Bangkok trips

TOUR OVERVIEW Price from: 6,400 - 21,700 Baht

Experience all the major sights in and around the city on this three-day trip. We'll whisk you away to a more relaxed pace of life with a ride in a longboat through the canals of Thonburi. On the second day, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Damnoen Saduak floating market and then visit a troop of hungry macaques. This three-day tour takes us beyond the city limits to the well-preserved remains of the ancient Siamese kingdom in Ayutthaya.

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 typical 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 and head to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. On the way, 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. Experience 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, giving you a glimpse into authentic waterside life. We'll disembark at the market, and you'll then have time 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. Important: Please note the dress code guidelines for the Grand Palace below.

ROUTE

Day 1 – Bangkok • Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok. 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. 5:30 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 • Sightseeing of selected temples and ruins in Ayutthaya • Return to your hotel in Bangkok. 5:00 PM

PRICES

This tour includes: • Licensed, English-speaking tour guide • Lunch on days 1, 2, and 3 • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bangkok • Comfortable and modern, air-conditioned vehicle • Boat transport as described above (private charter) • All listed activities • Accident insurance • All entrance fees * Breakfast with hotel option This tour does not include: • Dinner • Drinks with lunch • Optional tour: Pedal boat ride on the floating market (200 Baht/person) • Optional tour: 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 Thonburi canals is by longboat (private charter).

This is a 3-day tour with 2 overnight stays. Meals are as follows: Day 1 – Lunch, Day 2 – Lunch, Day 3 – Lunch. * Breakfast is included with every hotel booking. * Please arrange your own dinner. We would be happy to provide you with a quote for dinner arrangements upon request.

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.

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.