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Floating Market tour
by gauravbajpai
Hi I am visiting Bangkok in December for 3 days. I am interested in taking the floating market and tiger temple tour. I would like to know should we book the tour online before coming to Bangkok or directly after reaching Bangkok. what will be more convenient and economical.
Thanks in advance..
Re: Floating Market tour
by balhannah
I think you will find it cheaper to do when there. There are plenty of agencies to book tours, so no problem there.
Re: Floating Market tour
by Curt1591
I would recommend a private tour. A group tour will get you there and pretty much turn you loose with the crowd. A private guide will know the ropes and assist you in getting the most out of your tour.
Here is a list of guides:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293915-c125475/Thailand:Finding.A.Tour.Guide.html
Re: Floating Market tour
by ter1413
I would also book it when I get there. You want to make sure that the weather is ok when you are going. Just about every hotel offers the tours so it won't be a problem. When I went, the minibus picked me up at 6am and dropped me off after.
Re: Floating Market tour
by vieviengan
It will approx cost 250 baht . the van will pick up at about 7am and will be back about 1 pm . I stayed in Khaosan the other day .
Re: Floating Market tour
by snailmail
we just returned from bangkok and took the same tour. i suggest to book the tour after you arrive in bangkok as so you will be able get more information and to know weather forecast locally since december is rainy season in south east asia. there are so many info about tours in bangkok since you arrive in airport. if it is possible get the private tour (likely more expensive) instead of group tour as you can get the most of your tour.
Travel Tips for Bangkok
A City OF Culture
by maxine24
Bangkok s people are friendly and there skill is unbelievable. From creating a suit to guilding gold onto there Grand Palace.
The shopping is FAB! The food great.
The Grand palace is a must to visit.
when we were we were lucky enough to see there royal family. There culture is amazing. Its worth a return visit. Feeding the Elephants in the Rose Gardens.
In fact the feeding was'nt intentional but they stole my packet of pizza flavour crisps.
Also riding on them. they are not what i expected. They have hair like needles very prickley. But very friendly.
Head for the islands!! ...
by Geisha_Girl
Head for the islands!! Bangkok is a city full of bustling activity both day and night........but to indulge in the richness and beauty that Thailand can really offer, I would recommend a trip to the beautiful outer islands of Thailand. I traveled towards the west coast of the country. From Bangkok, I hopped a flight to Phuket, took a taxi to the nearest port, and took the 1 hr 30 min. ferry ride to Phi Phi Island. My fondest memory of Bangkok........or Thailand......was my approach to the Phi Phi Islands at dusk. The torchlights were lit on the beach to welcome the incoming travelers. It gave me goose bumps just watching as we approached land.
It was an 'Aaron Spelling' moment......I was waiting for 'Mr. Rourke and Tatoo' to come out and welcome us to their Fantastic Island!
Veneration
by syllybabe
The Thais are very religious. This is highly evident in the number of temples around the city and the number of people who actually come to pay their respects by burning incense and sticking that gold foil on the buddhas (never did ask why they do that).
Read about it before you go - get a good book
by thedouglas
I found a gem of a book at Bangkok Airport - at arguably the wrong end of the holiday - but buying it afterwards was great too, as I had lots of questions. Just felt the need to go back and understand a little better! - boy, that sounded confused didn't it?!
The book is called Very Thai - Everyday Popular Culture - put together by a pair of Americans, now living in Thailand - Philip Cornwel-Smith and John Goss (photographer). Published by River Books, Bangkok, 2005.
I found this to be an excellent book - very well photographed, capturing the abundant colour of Thailand, and the smiling people. The book is divided into chapters about the sights on the street, personal habits and beliefs, the wide array of rituals and sanuk - the fun part of Thai life.
All the answers are here about the things you see in the street and Thia lifestyle, which is both educational and amusing at times, but certainly enriches your appreciation of Bangkok and Thailand as a country. You can find out what all of those culinary delights you see in the street are, the "nick-name" culture, royal and Buddha reverence, how Thais love uniforms.......
Hair driers in Thailand
by gaolei
Many hotels in Asia have hair driers, don't bring your US one. It probably will not work. Look for the 110-230 VAC or 85-260 Vac label on your devices. It has to cover the range of 110 to 220Vac to be safe in Thailand or most of the rest of the world.
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