Tour the brilliant Bangkok
Visit Thailand’s most vibrant, thriving, city – Bangkok. A bustling metropolis and tourist hotspot, Bangkok has a range of activities and adventures suited to all types of travellers.
Bangkok Tours
Ayutthaya Round Trip (former capital, palace)
Begin a morning journey from Bangkok to Thailand’s former and ancient capital – Ayutthaya. A quieter area away from the hustle and bustle of the main city, venture to Bang-Pa-In, a waterside, gothic, Thai Chinese style palace frequented by King Rama IV during hot summer months. Observe the intricate carvings and the red watch tower that overlooks the lake. Continue north to Ayutthaya to explore ancient temple ruins that once were Thailand’s largest and most significant settlement. Hop aboard a boat to take you back to Bangkok and enjoy a Thai international buffet dinner on the water, surrounded by the stunning greenery of rice paddy fields, traditional Thai architecture and finally the iconic urban skyline of Bangkok.
Schedule: Meet at all hotels in Bangkok city centre, duration – 9 hours
Inclusions: Admission fee to specified sights, Thai international buffet onboard, round-trip transfer to and from hotel in Bangkok city centre, English speaking guide, accident insurance.
Please bring: Extra meals/drinks, tip.
Bangkok Canal Highlight Tour
Start the afternoon by exploring the Museum Siam where the interactive exhibits tell the story of Thailand’s identity and its relationships with the neighbouring countries. Hop on a traditional Thai boat and float through the quaint canals to observe a slower paced side of Bangkok. Complete your tour exploring the Wat Arun, a 79-metre temple that offers panoramic views over the Chao Phraya River, across Bangkok.
Schedule: Meet at 12:30pm MRT Sanam Chai Exit 1, duration – 4 hours
Inclusions: Admission fee to specified sights, longtail boat ride, English speaking guide, accident insurance
Please bring: Extra meals/drinks, tip, organise your own transfer to and from the meeting point.
Bangkok Street Eats Tour by Tuk Tuk
The ultimate place for any foodie, take an evening street eats tour by tuk tuk. Ride through the colourful streets, spotting iconic landmarks and monuments before arriving at a Michelin-starred Pad Thai restaurant to experience a burst of delectable flavours. Continue your culinary excursion to all the best hidden gems, stopping at iconic photo spots to capture the memories. Explore the night markets to learn about and sample authentic Thai delicacies as well as Thailand’s largest flower market which only operates at nighttime. Take a break from the savouries and learn about Thai wedding traditions with special desserts and the religious significance of the lotus flower. End the night at a buzzing, riverside rooftop bar surrounded by twinkling buildings and the fresh breeze coming off the Chao Phraya River.
Schedule: 5pm meet at MRT Hua Lamphong Station Underground Exit 4 (please be ready 10-15 minutes before), duration – 4 hours
Inclusions: Tuk tuk rental, local dinner, snack and drink sample, drinking water, one beer or selected cocktail at rooftop bar, English speaking guide, travel insurance
Please bring: Extra meals/drinks, tips, organise your own transfer to and from the meeting point.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Start your day being chauffeured to the Ratchaburi Province where you’ll stop to observe the unique Mae Klong railway market on the way. The unique market, set out on railway tracks is also called Talad Rom Hoop which roughly translates to, “closing an umbrella” and this is precisely what it does when a train passes through. Observe as vendors hurriedly pack up their produce in an impressive and ongoing dance as the train hurtles past every so often. Keeping in theme, continue onto the floating markets, referring to an era when waterborne travel was the dominant form of transportation. Purchase fresh fruit, flowers, clothing and souvenirs, among other products, while you float along the waterways in a paddle boat, which you can rent at your own expense. From there, venture across a bridge to the Lao Tuk Luck Market, formerly known as the Old Damnoen Saduak Market, which showcases a more authentic Thai style of buying and selling. This market is over 100 years old and adheres to its traditional ways.
Schedule: Meet at all hotels in Bangkok, duration – 6 hours
Inclusions: Round trip transfers to and from hotel, admission fee to specified sights, snack sample, drinking water, English speaking guide, accident insurance.
Please bring: Extra meals/drinks, tip.
Grand Palace & Wat Pho Tour
Spend the morning journeying through the city’s fascinating canal network and experience the incredible temples, boasting the finest Thai architecture in the world. Witness firsthand the magnificent Emerald Buddha, dating back to the 14th Century. Visit Wat Pho, one of Thailand’s largest and oldest temples in Bangkok, housing over a thousand Buddha’s and famous for being the birthplace of authentic Thai massage.
Schedule: Meet at 8:30am MRT Sanam Chai Exit 1, duration – 3 hours
Inclusions: Admission fee to specified sights, English speaking guide, accident insurance
Please bring: Extra meals/drinks, tips, organise your own transfer to and from the meeting point.
Grand Pearl dinner cruise
Dine in style on an evening cruise down the Chao Phraya River after being transferred to the River City Pier from your hotel. Aboard one of the most luxurious cruise lines on the river, the Grand Pearl, prepare to be wined and dined like royalty whilst encountering stunning views of the Bangkok skyline, Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn with a magnificent sunset backdrop. Sit back and relax with a cocktail and indulge in the authentic moonlit Thai buffet as you’re serenaded by live music and a classical Thai dance show.
Schedule: Meet at 6:30pm, all hotels in Bangkok city centre, duration – 3 hours
Inclusions: Thai international buffet onboard, entertainment, round-trip transfer to and from hotel in Bangkok city centre, accident insurance.
Please bring: Extra meals/drinks, tip.
