Amazing Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand’s bustling capital. 

Upon arrival in Bangkok, a driver and local guide greet the guests outside the airport and transfer them to the hotel in the city center. Enjoy the rest of the day at their leisure to recover from jet lag and explore the city on their own.  

Meals: N/A.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

After breakfast, the guide meets the guests and takes them to the Harbor on the Chao Phraya River to embark on a boat and explore the traditional Thai klongs (canals) and see the still-active waterborne life of the Nonthaburi residents.  The tour continues with a visit to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of the most well-known sites in Bangkok. It is best seen from the opposite side of the river. 

Next, explore the Grand Palace, located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, which has been the official residence of the King of Siam since 1782. It is made up of numerous buildings, halls, and pavilions set around open lawns, gardens, and courtyards. Inside the grounds, they visit Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha – the most beautiful and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. 

The day concludes with a visit to Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha. The temple has a long list of credits: The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, the longest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, and the first public education institution.      

Meals: Breakfast.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.        

After breakfast at the hotel, guests will leave Bangkok for the Damnoen floating market, located about 110 kilometers to the west of Bangkok. On the way, travelers stop at a farmhouse to see how locals produce sugar from coconuts.

At the Damnoen floating market, guests will be impressed by various boats with different shapes and sizes used by locals to carry their goods. Board a long-tail boat and glide through narrow canals where vendors in small wooden boats sell fruits, vegetables, and local snacks. 

In the afternoon, the group continues to Sampran Riverside, a countryside resort once known as the Rose Garden. Here, they walk through a Thai village and enjoy a cultural show that features traditional music, folk dances, as well as a chance to see an Elephant show. Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon.   

Meals: Breakfast.    
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

This morning, leave Bangkok for Ayutthaya, the ancient capital for over 400 years. On the way, the first stop is Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, located 18km from Ayutthaya on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. 

Arrive in Ayutthaya, guests will visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Maha That (an over 600-year-old temple), and Wat Na Phra Mane. Wat Na Phra Mane is still in good condition and was used as the Burmese military headquarters during the war. Inside this temple, they will see the sparkling Golden Buddha with the three thousand-year-old Buddhas carved from green stone, which are extremely valuable national relics. Back to Bangkok.    

Meals: Breakfast     
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.

After breakfast, guests enjoy a free morning before transferring to the airport for their international departure.

Meals: Breakfast     
Accommodation: N/A.