thailand short break
(Bangkok-Pattaya-Koh Larn
Island)
Day 1 Bangkok: Meet and greet at Bangkok airport by Concept Voyages' representative and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre. Major tourist attractions include glittering Buddhist temples, palaces, timeless “
Venice of the East” canal and river scenes, classical dance extravaganzas, and numerous shopping centers. Free day at leisure. Over night stay at Bangkok hotel.
Day 2 Bangkok-Pattaya: After breakfast transfer to Pattaya. Check in to Pattaya Hotel. Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and attracts annually more than a million tourists from all over the world. Pattaya provides high standard hotels, restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping facilities. The resort is Thailand’s most important diving center and the east coast is also a paradise for golfers. Proceed for Chao Phya Canal Tour, Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn ), Sriracha Tiger Zoo and Snake Farm. On both sides of the Chao Phya River, a tourist can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings including the First Presbyterian Church, the Royal Thai Navy Dockyard, the Thai Maritime Navigation Company, the Old Customs House,
Wat Prayunwong, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Rakhang Kositaram, and the Royal Boat House. The famous Wat Arun, better known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of the best known landmarks and one of the most published images of Bangkok. It consists of a massive elongated prang (Khmer-style tower), and is surrounded by four smaller prangs. The prang is described by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as 104m high, while most other sources quote figures around 80-85m. It is decorated by bits of porcelain which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China, a hallmark of the reign of King Rama III. The Wat had a brief period as host of the celebrated
Emerald Buddha, which now resides in nearby Wat Phra Kaew. Sriracha Tiger Zoo boasts to contain the largest number of Bengal tigers, bred successfully by the farm itself. Besides, the zoo has several other animals such as crocodiles, ostriches, single hump camels, kangaroos and an aviary of exotic birds. Exciting shows are Crocodile wrestling, Kenya aerobics, Amazing Circus and Pig Racing. Visit the Snake farm enroute Pattaya. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 3 Pattaya: After breakfast depart for Full day Coral Island Tour. Koh Larn (Coral Island) is the largest of Pattaya's archipelago. Major attractions include viewing coral reefs from glass-bottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and Para-sailing. Local Seafood lunch included in the tour. Evening proceed for Noong Nooch Village Tour. Another phase of Pattaya is this inland resort of Nongnooch Village where various cultural shows are played. You will be entertained with traditional music, dances, and Thai martial arts. The village has beautiful tropical garden and lake for you to stroll around.
Nong Nooch Tropical garden has emerged as a fascinating tourist destination renowned for its wide-ranging orchid species, palm-cycad, cactus-bromeliad and bonsai gardens and countless flowers and plants from all corners of the world. Authentic Thai houses, mini zoo and cultural performances with classical dancers, traditional ceremonies, Thai boxing
and a spectacular Elephant show are the highlights of your holiday. Return to hotel after tour. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 4 Pattaya-Bangkok: After breakfast transfer to Bangkok airport for boarding flight to onward destination.
End of Tour!
Tour Booking Code: CVITH-04
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