Experience Overview
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.
Highlights
- Skytrain ride to Erawan Shrine. Khao man gai tasting. Canal boat ride to Wat Saket temple and Bangkok panoramic view. Tha Tien community market. Traditional tuk tuk ride to to Tha Tien. Ferry to Wat Arun temple of dawn. Street pad thai lunch. Pak Khlong Talad flower market.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3106
Tour Type: Day Tours
Accommodation: Unknown
Transport: Tuk Tuk, Sky Train, MRT, Khlong Boat, Ferry, Walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: YATBMG
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Finishes: Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 1 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- 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
- 1 lunch
Transport
- Tuk Tuk, Sky Train, MRT, Khlong Boat, Ferry, Walking
Group Leader
- G adventures CEO (Chief Experience Officer) or Professional English-speaking Local Guide
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $209 ($209 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangkok
Duration: 7-8 hours
Meeting Point: 9:00am in front of PALA PIZZA ROMANA & BISTROT
Finish Point: Asok BTS station Sukhumvit MRT 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 Michelin-rated restaurant 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! Continued by Tuk Tuk to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn with a mesmerizing 70 meter high spire. Take the ferry across to visit Tha Tien market, famous for salted seafood and some interesting and strong smells, where you'll a unique tropical Pad Thai noodle dish. Then walk through the old quarter to the Pak Khlong Talad flower market to admire the colourful tents and floral scents. The Chao Phraya Express Boat at Rijini pier will float you past many historical places along the main river in Thailand, from Memorial Bridge to Ratchawong Pier. Finish the day with a walk through this fascinating China Town, where you can opt to stay longer and explore on your own. This exciting day tour truly captures it all, ending back at the MRT Sukhumvit station where you can return to your hotel by SkyTrain
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.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Using Tuk Tuks, Sky Train, Ferry Boats, Klong Boats and good old fashioned walking we will discover the city of Angels from a different persective.
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G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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