Warmly welcome you on arrival at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand. 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.
As a Buddhist country, Thailand has thousands of temples, but the three featured in this tour are not to be missed!
See the world’s largest solid gold statue and admire the exquisite Sukhothai style art of Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha. Then, pass through Chinatown to Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, where you can marvel at the largest Buddha statue in Bangkok. The temple is also known as the the birthplace of Thai massage and home to the Chedis of the Kings. Finally, explore Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, perhaps the most beautiful of the three!
7 Days Exploring Thailand Center
This 7-day tour offers a perfect blend of natural and cultural experiences, showcasing the highlights of Thailand’s capital city. The tour is designed for those who want to maximize their time in Bangkok and its surroundings without traveling extensively. The itinerary includes visits to the most famous temples in Bangkok, exploring traditional floating markets, cycling through ancient ruins in Ayutthaya, and experiencing the thrill of interacting with elephants. The tour also takes you to Kanchanaburi to admire the famous bridge over the River Kwai and take a train ride along the Death Railway.
This tour is an excellent option for those seeking a short retreat in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. During the Bangkok city tour on day 2, guests will be able to marvel at the awe-inspiring Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, and appreciate the intricate architecture and rich cultural heritage of these landmarks. Day 4 offers a cycling tour of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can witness ancient temples and ruins that are still standing despite centuries of wear and tear. Elephantstay on day 5 provides a unique opportunity for guests to interact with these gentle giants. Finally, on day 6, Kanchanaburi City showcases the famous Bridge over the River Kwai and the history surrounding it. The tour offers a perfect balance of cultural and leisurely activities to create a memorable vacation experience.
Highlight
• Visit all of the highlighted temples of Bangkok in Thailand
• Experience the unspoiled traditional weekend floating market
• On a pedal to visit ruins of Ayutthaya which gain you more knowledge about Thailand’s history
• Ride, feed, water and bathe the elephant in the river
• Admire the famous bridge over River Kwai, board on a train along Death Railway
• Go shopping for good deals at shopping centers and souvenir shops
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Bangkok Arrival – Half Day Three Main Temples
- Day 2: Bangkok Full Day City Tour (B)
- Day 3: Bangkok – Floating Market – Bangkok (B)
- Day 4: Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Cycling tour (B)
- Day 5: Ayutthaya – Elephantstay – Bangkok (B)
- Day 6: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi City – Bangkok (B)
- Day 7: Bangkok – Half Day Shopping – Departure (B)
Full Itinerary
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Day 1:Bangkok Arrival – Half Day Three Main Temples
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Day 2:Bangkok Full Day City Tour (B)
Today, we will take the whole day to explore Bangkok – the city of golden temples in Thailand.
The first destination is the Grand Palace. This huge architecture complex is over 2 sq. kilometers, including 3 main sites: Royal Palace, Royal Office and pagodas (Wat) built in 1770s. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is no longer home of Thailand Royal, most of national significant events takes place there. Wat Phra Kaew is the most out-standing architecture in complex, built in 1785 when King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok. The pagoda is famous not only for its beauty of unique Thailand Buddhism architecture but also for the sacred jade Buddha statue.
We will board on a boat to pay a visit along the Chao Phraya River, watching the life of local people close by. On route, we stop at Wat Arun, known as the most beautiful pagoda in Bangkok not only for its location on the Chao Phraya’s riverbank but also for the different architecture from other pagodas. The pagoda was decorated with glass pieces and Chinese ceramic, in a complicated style.
After having lunch, we visit the last destination of the day: Wat Traimit. This pagoda is famous for its unique and historic beauty, and also for the huge golden Buddha statue. Thai people believe that the statue represents for prosperity and purity, as well as strength and power.
Return to the hotel and you are free to explore Bangkok by night. -
Day 3:Bangkok – Floating Market – Bangkok (B)
Early in the morning, after having breakfast, we pay a visit to Meaklong Railway Market – a local market has grown up along the rail tracks of Thailand. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the sellers quickly clear their stalls, and set them up again when the train has passed.
We continue our trip to explore a temple hidden within the roots of banyan tree – Wat Bang Kung, which has been buried for years in thick foliage; step through trailing vines into its intimate shrine, and pay your respects to a gleaming golden Buddha statue. The temple reminds a war between Burmese and Siamese in the 18th century on a landscape that serves the battleground. Today, the temple and nearby area is preserved as a memorial to those heroic warriors of the past.
