HALF DAY TOURS

1. Art and Culture of 's Klong THBKAK

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to expect:

Catch a glimpse of Bangkok’s cultural side during this half-day Bangkok art and culture tour. Take an excursion to an artisan community for a closer look at the ancient traditions with modern artistic styles of the Thai capital.

Travel to the and board a private longtail boat for a ride along Bangkok's ancient canals. Pass by shop houses, temples, and residences designed in a range of architectural styles. This diversity demonstrates the rich heritage of these former trading routes.

The boat emerges at Baan Silapin, a 100-year-old house that has been renovated and transformed into an art gallery. The gallery serves as a central gathering point for the community’s artisans. Spend time browsing the works of art on display and learn about ’s modern arts scene. There may be time to take a short walk around the community and see the traditional houses that line the canal.

At Baan Silipin, there is also a chance to see intricately-designed Thai puppets. Learn about this ancient art form and, if lucky, the puppeteers may put on a live performance.

Return to the boat late in the afternoon and cruise back toward town. Make a stop at , the ‘Temple of Dawn’, for the day’s final visit then travel onwards to the hotel.

Time: 13:00 – 17:00 Departure: Daily Note:  Appropriate dress is required for a visit to temples  Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed. ● Puppet show operates in the afternoon only but is not available on Mondays and Tuesdays (subject to change without notice)

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Art and Culture of Bangkok’s Klong 1,920

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2. Bangkokian Tour THBKBK

This tour will begin at 13:00

What to expect:

Look beyond the glittering pagodas and modern facades of Bangkok and gain a deeper understanding of traditional Thai culture.

This traditional Bangkok tour begins with a walk through Chinatown. Visit tea shops, temples, and shop houses that have retained their old-world charm. Rub elbows with the locals at vibrant markets while browsing stalls overflowing with fresh produce and dry goods.

Pay a visit to the Bangkok Folk Museum. Located in a seventy-year-old house, the museum has a small but fascinating collection of historic items and displays. Learn about Thailand’s rich culture and discover how it has evolved over time.

Then delve even deeper into local Bangkok life with a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River. Travel in a typical long-tail boat and ride through the quiet canals (klongs) of Thonburi neighbourhood. Pass by houses built on stilts and see how the locals live on the water’s edge.

Before returning to the hotel, make one last stop at Wat Arun. Admire the incredible glazed pottery inlaid in this towering stupa and learn about Thailand’s spiritual side.

Time: 13:00 - 18:00 Departure: Wednesday – Sunday Note: ● The Bangkok Folk Museum is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. ● Appropriate dress is required for a visit to temples. Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Bangkokian’s Tour 1,710

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3. Cooking Class at Blue Elephant THBKCB

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to expect:

Bring your appetite for a culinary adventure! Meet with a chef from Blue Elephant Cooking School, one of the country’s most reputable traditional Thai cooking institutes.

Visit the Blue Elephant cooking school for an insightful theory class. The chef will distribute a recipe book then demonstrate the preparation methods, giving detailed commentary about the process. Then it’s time for the hands-on experience. At an individual cooking station, use the recipes and the techniques demonstrated by the chef to prepare a selection of dishes. The chef and other local assistants will be available to help or offer advice.

After the meal is prepared, sit down and enjoy the delicate flavours of authentic, home-cooked Thai cuisine. Say farewell to the Blue Elephant team, and depart with a full belly and a better understanding of traditional Thai cuisine.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Daily Note:  Max. of 20 persons  Private roundtrip transfers but join-in cooking class.  No Sunday afternoon class.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Cooking Class at Blue Elephant 5,190

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4. & Thonburi Klong (incl. Wat Arun) by Long Tail Boat THBKGL

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to expect:

Take a longtail boat through Bangkok’s canals to discover the city’s local ways of life and iconic monuments. Start with a ride along the Chao Phraya River, also known as ‘River of Kings’. Admire the passing skyline where glittering pagodas stand in the shadows of towering skyscrapers.

