A popular half-day tour combing Bangkok's most impressive temple with a boat trip.

During this half-day tour you will visit the impressive Emerald Buddha Temple, or "Wat Phra Keo", renowned as being the most beautiful Buddhist temple of Thailand. The temple courtyard contains a dazzling sight of golden pagodas, exquisite mural paintings, mythical figures and monstrous demons and the highly revered Buddha image. You will visit as well the adjacent Grand Palace, built in the 18th and 19th century as the residence for the former kings of Thailand.

Continue by boat through the canals of Thonburi, offering colorful views of the typical river life that once characterized all of Bangkok as the "Venice of the East". You will start with cruising up the Chao Phraya River before branching off into several narrow canals, called "klongs", flanked by coconut plantations, fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, old temples and rural houses on stilts. Before returning to your hotel you will stop at "Wat Arun", also known as the Temple of Dawn. Its 80 m high Khmer-style tower is embedded with broken pieces of Chinese porcelain and has become one of the most famous landmarks of Bangkok.

Available with lunch at riverside restaurant (surcharge)

This tour boat tour offers a colorful view of the typical river life that once characterized all of Bangkok as the "Venice of the East".

Transfer from your hotel to the riverside pier. You will start with cruising up the Chao Phraya River before branching off into several narrow canals flanked by coconut plantations, fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, old temples and rural houses on stilts. Here you will find a fascinating network of waterways and the traditional lifestyle of people living at, near and over the water. Before returning to your hotel you will stop at "Wat Arun", also known as the Temple of Dawn. Its 80 m high Khmer-style tower is embedded with broken pieces of Chinese porcelain and has become of the most famous landmarks of Bangkok.

Available with lunch at riverside restaurant (surcharge)

A tour combining the colorful views of typical river life with the mishmash of the bustling markets of Chinatown.

Drive to the historical part of Bangkok for an early morning river crossing by public ferry to visit "Wat Arun", also known as the Temple of Dawn. Its 80 m high Khmer-style tower is embedded with broken pieces of Chinese porcelain and has become of the most famous landmarks of Bangkok. Continue by long-tailed boat through the canals of Thonburi, branching off into several narrow canals flanked by coconut plantations, fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, old temples and rural houses on stilts. Here you will find a fascinating network of waterways and the traditional lifestyle of people living at, near and over the water, offering colorful views of the typical river life that once characterized all of Bangkok as the "Venice of the East".

Afterwards stroll through Bangkok's Chinatown, another colorful area with a unique character and a mishmash of bustling markets. Stop at the Golden Buddha Temple, or Wat Trimitr, and the revered Chinese temple Wat Leng Noei Yee. Explore the narrow and twisted lanes by foot and be dazzled with exotic sights, sounds and smells while discovering traditional noodle shops, herb and medicine sellers and gold shops.

Availabe with lunch at riverside restaurant (reversed program)

Visit Chatuchak Market, also known as Weekend Market, one of Bangkok's most fascinating shopping experiences. Only open during weekends, you stroll through an overwhelming maze of stalls, selling everything under the sky, from plants and life animals to handicrafts, furniture, designer cloths and fashion accessories. After trying your bargaining skills, ask your guide to drop you off at one of Bangkok's rejuvenating Spas for a Traditional Thai Massage (not included).

Note: This tour is done by public transport.

This tour visits two of the most famous mansions to be found in Bangkok, an introduction to Thai art and architecture.

Vimanmek Palace is believed to be the world's largest teakwood structure. Once the royal residence of one of Thailand's most progressive monarchs, King Chulalongkorn or Rama V, this gracious old building is one of the finest examples of the architecture at the turn of the century. Built by a German architect and originally located on an island near Pattaya and later reconstructed in Bangkok, Vimanmek Palace is today a museum filled with a rich collection or royal memorabilia.

Afterwards visit nearby or Marble Temple, or "Wat Benchamabophit", one of Bangkok's finest and most elegant temples built with finest Carrara marble. You will finish the tour at the authentic Thai-style house once owned by Jim Thompson. The famous American and former CIA agent revived the Thai silk industry after WW II, before disappearing mysteriously in the Malaysian jungle. The traditional house today is home to one of the most tasteful collection of Thai Art.

A morning tour to visit the colorful Floating Market outside of Bangkok.

This half day tour starts with an early morning drive to Damnern Saduak, site of Thailand's most famous Floating Market. Here, old women and young ladies wearing their typical lampshade hats, paddle boats along small canals and trade with fruits, flowers, vegetables and cooked foods. Afterwards continue to Nakon Phatom, believed to be the birthplace of Buddhism in Thailand and site of the tallest Buddhist structure in the world, before returning to Bangkok.

