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
Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. We will pick you up with a comfortable vehicle to the center of Bangkok to check-in your hotel, then take your time to have a rest after a long flight.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal : N/A
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
Meal : Breakfast, Dinner
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
Meal : Breakfast
Having a breakfast and we will transfer to pay a visit in some sites of Ayutthaya Historical Park. Being a ruin with many temples which characterize the handicraft architecture, the park was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Wat Phu Khao Thong is a massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields. There is a high golden plated chedi on the top, which makes the pagoda outstanding.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya with 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style.
Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is the pagoda in which the bronze Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara is situated. This is one of the biggest Buddha statue in Thailand.
Wat Lokaya Sutha is considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue. It is also the most important relics in most of those in Wat Lokaya Sutha.
Heading back to Bangkok. En route, we visit the Royal Summer Palace in Bang Pa-in district.
Being a favorite resort of royal, the Royal Summer palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles.
The rest time of day is on your own.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meal: Breakfast
Having breakfast at the hotel and then the time is on your own until we pick you up and transfer to the airport, taking an international flight to your hometown or the next destination.
Accommodation: Not available
Meal : Breakfast
Price
| Low season ( From 1st May, 2026 to 31st Oct, 2026 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 7 | 8 - 10 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
1,144
|
USD
698
|
USD
563
|
USD
447
|
USD
439
|
USD
124
|
| First class |
USD
1,210
|
USD
765
|
USD
629
|
USD
513
|
USD
505
|
USD
190
|
| Deluxe |
USD
1,376
|
USD
930
|
USD
795
|
USD
679
|
USD
671
|
USD
356
|
| High season ( From 1st Nov, 2026 to 31st Mar, 2027 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 7 | 8 - 10 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
1,294
|
USD
783
|
USD
626
|
USD
492
|
USD
482
|
USD
137
|
| First class |
USD
1,372
|
USD
861
|
USD
704
|
USD
571
|
USD
561
|
USD
216
|
| Deluxe |
USD
1,564
|
USD
1,053
|
USD
896
|
USD
763
|
USD
753
|
USD
408
|
| Low season ( From 1st Apr, 2027 to 31st Oct, 2027 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 7 | 8 - 10 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
1,273
|
USD
779
|
USD
628
|
USD
500
|
USD
492
|
USD
139
|
| First class |
USD
1,348
|
USD
853
|
USD
703
|
USD
574
|
USD
566
|
USD
214
|
| Deluxe |
USD
1,534
|
USD
1,040
|
USD
889
|
USD
761
|
USD
753
|
USD
400
|
| High season ( From 1st Nov, 2027 to 31st Dec, 2027 ) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost in USD per person based on private tour | ||||||
| Class/No of per | 1 | 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 7 | 8 - 10 | Single Sup |
| Superior |
USD
1,428
|
USD
864
|
USD
691
|
USD
543
|
USD
533
|
USD
151
|
| First class |
USD
1,515
|
USD
951
|
USD
777
|
USD
630
|
USD
619
|
USD
238
|
| Deluxe |
USD
1,727
|
USD
1,163
|
USD
990
|
USD
842
|
USD
831
|
USD
450
|
| Location | Name | Room Type | Website / Tripadvisor link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok |
W22 by Burasari
|
Superior | https://www.w22hotel.com/ |
| Bangkok |
ARTE HOTEL BANGKOK
|
Deluxe | https://www.artehotelbangkok.com/accommodations |
| Bangkok |
EASTIN GRAND HOTEL SATHORN
|
Superior | www.eastinhotelsresidences.com |
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with breakfast
- English speaking guide as guided time
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- All entrance fees
- Water cool towels
Tour excludes:
- Visa service
- Tipping and Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Domestic & International flight
- All international airport tax
- Airport transfer surcharge for guide between 10:00 pm to 6:30 am is 15 USD/way.
- Surcharge fees (tour guide, transfer, hotel…) for public holidays like: New Year Period, Christmas Holiday, Lunar New Year…
- Compulsory Gala dinners on Dec 24 and 31
- Early check-in and Late check-out (Check-in time is 14h00 & check-out is 12h00)
- Compulsory TIPPING for local guide and van driver:
- Group size 1-5 pax: 5-6 USD/person/day for guide, 3-4 USD for driver
- Group size 5-10 pax: 4-5 USD/person/day for guide, 2-3 USD for driver
- Group size 11-20 pax: 2-3 USD/person/day for guide, 1 USD for driver
- Suggested TIPPING for bellboy, boat crew, sampan driver: depend your budget.
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