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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
Take a memorable ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway for the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who lost their lives building it during World War II. On this day trip from Bangkok, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, and hear moving war stories from your guide. Then ride a long-tailed speedboat down the Kwai River where you have a view of the famous bridge.
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$79.00
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$79.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Guide In and Around Bangkok: Custom Tour
This customizable private tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, including Wat Arun Grand Palace, and the Floating Market. Explore some of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, sample local cuisine (own expense), and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.
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$59.69
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$59.69
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Thailand's Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok
Combine a visit from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Siam—with a riverboat trip on the Chao Phraya River. An informative guide highlights Thailand’s fascinating history as you explore Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins and Buddha statues in the old capital of Thailand, which was ransacked by invading Burmese in the 18th century. This full-day tour includes lunch and returns you to Bangkok by boat.
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$67.15
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$67.15
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Floating Markets Day Trip from Bangkok
Go beyond Bangkok city limits and gain a deeper understanding of life beyond the capital as you explore the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Travel by long-tailed speedboat as a guide unpacks the secrets of these 19th-century canals built by King Rama IV. Over the course of this half-day trip, cruise past vendors selling freshly picked produce, handmade sweets, and interesting souvenirs.
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$49.15
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$49.15
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Half-Day Bangkok City Highlights Small-Group Tour with Lunch
See the top sights in Bangkok with a professional guide who shares key details about each place you visit along with the history of Thailand’s capital city. Your guide makes it easy to navigate popular sightseeing destinations including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit), and Chinatown. Stop for lunch at a scenic riverside restaurant, and have time to browse the shops in Chinatown.
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$100.99
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$100.99
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Ayutthaya Historical Park Small Group Tour
A historic capital first built in the 14th century, Ayutthaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must for many. Say goodbye to long, stressful bus journeys on this convenient small-group guided tour. See Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, the summer home of Thai kings, explore the ruins of ancient Ayutthaya, and opt to visit the Ayothaya Floating Market & Elephant Village. All entrance fees are at your own expense.
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$40.00
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$40.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Tour of Bangkok's Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Thailand is driven by the Buddhist faith and some 26,000 wats, or temples, dot the landscapes of this southeast Asian nation. Take a private tour of three significant Bangkok temples, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and marvel at the religion that permeates the culture and traditions of this city.
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$59.69
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$59.69
Price varies by group size
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Floating Markets and Bridge on River Kwai Tour from Bangkok
Get two for one on this Damnoen Saduak floating market and Bridge Over the River Kwai Tour from Bangkok. Spend a full day following your expert guide on this tour that showcases the best of Thailand’s Kanchanaburi region and offers up the perfect escape from the energy of urban streets.
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$93.63
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$93.63
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Private Tour: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew
This private half-day tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew is an essential deal for anyone traveling to Thailand’s capital city. Explore some of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks with your expert guide, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, home to an image of Buddha made up entirely of jade.
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$73.73
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$73.73
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
Visit the Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok on a tour that showcases the best of travelers’ ‘must-see’ list for the capital city. Taken in the morning or afternoon, this one-of-a-kind experience allows time to explore the best-known landmarks with an expert local guide. Highlights include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, located in the Grand Palace Complex.
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$48.28
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$48.28
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From Bangkok: Magical Day Tour to Ayutthaya with Private Transport
Visit the ancient home of the Siamese kings on a full-day, private tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, a former imperial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ornate Bang Pa-In, or Summer Palace, a Buddha image in a Bodhi tree, and historic temple complexes, then take a slow boat ride around Ayutthaya island. This full-day tour accommodates up to eight people, and includes all activities and round-trip transport from centrally-located Bangkok hotels.
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$221.76
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$221.76
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems™: Best of Bangkok PRIVATE Tour
See both the popular and lesser-known sights of Bangkok on this half-day private tour. With a private guide, get a glimpse of daily life in Bangkok as you visit temples and a market, take a tuk-tuk ride, and listen to stories about the city. Starting time is flexible based on your preferences.
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$96.63
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$96.63
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage Site
Benefit from personalized attention on this private tour of Ayutthaya and the Damnoensaduak Floating Market. You can take your time exploring in the company of your dedicated guide, learning about the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya through commentary tailored to your interests. Step aboard a longtail boat for a tour of the floating market, where you can see local residents going about their daily life.
