Benjarong Cruise - Bangkok Cruise, Thailand

Benjarong Cruise

8 Kanjanaphisek Road Kannayao Bangkok 10230 Thailand

Benjarong Cruise

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Benjarong cruise on three main rivers, Chao Phraya River-Pasak River-Lopburi River

Ayutthaya, the city of Gods incarnated by Benjarong Cruiser, was the capital of Thailand far 417 years. The city was peaceful and its main activity was about the state affair and trading, which made Ayuttha on of thd most prosperous cities in Asia. It was know all over the world as "Venice of the East". For over 700 years, the kingdom of Thailand has been a water borne culture and even now the Chao Phraya river is still the nation's main communication artery.

Benjarong Boat is a river rice barge that has been restored and profusely converted into graces the river as a unique floating hotel on the River of King there is no finer way to veew the captivating way of life that exists on the "River of King" in one simple day. Choose one of the two intriguing Benjarong Boat Cruises available from Bang-Pa-In to Ayutthaya.

Benjarong Boat Pier is located on Bang Pa-In District of Phra Nakhon Si Syutthaya, where in north of Bangkok about 53 kilometers of 30 minute coming by car on Don Muang - Bang Pa In Toll Way.

Room Rates

Validity : Now - 31 Dec '06

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT CRUISE PUBLIC RATE/ROOM CHARTER BOAT (US$)

Single Cabin Double Cabin
(2 persons)

01 Jan - 31 Mar '06 330.- 544.- 2,948.-

01 Apr - 30 Sep '06 330.- 544.- 2,948.-

01 Oct - 31 Dec '06 330.- 544.- 2,948.-

1 DAY CRUISES Price / Person (US$)

BKK - Ayutthaya 183.-

Ayutthaya - BKK

CHARTER BOAT ONLY 3 HRS. (US$) NEXT HOUR RATE (US$)

Jan - Dec '06 540.- 140 / HR.

Floating Hotel (Ayutthaya) Price / Person (US$)

1 Night (Dinner and Breakfast) 109.-

Remarks:

The above rates are inclusive of Service Charge and Government Tax.
Child 3-10 years old half price included vat 7%
: BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA EVERY Mon and Thu
: AYUTTHAYA - BANGKOK EVERY Tue and Fri
Price includes :
1. Non alcoholic beverages, Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea and Dinner, all tours, guide, admissions and transfers are included in the fare
2. Transfer to the cruise on departure day are included
Price excludes :
1. Thai traditional massage 60 US$ / 2 hrs.
The above rates are applicable only if booked through Siammedee.com website (special rates) and are not available at the hotel.

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Accommodations

Benjarong 1

Benjarong 1 built upon the original 30-year-old, losid Teak hull, is a 20-meter-long river rice bage that has been restored and profusely converted into graces the river as a unique floating hotel, sun-deck,living,dinning area with bar, Features by the creative style teak wooden 7 cabins for 14 seats 7 private bathroom with air-conditioner and 1 public restroom. Paticular info, Width 6.40 meters Depth 5 meters Wet 34.03 Ton Gross.

Benjarong 2

Benjarong 2 built up on th original 25-year-old, solid Teak hull, is a 17.60-meter-long river rice bage that has been restored and profusely converted into graces the river as a unique floating hotel, living area, dinning area and sun-deck upstairs in the aft section.
Features one air-conditioned bedroom with 2 queen size beds, lady restroom and gentleman restroom abaft section. Paticula info, Width 4.30 meters Depth 2 meters Wet 8.44 Ton Gross.

Service and Facilities

Room Service Air-conditioned room
Safety Boxes Sun-deck
Life Vest, Fire Extinguisher Communal Lounge/Bar
Television, CD Player Kitchen
Refrigerator Storage facilities
Captain holding a first class license issued by Harbor Dept.

Program


Program 1 : Benjarong - Ayutthaya - Airconditioned mini van

Day One


	7.45 Arrive at the Benjarong Pier. Once on board, you will meet the chef and crews who are going to take care of you for the whole trip. Hot tea, hot coffee, Chinese cake and fresh juice are waiting to be served. Spend the morning on board; learn some Thai lessons and how to prepare Thai style table.

