Thailand Tour 5 Days: Bangkok and Surroundings exploration

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