An evening dining on the elegant Apsara is an amazing dining experience not to be missed! Converted from a vintage rice barge, Apsara is a restaurant of exquisite excellence which cruises along the magnificent ‘River of Kings’ every evening. The first-class service and royal Thai cuisine, which is freshly prepared on-board, together with riverside landmarks looking resplendent under the floodlights makes for an unforgettable evening embellished with perfection.
* Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
* Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
* Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Day Cruises
An evening dining on the elegant Apsara is an amazing dining experience not to be missed! Converted from a vintage rice barge, Apsara is a restaurant of exquisite excellence which cruises along the magnificent ‘River of Kings’ every evening. The first-class service and royal Thai cuisine, which is freshly prepared on-board, together with riverside landmarks looking resplendent under the floodlights makes for an unforgettable evening embellished with perfection.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Apsara Dinner Cruise by Banyan Tree, 21/100 South Sathon Road Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Seeing the amazing temples of Bangkok at night whilst you drift along the Chao Phraya River is not to missed. Run by Banyan Tree Hotel, the luxury of the Apsara makes for an extra-special night out. Coming to rest in front of the famous sights, passengers are treated to a tasty Thai dinner whilst enjoy the view. The rice-barge travels past Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) and the Grand Palace to the golden Rama VIII Bridge. This trip on the water takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy Bangkok by night and some delicious groumet dishes. It truly is a magical evening.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: River City Bangkok, 23, Soi Charoen Krung 24 Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
River City is a four-storey mall overlooking sweeping views of the Chao Phraya River. It specialises in antiques and collectibles, with monthly on-site and online auctions, although there’s also a good range of fashion and jewellery shops as well as riverside eateries with outdoor dining terraces.
This is also the start of the cruise
Pass By: Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok Thailand
The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002
Pass By: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
The Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of the Thai people. Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.
Pass By: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Unbelievably, there are over 31,200 Buddhist temples spread around Thailand. In Thai these are called wat. One of these, the Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn, is named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn. Sitting majestically on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, the legendary Wat Arun is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand. Despite the name, the most spectacular view of the glittering monument can be seen from the east side of the river at sunset, when the spires of Wat Arun make an impressive silhouette against the skyline
