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Smiling Albino’s
Bangkok Adventures
Bangkok Multi Transport Adventure
As one of the world’s great mega-cities, Bangkok is best seen from
an insider’s perspective. ‘The City of Angels’ is the largest city in
Southeast Asia and one of the most chaotically-planned. It can be
confusing to navigate, exhausting visitors with their experience.
With this in mind, we’ve found a way to do justice to the capital.
We’ll hit the must-see sights and a few off the beaten path
curiosities, bustling markets and delicious food stops. The touring
is flexible and will be adapted to your interests.
We’ll use canal boats, motorcycle taxis, three-wheeled tuk-tuks,
and longtail boats to see more in one day than most folks see in
three. The question is what you’ll enjoy more – the sites or getting
to them!
Time: approximately 10:00 - 16:00 Exploration by: walking, multiple boats, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain
Includes: snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, cool towels, all entrances fees, transport costs
and a professional host.
Meals: L
Bangkok Headlights Adventure
This is your chance to experience ‘One Night in Bangkok’. It’s out
for an outstanding Thai meal, then your customized night on the
town. We’ll walk through various neighbourhoods, followed by
some great local food, a beverage or two in strange places, and a
nice visit through market areas and historical districts. The best
way to do this is by using a variety of local transportation in order
to be spontaneous and efficient. The evening winds up at either
one of the famous red-light market districts, a riverside bar or even
the Bohemian backpacker community of Khao San Road,
depending on your hotel location and interests by that point in the
evening.
Time: approximately 18:00 - 23:00, flexible
Includes: snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, cool towels, all entrances fees, transport costs
and a professional host.
Meals: D
Cycle Hidden Bangkok
Hop on a bike and discover another side of Bangkok that you
probably didn’t expect to find beyond the skyscrapers and maze of
busy streets. Today we’ll explore hidden Bangkok through some of
our favourite sleepy neighbourhoods. We’ll head across the mighty
Chao Phraya River to get a closer look at the canal-side
communities and rural areas of Thonburi, the capital of Siam briefly
between the Ayutthaya and Bangkok periods.
Our highlights today include hidden temples, fun routes on
elevated canal paths, quiet streets, old bridges, Canal-side life and
the opportunity to sample local food from vendors using old family
recipes.
Biking: 20 kilometres (flexible), paved roads and narrow paths
Bicycles are well-maintained, high-performance mountain bikes with front suspension,
helmets, gloves and water bottles. Please make sure you are confident of biking in narrow
lanes and small alleys. Good balancing skills are required.
Meals: L
Liquid Bangkok
Discover the original Bangkok riverside neighbourhoods which are
the foundation of the city’s early development. Chinese,
Portuguese, Muslim and British influences blend with Thai
communities along Bangkok’s famous Chao Phraya River. Using
the waterway as our launch point, we’ll walk in the steps of early
Bangkok merchants, exploring the architecture, neighbourhood
mercantile and commercial entities, as well as significant temples
well off the usual beaten track. Several longtail boat starts and
stops take us through Thonburi, Thailand’s capital between the
Ayutthaya and Bangkok periods, visiting old artisan villages,
markets and art communities.
Time: suggest to start no later than 11:00 (5-6 hours, flexible)
Exploration: by multiple boats and foot
Meal: L at local restaurant
Bangkok High Culture
Bangkok is home to many museums, historical sites and a
vanishing number of beautiful traditional Thai homes. This
exploration delves into prime sites, ideal for gaining an
understanding of Thai design, architecture, history and culture.
We’ll navigate the city by using multi forms of urban transport such
as Skytrain, tuk-tuks, walking etc.
Suggested places:
● Marble Temple
● National Museum
● Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
● Jim Thompson’s House
The trip can be customized and tweaked to suit your interests
(such as more art galleries, less museums, etc.).