There is a "dress code" to visit temples and places of worship almost like anywhere else. This is particularly observed when visiting the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. You will not be allowed in wearing short trousers, sleeveless shirts and flip-flop style sandals. Shoes must be removed when entering the main chapel.

For a short stay in Bangkok, this tour includes the most important highlights: Bangkok's most famous temples and a boat tour through the canals.

The tour starts in Bangkok's Chinatown, a colorful area with a unique character and a mishmash of bustling markets. Visit the Golden Buddha Temple, or "Wat Trimitr", and the revered Chinese temple Wat Leng Noei Yee. Explore the narrow and twisted lanes by foot and be dazzled with exotic sights, sounds and smells while discovering traditional noodle shops, herb and medicine sellers and gold shops.

Continue to the historical part of Bangkok for a stroll across the colourful flower market. Continue to visit "Wat Pho", the oldest and largest temple complex of the city and home to its most reputable massage schools. The temple houses the largest Reclining Buddha to be found in Thailand, a statue 46 m long and 15 m high with mother-of-pearl inlaid feet.

The highlight of the tour is the impressive Emerald Buddha Temple, or "Wat Phra Keo", renowned as being the most beautiful Buddhist temple of Thailand. The temple courtyard contains a dazzling sight of golden pagodas, exquisite mural paintings, mythical figures and monstrous demons and the highly revered Buddha image. You will visit as well the adjacent Grand Palace, built in the 18th and 19th century as the residence for the former kings of Thailand.

After lunch you will continue by boat through the canals of Thonburi, offering colorful views of the typical river life that once characterized all of Bangkok as the "Venice of the East". You will start with cruising up the Chao Phraya River before branching off into several narrow canals, called "klongs", flanked by coconut plantations, fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, old temples and rural houses on stilts. Before returning to your hotel you will stop at "Wat Arun", also known as the Temple of Dawn. Its 80 m high Khmer-style tower is embedded with broken pieces of Chinese porcelain and has become one of the most famous landmarks of Bangkok.

One of the most popular day tours out of Bangkok, combining the colourful Floating Market with a traditional folklore show at Rose Garden.

The tour starts with an early morning drive to Damnern Saduak, site of Thailand's most famous Floating Market. Here, old women and young ladies wearing their typical lampshade hats, paddle boats along small canals and trade with fruits, flowers, vegetables and cooked foods. Afterwards continue to Nakon Phatom, believed to be the birthplace of Buddhism in Thailand and site of the tallest Buddhist structure in the world.

For lunch proceed to the lovely "Rose Garden", a park-like resort with beautifully landscaped gardens on the bank of the Ta Chine River. After lunch you will enjoy the long running cultural show at the "Thai Village". The popular tourist show portrays dances of the four regions of Thailand as well as ceremonies like Thai Wedding and sports such as Thai boxing in a colorful and lively way. Return to Bangkok approx. 5 pm.

A full-day countryside tour, combining the colourful Floating Market with a train ride along the historic track of the "Thailand-Burma Railway".

This long and interesting day tour, full of history and nature, starts with an early morning drive to Damnern Saduak, site of Thailand's most famous Floating Market. Here, old women and young ladies wearing their typical lampshade hats, paddle boats along small canals and trade with fruits, flowers, vegetables and cooked foods.

Continue driving westward to Kanchanaburi. This western province is characterized by rolling hills along its borders with neighbouring Myanmar and as the gateway of the "Thailand-Burma Railway", built under Japanese command by Allied and Asian prisoners of war during World War II Kanchanaburi is the site of the famous "Bridge over the River Kwai", made known across the world by the novel of Pierre Boulle. No visit to the area would be complete without a train ride on the infamous "Death Railway" during which the train passes over dangerous looking wooden viaducts built along the mountainside. Return to Bangkok approx. 5 pm.

A full-day countryside tour, combining the colourful Floating Market with a train ride along the historic track of the "Thailand-Burma Railway".(includes Elephant riding & Bamboo Rafting)

This long and interesting day tour, full of history and nature, starts with an early morning drive to Damnern Saduak, site of Thailand's most famous Floating Market. Here, old women and young ladies wearing their typical lampshade hats, paddle boats along small canals and trade with fruits, flowers, vegetables and cooked foods.

