There’s so much more to Bangkok than shopping and nightlife. This unique one-day Bangkok package takes you to two major landmarks, plus the hidden treasures that reveal the city’s ancient Buddhist culture.
You'll start with a river cruise to the must-see sights of Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Then, you'll go off the tourist trail and into hidden communities that maintain traditional craftsmanship and you'll also visit an exhibition of rare historical relics.
This tour takes you through the streets of old Bangkok, winding through on the back of your tuk-tuk to find the tales of old Thailand, allowing you to discover the heart and soul of Thai culture.There’s so much more to Bangkok than shopping and nightlife. This unique one-day Bangkok package takes you to two major landmarks, plus the hidden treasures that reveal the city’s ancient Buddhist culture.
You'll start with a river cruise to the must-see sights of Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Then, you'll go off the tourist trail and into hidden communities that maintain traditional craftsmanship and you'll also visit an exhibition of rare historical relics.
This tour takes you through the streets of old Bangkok, winding through on the back of your tuk-tuk to find the tales of old Thailand, allowing you to discover the heart and soul of Thai culture.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Explore Bangkok
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From the pier at Chao Phraya River, you'll board a public ferry to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. You'll then hop aboard a tuk-tuk to zip off to the royal temple of Wat Suthat and the Giant Swing. After lunch, you'll move to the handicraft centre, Ban Bat - the House of Bowls. You'll then walk up to Wat Saket - the Golden Mountain Temple. Next up is the 150-year-old Wat Ratchanatdaram before finishing this Bangkok package at the museum with relics dating back to Thailand’s Ayutthaya period.
Activities
The Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Wat Pho Massage School
Wat Suthat & The Giant Swing
Ban Bat Community
Wat Saket
Loha Prasat
Transportations
Private Driver from Bangkok to Chao Phraya Express Boat Trips
Ferry from Chao Phraya River to The Grand Palace
Tuk-Tuk from Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn to Wat Suthat
Private Driver from Wat Ratchanatda School to Bangkok
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Bangkok
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What’s included?
7 activities
1 lunch
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 322/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Thailand in 1 day
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