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Must See & Do
These experiences are a must for any traveller. Whether it is an area to explore, a world famous view to behold or trip not to be missed, your Kuoni Concierge can book your place in advance for you.
From Bangkok
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Floating Market Tour and Rose Garden
You'll always remember this exotic scene with its vibrant colours mingling with wonderful aromas wafting from the succulent produce on boats on the canals at Damnoen Saduak. You'll gaze in awe at the Phra Pathom Chedi Pagoda, the largest in Southeast Asia, on your way to the Rose Garden Cultural Centre. After a traditional lunch, there's a dramatic portrayal of scenes from Thai history, tradition and culture. |
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The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is unquestionably one of the wonders of today's world. It includes Wat Phra Keow, the temple which contains at its heart an image of the Buddha carved from one piece of jade, which is of enormous religious and cultural significance. The Grand Palace, once home to Siamese royalty, combines traditional Thai architecture with European influences. Don't miss the Royal Funeral Hall or the Royal Coronation Hall. |
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The River Kwai Tour
The original bridge over the River Kwai was part of the infamous 'Death Railway', built during World War II by Allied prisoners of war and local forced labour. Among the estimated 160,000 total deaths, over 16,000 soldiers died in terrible conditions. You take a 1.5hr train ride on the actual railway and, after lunch, your return takes in the main POW cemetery and the sobering JEATH War Museum at Kanchanaburi. |
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Rice Barge Cruise
This relaxed afternoon tour allows you to experience the timeless world of "The Venice of the East". In Bangkok people still depend on the waterways to transport their merchandise, in particular rice, as the canals are linked to the rice fields. Cruise by motor boat through exotic flora and picturesque canal houses Midway join the converted rice barge, all you need to do is sit back, relax and take in the scenery. |
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Ayuthaya in a Day
Among the “must see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to the former capital of Thailand. Highlights include the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. This tour also includes a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture. |
From Phuket
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Day Trip to the Phi Phi Islands
A full day visiting the two most beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea. It's an exhilarating hour's speedboat ride to Phi Phi Lai, to discover 'Maya Bay', the setting for the film 'The Beach'. Then to Phi Phi Don for a great beachside lunch and the crescent beaches of Ton Sai. Finally, another 10 minutes boat trip to a secluded beach where you can enjoy swimming, snorkelling and sun bathing. |
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Phang Nga Eco Tour
Phang Nga, 'the James Bond Island', is Phuket's top tourist destination. Just 35km from Phuket, enchanting Phang Nga Bay is reached by luxury speed cruiser. Weird and wonderful limestone formations rise up sheer from the sea, surrounded by mangroves and caves. En route to lunch on Panyi Island (Sea Gypsy Village) we stop at a secluded beach for swimming. Fruits and unlimited soft drinks are served on board all day. |
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Jungle Safari Khao Sok
Embark on an adventure into the Khao Sok jungle and canoe silently down the Sok River. Hold on as an elephant takes you on a trek straight into the jungle. No other place in southern Thailand can rival the natural scenery in the Khao Sok jungle. |
From Chiang Mai
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Elephants at Work
Understand the traditional training techniques of elephants that produce such power with so much delicacy and precision of touch. Afterwards, stop at the astonishing Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden and one of the region's orchid farms to see a full variety of some of Thailand's most exquisite blooms. |
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Meo Hilltribe and Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Drive to Meo hilltribe village on the slopes of Doi Suthep Peak. The nomadic Meo originated in South China and spread across SE Asia. Then, the north's most sacred temple, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, containing a holy relic of Lord Buddha. A challenging 300 steps, with a Naga railing either side, rise to 1056m (3500ft) above sea level for amazing panoramic views of the city. |
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Thai Cooking at Baan Thai Cookery School
Learn how to cook authentic Thai food in a traditional Thai cookery school with skilled teachers. |
Something Special
From Bangkok
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Colours of Bangkok Cycle Tour
It's hard to imagine cycling in Bangkok. It's even harder imagining a Bangkok that's traffic-free! But we've found it and now you can book a magical bike ride that takes in all the local atmosphere that makes Bangkok so special. Among the sights, you'll visit a local Buddhist temple, an open-air MuayThai school - that's kickboxing - and enjoy a thrilling burst across the Chao Phraya River in a throbbing long-tail boat. |
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Thai Cooking Class on the Manohra Cruise
Board the Manohra Cruise - a converted traditional rice barge - and visit a local market. There, some ingredients will be bought for the meal you'll prepare. After refreshments as you cruise the River of Kings with its famous sites, food preparation begins. Dish by dish, the nature and use of each ingredient is explained. As you eat each dish as it's prepared, it's the tastiest way to learn Thai cooking. |
From Phuket
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Life Style Tour
An exhilarating way to start your day with a morning bike ride. You will follow routes offering scenic views of the Andaman Sea, Bang Pae waterfall and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project. On route your guide will point out local plants and places of interest. After lunch, visit the lying Buddha image on a hill top and Orchid Farm |
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Sea Cave Canoe
Join a gentle adventure tour in a very peaceful setting. Explore ancient caves by canoes and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of closed lagoons with mangrove swamps. This is a unique opportunity to get really close to the wonders of nature in the Phang Nga Bay National Park. |
From Chiang Mai
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Colours of Chiang Mai Cycle Tour
The rich cultural background of Chiang Mai is there - in the background. Find it by bicycle, on quiet green roads, passing temples and ruins hundreds of years old. On this gentle journey, visit a school for children of the hill tribes and a small pottery where you see the marvellous shapes they throw by hand. Riding along the Ping River, you'll understand what makes Chiang Mai so special. |
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Balloon Flight over Chiang Mai
It's a one-hour flight that takes your breath away. This gentle free-floating balloon ride gives you an image of Thailand you'll remember for ever. The huge panorama stretching beneath you to distant mountains, striped with terraced rice paddies. The discovery of tiny rural villages dotted in the landscape. What's most special is the aerial view of the golden temples so typical of the Chiang Mai area. |
Restaurant & Event bookings
From Bangkok
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Bed Supper Club
D’Sens
Manohra Cruise (set dinner)
Sirocco
Sukhumvit House No. 1
Vertigo |
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Dinner Cruise on Chao Phya River - By Manohra One
Enjoy a traditional Asian dinner while slowly drifting along the riverside of the Menam Chao Phya. Gain first hand the scenic river life by night in a luxury style converted river barge. |
From Phuket
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The Watermark Restaurant
Silk Restaurant and Bar |
From Chiang Mai
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Le Grand Lanna
The House Restaurant |
Travel in Style
From Bangkok
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Bangkok Airport Lounge
Relax by taking advantage of one of are airport lounges prior to your international flight home. To allow even more flexibility you can now pre-book a lounge for a longer duration up to five hours. |