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Bangkok - Arrival Pack C
So you’re going to Bangkok and haven’t got a clue what to expect. You’ve heard tales of thousands of pesky touts that greet you off the plane and signposts that you can’t read. It’s enough to give anyone nightmares, which is why this arrival pack was created. Including two unmissable tours, airport transfers and hostel accommodation, settle into Thailand with style (and no stress..)
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 Pack details
Why buy this?
This one is the ultimate in terms of Bangkok arrival packs! Combining cultural immersion with all the touristy bits you’ll want from Bangkok, we think this is the best - and easiest - way to settle into the hustle and bustle of the city. Plus with the two tours and your airport pick up and accommodation included in the price, it’s an absolute steal!
| What's included- Airport pickup
- One night hotel accommodation
- Bangkok City and Temples tour
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour
| What's not included- Flights to Bangkok
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Travel kit
- Meals
| Airport pickup details
You will be collected from Suvarnabhumi Airport on arrival and taken directly to the Asia Hotel. You will receive further details about your pick up (specific meeting point, time of collection etc...) closer to your departure date.
Accommodation details
The Asia Hotel is centrally located for easy access to all the popular attractions of Thailand's exciting capital city. You can choose to stay in either a single or double room, depending on whether you are travelling alone or with a mate. Meals are not included in the price but can be cheaply purchased from the on-site restaurants.
Your first nights accommodation is included in the price of this pack, but further add-on nights can also be purchased. Simply call the gapyear.com team on the number below for our exclusive accommodation prices.
Tour details
The Bangkok City and Temples tour visits several magnificent temples in Bangkok; the three most unique ones are Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Wat Pho, being the infamous reclining Buddha. This tour is intended to give an orientation of the city whilst visiting these breathtaking temples.
The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour includes a visit to the most famous floating market, Damnoen Saduak, which is about 100km southwest of Bangkok. The clad merchants at this lively market paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruit and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. This buzzing market is at its best in the early morning before the crowds arrive and the heat of the day builds up. The tour also includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom, supposedly the largest pagoda in South East Asia.
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With the cultural diversity of Thailand we also recommend spending time travelling around the country and really soaking up the place. Party on the beach at the famous Full Moon Party, explore the bustling Khao San Road, visit the hill tribes of Chiang Mai, ride elephants through lush forests, visit tigers in a Buddhist temple in the Kanchanaburi province, learn to scuba dive or simply pick an island paradise and just chill. With so much to see and do, you’ll find it hard to cut your ties with Thailand...
There’s a whole section on gapyear.com dedicated to the ‘land of smiles’ including visa information, handy phrases, a comprehensive list of things to do, voluntary placements plus loads of tips and tales from backpackers that have gone before you. There’s also the chance to chat to other gappers about Thailand and to see whether any of them fancy meeting up for a beer when you all arrive!
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