5 Days in Bangkok including Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall , Grand Palace with 2 temples

Learn about the gentle and intelligent elephants at the ElephantsWorld sanctuary Get a chance to bathe, feed, and interact with Thailand’s proud giants Trek through the lush forests of Erawan National Park, famous for its limestone caves Admire the seven-tiered beauty of the Erawan Waterfall and take photos of the surrounding scenery Explore responsibly with TripGuru, a GSTC-certified sustainable tour platform in Thailand. Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring, reducing the overall carbon footprint of tourism. Itinerary: 5.30-6.30am Pick-up from free pick-up areas/meeting point in Bangkok 9.30am Introduction and safety briefing at ElephantsWorld 10.30am Elephant mud bath/spa 11.00am Prepare food for the elephants 11.30am Elephant bathing 12.00pm Buffet lunch 12.30pm Shower (towels provided) 1.00pm Elephant feeding 2.00pm Erawan National Park 4.00pm Return to accommodation Inclusion: • Erawan National Park entrance fee • Hotel pick-up and drop off • English-speaking driver • Air-conditioned vehicle • ElephantsWorld half day program • Drinking water • Lunch • Insurance ­ Exclusion: • Personal expenses ­

Start your waterway adventure by traveling to the pier of River City and down the khlongs of Bangkok, an historic transportation network primarily used in the city`s past. Observe locals going about their daily routine as you float upstream. ­ Cruise to Wat Arun and visit the largest prang temple spire in Thailand, beautifully styled with ceramic tiles and fragments of multicolored porcelain that will take your breath away. ­ A motorboat carries you into the Bangkok Noi canal and past the Royal Barges National Museum—home to 8 decorated barges used only for auspicious occasions such as royal processions and religious ceremonies. Disembark back at the River City pier and enjoy a relaxing drive back to you hotel. Inclusion - Guided tour of Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun, and Royal National Barges Museum - Admission fees - Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Bangkok hotel - Live tour commentary provided in English Exclusion - Beverages, bottled water, and snacks

Explore a dazzling complex of temples, palaces, and gardens as you head to Bangkok`s Grand Palace with an experienced guide on this private tour. Along the way, check out the gilded decorations at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, see the largest collection of Buddha images at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and stand before the Buddha sculpture at wat traimit (temple of the gOlden Buddha). Must-see Buddhist temples around Bangkok in a half-day tour Gorgeous temple structure & architecture in the Grand Palace Gilded features of the dazzling Temple of the Emerald Buddha Chance to see Thailand's largest collection of Buddha images 5.5-ton solid gold Buddha statue at historic Wat Traimit After you`re picked up from your hotel, (if chosen) ride through the city streets on your way to Wat Traimit, a temple whose gilded exterior houses the world`s largest solid-gold Buddha statue. Weighing 5.5 tons and measuring 10 feet (3 m) tall, this seated sculpture is believed to have been made back in the 13th or 14th century. ­ From there head towards the notorious Grand Palace. upon arrival, hop out and head inside, listening to insightful commentary about the construction of this immense complex of sacred and royal buildings. ­ Admire the green stone statue that gives the Temple of the Emerald Buddha its name, meander past the Temple of the Reclining Buddha`s opulent exterior, and get the chance to enter the Coronation Hall and the Royal Funeral Hall to see where Bangkok`s royalty host their most celebratory and somber moments. ­ End your tour at the nearby Gems Gallery, the biggest jewelery and gems store in the world. Spend as much time here as you`d like perusing the shimmering stones on offer before catching a ride back to your pick up point. Inclusion - Guided tour of Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha and Golden Bouddha - Admission fees - Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Bangkok hotel - Live tour commentary provided in English Exclusion - Beverages, bottled water, and snacks ­

After Breakfast, and at the appointed time, one of our drivers will transfer you to Bangkok Airport, where you will check in your luggage and proceed to your departure flight. Maximum hotel check-out time 12:00 noon and late check-out subject to availability. ­