We continue proceed to Tha Kha Floating Market (only open on Saturday and Sunday from 06:00AM – 02:00PM). It is still unspoiled by mass tourism so really a good choice for those who want to discover Thai floating market but do not like the crowd. Like other traditional floating markets, vendors here paddle wooden boats piled with fruits, vegetables and dishes cooked right in the boat. You also can hire a local to take you to a rowing boat tour, discovering the market channel and surrounding channels with some wooden houses and even a palm sugar factory. It is truly more authentic and truly than Damnoen Saduak floating market.
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Day 4:Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Cycling in Historical Park (B)
Today morning, we transfer to Ayutthaya. We will take a cycling in Ayutthaya Historical Park. The guide will take you to several temples of the complex and introduce you about the history of them.
Start with Wat Lokaya Sutha, considered as the sacred place for pilgrims since it’s famous for the reclining Buddha statue, which is the statue of the Blessed Buddha intact compared to other monuments in the entire Ayutthaya ruins.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most important temple of Ayutthaya. The highlight of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is 3 towers standing high together in Ceylonese style, has the same architecture with Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Continue to Wat Mahathat. It has the same fate with other temples in the park, it was almost completely destroyed under the Burmese army in 1767. Until 1956, the Thai Department of Fine Arts just restored it, they found many important treasures of objects made of gold, crystal, precious stones and rubies. Especially, they discovered the Buddha statue in 7-layer tower and the Buddha statue in the great tree trunk.
We can’t miss Wat Chai Wattanaram is western located from Bangkok city, across the Chao Phraya’s river bank. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong, the temple has many similarities in architecture with Angkor Wat in Cambodia: Molecular balance theory for the Meru mountain shrine centered, around is small towers.
Lastly, 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. It was considered to be built during the Ayuttaya period of King Srongta, who transferred the location from the east side to the west and has been the location since then. After that he ordered to build a dome on top.
Around Ayutthaya, you can see small villages and rice paddy fields as off the beaten path. -
Day 5:Ayutthaya – Elephantstay – Bangkok (B)
Morning today, we take a day-tour to Elephantstay – a non-profit organization caring for retired old working elephants.
The program involves living with, caring for and learning about elephants. You will ride, feed, water and bathe your elephant in the river. You also have an opportunity to form a personal relationship with your elephant and be a part of practical elephant conservation.
Back to Bangkok for overnight. -
Day 6:Bangkok – Kanchanaburi City – Bangkok (B)
Today morning, we pick up from hotel in Bangkok and depart for Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the JEATH War Museum, which has the name standing for countries taking part in the World War II death railway construction from 1942 to 1945: Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. As the name suggests, JEATH War Museum exhibits photographs and illustrations reflecting the living condition of prisoners of war during that cruel time, some of which were donated by former prisoners who survived after war. We then go to Kanchanaburi the famous Bridge over the River Kwai, the most important landmark of this city. We continue boarding a train ride along the railway death, Railway enthusiasts can travel on one of the historic routes to Southeast Asia, the remaining part of the “Death railway”, from the provincial capital to the station Namtok (If time is not enough, we will take the train from Namtok station in the city). Transfer back to Bangkok, Thailand.
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Day 7:Bangkok – Half Day Shopping – Departure (B)
Today, our driver will take you to go to shopping in some shopping center and markets so that you could buy bargain things and souvenir for your family.
We then transfer to the airport in Thailand for your international flight back to your hometown.
Price
Accommodation
3* | |||
Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
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Bangkok | Le D’tel Bangkok | Deluxe | |
Ayutthaya | Classic Kameo Hotel | Deluxe |
4* | |||
Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
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Bangkok | Centre Point Silom Hotel | Deluxe | |
Ayutthaya | Kantary Hotel | Studio suite |
5* | |||
Location | Accommodation name | Star | Room Type |
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Bangkok | Pullman Bangkok Hotel G | Premium Deluxe | |
Ayutthaya | Kantary Hotel | One Bedroom suite |
Trip Note
Tour includes:
- Accommodations based on twin/Double Room
- Private Transfer as private air-con vehicle
- Private Tour as mention as above itinerary
- Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast)
- English speaking Guide
- Service charge & Government tax
- Entrance fee
- Bicycle
Tour excludes:
- Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in/out Bangkok, domestic flights, any optional additional tours or activities during free time.
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