(6 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)

Bangkok is a fascinating city that overwhelms the senses.

This tour uses the legendary Oriental Hotel as your base for in-depth city exploration and excursions to the most interesting attractions in the neighboring countryside.

• City touring includes a private longtail boat ride through the residential canals (klongs).
  

• Learn about Buddhist art and beliefs at Wat Phra Keow and the Grand Palace.

• Visit Wat Po, where traditional Thai massage and medicine is taught; and Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.

• Explore the city's main Central Market where local chefs and families purchase flowers, spices, seafood, and produce.

• Depending on your travel dates, also visit the enormous and utterly fascinating weekend market'where vendors sell animals, crafts, Thai cooking utensils, and assorted goods.

• Witness monks chanting one morning at the Marble Temple.

• Experience the art collections at the Jim Thompson Museum and the private Prasart estate.

• Spend a day exploring the ruins at the ancient Siam capital, Ayutthaya.

• Take an early morning excursion to the floating market in Damnoen Saduak.

• Conclude your afternoon in Bangkok to enjoy your hotel's renowned spa and other facilities.

Day 01	Arrive Bangkok Arrival transfer to the Oriental Bangkok for 5 nights.
Day 02	Bangkok Private longtail boat ride on River of Kings. Visit Central Market, Wat Phra Keow, Wat Po, Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Jim Thompson Home. (B)
Day 03	Bangkok Morning visit to Marble Temple to listen to monks chanting. Continue to Prasart Museum. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 04	Bangkok Morning boat ride to Summer Palace, continue to Ayutthaya to tour ruins. Drive back to Bangkok this afternoon. (B,L)
Day 05	Bangkok Early morning visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Lunch on riverside, return to Bangkok for afternoon at leisure. (B,L)
Day 06	Depart Bangkok Transfer (B)