GREAT ROYAL PALACE

In 1782, the new King decided to move the capital to the left bank of the Chao Phraya River for strategic reasons and used the canals to the west as defenses for the new city. A palace was built, the grounds of which currently cover an area of 218,000 square meters, surrounded by crenellated walls measuring 19,000 square meters. Similar to the palaces of the ancient capitals of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, this palace is also designed with Residence Halls and Throne Rooms, as well as administrative buildings and a temple that serves as the Royal Chapel.

WAT PHO

It is a first-class Royal Temple and is an ancient temple that King Rama I the Great ordered to be built for monks to study the Dharma. This is the temple of the reign of King Rama I the Great. During the reign of King Rama III, the king graciously renovated Wat Pho and brought scholarly texts in different fields to be inscribed around the temple in order to spread knowledge among the people. It is considered the first university in Thailand. In addition, Wat Pho has a large reclining Buddha image that was built during the reign of King Rama III, made of masonry, mortar, and covered with gold. It is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. On the sole of each foot, there are 108 auspicious images decorated with pearls, which is a characteristic of a great man according to Indian principles.

*This tour is completely private. You'll be picked up at your hotel in Bangkok at the agreed-upon time by our driver, accompanied by our local guide who speaks perfect Spanish (extra). We are a tour operator authorized by the TAT, the tourism authority of Thailand. All our guides are expert and highly professional. With this private tour, you'll avoid the crowds and wait times, and you'll receive a direct and concise explanation of the sites.

INCLUDES:

• Authorized guide.
• Entrance fees or additional fees.
• Mandatory insurance.
• Water.
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel, air-conditioned car.

LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED

Totally private.

*Note: Please note that you should dress respectfully and avoid wearing sleeveless clothing, shorts or sandals when visiting the temples.

TRAVEL PRODUCT ID: 3-1005

ESSENTIAL BANGKOK (GRAND PALACE & WAT PHO) PRIVATE

INCLUDES:

• Authorized guide.
• Entrance fees or additional fees.
• Mandatory insurance.
• Water.
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel, air-conditioned car.

LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED

Totally private.

Note: Please note that you should dress respectfully and avoid wearing sleeveless clothing, shorts or sandals when visiting the temples.

*This tour is completely private. You'll be picked up at your hotel in Bangkok at the agreed-upon time by our driver, accompanied by our local guide who speaks perfect Spanish (extra). We are a tour operator authorized by the TAT, the tourism authority of Thailand. All our guides are expert and highly professional. With this private tour, you'll avoid the crowds and wait times, and you'll receive a direct and concise explanation of the sites.