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Enjoy your very own authentic Thai experience on a tour of vibrant Bangkok . This concrete jungle hides some pretty spectacular gems, from floating markets to the Grand Palace; cooking lessons to dinner cruises. There is so much going on in this bustling city, and an organised tour led by a knowledgeable guide is the perfect way to make the most of your time here.

Don’t miss these Bangkok attractions

• Damnern Saduak’s floating markets
• Grand Palace
• Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew
• Cooking class
• Chao Phraya River  cruise

Capital delights

Whether aboard a traditional tuk-tuk or peddling through Bangkok's congested city streets on a bicycle tour, you'll soon come to marvel at how extraordinarily diverse Thailand 's cosmopolitan capital city is. From the delicious food of its street stalls and malls to its eclectic nightlife and teeming markets, there's no shortage of things to do in Bangkok.

The city's winding Chao Phraya River is a perfect starting point for exploration and you can continue your water-based exploration at Damnern Saduak's unique floating market. Once you've exhausted your tastebuds at the floating market, be sure to visit Phra Pathom Chedi – the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia.

Temple tours

You can explore the city's oldest Buddhist temple, Wat Po, as part of a guided Temple and River of Kings day tour. Other popular tours take in the spectacular sights of the Grand Palace – with its famous Emerald Buddha – is also not to be missed.

Why not escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a day tour to Khao Yai National Park. You can come face to face with a tiger, ride an oxcart through open rice fields or simply enjoy getting up close and personal with one of the park's resident friendly elephants.

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Try to imagine Bangkok without the tuk-tuks. It's just not the same, is it? Join this Bangkok tour that uses everyone's favourite compact 'car' to explore some of the old city's unique markets, magnificent temples, and hidden gems.

• Navigate the old city in an iconic tuk-tuk
• Marvel at the Phra Sumeru Fortress and climb to the top of the Golden Mount for a 360-degree view of the city
• Encounter Buddhist heritage at Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and learn about the origins of Thai massage
• Ward off bad luck at the Amulet Market and breathe in the scent of flowers at Pak Khlong Talat flower market

Local English-speaking guide, tuk-tuk ride, Phra Sumeru Fortress Entrance Fee, Amulet Market Visit, Wat Saket Temple Entrance Fee, Alms bowls Demonstration, Pak Khlong Talat flower market Visit, What Pho Entrance Fee

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Inside Sanam Chai MRT station at the bottom of the escalators of Exit 1 (Museum Siam). If you come by taxi please enter the MRT station in the grounds of Museum Siam and go down 2 sets of escalators.

The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers.

While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info

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• This tour visits a local market vendor who shows you how to fold lotus flower petals like Thai people often do when using them in worship. You’ll have a chance to try preparing the flowers for yourself and learn how local people use them at temples.
• You'll also visit the small community of Ban Baat who have been making alms bowls for monks by hand since the late 1700s. These days most monk’s bowls are factory made, but there are a handful of families preserving the traditional methods. You'll stop to meet one of these families who will give you the chance to try your hand at whichever stage of bowl-making they happen to be at during your visit.

There is probably nothing quite as iconic in Asia as the beloved tuk tuk. Picture the streets of any city or town in this part of the world and they would be empty without at least a dozen of these awesome little buggies. A ride on a tuk tuk is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Bangkok, and completely necessary to make you feel like a local. Avoid the tuk tuk tour scams that permeate the city and join our authentic local experience instead. To really get to know Bangkok culture and daily life in Thailand, you need to get yourself this ultimate tuk tuk experience, the Bangkok day tour with a twist! You’ll dig right into this Bangkok tuk tuk tour by riding one from the very start. Your local guide will ride along with you and you’ll whizz through the busy streets of Bangkok, stopping at the marvellous Phra Sumeru Fortress, where you’ll learn a bit about the history behind this area. Next stop on the tuk tuk ride is the Amulet Market, where locals sell all kinds of traditional Thai amulets, charms, and medicines. Your local guide will explain the significance of all these mysterious items and what part they play in Thai culture. Knick-knacks and spooky bits and bobs have all kinds of different meanings in Thailand, from good luck to warding off evil. Instead of having that quizzical look on your face about what they mean, your guide will give you the local lowdown. Time for another tuk tuk ride and this time your destination will be Wat Saket, a temple that lies at the foot of the Golden Mount. Your local guide will take you up the 318 steps (sorry, your tuk tuk can’t help you with that one!) to the 360-degree view of the surrounding old Rattanakosin Island, a view which makes the climb totally worth it. Just around the corner is the small community of Ban Baat who have been making alms bowls for monks by hand since the late 1700s. In Thai Buddhism, monks traditionally walk through the local community at dawn to collect alms (donations of food) so an alms bowl is an essential accessory. These days most monk's bowls are factory made, but there are a handful of families here who are preserving the traditional methods that we'll discover as we walk through this hidden village. We'll stop to meet one family who will give you the chance to try your hand at whichever stage of bowl-making they happen to be at on the day, it could be hammering in the pattern or polishing the finished surface. You’ll hop back into your tuk tuk and head to Pak Khlong Talat, or the flower market. This is the biggest flower market in Thailand and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many different types of flowers are shipped here, and the market acts as a distribution centre, transferring flowers to other cities throughout the country. Your guide will introduce you to a local market vendor who'll show you how to fold the petals of lotus flowers just as Thai people often do when they use them in worship. You'll have a chance to try preparing the flowers for yourself and we'll take them to our next stop to learn how local people use them at the temple. Onwards in your tuk tuk you’ll go to our final stop Wat Pho, the temple that houses the biggest and most beautiful reclining Buddha image in the city and is also the birthplace of Thai massage and medicines. This temple is one of those places that should not be missed when you travel to Bangkok! From here you can either continue to explore some more, or your local guide will be happy to point you in the direction of your accommodation. No doubt they’ll recommend you take a tuk tuk back, just to top off this tuk tuk experience perfectly!

