Bangkok Day Tour: Multi-transport Highlights (full day)
About Bangkok, Thailand
Experience Bangkok from a local perspective using an array of public transit to visit the city's must-see highlights. Fly over the city in the Skytrain, whip through traffic on exhilarating tuk tuks, cross the Chao Phraya River on a ferry, and cruise through the canals in a traditional Khlong boat. On this unique day tour you will discover the City of Angels from many different perspectives.
Travel Style
Classic
Physical Grading
2 - Light
Trip Type
Day Tours
What's Included
All public transport during the trip. Guide services during the entire tour. Entrance fees to temples and sights. Street food samples. Authentic Pad Thai lunch
Highlights
Skytrain ride to Erawan Shrine. Khao man gai tasting. Canal boat ride to Wat Saket temple and Bangkok panoramic view. Tha Tien seafood market. Traditional tuk tuk exhilarating ride to Wat Arun temple of dawn. Street pad thai lunch. Pak Khlong Talad flower market.
Group Size Notes
Max 30, no minimum
Meals Included
1 lunch
Transport
Tuk Tuk, Sky Train, MRT, Khlong Boat, Ferry, Walking
Joining Instructions
Meeting Point:
9:00 am - PALA PIZZA ROMANA & BISTROT, Room 1 BTS/MRT (next to MRT Sukhumvit Entrance 3 or BTS Asok Exit number 3), Sukhumvit Asok Montri Road
Your CEO (Chief Experience Officer) or local guide will be wearing G Adventures branded clothing for easy identification.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
From outside Thailand +66 (0) 92 338 9222
From within Thailand 092 338 9222
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Finishing Point Instructions
End Point:
4:00-5:00pm at Asoke BTS station
Packing List
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test (optional)
Optional Activities
No optional activities
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Group Leader
G adventures CEO (Chief Experience Officer) or Professional English-speaking Local Guide
Itinerary
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Bangkok
Duration: 7-8 hours Meeting Point: 9:00am at PALA PIZZA ROMANA & BISTROT Finish Point: Asok BTS station Itinerary: Explore Bangkok like the local people using traditional transport to get to the heart of the city and must-see highlights. From the designated pick-up point you'll board the BTS skytrain and fly through the city to the shimmering Erawan shrine dedicated to the Hindu God of Creation where you'll learn of its unique history. Continue towards Pratunam and walk through the back alleys near San Saeb canal, stopping for a Thai chicken and rice meal known as khao man gai at Go-Ang. Take the San Saeb Khlong boat to Phanfa pier and trek up the winding stairs to the top of Wat Saket to visit the golden temple and take in the breath-taking panoramic view of Bangkok. Don't forget a camera! Continue by Tuk Tuk to Tha Tien market, famous for salted seafood and some interesting and strong smells. Then, take the ferry across to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn for a visit, and enjoy an authentic pad thai street food lunch while gazing at the mesmerizing 70 meter high spire. You'll then take a shuttle boat and Tuk Tuk to the Pak Khlong Talad flower market to admire the colourful tents and floral scents. This exciting day tour truly captures it all, ending back at the BTS station where you can return to your hotel by SkyTrain or explore the area more in-depth. Important note: Clothes need to cover shoulders and knees to be able to enter temples. Otherwise make sure to pack a sarong or similar to cover knees and shoulders.
