Description

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.

  • 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. Wat Pho temple complex. 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: • Face masks (required) • Hand sanitizer (required) • Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.) • Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test

  • 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

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Itinerary (1 days)

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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 to Wat Pho by Tuk Tuk and explore Tha Tien market, famous for salted seafood and some interesting and strong smells. Take the ferry across to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, 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.

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