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Places You’ll See

• Shop in Bangkok and Singapore
• Stay in a homestay in a traditional village
• Relax in the beach in Krabi
• enjoy the sights in Kuala Lumpur
• Introduction
• Day 1 Bangkok
• Day 2 Bangkok - Overnight train
• Day 3 Khao Sok
• Day 4 Khao Sok
• Day 5 Ao Nang
• Day 6 Ao Nang
• Day 7 Trang
• Day 8 Penang
• Day 9 Penang
• Day 10 Kuala Lumpur
• Day 11 Kuala Lumpur
• Day 12 Melaka
• Day 13 Melaka
• Day 14 Singapore
• Day 15 Singapore

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• Overall Rating Good 3.6
• Itinerary Excellent 4.3
• Guide Good 3.9
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• Accommodation Good 3.5
• Food Good 3.9
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• A Caroline R · 18th September 2019 I have usually been very pleased with Intrepid however this time the tour guide seemed quite weak and the itinerary felt quite rushed Trip date: January 2019
• A Liz S · 18th September 2019 I enjoyed the style of trip, the accommodation levels varied though. Trip date: December 2018
• A Heather K · 18th September 2019 I feel like the tropical storm should have been handled a bit better but otherwise I really enjoyed myself. Trip date: December 2018
• A Antony L · 18th September 2019 Based not the knowledge of the guide and me being put with a prolific snorer to share a room. Trip date: December 2018
• A Rafaela S · 18th September 2019 It was my third intrepid tour, the travel party was awesome, but not the guide. Trip date: December 2018
• A Ben R · 18th September 2019 Good itinerary and pace, mix of historical and cultural highlights Trip date: December 2018

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A deposit is required to secure your place on the tour, with full payment due at least 56 days prior to departure.

For cancellations, please refer to our detailed cancellation policy mentioned in your booking terms, or contact us directly for guidance.

There is no upper age limit but a minimum age requirement of 15 years. All participants should be fit enough to engage in 2 out of 5 rated physical activities.

Travel documents are not required; saving a copy of your TourRadar confirmation notification is recommended to ensure participation.

Please contact the local service provider detailed in your Essential Trip Information for the most effective resolution.

Ensure that all personal and travel documents are in order, including visas and insurance, and check the Essential Trip Information for any special requirements.

Yes, you may request special meal accommodations or specific accessibility needs by contacting us directly to ensure we can meet your requirements.

Hotels may vary, but potential options include Nouvo City Hotel in Bangkok and Ibis Hotel Bencoolen in Singapore, confirmed closer to the departure date.

Meals included are detailed in the day-to-day itinerary which can be found in the Essential Trip Information.

Please input your dietary preferences under Medical & Emergency in your traveler details on your confirmed booking page.

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As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, A, B, C, E, F.

• These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
• Typhoid - Recommended for Malaysia and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Cholera - Recommended for Malaysia and Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Tuberculosis - Recommended for Malaysia and Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
• Hepatitis B - Recommended for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Ideally 2 months before travel.
• Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
• Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Get ready to be bewitched by Bangkok

It might be an established destination on the backpacker trail, but with glistening golden temples, floating markets, trendy rooftop bars and a sizzling street food scene, Bangkok continues to intrigue travelers of all kinds. Whether you want to go on a cultural odyssey to northern  Thailand , cross the border to laid-back  Laos  or continue your  Southeast Asian  adventure in Cambodia and Vietnam, any journey that begins in Bangkok is bound to be one for the books.

Tours to Bangkok

A must stop on every South East Asian adventure, these tours to Bangkok will give you the quintessential  Thailand  experience. Uncover a city of tuk tuks, khlong boats, glittering temples and the Grand Palace, and some of the most delicious street food you’ll ever devour. Whether a springboard for the north of the country to Chiang Mai and treks with the hilltribes, or a place to wrap up a journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, the Thai capital is a unique destination.

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Bangkok travel FAQs

Do i need a visa to visit thailand.

Travellers with passports from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States are exempt from a tourist visa if they are travelling for 30 days or less. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry to Thailand.

If you plan on staying longer as a tourist, or if you are travelling for a reason such as study or business, you may need a visa.

The page is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates. 

Last updated: 02/11/2023

When is the best time to visit Thailand?

Thailand's climate is generally hot, humid and at times (like other South-East Asian countries) monsoonal. The seasons differ from coast to coast, so depending on which areas you're visiting, the weather can vary.

Thailand's north, east and west are great to visit from November to February, when the weather is cooler and dryer. If heading south, it's best to travel from January to April as these months provide conditions optimal for diving and snorkelling. This is peak time, however, so be aware that popular places like Chiang Mai, Ko Samui and Phuket can get particularly busy. It can also get quite busy from July to August as it's the northern hemisphere school holidays.

The monsoon season is from July to November, so it can get quite wet and the weather may be uncomfortably hot and humid for those who aren't accustomed to it. Yet travelling during this time can provide a different picture of Thailand, and is generally a less crowded time of year. March to June is less wet but is the hottest time in terms of temperatures. If you don't mind the heat then this can be a good time to go on holiday to Thailand to avoid the crowds.

Can I drink the tap water in Thailand?

Drinking tap water isn’t recommended in Thailand. Avoid drinks with ice and make sure to peel fruit before eating it. Help the environment and try to avoid buying bottled water. Instead, fill a reusable water bottle with filtered water. Your leader or hotel can tell you where to find filtered water.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

Is tipping customary in Thailand?

Tipping isn’t customary in Thailand, but feel free to leave restaurants, drivers or service workers a small tip if the service has been particularly good. It’s always appreciated.