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Laem Chabang Port
Laem Chabang is Thailand's largest port & is the main container port for Bangkok. It is located two hours to the southeast of Bangkok & about 30 minutes from the resort city of Pattaya.
The larger cruise ships have to dock here because of the shallowness of the Chao Phraya river's Klong Toey Port.
Laem Chabang Port undertook a major program to encourage development outside Bangkok and take advantage of the proximity to the Gulf of Thailand.
Construction began in 1988 and the Laem Chabang container port was completed in 1991.
It's now ranked in the top 20 of the busiest ports in the world. Much of the international shipping reaching Thailand goes through Laem Chabang. The port operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
As a port town, the economy is based on shipping services, as well as retail and tourism. The town is being marketed as an alternative to seedy Pattaya. Sukhumvit Road goes through the town.
Cruise ships using Laem Chabang Port during the 2009-2010 season include Costa Classica, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 & Queen Victoria, HAL's Amsterdam & Volendam, P&O's Arcadia, Diamond Princess, Ocean Princess & Sun Princess, Regent Seven Seas Mariner, Navigator & Voyager, Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas, Silver Sea's Shadow & Whisper and Voyages of Discovery.
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Grand Palace Bangkok
The Grand Palace is the most spectacular place in Bangkok, so if you only see one thing whilst in the city, this is the place to see.Thai people respectfully refer to it as Phra Borommaharatchawang. It served as the official residence of the King of Thailand from the 18th -20th century.
The Grand Palace complex, construction of which began in 1782 during the reign of King Rama I, sits on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River and is surrounded by a defensive wall 1,900 metres in length, which encloses an area of 218,400 square metres. Within its walls, in times past, were the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint.
Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which contains the revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
Thai Kings stopped living in the palace in the middle of the twentieth century, but the royal residence is still used by visiting dignitaries.
Important Information
A strict dress code applies here. The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. No tank tops or singlets. Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes or bare shoulders. No shorts or tights. Proper shoes must be worn. No flip flops.
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Chao Phraya River
The Chao Phraya River is regarded as the bloodline of the Thai people. It has its origins in four rivers flowing from the northern region of the country, the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan which meet at Pak Nam Pho in Nakhon Sawan Province. The Chao Phraya River is 370 kilometers long.
Much of Thai history can be traced along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, because in the early days Thai people settled along the river banks and only with the advent of roads in recent times have they ventured further away.
Today the Chao Phraya River remains the most important waterway for the people of central Thailand.
It is a working river, with daily commuter boats plying up and down from Nonthaburi to Sathorn covering 31 piers along the way.
Tug boats towing three or four barges laden with sand are frequently seen as they make their way to the various construction sites down river.
In the evening, as dusk gives way to night, many dinner cruise boats take their place on the river, going up as far as the Rama VIII bridge and downstream to the Rama IX bridge.
The Chao Phraya River is vibrantly interesting in the daytime and romantically beautiful at night.
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Bangkok Noi Canals
Bangkok has often been called the Venice of East, but over time many of the canals in the city have been filled in to make roads, so it is nice that this part of the city has retained the charm of living along the banks of serene canals. Take a long-tail boat and explore the myriad waterways.
Bangkok Noi Canal flows in a horseshoe shape through the old Bangkok Noi community in the Thonburi area.
The community was established in the Ayutthaya Period and King Chai Racha Dhiraj (1534-1546) commanded the excavation of a waterway from Bangkok Noi Canal to Bangkok Yai Canal as a shortcut to facilitate transport and communications.
Along both banks of the Bangkok Noi Canal, visitors see places of cultural and historical significance. On a boat trip you can pass the Thonburi railway station and the Royal Barges Museum. The boat trip also takes in several major temples and traditional Thai houses with carved designs.
Although cargo boats now use the direct route along the Chao Phraya River, the lively Bangkok Noi Canal community still endures. It reflects a bygone Thai lifestyle, inextricably related with waterways, and a Thai identity handed down from generation to generation.
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Sanctuary of Truth
The Sanctuary of Truth is one of the most notable attractions in Chonburi Province but is largely ignored by the traveling masses.
This remarkable structure, which is equivalent height of a twenty-story building, has been constructed in traditional Thai style entirely without the use of any nails.
Using Thai building methods from a bygone era, The Sanctuary of Truth is held together by wooden pegs and is ornately carved to show the relationships between human beings and the universe according to Eastern philosophies.
On arrival, you'll be introduced to a more leisurely method of transport, as you climb into the pony & trap for your journey down to The Sanctuary of Truth itself. The first glimpse from above is most memorable and whets the appetite for a closer view.
Inside the building it's remarkably cool and you'll be amazed by the myriad of intricate carvings which are visible everywhere. The timber used in the construction is suitably aged, having been taken from dismantled buildings throughout the country.
In addition to The Sanctuary of Truth itself, there is an excellent Thai Cultural Show which includes Thai dancing, Traditional fighting, Thai boxing and a Dolphin Show. Here you can even swim with the dolphins if you come prepared.
Bangkok Chonburi Two Days (Code:LC2108)
Pick a day and people
THB 21,900.00
THB 27,400.00
THB 30,400.00
THB 34,200.00
THB 37,400.00
THB 41,700.00
THB 45,500.00
THB 49,400.00
THB 53,200.00
THB 74,800.00
THB 79,100.00
THB 83,400.00
This tour is exclusive to Laem Chabang Port Cruise Ship Passengers.
Laem Chabang-Bangkok is 2 hours and the highlight today will be the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo. You'll also take a long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya river to Wat Arun. Next day you'll visit the Sanctuary of Truth and Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens before returning to the ship.
Do you want your tailor-made tour?
A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.
Why is a private tour a better choice?
With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.Tour Programme
09:00 - Day 1 Departs.
09:00 - Pick up dockside Laem Chabang Port
We'll be waiting for you when you get off the ship. Your guide will have a sign with your name on it. The sooner you get off the sooner we can leave.Read More >
11:00 - Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaeo
The Grand Palace incorporates Wat Phra Kaeo or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha which is Thailand's most revered temple. Read More >
13:00 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant
Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant beside the Chao Phraya river.Read More >
14:00 - Long-tail Boat Trip
Enjoy the long-tail boat trip on the river and into the canal system on the Thonburi side. And we will stop Wat Arun "the royal temple of King Rama II" or Temple of Dawn.Read More >
16:30 - Check-in to your Bangkok Hotel
You can expect to be in your hotel around 4:30pm depending on the traffic. Please remember that your overnight accommodation and dinner are not included in the tour cost.
07:00 - Day 2 Departs
07:00 - Pick up from your hotel
You'll need to check-out early and then meet us in the lobby at 7:00am. Today is a full day with lots to see so please don't be late.
09:00 - Sanctuary of Truth
We'll stop at The Sanctuary of Truth on our way into the city of Pattaya.Read More >
11:00 - Nong Nooch Tropical gardens
The grounds are huge so take your time. During the day there is a cultural show and sometime you can have lunch as well.
15:00 - Depart for Laem Chabang
You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your ship at Laem Chabang
16:00 - Arrive back at your ship
You can expect to be back on board by 4:00pm.
Important Information
A strict dress code applies at The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha which are Thailand’s most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. No tank tops or singlets. Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes or bare shoulders. No shorts or tights. Proper shoes must be worn. No flip flops.