Discover Bangkok & Surroundings

Arrive in Bangkok in the morning, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a traditional long-tail boat ride along the Chao Phraya River and its lively canals, offering a glimpse of local riverside life. Along the way, stop at the iconic Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), one of the city’s most striking landmarks. The evening is free for your own exploration.

After breakfast, explore the grandeur of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most famous landmark, and visit the sacred Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Pho, where you’ll marvel at the impressive Reclining Buddha. In the afternoon, visit the Jim Thompson House, the beautifully preserved teakwood home of the American businessman who revived Thailand’s silk industry. Learn about his mysterious disappearance and admire his remarkable collection of Southeast Asian art.

Start early with a drive southwest of Bangkok to the Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors swiftly pack up their stalls as trains pass through. Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you’ll take a motorboat ride through the bustling waterways lined with traditional stalls.

Next, travel to Kanchanaburi and visit the JEATH War Museum and the Allied War Cemetery. Board a short train ride on the historic Death Railway, passing stunning riverside scenery, before visiting the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

Depart in the morning for Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam. Begin at Wat Phu Khao Thong (Monastery of the Golden Mount), then explore the ruins of the Ancient Palace and the majestic Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, which houses one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddhas. Conclude with Wat Lokaya Sutha, where a massive reclining Buddha rests among the ruins. Lunch is on your own today.

This morning, visit the elegant Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a former royal retreat blending Thai, Khmer, Chinese, and European architectural styles. Return to Bangkok around midday, with free time until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.