Destination

Central Thailand

Bangkok, the ruins of Ayutthaya, the River Kwai: the Thailand you can travel without taking a plane.

Welcome to Central Thailand: history, canals and Bangkok

The beating heart of the country, where ancient history meets its most restless modern side. Central Thailand offers a mix you will not find anywhere else: the great archaeological ruins of former capitals such as Ayutthaya, historic canals and traditional floating markets, and then the sheer energy and the royal palaces of Bangkok. Browse our excursions and guided visits, put together to bring you close to the roots, the contrasts and the most interesting traditions of Thai culture.

Organized Trips

Tours in Central Thailand

The centre is the part of the country you cross by road: from Bangkok you reach Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya and Lopburi in a few hours, and from there the itineraries carry on north. These are the tours that suit a first trip to Thailand best.

Bangkok, Koh Samui and Ang Thong Marine Park – 8 Days / 7 Nights
from €1,100
Bangkok and Koh Samui in August – 10 Days / 9 Nights
from €900
Chiang Mai to Bangkok Private Tour – 4 Days / 3 Nights
from €385
Bangkok to Chiang Mai Overland Tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights
from €860
Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya Loop Tour – 4 Days / 3 Nights
from €385
Bangkok to Chiang Mai Private Tour via Lopburi – 4 Days / 3 Nights
from €330
Chiang Mai to Bangkok Tour via Kanchanaburi – 5 Days / 4 Nights
from €500
Chiang Mai to Bangkok Express Private Tour – 3 Days / 2 Nights
from €290
Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi Moon Bridge Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights
from €555
Northern Thailand Tour from Bangkok – 6 Days / 5 Nights
from €530
Thailand Round Trip Tour from Bangkok – 7 Days / 6 Nights
from €670

Day Trips

Excursions in Central Thailand

Nearly all of them leave from Bangkok and are back by evening: the markets at Maeklong and Damnoen Saduak, the Erawan waterfalls, the Bridge over the River Kwai, Khao Yai national park, the ruins of Ayutthaya with a cruise home.

Ayutthaya Private Day Tour from Bangkok
from €75
Ayutthaya by VIP Bus with Chao Phraya Cruise Back (Hotel Pickup Included)
from €70
Classic Temples of Bangkok: Golden Buddha, Wat Pho and the Marble Temple
from €45
Bubble in the Forest Cafe and the Markets: Late-Start Day Tour from Bangkok
from €65
Wonderful Pearl Luxury Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya (hotel pickup included)
from €60
Erawan Falls and Elephant Sanctuary Tour (From Bangkok)
from €115
Erawan Falls and Bridge over the River Kwai Tour (From Bangkok)
from €85
Death Railway and Bridge over the River Kwai Tour (From Bangkok)
from €75
Bangkok by Night: Chinatown Street Food and Khao San Road by Tuk-Tuk
from €35
Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak and Ayutthaya Day Tour
from €80
Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun: Full-Day Bangkok Tour with Lunch
from €70
Hin Khao Ngu Park and the Two Markets: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok
from €65
Khlong Khon Mangrove Tour: Swimming Macaques and Village Life (from Bangkok)
from €55
Grand Palace and Wat Pho: Half-Day Tour of Old Bangkok
from €50
Jim Thompson House, a Canal Boat and Sunset from the Golden Mount
from €40
Khao Yai National Park Tour: Forest Walks and Wildlife (From Bangkok)
from €85
Half-Day Market Tour from Bangkok: Maeklong Rails and Damnoen Saduak Canals
from €40
Maeklong Railway Market and Khlong Khon Mangroves (from Bangkok)
from €60
Marble Temple, Golden Mount Sunset and Street Food on Banthat Thong
from €30
Old Bangkok at Sunset: Loha Prasat, the Giant Swing and the Ong Ang Canal
from €30
Bangkok Temples and a Muay Thai Fight at Rajadamnern Stadium
from €80
Talat Noi, the Golden Buddha and Sampheng Market: a Chinatown Morning
from €50
Wat Pho, the Thonburi Canals and Wat Paknam: a Full Day on the Water
from €70
Wat Arun Photo Shoot in Thai Traditional Dress
from €100
Wat Pho, the Chao Phraya River and Chinatown: a Full Day in Old Bangkok
from €60

See all our Central Thailand trips in the catalog →