Bangkok City Tour

Welcome to Bangkok! With sparkling palaces, sacred temples, vibrant traditional markets, and the ancient Ayutthaya ruins nearby, you are going to enjoy a wonderful holiday in the capital of Thailand.

When you arrive, a private transfer will take you to your hotel located in the vibrant and bustling Sukhumvit area or nestled along the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a relaxing night at your hotel or stroll around to explore the city on foot at your own pace.

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel to start a fun day of exploration. Walk into the Grand Palace to marvel at its beautiful architecture and intricate details. Step into Wat Pho to admire the gigantic reclining Buddha as well as a fascinating collection of murals and sculptures. Take an iconic long-tailed boat sailing along Bangkok's crisscrossing canals to experience this charming city from a different perspective. Jump on a tuk-tuk for a ride along the Yaowarat Road, feeling the vivid Chinatown.

A day full of fragrance will begin. Wake up early and start your gourmet journey with a cooking class at Blue Elephant. After a welcome drink made by fresh Thai herbal, you will take a ride by Sky Train to the Bang Rak morning market. The instructor will guide you crossing the market to discover the usage of Thai fruits, vegetables, and multicolored spices. Later on, come back to the cooking school and, under the help of the experienced chefs, put your hand to practicing Thai Cuisine for lunch.

When the class is over at around 1:00 pm, your tour guide will take you to Or Tor Kor Market. Once ranked fourth in CNN's list of the best fresh markets in the world, this market is not too crowded but fairly clean and organized. It is a great place for you to stroll around and find exotic local specialties of good quality for souvenirs.

The historic city of Ayutthaya, about 1.5 hours from Bangkok by drive, is one of the most impressive ruined cities in Asia. Have a full-day journey back in time to the ancient Ayutthaya era today.

The old city of Ayutthaya, today's Ayutthaya Historical Park, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, as an excellent witness to the period of development of a true national Thai art. Though destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century, the remains, like Wat Maha That, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Viharn Phra Mongkolbopit, still give an idea of its past splendor.

En route to Ayutthaya, you will stop at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, a site that was first used by the Thai kings as a summer retreat in the 17th century and built in different architectural styles, some of which are classical Thai, some of which are Chinese, and some of which are European designs.

The best way to get a feel for local life is to go to their markets. Your first stop, Mahachai Market, is one of the biggest seafood markets in Thailand. Besides all kinds of seafood, you can find other products, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Walk around with the tour guide and see the daily life of the local people.

Followed by is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of the few places now to experience a traditional Thai floating market. Wind along its maze of slender canals to the center area, where countless hawkers on overloaded boats peddle to guests standing on the land. Take time to cross the narrow road near the canal to find some good places to shoot these unique scenes. Try some food from the vendors on the boat. Most of them are delicious.

Return to Bangkok in the early evening and end today with a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. While sailing past illuminated monuments, feast on a gourmet dinner of authentic Thai cuisine.

It is time to bid farewell to Thailand. Your personal driver will pick you up at the hotel at the appointed time and escort you to the airport to take your departure flight.