Thailand Tour 5 Days: Bangkok and Surroundings exploration
Overview
Our Thailand Tour 5 Days: Bangkok and Surroundings exploration will lead you to highlights of Thailand's capital. Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and is known for its vibrant street life, cultural landmarks with rooftop bars and nightclubs. Bangkok city is also famous for popular tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew temple, Wat Arun, and Khao San Road. Exploring local markets like Chatuchak Weekend Market and enjoying traditional Thai food like pad thai and green curry are also recommended experiences. The city offers a mix of traditional Thai experiences with modern amenities such as luxury shopping malls and skyscrapers. Overall, Bangkok is an exciting destination for tourists looking to immerse themselves in Thai culture.
Highlights
- Visiting the compound of Grand Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha
- Visiting Wat Pho, Wat Traimit and Wat Arun and typical market in Thailand: floating Damnoen Saduak and Railway market
- Discover the night market in Bangkok by “tuk-tuk” - a special means of transport in “Thailand”.
- Experiencing a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River
- Explore of the ancient capital of the country, the magnificent Ayutthaya
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1: Bangkok Arrival (-)
Day 2: Bangkok – Full day city tour – Night street food by tuk tuk (B, D)
Day 3: Bangkok – Railway market – Damnoen Saduak floating market – Jim Thompson House – Bangkok (B)
Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya Historical Park – Bangkok (B)
Day 5: Bangkok – Departure (B)
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. The glorious history of the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is closely linked to the Chakri dynasty that still reigns but does rule in Thailand.
Check in at the hotel and free time for your relaxation.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: NA
After breakfast, we will visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we will visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.
Afternoon, boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube.
Return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.
About 7pm, you will join a night street food tour by tuk tuk. Welcome to your fantastic Bangkok Tuk Tuk night food tour, kicking off at Sam Yan MRT subway station – that's where the magic begins! A short, zippy ride lands you at our first stop: an epic Northeastern Thai restaurant. Brace yourself for a flavour explosion with spicy raw papaya salad, crispy catfish bathed in spicy sauce, tangy pork salad, and mouthwatering pork meatballs.
Next up, we take a pit stop at the flower market to let those flavours settle while you munch on some delightful snacks and explore the colourful scenes. And then it's time for the grand finale: we'll whisk you away to our secret bar, where you'll enjoy a beer with a view that'll blow your mind. But hold onto your taste buds, because the foodie adventure continues on Bantadthong Road, a buzzing street overflowing with scrumptious eateries.
And just like Cinderella's curfew, we'll make sure you're back at your hotel by the appointed hour.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Early in the morning, we drive southwest of Bangkok, visit the Maeklong railway market, take photos, and enjoy the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak, a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Enjoy your own lunch.
Afternoon transfer to the Jim Thompson house, in the heart of Bangkok’s city centre: start by learning the story of the American businessman and traveller, who made it his life’s work to bring Thai silks to the world’s fashion houses, and then explore his remarkable home. This is one of the best places in Bangkok to see traditional Thai teak homes, as Thompson assembled his using historic houses shipped to Bangkok from around the country. Find out what is known — and what remains a mystery — about Thompson’s 1967 disappearance in the Malaysian jungle, then explore the collection of art that he assembled during 25 years in Thailand.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, we will depart to Ayutthaya; it takes about more than an hour to reach the former Thai capital. Witness the glory of the ancient capital through its temple and palace ruins. First you will visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Monastery of the Golden Mount”, which is located just outside Ayutthaya. Then you will proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. You will also visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, one of the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand. Have lunch by your own account. Afterwards you will visit Wat Lokaya Sutha. This temple enshrines a large reclining Buddha image.
Our last visit will be the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favourite summer palace of the King.
At the end of the afternoon, return to the hotel and free time for relaxation.
Overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer back to Bangkok for transfer to the airport and flight back home.
End of service.
Accommodation: NA
Meals: Breakfast
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- English-speaking guide during the visit time of your trip.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar.
- All the excursions and visits mentioned.
- Entrance tickets/boat/ferry
- Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Taxes and service charges
- From 1-8 pax: we use 1 van (Toyota Commuter).
- From 9-16 pax: we use 2 vans (Toyota Commuter).
- Our standard baggage allowance per person is 1 big bag (76x48Cm) + 1 Hand carry (which clients might need to carry with them on seat)
- In case if the clients exceed this assigned baggage allowance then the company holds the right to add another van or luggage truck with additional supplement charge (which have to be settled by the local booking agency or directly by the clients) based on requirement to provide a better & comfortable experience to our mutual clients.
Tour excludes:
- International/domestic flights.
- Early check-in/ late check-out.
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals.
- Telephone call charges.
- Laundry.
- Travel insurance (compulsory).
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc.
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters.
- Visa.
- Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…), X-Mas & New Year Eve.
- Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2022 (if any).
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