Bangkok trips

TOUR OVERVIEW Price from: 8,300 - 28,700 Baht

Experience Bangkok's most important sights and explore the attractions of the surrounding provinces. During these four days, you will visit Kanchanaburi province with its famous Bridge on the River Kwai and the infamous Death Railway. We will also travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, and of course, visit all of Bangkok's famous sights: temples, canals, and the Damnoen Saduak floating market.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Day 1 – Bangkok: This tour is the perfect starting point for exploring Bangkok and discovering the true heart of this megacity! On this day trip, we'll pick you up from your Bangkok hotel and take you to our first destination: the Grand Palace, Bangkok's most important palace and temple complex. Built as a royal residence, the Grand Palace has been expanded over the years to include numerous buildings, including the impressive Wat Phra Kaew with its Emerald Buddha, carved from a single piece of jade! After the Grand Palace, we'll continue to Wat Pho, famous for its school of traditional Thai massage and its enormous reclining Buddha. After a lunch break, we'll travel to the mighty Chao Phraya River, where we'll board a longtail boat for a cruise. From this magnificent vantage point, you'll experience the bustling activity of the river up close and see Bangkok from a whole new perspective. We'll soon leave the main river and enter the tranquil canals of Thonburi. Here you'll experience a tranquil and traditional way of life as we meander through the narrow canals – far removed from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. After the longtail boat ride, we'll take a ferry to Wat Arun, one of Bangkok's most famous temples. You'll have the opportunity to admire the pagoda up close and climb a short distance to enjoy the panoramic view over the Chao Phraya River. Our final destination of the day is Bangkok's vibrant Yaworat district (Chinatown), where we'll visit the golden Buddha at Wat Traimit. At the end of the day, we'll return you to your hotel in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 2 – Floating Market, Mangroves, and Monkeys: Get ready for an early departure, as we'll pick you up at 7:00 AM for our onward journey to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. En route, we'll stop at the Mae Klong Train Market, where you can admire the vendors' wares displayed right on the tracks of a still-operational railway line. Prepare to be amazed by the fascinating spectacle of the scheduled train passing through the market! Before reaching Damnoen Saduak, we'll visit a small, charming palm sugar factory. You can observe the sugar production process and sample the sweets made from it. In Damnoen Saduak, you'll board a privately chartered motorboat and cruise through the canals to the market, offering a glimpse into authentic waterside life. We'll disembark at the market, leaving you free to explore on your own. Stroll along the canals, flag down boats and vendors as you please, or rent a pedal boat to experience the vibrant activity up close. After your morning activities at the train station and the floating markets, we'll head to the river and board a boat. The journey takes us through a fishing village and out into the estuary to the mangrove swamps. A group of macaques lives there, many of whom swim to the boat hoping to snag some bananas! We'll then continue further into the estuary and finally out to sea. Our day concludes with a transfer to your hotel in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 3 – Ayutthaya: You will be picked up from your hotel in Bangkok and driven 53 km north to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya. En route, we will make our first stop at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, where you can admire the blend of Thai, Chinese, and Gothic architecture. We will then continue to the city of Ayutthaya and visit the first temple of the day (Wat Yai Chaimongkhol). After lunch, we will explore more of Ayutthaya's fascinating temples and ruins. The day concludes with the return transfer to your hotel in Bangkok. Overnight in Bangkok.

Day 4 – Kanchanaburi. Today we travel to the beautiful province of Kanchanaburi. Our first stop is the Allied POW Cemetery and the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. This museum is the best source of information for anyone interested in the construction of this railway line during the war and the history and lives of the prisoners and Asian forced laborers. In the city of Kanchanaburi, you will also see the famous Bridge on the River Kwai. Here we continue our journey by train, which will take you along a section of the original "Death Railway." Enjoy the views of the river and the spectacular scenery as you cross some of the original bridges built by POWs and Asian forced laborers. The train ride takes you to the Krasae Cave Station, where we disembark. After our morning activities, enjoy a relaxed lunch and then visit the Krasae Cave and the Wampo Viaduct. This day is an excellent opportunity to escape the city and experience the history and beautiful nature of Kanchanaburi province.

