Get a feel for the luxurious lifestyles of Thailand’s elite as you visit three royal palaces and mansions. Wander the grounds of these opulent estates that now house the treasures and artifacts of Thailand’s heritage.

Begin your tour at the home of Jim Thompson—an American entrepreneur and socialite who revitalized the Thai silk industry, and became one of Thailand’s most revered foreign residents. Before mysteriously disappearing in Malaysia, Thompson was an avid collector of fine things. Ramble through his spacious home to admire his superior collection of Thai antiques. Priceless sculptures, paintings, porcelains, and other collectibles are tastefully displayed throughout the many rooms.

A former royal residence of Princess Chumbhotpong Paripatra, the Suan Pakkad Palace is now home to a large collection of Asian art and antiques. The princess, one of Thailand’s leading art collectors, decided to convert her private residence into an exhibition of fine Asian art. Built in the style of traditional Thai architecture, the complex is made up of 8 houses. Discover 4,000-year-old artifacts and the striking 450-year-old lacquer pavilion.

After standing dormant for years, Queen Sirikit rediscovered the Vimanmek Royal Mansion and opened its doors to the public as a commemorative site to King Rama V. The world’s largest golden teak building, this former royal dwelling now serves to showcase Thai heritage for future generations by displaying King Rama V’s personal affects and handicrafts, silverware, ceramics, crystal ware, and ivory.

Inclusions :

• Roundtrip transfers from your Bangkok hotel
• Addmission Fees

Available:
Tues. and Fri.

Duration:
Approx. 4 1/2 hours

Departure time and location:
Approx. 12 AM; from your Bangkok hotel lobby. (See redemption instructions).

Return time and location:
Approx. 4:30 PM; to your Bangkok hotel lobby. (See redemption instructions).

Note:
Children under 2 participate for free. Appropriate clothing must be worn to enter the sites for this tour. Please do not wear shorts, sandals, or short-sleeved t-shirts. Cameras are not allowed inside the buildings.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required. Please contact Powersnorkel at least 48 hours prior to your preferred tour date to ensure your reservation and confirm your pick-up location and time. On the day of your tour, plan to meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Please present your tour voucher to the guide before starting the tour. Please note: you do not need to dial "011" to contact Powersnorkel when dialing from within Thailand.