Bangkok’s Buddhist temples are world famous and this tour takes us to three of the most unusual ones that this city has to offer. We start at the ornate Wat Trimitr which is situated at the end of buzzing Chinatown’s Yaowarat Road, and also near to Hua Lampong train station. This temple is home to a vast invaluable Golden Buddha that weighs five-and-half tons adding to this remarkable site. Next is the largest temple complex in Bangkok, Wat Po, which has an impressive reclining Buddha that is 46 metres in length as well as ornate chedis. No temple tour is complete without a visit to the gleaming Grand Palace which is one of the most beautiful examples of a traditional Siamese Court. Previously the residence of royalty, there are a number of different venues for different occasions including the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House and the famed Emerald Buddha Temple.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English / German-speaking, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.

Good to know      

• Duration: 4 hours, with departure at 8.30 am. & 1.30 pm.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

Seat-in-Coach

• Seat-in-Coach tours are operated daily, minimum 2 persons, as following schedules; English-speaking guide (am.): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays German-speaking guide (am.): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
• Visitors who have difficulty walking
• Visitors using wheelchairs

For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

 

Half Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Essential Trails
 

Thailand’s floating markets hold cultural significance in the country with many tourists wanting to experience this tradition. Damnoen Saduak is dubbed as the ‘real floating market’ and is around 110 km west of Bangkok. A trip to this Thai phenomenon is like travelling back to the ancient times of the Siam Kingdom where colourful clad merchants paddle along the narrow canals. Here we witness the traditional ways of trading fruit, vegetables and other small items from small boats. There are also traditional Thai houses to view and we learn how boats are a vital mode of transport for locals in their everyday lives. This tour includes a visit to the famed Maeklong Railway where stalls are erected trackside and hastily moved as trains arrive.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English / German-speaking, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.

Good to know

• Duration: 5 hours, with departure at 7.30 am.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

Seat-in-Coach

• Seat-in-Coach tours are operated with minimum 2 persons as following schedules; English-speaking guide (am.): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays German-speaking guide (am.): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
  For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

** Visitors who are not suitable for the this excursions;

• Visitors who use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking
• Poor Physical Condition
• Visitors wearing an artificial limb
• Visitors wearing a cast

Half Day Unknown Bangkok and Thonburi Klong

We start this tour at Pakklong Talaad, Bangkok’s biggest wholesale flower market that is an important trading hub which is open 24-hours a day. Next we hop on a traditional boat to the former Bangkok capital of Thonburi which is situated just across the Chao Phraya River. This neighbourhood is home to many klongs that acquired Bangkok the title ‘Venice of the East’. Here we glide through ancient canals in wooden boats to soak up scenic life along waterways. On the way we stop at the National Museum of Royal Barges which is home to spectacular vessels used in state processions and also visit the magnificent Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, which is adorned with lots of mosaic brightly coloured pieces can only be appreciated up close.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English / German-speaking, licensed assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.

Good to know

• Duration: 4.5 hours, with departure at 8 am.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

Seat-in-Coach

• Seat-in-Coach tours are operated with minimum 2 persons, as following schedules; English (am.): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays German (am.): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
  For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

** Visitors who are not suitable for the this excursions;

• Visitors who use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking
• Visitors wearing an artificial limb
• Visitors wearing a cast
• Recent surgery
• Poor Physical Condition
• Newborns
• Motion Sickness or Dizziness
• Visitors unable to maintain the proper posture
• A physical build not compatible with the seats
• Expectant mothers

Private Half Day Jim Thompson House

The picturesque Jim Thompson House sits in a quiet lane in central Bangkok and is the former home of James H.W. Thompson who founded the world-renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company. His traditional Thai style house contains an extensive collection of art and antique objects and is one of the city’s most renowned attractions. Since Thompson’s mysterious disappearance in the Malaysian Highlands in 1967, little has changed in this property which was once one of the city's most celebrated social centres for a sophisticated party crowd. Today, this traditional Thai style home is a splendid place to view an extensive collection of South-East Asian art and antique objects.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English / German-speaking, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.

Good to know     

• Duration: 3 hours, with departure at 9 am. & 2 pm.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
• Visitors who have difficulty walking
• Visitors using wheelchairs

For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

 

Highlight Full day Excursions

Private Full Day Ayutthaya

Essential Trails

 

Among the ‘must see’ attractions in Thailand is the former capital of Ayutthaya which is situated 90 km north of Bangkok. This once buzzing international trading port that sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is filled with the ruins of temples, palaces and shrines that make up the World Heritage listed Ayutthaya Historical Park. This tour takes us to the principal sights which include the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith; Wat Phra Srisanpetch; and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. We also take to the water with a visit to the former Royal Summer Residence Bang-Pa-In by boat. This architectural masterpiece contains fine examples of Thai and European style buildings. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English / German-speaking, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.
• All meals as indicated in the program (food only).