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$193.11
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$193.11
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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
Immerse yourself in the history of World War II during this tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok. Listen to in-depth guided commentary that tells the history of the bridge itself, and learn more about the events surrounding the POWs by visiting a war museum and a POW cemetery. Additionally, you’ll ride along the tracks of the Death Railway, walk across the bridge itself, and take a long-tailed speedboat ride on the river.
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$70.24
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$70.24
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Half-Day Ayutthaya City Cultural Bike Tour
Explore the must-see destination of Ayutthaya by bicycle — a great way to get around the ancient capital of Siam, especially when you have limited time. This half-day bike tour departs in the morning or afternoon for community markets and temple ruins, including the Historic City of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about Thailand’s royal history dating back hundreds of years.
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$43.65
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$43.65
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Bangkok Night Food and City Tour by Tuk Tuk
Soak up Bangkok’s unique sights, sounds, and colors on a nighttime tour of the city’s greatest foods and vibrant neighborhoods by private tuk-tuk. Get a personal introduction to the city that’s a perfect orientation for first-time visitors: take in Bangkok twists on classic Thai dishes, explore Buddhist temples, and sip drinks at the edge of the Chao Phraya River. Join the locals in a colorful neighborhood market and discover the best pad Thai in the city as Bangkok comes to life after dark.
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$82.65
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$82.65
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Ayutthaya Ancient Capital Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya is a must-visit day trip destination from Bangkok. This tour is the easy way to get there as you won’t have to worry about catching a bus on your own. You’ll spend a whole day touring the archaeological sites, palaces, and temples of the former capital of Thailand. The tour includes a delicious lunch and a river cruise back to Bangkok.
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$90.69
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$90.69
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Full-Day Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace from Bangkok
The Siamese capital of Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites and visiting on a private tour means you can explore the ancient marvel in your own time. This full-day tour from Bangkok combines a visit to Ayutthaya with a stop at Wat Lokayasutharam, a tour of Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant, and more.
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$133.42
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$133.42
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Ayutthaya Temples Tour with River Cruise from Bangkok
Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok, it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River
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$67.70
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$67.70
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Bike Bangkok Historic Communities
Hit Bangkok’s back streets and explore the city as locals do—on two wheels. This half-day guided bike tour takes you off the main tourist beat and introduces you to a Bangkok few visitors have seen. Ride through Muslim neighborhoods and across the Rama 8 Bridge, and suss out some of the city’s most mouthwatering street foods en route. Along the way, your guide also fills you in on local history, and with a small group size, you’re assured a more personalized experience.
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$47.93
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$47.93

Kanchanaburi Tour
Most travelers know Kanchanaburi, a little town about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Bangkok, for the Bridge on the River Kwai. See this and so much more on this action-packed door-to-door guided tour. Visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, then ride the Death Railway over the bridge. After a Thai lunch by the river, ride a bamboo raft and stop at pretty Sai Yok Noi Waterfall.
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$67.57
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$67.57
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Explore Bangkok by E-Scooter & Try Street Food
Ride through the fascinating streets of Bangkok on an electric scooter to see the unseen temples, local food markets, and spectacular buildings. Try street food on a unique guided tour.
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$52.67
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$52.67
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Ayutthaya Temples Tour by Road from Bangkok (Multi Languages)
Get a comprehensive tour of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand, on this full-day tour from Bangkok. With round-trip transportation provided, you won't have to worry about driving or directions and can relax or take in the scenery. Learn about the 417-year reign that Ayutthaya had as the center of politics and culture in Thailand through guided commentary during your temple visits, where you'll see a mixture of Khmer and Sukhothai architecture.
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$41.04
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$41.04
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Ayutthaya Ancient Temples Tour from Bangkok (Multi Languages)
The ruined city of Ayutthaya was once the most important and powerful place in Thailand. Travelers interested in Thai culture and history, as well as Buddhism, will love this day tour. Visit some of Ayutthaya’s must-see sights, including temples, palaces, and enormous Buddha statues. This organized tour is an easy way to visit Ayutthaya, as it will save you the hassle of catching buses or trains.
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$41.08
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$41.08
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