Monument visits in Bangkok
Bangkok Canals & Wat Arun Tour
An afternoon away from the skyscrapers and big city life. On this cultural excursion, you'll enjoy a river cruise along the bustling river and backwaters of Bangkok's canals. Watch as people go about their life on the klongs and then visit Wat Arun – the vast riverside Temple of Dawn.
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Ancient temples of Ayutthaya and river cruise with lunch
Discover the rich history and fascinating architecture of Ayutthaya plus enjoy a river cruise and lunch on a day trip from Bangkok.
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Bangkok canal tour with or without hotel pick-up
Experience an early morning trip along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the city's canals in a long tail boat.
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2 days 1 night River Kwai Delight
Kickstart your adventure with an early morning departure to Kanchanaburi, diving into the rich history at Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Marvel at the world-famous Bridge over the River Kwai before tucking into a local lunch. Afternoon explorations take you to Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre and a boat ride to River Kwai Resotel for an overnight stay. Day 2 promises ethnic Mon Tribal Village visits, jungle treks, and a historic Death Railway Train ride. Wrap up with a visit to Home Phutoey Museum Park, reliving the tales of British artist Jack Chalker.
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If you're a history and movie buff, you've probably heard of The Bridge on the River Kwai. This classic war movie depicts the construction of the ‘Death Railway', one of the most notorious events of the Pacific War during WWII. And on this daytrip from Bangkok, you'll explore the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the railway bridge – by car, boat and rail.Kanchanaburi is just over two hours' drive west of Bangkok, and on arrival, you'll delve straight into history at the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre. This museum explains the horrors of the Death Railway, and overlooks a large green, which is the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. After the visit, you'll cross the road and pay respects to the almost 7,000 Allied soldiers – including many British – who lie here.Next, a longtail boat will take you along Mae Klong River to visit the modern bridge over the River Kwai – the original was blown up. After lunch in a nearby restaurant, you'll board a train and cross the river along the original railway.
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Bangkok Royal Grand Palace Group Tour with Skip-the-line Entrance
If there's one thing you must see while in Bangkok, it's the architectural masterpiece known as the Royal Grand Palace. This half-day group tour with skip-the-line admission sees you exploring almost every corner of the palace complex with a guide and soaking up royal history, including the Wat Phra Kaew – the temple that houses the revered Emerald Buddha.Until 1925, the palace was the official royal residence for the Kings of Siam and their governments. And as you tread past its collection of pavilions and golden spires, you'll be transported back in time. You'll also visit the elaborately decorated Royal Chapel – or Wat Phra Kaew – and see the Emerald Buddha, carved from a solid piece of jade.You'll have plenty of time to admire the palace's ornate architecture, whose intricacy and richness never fails to impress. To round off the tour, you'll head to a lapidary factory to browse handicrafts, jewellery and silk products.
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2 days 1 night River Kwai Delight
Setting off from downtown Bangkok, kickstart your adventure by heading to the historic Kanchanaburi province. Dive into history at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, and step onto the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. You'll then dine on local cuisine before exploring Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre. End the day with a traditional Mon Dance performance after settling in at River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Day two brings you closer to the Mon tribal village, offers awe-inspiring views of the River Kwai, and a memorable ride on the Death Railway Train.
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Ruins of Ayutthaya guided tour with river cruise
The city of Ayutthaya served as the Siam Empire's capital city for over four centuries, before it was nearly completed destroyed over 230 years ago. Since then, UNESCO have recognised the huge ruins and structures that're left as World Heritage Site worthy. Today, you'll follow a guide around the complex and learn all about what life would've been like here. Afterwards, you'll drive to Wat Chom-Lom Pier – it usually takes about an hour – and sail back to Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.
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River Kwai Bridge Tour with Train Ride, Long Tail Boat and Lunch
Book a River Kwai Bridge tour to explore the historic sites throughout the Mueang region as you learn about WWII and POW labor camps.
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Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, with around 95% of Thais practising the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. So it's not unusual to see monks walking the streets of Bangkok. This half-day tour takes you to Bangkok's three most sacred and significant temples – Wat Pho, Wat Traimit and Wat Benchamabophit.First up is Wat Traimit, known as the temple of the Golden Buddha, which protects a 3m tall Buddha statue crafted from more than 5 tons of solid gold. Then, it's onward to the second temple of the day – Wat Pho. It is known as the temple of the Reclining Buddha because of its large statues, which at an 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, is the largest in the city.The day's final temple is Wat Benchamabophit – the ‘Temple of the Fifth King' – which is famed for its intricate Italian marble detail. To round off the tour, there's a visit to a lapidary factory, where you can browse handicrafts, jewellery and silk.
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