Good to know

• Duration: 8.5 hours, with departure at 8.30 am.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
• Visitors who have difficulty walking
• Visitors using wheelchairs

For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

** Visitors who are not suitable for the this excursions;

• Recent surgery
• Poor Physical Condition
• Newborns
• Motion Sickness or Dizziness

Full Day River Kwai

Essential Trails

 

The Bridge over the River Kwai needs little introduction as it has been the focal point of many films and books and this tour takes us back in time to understand its poignancy in history. We visit the famed bridge near the town of Kanchanaburi and two well-kept cemeteries that contain the graves of fallen soldiers who died constructing the ‘Death Railway’. Kanchanaburi town, 130 km west of Bangkok, is located in an area that is exceptionally beautiful, with deep jungles and meandering rivers that snake through an idyllic landscape, framed by rugged mountains. Although the bridge is the most frequented tourism draw, the wider Kanchanaburi province is also worth exploration and our journey to this location will take in this spectacular scenery.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English-speaking, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges.
• All meals as indicated in the program (food only).

Good to know

• Duration: 12 hours, with departure at 6 am.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

Seat-in-Coach

• Seat-in-Coach tours are operated daily, minimum 2 persons, with English-speaking guide.

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• isitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
• Visitors who have difficulty walking
• Visitors using wheelchairs

For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

** Visitors who are not suitable for the this excursions;

• Recent surgery
• Poor Physical Condition
• Newborns
• Motion Sickness or Dizziness

Private Full Day Old Siam Tour

Authentic Trails

 

Bangkok’s official centre point was once in the vicinity of the Grand Palace and this tour takes us back to Bangkok during the reign of King Rama IV. We visit the first road built in Bangkok to facilitate expatriates new to the city. We then drive and walk further along Charoen Krung, Bamrungmuang and Fueng Nakorn which are all filled with history, especially of early trade that led to abundant businesses being set up in these areas. Our first stop is at Wat Sraked (Golden Mount) which gives us a panoramic view across Old Bangkok. Next, we continue by tuk-tuk to visit Baan Bart, the original Khmer community that is known for making alms bowls used by monks. We then walk to Wat Suthat, the Giant Swing, and Wat Rajbophit with its beautiful temple hall decorated with Benjarong wares. Our last stop is Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, which is the former private residence of their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga. Lunch is at a local restaurant.

Inclusions

• Tours and transfers with English / German-speaking, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges;
• All meals as indicated in the program (food only).

Good to know     

• Duration: 7 hours, with departure at 8 am.
• This Trail program is operated daily on private basis with English / German-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency
• Visitors who have difficulty walking
• Visitors using wheelchairs

For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

** Visitors who are not suitable for the this excursions;

• Recent surgery
• Poor Physical Condition
• Newborns
• Motion Sickness or Dizziness

Private Full Day Mahasawat Canal Local Expert

This full day of fascinating discovery includes spiritual exploration and an insight into age-old agricultural practices. From the hotels in Bangkok, we will be taken by coach to Nakhon Pathom’s landmark structure, Phra Pathom Chedi. At 127-metres-high, this is the world’s tallest Buddhist chedi. The history of the chedi goes back to the 3rd century BC when Buddhism was introduced to Thailand. The next visit is to Sampran Dragon Temple. Boasting 17 storeys, this weird and wonderful temple has been designed to look like it is in the clutches of a massive dragon. The colourful scales and claws of the dragon wrap themselves around the pink cylindrical building. It is possible to walk up a large winding staircase within the dragon to reach the top of the structure. After this surreal experience, we head to Wat Suwannaram where a long-tail boat awaits for an exhilarating journey along a canal to a rural community. We visit a lotus farm and finally, Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market where we can enjoy lunch and shopping, followed by the return journey to Bangkok.

Inclusions

• Tours operates only Saturday & Sunday.
• Tours and transfers with English and German speaking guide, licenced assistance.
• Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated.
• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program.
• All applicable taxes and service charges; • All meals as indicated in the program (food only).

Good to know      

• Duration: 7 hours, with departure at 8 am.
• This Trail program is operated Saturday & Sunday on private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges.
• Transfers from / to hotels are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.

* Supervising Visitors required for the following Visitors;

• Visitors who may have difficulty during an emergency

For Guests with any other disabilities, please consult with a staff member.

** Visitors who are not suitable for the this excursions;

• Visitors who use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking
• Visitors wearing an artificial limb
• Visitors wearing a cast
• Recent surgery
• Poor Physical Condition
• Newborns
• Motion Sickness or Dizziness
• Visitors unable to maintain the proper posture
• A physical build not compatible with the seats
• Expectant mothers