Overview

PRIVATE HIGHLIGHTS OF BANGKOK FROM LAEM CHABANG PORT

Group Size: Private Tour

Tour Type: Highlights, Scenic, Historical

Active Level: Light

Tour Duration: 7 - 8 Hours

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port

^{Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port. Discover the finest of Bangkok with a spectacular 12-hour Bangkok shore excursion. Take a picturesque speedboat trip along the Chao Phraya River to see iconic sights like the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and the Royal Barges Museum that line the river. At Jim Thomson House, you may learn about the regeneration of the Thai silk trade. If you have time, visit the vibrant Asiatique night market and mix with both residents and visitors.}

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port Itinerary:

07:30 - 08:00 - 08:30 - 09:00: Meet your own guide and driver at Laem Chabang (or Klong Toey) Port, who will transport you to the famous Wat Phrakaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Travel deep into the Grand Palace grounds to witness Thailand's holiest shrine, the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace complex has magnificent Thai architecture and a rich design. Visit the Royal Grand Palace, which hosts many of Thailand's Royal Family functions.

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port

Next, take a long tail speed boat to cruise the Bangkok Canal, passing by the Royal Barges Museum, which has numerous beautiful barges with exceptional workmanship. They were formerly warships but are now employed in royal processions for festivals and religious rituals. Along the route, you'll visit the Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun), one of Bangkok's most recognizable sights. Expect to see villagers performing their regular business along the canals, such as hauling rice.

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port

Bangkok's must-see sights are the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. The Grand Palace was originally established as a royal palace, but numerous extensions have been erected throughout the years, including the beautiful Wat Phra Kaew, which contains the Emerald Buddha carved from a single piece of Jade! We will next take a cross-river ferry to one of Bangkok's most iconic temples, Wat Arun, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, before boarding a long-tail boat to exit the river. We will then travel into the small Thonburi canal backwaters, where you will notice a much more laid-back pace of life far away from the buzz of urban Bangkok.

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port

You will see the historic royal structures of the Chakri Kings, as well as the stunning Emerald Buddha. This will include the most spectacular Buddhist statues and Thailand's holiest temple. The next temple is Wat Pho. It is Bangkok's largest temple, known for its massive and majestic Reclining Buddha, which is 46 meters long and wrapped in gold leaf.

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port

Wat Ratchanadda Temple is well-known for its distinctive Loha Prasat. Then, pay a visit to Wat Suthat, which has a Viharn and the stunning Big Buddha. A visit to Wat Po temple with the reclining Buddha is a must. Take a classic tuk-tuk ride down Bangkok's historic street before lunch.

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port

Take a magnificent canal excursion along the Chao Phraya River and admire the splendor of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant ambiance of Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok's largest flower and vegetable market. Don't miss out on a memorable journey full of sights and cultural experiences.

Private Highlights Of Bangkok From Laem Chabang Port