Tour Essentials
This half-day tour takes you to some of Bangkok's most impressive temples. A solid-gold Buddha, Bangkok's oldest temple, and awe-inspiring architecture await you.
Travel Details
- Departs from: Pick up times are approx 08.00 am from your central Bangkok hotel lobby for the morning tour, and approx 12.00 hrs for the afternoon tour.
Drop off at your hotel is approx 12.00 hrs for morning tour, and approx 16.30 hrs for the afternoon tour.
- Departure times: Varied
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Takes Place In: Bangkok
What to bring:
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunblock
- Please ensure that appropriate clothing is worn. No sleeveless tops are allowed inside the temples. Please bring some money for any incidentals that you may wish to buy during this tour.
Included in price:
- Tour Guide
- Entry Fees
- Hotel / Hostel Pickup
Tour Itinerary
Your first stop, Wat Traimitr (Temple of the Golden Buddha), houses the world's largest solid-gold Buddha. Cast approximately 9 centuries ago, this remarkable statue stands 10 feet (3 m) high and weighs 5 1/2 tons. The golden Buddha was long ago disguised from invading armies with a layer of stucco and plaster. Thereafter forgotten, the true value of the Buddha was only rediscovered after the plaster was accidentally chipped during a move, revealing the shining gold beneath. Pieces of the now removed plaster are displayed next to the statue.
Though Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple, it is even more highly revered for its enormous Buddha statue. As the name suggests, the gold-plated Buddha is lying down and is beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl in its eyes and on the massive soles of its feet. The temple also became regarded as the first university in Thailand after King Rama III ordered important texts to be inscribed on stone slabs around the temple.
Your last stop is the truly spectacular Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple), which is named after the Carrara marble imported from Italy with which the ubosoth (a structure for ordinations) was constructed. The architecture is considered so perfect that it is known as an example of Thai art. A large collection of Buddha images line the spacious inner courtyard, while the interior is magnificently decorated with crossbeams of lacquer and gold.
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Cancellation Policy
- In the event of cacellation the deposit paid is non refundable.
- Failure to make cancellations 24 hours before the commencement of the tour will result in FULL PAYMENT being taken from the credit card.
- A 3.00% administration fee is charged on all credit card transactions with the tour operators.
- Departure times may vary. Customers will be informed of any changes.
