Bangkok

There's so much on offer in Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Highlights include bargaining hard at the night markets (which are great for exploring and sampling the gastronomic delights offered by local food hawkers), wandering up and down Khao San Road, or taking a longtail boat trip to explore the canals.

If you are considering visiting Bangkok we have options to suit. Start planning your perfect trip with the accommodation and day trip ideas below.

 

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Day trips


Experience Description Price from Experience it 
River Kwai

Full Day
You'll travel through the Kanchanaburi province to the famous bridge and the beginning of the 'Death Railway'. The tour includes a moving visit to the war cemetery, a long-tail boat trip, and a thrilling train ride through stunning scenery. R281 Call
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Chinatown Experience

Half Day
Immerse yourself in the Chinese culture that thrives in the heart of Bangkok. Discover how the community originated hundreds of years ago. Try different foods and bag some bargains at the many little street stalls and markets. R275 Call
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Temple & River of Kings

Half Day
Board a long tail boat for a trip along the canals of Bangkok. Feel a world away from the chaotic streets as you explore the city’s long-forgotten nooks and crannies. Things finish with a trip to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. R229 Call
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Tuk Tuk Experience

Half Day
Take off on a Tuk Tuk around Bangkok. Absorb your amazing surroundings as you zoom through communities and market areas. Check out Phra Sumeru Fortress, Wat Po temple and Wat Saket temple at the Golden Mount. R317 Call
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Floating Market

Half Day
Go bargain hunting at Damnoen Saduak, the most famous of Bangkok's floating markets, about 100km southwest of the city. Also included is a visit to the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia; Nakorn Pathom. R531 Call
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Biking Bangkok

Half Day
Work off all those red curries, and get on your bike. You’ll be kept away from busy roads as you cycle through the greener areas of Bangkok. Some of the intriguing sights include a temple complex, a sandal factory, a bigwig villa and a slum. R321 Call
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Mini adventures


Experience Description Price from Experience it 
Welcome Package

3 nights
This smart little welcome pack is a wonderful little introduction to Thailand’s cart wheeling capital. You’ll be picked up at the airport and deposited in a perfectly located hotel, where you’ll have three nights to get yourself acclimatised. Also included is a fabulous tour to an amazing floating market - a truly awesome experience.

> 3 nights at the Viengthai Hotel
> Arrival Airport Transfer
> Floating Market Tour
R1322 Call
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Rice Barge Cruise

3 Days

Departs: Wed
Start & Finish: Bangkok

Explore Thailand's rural heartland along the Chao Phraya River on board a traditional teak rice barge. Leave Bangkok behind as the river weaves through the Central Plains and discover a rarely visited region of Thailand. The barge has a spacious upper deck and delicious Thail meals are served on board.
R2119 Call
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Central Thailand Experience

5 Days

Departs: Daily
Start & Finish: Bangkok

Tour Bangkok's canals on a long-tail boat, visit the massive reclining buddha, wander Bangkok's amazing streets, explore historic sights in Kanchanaburi, take a boat trip down the River Kwai, explore Ayutthaya's ruins and temples.
R7689 Call
0871 230 0040

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