Bangkok Day Trips

[daveduke007]

Hi Chaps,

I would like some advice & help if possible please

My Father, Sister and Nephew will be having a 3 night stop-over in Banger's (en-route to Australia)  staring on July 23rd 2012.
They will be staying at the FuramaXclusive Sathorn Bangkok Hotel (map below)

The first night they will just be resting after their Flight will arrives at Survarnabhumi at 18-00pm.

I have changed their minds from a stop-over in Singapore telling them Bangkok would be more enjoyable and exciting  

I will add that my Father is 75 years old and wears a false limb from his knee down on his right leg.
He's far from an invalid and is a pretty fit old chap so he can get around without many problems.
My Sister is 47 and my Nephew 17.
They will however be totally "green" to Bangkok and its culture as it will be their first time there.

Im gutted I cant be there with them to help, and this is where you guys come in.

On the second and third days they will be looking at seeing some of the sights of Bangkok, e.g The Temples, Ayutthaya, Floating Market etc etc and maybe a River Dinner Cruise at night or a decent Restaurant

Im hoping for suggestions from the likes of maybe Tim, Benni, Robert and Steve who live there or anyone else for that matter of reputable tour operaters in BKK as I dont them getting "ripped off".... TIT  

I stayed at the Woraburi Hotel on Soi4 in February for one night and they had tours in the Foyer which seemed very reasonably priced, maybe the Furama will do the same.

So any help or advice at all would be really much appreciated, thanx in advance


Cheers,
Dave

[rxpharm]

Dave, I highly recommend this evening dinner cruise: Grand Pearl Dinner Cruise.

I've done it a couple of times with my gf and her friends - really a great way to cap a day off. They also have some entertainment during the dinner - Thai classical dance.

Seeing the city by night along the river is spectacular.

It can be less expensive if they make their own way to the River City Pier - one of the Skytrain stations stops very nearby - I'll have to check to see which one as I can't remember.

If you're feeling brave, you can also suggest they see the Calypso Cabaret Show at the Asia Hotel!

[daveduke007]

(BAM @ May 10 2012,21:52) I highly recommend the Grand Pearl Dinner Cruise too.

I'm sure your 17 year old Nephews going to know a thing or 2 about Bangkoks night life... he's got access to the internet right? Maybe you could sneak away and show him Nana ... he'll never forget that !!!!  

He hasnt a clue about Bangkok's nightlife Im afraid Bam, hes more used to Snowboarding in France

Believe me if were in BKK I would show him Nana (excluding the LB establishments of course ), I know my sister would probaly enjoy it too as shes no prude

[thegame925]

Dave

On the Lobby floor of the Dynasty Grande Hotel is a Travel Agent - Travel Mart Tours (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

I have used them for tours within the city of Bangkok; tours of Greater Bangkok; and trips both inside and outside of Thailand and have recommended them to friends, all of whom have had good experiences.

I have used other Travel Agents in Thailand, but despite Travel Mart's location (which is, of course, very convenient for me!) - I have found them efficient and competitive.

There is a girl there called Prang (No Dave, you would not want to, no-one would).

Real name = Kritsamon Suebchompu <

Her eMail is : [email protected]>

Travel Mart Tours (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
Dynasty Grande Hotel,
G.Fl.,21 Sukhumvit Rd.,
Soi 6, Klongtoey,
Klongtoey,
Bangkok 10110 THAILAND
Tel: (66) 2 255 9434,and (66) 2 626 0220
Mob: (66) 81 841 6481
Fax66) 2 255 1596
e-Mail: [email protected]
website: http://www.e-travelthailand.com

Local telephone : 02 653-0661-2
Telephone : +662 653 0661-2
Hotline number : +6681 841 6481
Facsimile : +662 255 1596
Office hours : 09:00am - 06:00pm (Daily)

Kritsamon Suebchompu(Prang)
Tour Manager
[email protected]
(66) 81 831 9903

They have good English speaking guides.

They should be able to sort you out, but I suggest you work out a daily itinerary that your parents can cope with - then get Prang to give you a quote.

[daveduke007]

I totally like the idea of tour guides to explain and talk about the places on the agenda, I dont really see the point for example of say going to the Grand Palace and just looking at it without actually getting to know anything about it

Thanx guys for yor time and input, it really is much appreciated

[rxpharm]

Don't forget Dave - suggest the Calpyso Cabaret if they have the time too!

[farangbah]

As I've had guests come and go I've tried to find things myself, and usually failed. Most "must do in Bangkok" lists are the same, and shite.

I found this one to be a little more interesting. Maybe worth a look:

http://www.time.com/time....00.html

Cheers, and good luck, Dukey!

[EyeMahk]

Send them to the roof-top bar in State Tower.  Beers are 300 each, so nurse it, but the view on a clear night is spectacular.  Actually, the top three on this list are great:

http://www.bangkok.com/top10-rooftop-bars.htm

No shorts or flip-flops, from what I remember, but you can call and ask, or google it.

[daveduke007]

Thanx for all your help fella's, really appreciate it

Father, Sister and Nephew will have touched down Banger's this time in two weeks.

I have sorted out the Dinner Cruise and Day trip before they fly on to Oz following day.

I decided on the Dinner Cruise that I myself went on with my g/f Nook in Jan 2011 and one of which we both enjoyed very much.

http://www.loynava.com/

The Day Trip is with this company that has rave reviews on tripadvisor
http://www.thaitourguide.com/thaitourguide.html

This is the Itinerary

07:00AM €“ 16:00PM

Morning:

+ Maeklong Railway Market (Unique Local Fresh Market)

+ Damnern Saduak Floating Market

+ Private Rowing Boat

*It will take about an hour from Bangkok



Afternoon: Must See Itinerary, The Perfect Introduction to Thailand

+ The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Temple

+ Wat Pho

+Wat Traimitre (Gloden Buddha)



Price B:8,900 Baht for 3 persons
Inclusive:

-Private tour as indicated in itinerary
-Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
-Private qualified and experienced english speaking tour guide
-Private air-conditioned minivan with driver
-All admission fees as indicated in itinerary
-All transfers and taxes


Thanx again

Cheers,
Dave

[daveduke007]

Maekling Railway Market

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Floating market

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Grand Palace

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Wat Pho

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Wat Timitr

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Loy Nava Dinner Cruise