Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Wat Hong Rattanaram Private Tour
ID: GYG121650-178101
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Visit 3 ancient temples in the current and historical capital of Thailand on a private guided tour of Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Wat Hong Rattanaram on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.
Start your 4-hour temples tour with a visit to the Buddhist temple of Wat Pho near the Grand Palace. Marvel at the golden statue of the Reclining Buddha and other typical motifs of the complex.
Cross the Chao Phraya River to the temple of Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) and learn more about the Kingdom of Ayutthaya of the 14th to 18th centuries. Admire the stupa-like pagoda encrusted with colorful glazed porcelain tiles and seashells, and discover many statues of Buddha.
Continue to nearby Wat Hong Rattanaram, designed in a unique combination of Chinese and Western art styles. Take a look at the Buddha image from the Sukhothai Kingdom that ruled Thailand from 1238 until 1438.
Highlights
- Learn about the transition of the capitals of Thailand from Thonburi to present-day Bangkok
- See the reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho, where traditional Thai massage was born
- Marvel at the stupa-like pagoda of Wat Arun on the banks of the Chao Phraya River
- Travel back to the days of the Ayutthaya Kingdom at the Wat Hong Rattanaram temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Participants on this tour should note that the chapel is a national shrine and you will be required to wear proper attire: no bare shoulders and knees or strapless-heel shoes
• Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes that can be easily taken off
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up possible from your hotel in the main areas of Bangkok.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