Continue driving westward to Kanchanaburi. This western province is characterized by rolling hills along its borders with neighbouring Myanmar and as the gateway of the "Thailand-Burma Railway", built under Japanese command by Allied and Asian prisoners of war during World War II Kanchanaburi is the site of the famous "Bridge over the River Kwai", made known across the world by the novel of Pierre Boulle. No visit to the area would be complete without a train ride on the infamous "Death Railway" during which the train passes over dangerous looking wooden viaducts built along the mountainside. After the train ride, drive to a nearby elephant camp to experience a 1-hour ride on the back of an elephant followed by a short bamboo rafting on a quiet stretch of the Kwai River. Return to Bangkok approx. 6 pm.

This full day tour introduces you to Thailand's past, when it was known as the Kingdom of Siam.

In the morning drive to Bang Pan-In, site of the former royal summer palace. The small collections of royal buildings reflect a mix-match of Thai, Chinese and European architecture. Continue by long tail boat to Ayutthaya, located approx. 80 km north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Siam for 417 years, from 1350 to 1767. During this glorious period, 33 kings from 5 dynasties successively ruled over one of South East Asia's most impressive and powerful kingdoms of its time. Today Ayutthaya has been declared Unesco World Heritage site and during the morning you will visit some of its most important temples and ruins, scattered throughout the Historical Park.
Return to Bangkok approx. 4 pm.

A full day tour combining a visit to Ancient Siam's second capital with a relaxing river cruise. Available as group join-in tour, or as private tour with your own guide (except during the cruise back to Bangkok).

Morning departure from Bangkok by limousine or bus (group joint tour) for a guided tour of Ayutthaya, located approx. 80 km north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was the royal capital of the Kingdom of Siam for 417 years, from 1350 to 1767. During this glorious period, 33 kings from 5 dynasties successively ruled over one of South East Asia's most impressive and powerful kingdoms of its time. Today Ayutthaya has been declared Unesco World Heritage site and during the morning you will visit some of its most important temples and ruins, scattered throughout the Historical Park.

In the afternoon board a luxury river boat and enjoy a leisurely cruise downriver back to Bangkok. Upon arrival at the pier in Bangkok, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Return to Bangkok approx. 5 pm.

A dinner cruise is the best introduction tour for your first evening in Bangkok. Aboard a beautifully converted rice barge you will cruise up and down the Chao Phraya River, passing Bangkok's illuminated landmarks such as the Temple of Dawn and the magical Grand Palace by night. A delicious Thai Dinner will be served on board. Guests staying at Riverside Hotels can undertake this tour all by boat without using land transportation.

Enjoy a traditional Thai evening at "Silom Village", a popular Thai restaurant with an enchanting atmosphere of its own. While you dine on typical local cuisine you will be entertained by performances of Classical Thai dances. Transfer from and to your hotel is included.

Enjoy a traditional Thai evening at the Oriental Hotel's elegant Sala Rim Nam Restaurant. While you dine on exquisitely prepared Thai cuisine you will be entertained by performances of Classical Thai dances. Transfer from and to your hotel is included.

Enjoy a spectacular 90-minutes show at the "Siam Niramit" theatre, a purpose-built 2000 seat theatre using state-of- the-art technology. The cast of 150 actors will captivate you with their performances of the "History of Old Siam", the "Mythical Gardens of Heaven and Underworld" and the colourful "Festivals of Thailand".

Thai Boxing is one of the most popular sports the Thai people like to watch. And indeed a couple of hours spent at one of the big boxing stadiums in Bangkok can be entertaining, not least for the enthusiasm of the spectators and the ritualistic aspects of the fights. There are 2 main places in Bangkok where boxing matches are held depending on the day of the week: Ratchadamnoen Stadium and Lumpini Stadium. Tickets can be arranged accordingly.

The Bangkok by Bike tour is a perfect escape from the city and a very unusual introduction to a "different" Bangkok. Starting point is a side street off Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok's "urban jungle", but soon after the tour winds through the back alleys of some of Bangkok's lesser known streets, before crossing t he river to an area known as "Bang Kra Chao". This is a real step back, more in "time" than in distance. You are just a few kilometers from the hustle and bustle of the big city, in an area even the people of Bangkok hardly know, and you will be riding on elevated paths along canals and through orchards where the lifestyle has changed little in the past decades. You will be visiting an incense workshop to see how this local cottage industry operates and a fascinating temple that is more than 250 years old and has a unique roof made of teak wood. On weekends the tour stops at a delightful floating market. The cycling is 25 kilometers on very minor roads, pathways, through alleys, temples, gardens and tropical jungle and can be done by anyone who can ride a bike.

Included in the tour are refreshments and a mountain bike and helmet. There is no vehicle support on this ride.