Time: approximately 09:00 - 15:00
Exploration by: walking, boats, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain
Meals: L
Chinatown
Our Yaowarat (Bangkok Chinatown) half-day walk is an eye-opening journey into the back streets, spirit shrines, and frantic markets of one of the world's most vibrant Chinatowns. The Chinese legacy of Bangkok’s origins cannot be understated. As one of the original cornerstones of the city, early Chinese merchants enabled Bangkok commerce to thrive and turned the city into one of the great trading centers of Asia. Bangkok now boasts a population of more than one million Chinese and has one of the most colourful Chinatowns on the planet. Fast, frantic and eclectic, a ramble through Yaowarat is cacophony for the senses. Explore narrow lanes, fresh markets, religious landmarks and textile booths. Enhance the journey by sampling street snacks while gaining candid impressions for the cultural mosaic that is Bangkok. Your host will take you to Chinatown via the Skytrain and Underground systems on a roughly 4-hour outing at a time of your choosing.
Time: 10:00, but can be adjusted as you wish
Exploration by: walking, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain
Meals: no proper meals, but plenty of snacks
Ancient Ayutthaya
We’ll get up close and personal with Ayutthaya’s stunning temples, from the must see root-entwined Buddha head to the hidden temples tucked away from the main sites. Today we’ll explore everything Thai, from the great history, to the riverfront community, authentic cuisine and local village life, this intimate exploration of Ayutthaya gives you a genuine appreciation for the city's significance to the Thai people. Our day trips in Bangkok and Ayutthaya are also designed to be run as independent trips. We often have business travelers with only one or two days free who really get a kick out of our 'Bangkok MultiTransport' and 'Headlights' adventures, plus the Ancient Ayutthaya day trip. There is a dress code recommendation for Buddhist sites in Ayutthaya of shirts that cover shoulders, and shorts/skirts that cover the knees. No beach sandals, but sport sandals with straps around the heel are okay.
Time: 10:00, but can be adjusted as you wish
Exploration by: walking, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain
Meals: no proper meals, but plenty of snacks
Floating Markets near Bangkok
There are several floating markets which open daily as well as a few which open on weekends or specific local calendar only. Following are our recommended itineraries..
Tha Kha Floating Market
We’ll pick you up after an early breakfast at your hotel and drive
west to visit Tha Kha Floating Market. The market is named after a
long water grass native to the area, and retains a distinctive Thai
charm seldom found at the more famous floating markets closer to
Bangkok. Postcard visuals abound as vendors trade with each
other and hawk goods to locals and visitors along the canal’s edge.
Board a wooden paddle boat and cruise through palm plantations
and soak-up the old market culture lovingly locked in time.
Before the afternoon heat, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel to
enjoy the rest of the day at leisure... or we could explore more
interesting sites on the way back to town if you so choose.
Time: half day, 07:30 - 13:30 (weekends and lunar calendar only)
Exploration by: Private van, paddle boat and walking
Driving: 1.5 hours each way from Bangkok
Meals: Snacks
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
We’ll pick you up after an early breakfast at your hotel and drive
west to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the largest floating
market in the vicinity of Bangkok and probably the one you’ve seen
on the postcards! Totally chaotic, small 'klongs' or canals are filled
with small flat-bottom boats jockeying for position, expertly
paddled by mature ladies ready to stop and bargain at a moment's
notice. It's colorful, noisy, totally touristy but great fun. If you want
a more ‘authentic’ feel to your visit, it’s best to get there as early as
you can.
Before the afternoon heat, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel to
enjoy the rest of the day at leisure... or we could explore more
interesting sites on the way back to town if you so choose.
Time: Half Day, 07:30 - 13:30 (every day)
Exploration by: private van, paddle boat and walking
Driving: 1.5 hours each way from Bangkok
Meals: Snacks
The Smiling Albino Service Difference
We understand implicitly that a perfect adventure is much more than nice hotels, great meals and hassle-free logistics. It is the fine details which our guests appreciate most, like cold face towels after a walk, electrolyte beverages for your day cycling, and wine uncorked when the moment is right. From local maps to bottled water and colorful anecdotes on the areas we visit, a Smiling Albino adventure is a thorough, intimately hosted experience. You’ll be treated with executive care during your Smiling Albino adventure. Contact us for prices and bookings here . We look forward to hosting you!
The Team at Smiling Albino
Smiling Albino - Bangkok, Thailand [email protected] - www.smilingalbino.com
Ph: +66-2-107-2542 "See a different part of the world, differently"