	9.40 If you would like to buy Thai handmade souvenirs, we will stop at the "Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Craft Center". Here you will also have a glimpse of how farmers in the 4 regions of Thailand live and how their products of arts and crafts are produced.



	10.00 Arrive at WAT NIWET THAMAPRAWAT, the neo-Gothic style temple built by king Chulalongkorn (Rama V). After that, visit the "BANG PA IN SUMMER PALACE"

	12.00 Learn how to cook Thai food. Time for Thai Cooking Course!! Imagine delicious lunch by your own cooking...Yummy!

	After lunch, cruising up the CHAOPRAYA RIVER to PHRA NAKORN SRI AYUTTHAYA, one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights that served as the Thai capital for 417 years and now is selected as one of the world's heritage!. Along the way, you will see the spectacular views on the both sides of the river.

	Then, we will explore "WAT PHANAN CHOENG", the oldest monastery in town that was founded 26 years before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image called "Phrachao Phanan Choeng" or "Loung Pho To". Plus, you can learn a simple way of gaining merits by feeding the fish in the pond here.

	After that, we will stop at the "ELEPHANT KRAAL PAVILION" watching the elephants brotherly taking a bath with their mahouts.

	19.00 Dinner on board. See the light of ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, WAT CHAI WATTHANARAM, CHEDI PHRA SRI SURIYOTHAI, QUEEN'S PALACE and so on.

	20.00 Stop at the Benjarong Pier. Relax in the air conditioned cabin.

	Around midnight You can enjoy prawning and fishing with the people in the village!

	Bonne Nuite!!




Day Two


	Would you like to see the sunrise!! We can wake you up at 6.00.

	6.15 Join the people in the village in donating food to the monks who pass by. It believes that people who make merits will have the happy and peaceful life forever.

	7.45 Fresh breakfast is served.

	After breakfast, take a tour around the local Thai village. Enjoy nice scenery and visit the elementary school. You can learn some Thai's lessons!

	9.00 Come back to the Benjarong Cruise. Free stay.

	10.00 Check out. Bon Voyage!!



Program 2 : Air conditioned mini van - Ayutthaya - Benjarong

Day One


	13.00 Depart from your hotel by air conditioned mini van to PHRA NAKORN SRI AYUTTHAYA, one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights that served as the Thai capital for 417 years and now is selected as one of the world's heritage!.

	First, we will explore "WAT PHANAN CHOENG", the oldest monastery in town that was founded 26 years before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image called "Phrachao Phanan Choeng" or "Loung Pho To." Then, you can learn a simple way of gaining merits by feeding the fish in the pond here.

	After that, we will travel along the river with Benjarong Cruise and stop at the "ELEPHANT KRAAL PAVILION" watching the elephants brotherly taking a bath with their mahouts.

	18.00 Arrive at the Benjarong Pier. See the sunset. Time to relax!!

	19.00 Just after the sunset, start cruising up the river with spectacular dinner on board seeing the light of ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, WAT CHAI WATTHANARAM, CHEDI PHRA SRI SURIYOTHAI, QUEEN'S PALACE and so on.



Day Two


	Would you like to see the sunrise!! We can wake you up at 6.00.

	6.15 Join the people in the village in donating food to the monks who pass by. It believes that people who make merits will have the happy and peaceful life forever.

	7.45 Fresh breakfast is served.

	After breakfast, take a tour around the local Thai village. Enjoy nice scenery and visit the elementary school. You can learn some Thai's lessons!

	10.00 Come back to the cruise, and then travel along the River of King to see the way of the river life

	12.00 Learn how to cook Thai food. Time for Thai Cooking Course!! Imagine delicious lunch by your own cooking...Yummy! After lunch, we will visit the "BANG PA IN SUMMER PALACE" and WAT NIWET THAMAPRAWAT, the neo-Gothic style temple built by king Chulalongkorn (Rama V).



	If you would like to buy Thai handmade souvenirs, we will stop at the "Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Craft Center" Here you will also have a glimpse of how farmers in the 4 regions of Thailand live and how their products of arts and crafts are produced.



	Along the way back, you will see a variety of Thai houses and impressive views along the both sides of the river. Enjoy the scenes of Thai lifestyle and magnificent temples.

	17.30 Get to the Benjarong Pier safely. Bon Voyage!!

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