The boat then turns off the main waterway and onto the canals, or ‘klongs’. See why Bangkok is often called the ‘Venice of the East’, while cruising along the intricate network of canals. Capture glimpses of small villages on the water’s edge and enjoy the slower pace of life away from the city centre.

Cruise back onto the Chao Phraya River to visit Wat Arun, a 79-metre high pagoda built in a style similar to Angkor Wat. Meaning ‘Temple of Dawn’, Wat Arun is one Thailand’s most beautiful temples.

Cross the river and disembark at one of Bangkok’s busiest piers. Take a short walk to the glittering Grand Palace, which has been the seat of Thailand's revered Royal family for more than two centuries. Explore this spectacular complex of palaces, temples and museums and learn about the history of the Royals. Before leaving, pay a visit to the Emerald Buddha image, one of Thailand’s most sacred statues.

After this fabulous excursion along Bangkok’s klongs, return to the hotel.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Daily Note: ● Appropriate dress is required for a visit to palaces and temples. ● Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Grand Palace & Thonburi Klong (incl. Wat Arun) by Long Tail Boat 2,620

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5. The Silk Route of Jim Thompson THBKJT

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to Expect:

Begin with a visit to the Jim Thompson House. Located along a canal in the city centre, this beautiful teak mansion was the former residence of Jim Thompson, the charismatic American silk merchant. Wander around the leafy compound, exploring the traditional teak buildings to learn more about the man himself, his involvement in the silk trade and his mysterious disappearance. Admire the priceless antiques on display while gaining insight into Thai heritage and tradition.

After the tour of Thompson’s home, cross the canal to Baan Krua Thai Silk Weaving Community. This Cham Muslim community is home to remarkable local artisans, many of whom used to weave for Jim Thompson. Today, two original weaving families still remain. Visit their local workshops and witness artisans producing high-quality Thai silk products. Learn about their traditional methods and browse an impressive gallery of fabrics.

Following this insightful tour of Baan Krua, transfer back to the hotel or on to your next tour stop.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Daily

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

The Silk Route of Jim Thompson 1,140

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6. Thonburi Klong incl Wat Arun Royal Barge by Long Tail Boat THBKTG

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to Expect:

Take a longtail boat through Bangkok’s canals to discover the true heart of the city. Start with a ride along the Chao Phraya River, also known as the ‘River of Kings’. Admire the passing skyline where glittering pagodas stand in the shadows of towering skyscrapers.

The boat then turns off the main waterway and onto the canals, or ‘klongs’. See why Bangkok is often called the ‘Venice of the East’, while cruising along the intricate network of canals. Capture glimpses of small villages on the water’s edge and enjoy the slower pace of life away from the city centre.

Make a stop at the Royal Barge Museum. See the eight spectacular boats used by Thailand’s Royal Family to mark special occasions. Carved from teak and intricately decorated with gold leaf and mosaics, the barges are a truly impressive site.

Return to the boat and cruise back onto the Chao Phraya for one final stop. Go ashore to see Wat Arun, a 79-metre-high pagoda built in a style similar to Angkor Wat. Meaning ‘Temple of Dawn’, Wat Arun is one Thailand’s most beautiful temples and the perfect last stop on the day’s tour.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Daily Note: ● Appropriate dress is required for a visit to temples ● Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Thonburi Klong incl. Wat Arun Royal Barge by Long Tail Boat 1,630

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7. Bangkok Three Temples Tour THBKBC

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to Expect:

This half day program will start in the afternoon. After being picked up at the hotel, you will be taken through the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to visit three of the capital’s most significantly and visually stunning temples - Wat Traimit, on the edge of Chinatown, which houses the world’s largest solid gold Buddha; , Bangkok’s oldest temple, home to the magnificent reclining Buddha, as well as the first school of traditional medicine and Thai massage, also regarded as Thailand’s first university; and Wat Benjamabophit, also known as the marble temple featuring a fusion of Thai and European styles.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Daily Note:  Appropriate dress is required for a visit to palaces and temples.  Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Thonburi Klong incl. Wat Arun Royal Barge by Long Tail Boat 1,300