ROUTE

Day 1 – Bangkok • Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok at 8:00 AM • Drive to the Grand Palace • Visit to the Grand Palace • Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) • Wat Pho • Lunch • Longboat ride on the Chao Phraya and Thonburi Canals (private charter) • Visit to Wat Arun • Wat Traimit • Return transfer to your hotel in Bangkok at 5:00 PM

Day 2 – Floating Market, Mangroves, and Monkeys • Pick-up from your Bangkok hotel at 7:00 AM • Drive to Damnoen Saduak • Visit to the Mae Klong Train Market • Visit to a palm sugar factory • Motorboat ride along the canal to the market • Visit to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market • Optional: Paddleboat ride • Lunch • Continue to the river mouth • Boat trip to observe monkeys in the mangroves • Return to your Bangkok hotel at 4:30 PM

Day 3 – Ayutthaya • Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok. 8:00 AM • Drive to Ayutthaya • Visit to the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and the Botanical Gardens • Continue to Ayutthaya • Visit to Wat Yai Chaimongkhol • Lunch • Visit to selected temples and ruins in Ayutthaya • Visit to Wat Thamikarat • Return to your hotel in Bangkok. 5:00 PM Overnight in Bangkok. Day 4 – Kanchanaburi • Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok. 7:00 AM • Drive to Kanchanaburi • Visit to the War Cemetery • Visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre with Museum and Exhibition • Visit to the Bridge on the River Kwai • Death Railway train ride • Lunch • Walk across the Wampo Viaduct • Krasae Cave • Return to Bangkok around 7:00 PM

PRICES

This tour includes: • Licensed, English-speaking tour guide • Lunch on days 1, 2, 3, and 4 • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bangkok • Comfortable and modern, air-conditioned vehicle • Boat transport as described above (private charter) • All listed activities • All entrance fees • Accident insurance * Breakfast at the hotel (optional) This tour does not include: • Dinner • Drinks with lunch • Optional pedal boat ride at the floating market (200 Baht/person) • Optional visit to the Chinese Museum at Wat Traimit (100 Baht/person) • Hotel accommodation (see below for options)

HOTELS

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This is a private guided tour, organized exclusively for you (family or friends). You will not travel with others and will have your own vehicle, driver, and tour guide.

This tour is run by the Travel Hub team. You will have a Travel Hub tour guide, and Travel Hub will take care of all the details of your tour.

This is a private guided tour. Travel Hub can arrange departure on any day according to your wishes and schedule.

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Brief information

We employ only safe and careful drivers and use state-of-the-art, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles. Transportation is tailored to your group size and is carried out as follows:

Group size 3-9 people: Modern Toyota Commuter Minibus – 9 seats

Group size 13+ people: We can use either several minibuses or one large coach with 24, 32 or 40 seats.

The boat trip on the River Kwai and the Thonburi canals is by longboat (private charter).

Visitors are requested to dress appropriately. The following items of clothing are strictly prohibited as outerwear for both men and women:

1. Shorts, miniskirts, short skirts, tight-fitting trousers, leggings, and tights (long skirts ending below the knee are permitted). 2. Sheer shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or capri pants. 3. Sleeveless tops or vests (T-shirts are permitted). 4. Sandals (without ankle or heel straps). 5. Shirts with rolled-up sleeves. 6. Sweatshirts and jogging bottoms, windbreakers, pajamas, and fisherman pants.

Further dress code guidelines: Long trousers are required, not just knee-length trousers. Three-quarter-length trousers are not permitted. Jeans, skirts, and trousers must not have any holes. Scarves or shawls may not be worn over the shoulders; instead, a T-shirt or a long-sleeved shirt is mandatory.

The accident insurance covers medical costs up to a maximum amount of 1,000,000 Baht.

Transfers to and from any hotel in Bangkok are free. Transfers to hotels outside the city and near Suvarnabhumi Airport may incur an additional charge. We will gladly inform you of any potential extra costs before requesting payment.