Bangkok city break with Ayutthaya · 5 days

Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok

Bangkok

• Wat Arun by Chao Phraya cross-river ferry · 1.5 h. Ferry from Tha Tien pier costs a few baht; late-afternoon light is best and the steps are steep.
• Chao Phraya river dinner cruise · 2.5 h. Most depart from ICONSIAM or Asiatique piers around 7–8pm; vegetarian menus on request when booking.

Local tip: Ferry from Tha Tien pier costs a few baht; late-afternoon light is best and the steps are steep.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Bangkok

Bangkok

• Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) · 2.5 h. Opens 8:30am; shoulders and knees covered, no ripped jeans. Ignore touts who say it is closed today.
• Wat Pho & the Reclining Buddha · 1.5 h. A 5-minute walk from the Grand Palace; the massage school inside takes walk-ins.
• Chatuchak Weekend Market · 3 h. Saturdays and Sundays only, roughly 9am–6pm; go early before the heat. MRT Chatuchak Park / BTS Mo Chit.

Local tip: Opens 8:30am; shoulders and knees covered, no ripped jeans. Ignore touts who say it is closed today.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Ayutthaya temples day trip

Bangkok

• Ayutthaya temples day trip · 9 h. Trains from Bangkok take ~1.5–2h; a van tour or private car is easier in the heat. Temple entry ~50 THB each.

Local tip: Trains from Bangkok take ~1.5–2h; a van tour or private car is easier in the heat. Temple entry ~50 THB each.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Explore Bangkok

Bangkok

• Damnoen Saduak floating market & Maeklong railway market · 6 h. Leave Bangkok by 7am; both markets are busiest before 10am and ~2h away.
• King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk · 1.5 h. Go for sunset; online tickets are cheaper than at the counter.

Local tip: Leave Bangkok by 7am; both markets are busiest before 10am and ~2h away.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Depart from Bangkok

Bangkok

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.