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8. Biking through Chinatown THBKBD

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to Expect:

Transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the biking tour at River City Shopping Center Si Phraya, explore the bustling everyday life of Chinatown. Through narrow alleyways and winding pathways best accessed through two-wheel transport, this tour will take you through markets, local Buddhist temples, and a vast array of unique “street life”. We’ll cross the Chao Phraya River by ferry and continue the tour in Thonburi to see more of local temples, museums and slower-paced lifestyle of urban Thais on the other riverside. Back to the starting point in River City Shopping Center Si Phraya after going through the flower market.

Time: 13:00 - 18:00 Departure: Daily Note:  Private tour - included hotel roundtrip private transfer but join in activity.  When booked please provide height of each client as this information is essential to secure the right bike size for the trip.

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Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Biking through Chinatown 1,860

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9. Flower Market and Klong Tour THBKFK

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to expect:

Starting with a walk through Pak Khlong Talat (Bangkok’s flower market) where you will see many of Thailand’s exotic flowers and flora including many species of orchids. Experience the hustle and bustle of the busy working market (best in the morning) before heading deep into the Klongs (Canals) of Bangkok where you will see temples and people living alongside Bangkok’s waterways. This tour will take you away from the busy tourist channels to the edges of Bangkok. Upon the return to the city, stop and visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. From your last visit, you will cross the river by boat and return to the hotel by BTS (Skytrain).

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Daily Note:  Appropriate dress is required for a visit to the temple.  Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Flower Market & Klong Tour 1,980

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10. Foot Massage (60 Minutes) at Wat Pho THBKFT

What to expect:

This tour will take you directly to Wat Pho, the first Thai knowledge centre as well as the first school of traditional medicine and Thai massage. Experience the famous Thai foot massage from the original school. Force will be applied tenderly and precisely to specific nerve endings at the bottom of the feet, as each part of the foot is reputably linked to another, often distant part of the body, with influence extending to vital organs as well as muscles. Thai foot massage is a famous activity available everywhere now.

Time: PM Departure: Daily Note:  Max. of 30 persons/time  Appropriate dress is required for a visit to the temple.  Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Foot Massage (60 Minutes) at Wat Pho 1,680

11. National Museum THBKNM

This tour will begin at 13:00.

What to expect:

The National Museum was originally established by King Rama V around the private collection of antiquities of his father King Rama IV. It now contains a number of galleries that take you from the prehistoric period of Thailand, through the early kingdoms such as Lanna and Sukhothai, through Ayutthaya period and finally to the modern Thai kingdom established in Bangkok. Highlight is the palace’s private chapel, called Phra Thinung Phutthaisawan, the Throne Hall, now used for special exhibitions and the Red House.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Departure: Wednesday – Sunday

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Foot Massage (60 Minutes) at Wat Pho 1,140

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12. Insight Klong Saen Saap THBKIK

What to expect: Your day starts at where you can gain some spiritual insights. Then make a short climb up to the golden mount to enjoy the panorama of while listening to the chimes of hundreds of temple bells. From here, it is a short walk to Soi Ban Batra, where a handicraft family is famed for the art making monk’s alms bowls and selling them. Then hop on a local shuttle boat on Klong Saen Saab as far as Jim Thompson’s mansion, for a guided tour of the house and its Asian antiques.

Time: 13:00 – 17:00 Departure: Daily Notes:  The handicraft family making the alms bowls can have a day off, but alms bowls will be on display and the guide can explain the story while there.  Appropriate dress is required for a visit to the temple.  Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting trousers, sleeveless shirts or vests, and sandals are NOT allowed.

Pricing Net in THAI BAHT PER PERSON / Based on English Speaking Guide

Join-In Tour Min. of 4 persons

Insight Klong Saen Saap 1,360

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