Excursion Programme

We are pleased to offer you this selection of optional tours at special congress rates which highlight our unique Thai culture, history and religion. All registered delegates and accompanying persons will be able to take advantage of our excursion and activity programme which will operate daily from Friday November 11 to Wednesday November 16, 2005 inclusive. A minimum number of participants is required for each tour. If you would like to purchase tickets for these activities, please complete the booking form.

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1. SAWASDEE BANGKOK TOUR
(morning tour)
09.00-12.00 – daily service
FLOWER MARKET, TEMPLE & GEMS
This city tour aims to orientate you with your host city, Bangkok. You will get to explore three very different and interesting places during a walk about at the city ’s bustling flower market, a serene Buddhist temple and what is claimed to be the world’s biggest jewellery store. Transfers are by air-conditioned vehicles with English commentary audio played onboard. Our team of tour guides will ensure
your smooth arrival and departure at each stop.
Price: Complimentary for the delegates who reserve the accommodation via ISBT official housing bureau.

2. ROYAL GRAND PALACE
(morning / afternoon tour)
09.00-12.00 / 13.30-16.30 – daily service
The spectacular royal Grand Palace is a “must see” attraction for every visitor to Bangkok and a wonder of the modern world. Built in 1782 by King Rama I, the palace is a venue for state and religious functions. Within the palace compounds you will be able to enter the interior chamber of Wat Phra Kaew -Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which houses Thailand ’s most revered Buddha image, carved from a single piece of jade and believed to be the protector of the kingdom.
Price per person: US$ 20

3. CANAL CRUISE
(morning tour)
09.15-12.15 – daily service
The most refreshing route around Bangkok remains off the tourist map for most, but travelling by boat is a fun way to explore the exotic and traditional side of the city that was once known as ‘Venice of the East’. Cruising along the backwater canals of Thonburi we will also visit Wat Arun -the towering Temple of Dawn and the royal barge museum.
Price per person: US$ 19

4. TRIO OF TEMPLES
(morning / afternoon tour)
09.00-12.30 / 13.30-17.00 – daily service
As 95% of Bangkok residents are Buddhist there are more than 400 wats (wat means temple) in the city. On this tour you will see three of the most remarkable - the Golden Buddha Temple which houses a solid gold statue weighing 5.5 tonnes;
the reclining Buddha statue at Wat Po with its enormous gold-covered Buddha image lying majestically on its side and the Marble Temple, Wat Benchamaborpit, representing one of the finest examples of Thai temple architecture.
Price per person: US$ 14

5. RAGS TO RICHES
(afternoon tour)
daily service
Armed with a collection of credit cards and cash… and ready to bargain, we hit three of the best shopping centres in Bangkok. Our first stop is at the World Trade Centre neighborhood where you can find Narayandaphan, Thailand’s largest handicraft store and Gaysorn Plaza shopping mall with its collection of up-market designer shops. We continue our shopping crusade with a train ride aboard the elevated BTS Sky Train to MBK, a shopping mall packed with shops selling discount
clothing, watches, audio and geared to the Thai youth. Our last port of call is at Thailand’s largest gems gallery where you’ll be able to watch gifted craftsmen creating unique pieces of jewelry as you walk through the small workshop.
Price per person: US$ 12

6. FLOATING MARKET & ROSE GARDEN
(full day tour)
08.30-18.00 – daily service
A drive through the countryside 110kms outside of Bangkok and an exhilarating 15-minute cruise along narrow canals, aboard a long-tail speed boat, brings you to the unique rural open-air market. At the colourful market vendors from small wooden canoes sell their produce. The small boats carry a variety of goods from food and drinks to sun hats. The market also features a shaded building open to the breeze where you can shop for souvenirs and have a cool drink. We then transfer to the Rose Garden Country Resort for a buffet lunch and cultural show at their Thai village. There’s even a chance to ride an elephant.
Price per person: US$ 55

7. AYUTTHAYA WORLD HERITAGE CITY
(full day tour)
08.00-17.00 – daily service
Visit the ancient capital of Siam for 417 years, which today is a World Heritage Site and has some of Thailand ’s most important historic landmarks. The modern city is dotted with evocative ruins of once magnificent temples and fortresses. You will visit several temple ruins as well as Bang Pa-In, a royal summer palace, before cruising back to Bangkok with a buffet lunch served on board the modern river cruiser.
Price per person: US$ 68

PRE & POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
In addition to an exciting variety of sightseeing excursions and activities available in Bangkok, we are pleased to offer you a selection of pre and post conference tours around Thailand and the rest of the Indochina. Please download the detailed information below:

> Myanmar pre or post tour
> Samui pre or post tour
> Chiang Mai pre and post tour
> Ankor Wat pre or post tour

All requests for tour information or reservation should be directed to:
Diethelm Events
A Department of Diethelm Travel (Thailand) Ltd.
Kian Gwan II Bldg. (12th Fl.)
140/1 Wireless road, Bangkok 10330
Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 2252 9436
Fax: +66 (0) 2254 8707
E-mail: isbt2005@dto.co.th

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