DISCOVER VENICE OF THE EAST WITH ANANTARA CRUISES
While most people think of Thailand’s sprawling capital Bangkok as a hectic array of tuk-tuks, vendors and crowded streets, it is also a city that relies on its intricate waterways, canals and rivers thus being labeled the ‘Venice of the East’. Life on the river is a unique way to explore one of the oldest capitals in the orient and seeing it at a calmer more serene pace is all part of Anantara’s journey by Anantara Cruises.
Discover Venice of the East with Anantara Cruises
With Anantara Cruises, guests see for themselves how Thailand’s waterways are the country’s lifelines, and why Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is one of the most famous and significant.
Locals living on its banks maintain an authentic lifestyle, creating vivid snapshots of a bygone age in between glittering temples like the Temple of Dawn, landmarks of regal heritage such as the Grand Palace and Royal Barges Boathouse, as well as striking bridges and monumental buildings which reflect the capital’s dynamic evolution over the past 20 years.
“Anantara Song’ and ‘Anantara Dream’ have been rebuilt from teak and restored to their present splendour to cushion the appeal of a real Thai adventure.
The one hundred year old rice barges “Anantara Song’ and ‘Anantara Dream’ have been painstakingly rebuilt from teak and restored to their present splendour to cushion the appeal of a real Thai adventure. Guests will make themselves at home on the river for overnight excursions that blend quintessential old world charm, modern comforts and truly personalised service, choosing between vessels and itineraries designed with discerning traveler needs in mind.
Embark on a two night, three day Ayutthaya Adventure on board of Anantara Song, which can accommodate up to four couples.
Guests in search of ancient wonders can join a two night, three day Ayutthaya Adventure accommodating up to four couples on the Anantara Song, or reserve this fine cruiser for private charter.
Anantara Song stateroom.
The distinctive design blends warm teak, padua and mahogany woods, complemented by custom made furniture covered with colourful Thai silks and cottons. Oriental rugs were chosen alongside Thai and Southeast Asian art, sculptures and artifacts, while a number of accessories were sourced from artisans working along Thailand’s rivers and canals, as well as from remote rural areas, resulting in a harmony of sophisticated and rustic folk accents.
The Anantara Dream is offering ample living space for up to only two couples.
Alternatively, guests can call Thailand’s most luxurious cruise, The Anantara Dream, their very own river residence by reserving this magnificent vessel entirely to themselves for a two night, three day Ayutthaya Thousand Golden Temples Tour or the Ang Thong Mystic River Tour.
The two staterooms of Anantara Dream (20 and 25 square metres) feature elegantly tiled ensuite bathrooms and a comfortable two metre square super king sized bed.
Offering ample living space for up to only two couples, the two staterooms (20 and 25 square metres) are fully air conditioned and feature elegantly tiled ensuite bathrooms with a full shower and a comfortable two metre square super king sized bed dressed with delicate linen, alongside a library and Anantara Spa branded amenities.
Beyond these extra allures, Anantara Dream voyages offer luxury discovery experiences such as a private cooking class, spa, on-board yoga retreat, Thai wine tasting class, a self guided walking tour at various points of interest along the way, or learn the art of sailing the old rice barge on the renowned ‘River of Kings’ from the Captain himself!
For enquiries and bookings, call +66 2 477 0770, email bangkokcruises@anantara.com or visit cruises.anantara.com
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