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Day Trip - Bangkok Multi-transport

Bangkok's best day trip - period. Make use all interesting forms of local transportation to explore the city's key sites and hidden corners. Avoid the traffic and see the city like a local.

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Chanting Monks

As one of the world's great cities, Bangkok conjures up images of ornate temples, steaming street stalls, snarling traffic and overflowing markets.

Roughly 10 million people call the City of Angels home, making it the largest city in Southeast Asia. With no central downtown, infamous traffic and teeming with things to see, Bangkok can be confusing to navigate, leaving many visitors exhausted with their experience.

With this in mind, Smiling Albino developed a concept trip to capture the real pulse of the city from those who know it best - locals!

Using multitudinous modes of transport: Skytrain, inner-city canal boat, three-wheeled tuk-tuk, motorcycle taxi and longtail river boat, you'll experience more in a single day than most do in three. Step in stride with locals and hit the capital in style.

Thrilling river ride!

Today you'll visit:

  • Erewan Shrine
  • Pratunam Market area
  • Golden Mount at Wat Saket
  • Wat Phra Kaew (Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
  • Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
  • Canals of Bangkok Noi (Little Bangkok)

Itinerary

  • 09:00 - Meet you at your hotel
  • 17:00 - Return to hotel and marvel at the day

FAQs

How active will the day be?

This adventure features multiple modes of transport and is ideally suited to anyone who likes walking and has no major physical limitations. Great for adventurous souls of all ages.

What if it rains?

Our adventures run year-round, rain or shine. During the rainy season (July-Oct) it's a good idea to bring an umbrella and be prepared to get a bit wet. When it really pours we take shelter, enjoy a beverage and let it pass, which is usually quickly - then we'll continue exploring. It's a great experience to see a SE Asian rain shower up close!

Any dress requirements if we visit temples on this day trip?

When visiting temples it's important to dress respectfully. Be sure to bring: Footwear that has coverage of at least a strap around your heel; A short or long sleeved shirt (nothing sleeveless); and modest shorts or long pants.

I have trouble walking - is there another way to see the city's sites?

Absolutely, we can arrange for a private car to take you point to point. Bangkok automobile traffic can slow things down and may affect the number of sites you can visit during the trio. Let us know in advance and we'll be sure to make your trip perfect.

Have more questions?

We have lots more information in our Travel Tips section that will give you an idea of what it's like to travel with Smiling Albino. You can read more on food, weather, language, history and culture, see where you'll be travelling, and maybe find a book or two that you can read before your adventure.

Visit the Travel Tips area.

 

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