily, all year<br />
DURATION approx 9 ½ hours (incl. lunch)<br />
DEPARTS daily, all year<br />
Rice Barge Cruise<br />
from $48^<br />
Enjoy the scenery + the simple life of the friendly<br />
canal folk. First a thrilling ride by long-tailed<br />
speedboat through the klongs (canals) of<br />
Bangkok + Thonburi to witness local life, then<br />
board a converted rice barge to cruise the Chao<br />
Phraya River.<br />
DURATION approx 4 hrs<br />
DEPARTS daily, all year<br />
Dinner Cruise on Loy Nava<br />
Traditional Rice Barge<br />
from $85^<br />
Enjoy a superb Asian dinner on a traditional<br />
converted Rice Barge. Slowly drifting along<br />
the riverside of the Chao Phraya River, past the<br />
Temple of Dawn + the Grand Palace.<br />
DURATION approx 3½ hrs<br />
DEPARTS daily, all year<br />
River Kwai Tour (optional<br />
Hellfire pass)<br />
from $101^<br />
Travel through scenic countryside to<br />
Kanchanaburi, 2km from the Bridge + ‘Death<br />
Railway’ which cost the lives of 16,000 Allied<br />
Prisoners of War + 100,000 forced labourers<br />
in World War II. NOTE: Private tour version<br />
available at additional cost (from $158*),<br />
including a visit to the Australian War Memorial<br />
+ Museum at Hellfire Pass - a very moving<br />
experience. Ask for details.<br />
DURATION approx 10 hours (incl. lunch)<br />
DEPARTS daily, all year<br />
^ All prices based on per adult, minimum 2 persons. Child prices on request. Terms + conditions apply (please refer to page 55).<br />
t: 1300 303 343
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