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Bangkok and the River

Temples before ten, rooftops after seven

  • 3N/4D
  • Bangkok

Bangkok and the River

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A historic European city bisected by a river, its bridges lit at dusk
  • Package
  • Group getaways
  • Solo escapes

What this trip is

Three nights on the river side with the old city done properly and early.

Riverside hotel so the temples are a boat ride, not a taxi

Guided old-city morning

Trip highlights

  • Wat Pho before nine

  • The Chao Phraya express boat at sunset

  • A guided street-food evening

Itinerary

This is the shape of the trip. Every day of it can be changed before you accept.

The whole trip in order, one day at a time.

  1. Day 1Arrive BangkokTransfer to the river and an evening boat.
    • A historic European city bisected by a river, its bridges lit at dusk
    • Gilded temple spires catching the sun above red-tiled roofs
    • A rooftop pool deck looking out over a hazy skyline
    • Transfer

      Airport pickup

      1 hr 15 min

      Met on arrival and driven straight to the hotel.

    • Stay

      Riverside Teak House Bangkok

      3 nights

      A restored teak house of eleven rooms on the river, with its own boat to the Sathorn pier and the skytrain.

  2. Day 2Old cityWat Pho and the Grand Palace early, then the flower market.
    • Gilded temple spires catching the sun above red-tiled roofs
    • A rooftop pool deck looking out over a hazy skyline
    • Overhead view of two people sharing a table spread with breakfast dishes
    • Activity

      Wat Pho before nine

    • ActivityOptional extra

      Chao Phraya Longtail Canal Tour

      A private longtail through the Thonburi canals, past stilt houses, floating stalls and a working temple.

  3. Day 3Markets and foodChatuchak or Talad Noi, then a guided food walk after dark.
    • A rooftop pool deck looking out over a hazy skyline
    • Overhead view of two people sharing a table spread with breakfast dishes
    • A quiet restaurant room lit by low warm lamps and set for dinner
    • Activity

      The Chao Phraya express boat at sunset

  4. 1 hr 15 min to get here
    Day 4Fly onLate checkout, then the airport or the beach connection.
    • Overhead view of two people sharing a table spread with breakfast dishes
    • A quiet restaurant room lit by low warm lamps and set for dinner
    • A historic European city bisected by a river, its bridges lit at dusk
    • Transfer

      Airport drop-off

      1 hr 15 min

      Driven back in time for the flight.

What is and is not included

In the price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Guided temple morning
  • Street food evening
  • Airport transfers

Not in the price

  • Flights
  • Temple entry
  • Most meals

If your plans change

This trip has a cancellation policy. Your designer sends the exact terms with your quotation, before you pay anything.

Before you book

Know before you go

  • Shoulders and knees must be covered at the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.

Questions people ask

Should we add a beach?
Most people do. Krabi and Phuket are both an hour in the air.

Request a quotation

So a designer can call you instead of writing a long email.

Roughly when?

A month is enough. We confirm exact dates on the call.

Travellers

Adults

2

Children

Under 12

0

Anniversaries, dietary needs, a flight you have already booked.

No account needed, no card asked for. We only use this to plan your trip.

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