Around Bangkok

Around Bangkok
Overview
  • Travel style: Culture & Heritage
  • Duration: 06 Days
  • Start from: Bangkok
  • End at: Bangkok
  • Visit: Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kanchanaburi
Highlights

Over the course of this well-planned 6-day journey, you will discover the highlights of Bangkok and its most fascinating surrounding destinations. Explore the city’s iconic temples and vibrant neighborhoods on a comprehensive city tour, then step back in time in Ayutthaya, the former royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to Kanchanaburi to learn about its poignant history and enjoy its natural scenery, and experience the lively atmosphere of the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This tour offers a perfect balance of culture, history, and local life, providing an enriching introduction to Bangkok and central Thailand.

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  • Day 1 : Arrive in Bangkok

    Welcome to Bangkok. Your driver and guide of Asia Life Travel will welcome you at the airport and take you through the colorful and lively streets of Bangkok to your hotel. Check in your hotel. Free and relax.
    Meals: N/A
    Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

     

  • Day 2 : Bangkok – City tour

    Experience the charm of Bangkok on a guided tour that begins with a stroll through the vibrant streets and traditional shops of Chinatown. Continue to Pak Klong Talat, the city’s bustling 24-hour flower market. Afterward, visit the iconic Wat Pho to admire the magnificent Reclining Buddha, then board a private long-tail boat for a scenic cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Conclude your journey with a stop at the breathtaking Wat Arun, offering excellent opportunities for memorable photos.
    Please note that modest attire is required when visiting temples and places of worship.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

     

  • Day 3 : Bangkok – Ayutthaya day trip

    Depart Bangkok for Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam.
    Begin your exploration at Wat Phu Khao Thong, where you can climb the iconic 50-meter chedi for panoramic views of the surrounding rice fields and the historic city. Continue to Wat Lokaya Sutha to pay respects to the impressive 42-meter reclining Buddha.

    Proceed to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, founded in 1357 by King U-Thong and considered one of Ayutthaya’s most significant temples. Before lunch, visit the renowned Wat Mahathat, famous for the Buddha’s head gently entwined within the roots of a Bodhi tree.

    Your final stop is Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, once the holiest temple of Ayutthaya and located within the former Royal Palace grounds.

    After the tour, depart Ayutthaya and return to Bangkok.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
     

  • Day 4 : Bangkok – Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market

    Choose between a small-group or private guided excursion to visit two of Thailand’s most iconic markets on a day-trip from Bangkok. Begin with a visit to Maeklong Railway Market - also known locally as “Talad Rom Hup” (“Umbrella Pulldown Market”) – one of the country’s largest fresh seafood markets, which runs right along the tracks of the Maeklong Railway. With your local guide, observe how vendors quickly retract their awnings and stalls every time a train approaches, creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

    Next, travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – among Thailand’s most famous boat markets. A short paddle-boat ride brings you into the heart of the market, where colorful boats laden with goods drift along the canals. Stroll through the vibrant pathways, sample local treats such as mango sticky rice, and follow your guide’s recommendations for specialties not to miss.

    Return to Bangkok by early afternoon, with memories of two distinct, lively market experiences.

    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
     

  • Day 5 : Bangkok – Kanchanaburi day trip

    Your guide will pick you up for a scenic three-hour journey to Kanchanaburi. Upon arrival, visit the moving War Cemeteryand Museum to gain deeper insight into the region’s history before continuing to the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. From here, board the historic Death Railway for a memorable 1.5-hour train ride through picturesque landscapes and along dramatic cliffside tracks. After lunch (on your own budget), explore Krasae Cave - once used as shelter by prisoners of war during the railway’s construction. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok

     

  • Day 6 : Bangkok – Departure

    Your driver will pick up and take you to the airport for your departure flight home. Have a good journey back home.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in program
  • Airports transfers & Transport by air con. vehicles as per program,
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as specified,
  • Local English-speaking guide as per program,
  • Boat trip
  • Cold water and towels during tours.
Exclusions
  • Visa fee
  • International air ticket in-out.
  • Other meal, drink, personal expenses, tips, Travel Insurance,
  • Other services not mentioned in “Includes”


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