Bangkok (Laem Chabang)

Bangkok is the capital and largest city in Thailand. It began as a small trading center on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River serving the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the precursor of modern Thailand which existed from 1350 to 1767. The city has vastly modernized and undergone numerous changes, including the introduction of transportation and utility infrastructure in the reigns of King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn, and quickly developed into the economic centre of Thailand.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Damnernsaduak Floating Market
Tour Code: LCH-5382
Duration: 5 hours
Retail Value: $79.00
Price: Free

Experience the unique traditions, lifestyles and people of Bangkok during this scenic tour of the city by land and boat.

Depart the hotel for a 1-hour drive through the city and countryside. You will then board a traditional long-tail boat for an exhilarating ride to the Damnernsaduak Market, then on through marshes and past stilt houses along the river. Along the way, you will see Thai-style canoes laden with colorful fruit while navigating their way through the canals. This ancient method of trading on the water provides an exciting and interesting look at traditional Thai life. Bargaining is a must with the cheerful vendors, who are likely to offer you samples of their products.

After leaving this engaging, albeit chaotic scene, you will visit Nakorn Pathom, the world's tallest pagoda, before re-boarding your coach for the return drive to Bangkok.

Please note: This tour will depart from and end at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Seating on the boats is on the floor; there are no chairs available. Take along a plastic bag for camera equipment, and expect to get splashed while on the boat ride.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.