Bangkok Shore Excursion from Laem Chabang: 5 Temples & Lunch

Eight hours, five temples, one private guide, and lunch in between

A full-day private shore excursion from Laem Chabang port to Bangkok's major Buddhist landmarks (the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha, Wat Arun's ornate spire, and the Golden Buddha) with an English-speaking guide, all entry tickets, Thai lunch and bottled water included. Pickup and drop-off at the port are built in, so you leave the ship and return by the scheduled time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Temple of the Golden Buddha40m · entry included
2. Temple of the Reclining Buddha40m · entry included
3. Grand Palace1h · entry included
4. Temple of the Emerald Buddha30m · entry included
5. Temple of the Dawn40m · entry included

Bangkok landmarks and lunch tour

• Visit the Grand Palace
• See the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
• Explore the Temple of the Golden Buddha
• Tour the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
• Visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
• Enjoy Thai lunch at a local restaurant
• Return to Laem Chabang port

The experience

Eight hours gives you time to move through Bangkok's most visited temples without rushing. Your private guide meets you at Laem Chabang port and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to each site. The Grand Palace, a former royal residence spanning two main zones, anchors the morning. Inside it sits the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, housing a 15th-century green jade statue clothed in gold and diamonds. Wat Pho, on Rattanakosin Island just south of the palace, holds a 151-foot Reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, rises with a central spire decorated in colorful porcelain and seashells. The name comes from how the temple catches the first light of day.

The Golden Buddha, officially Phra Sukhothai Traimit, weighs 5.5 tonnes and sits in Wat Traimit. For nearly 200 years it was hidden under stucco and colored glass. The gold was revealed only in 1955 during a relocation when the plaster chipped away. Your guide explains the history and cultural significance of each temple as you move through them. All entry tickets are included, so there's no stopping to buy passes at each gate.

Lunch happens at a Thai restaurant partway through the day: the meal and one bottled water are included. After the final temple, your driver returns you to Laem Chabang port in time to reboard. The tour runs 8 hours from pickup, and the vehicle's air conditioning matters in Bangkok's heat.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Laem Chabang port.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry tickets to the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Temple of the Golden Buddha.
• Thai lunch at a local restaurant.
• one bottled water.
• all taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by YTS Holidays Co. Ltd

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with one guide instead of joining a group: ideal if you want to linger at a temple or ask detailed questions without waiting for others. The 8-hour window is tight enough to fit a port day but long enough to see all five major sites without skipping any. If you prefer a shorter itinerary or want to explore just one or two temples in depth, a different tour might suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What are the five temples I'll visit on this tour from Laem Chabang?

The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), and Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha). All five are major Bangkok landmarks, and entry to each is included.

How long does the tour take and will I make it back to the ship on time?

The tour runs 8 hours from pickup at Laem Chabang port, with drop-off back at the port at the end. Your guide times the day so you return with a buffer before the ship departs.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food will I eat?

Yes, lunch at a Thai restaurant is included in the package, along with one bottled water. The guide chooses a restaurant that fits the tour's pace.

Do I need to buy tickets at each temple, or are they covered?

All entry tickets to the five temples are included in the tour price. You walk past the ticket windows and go straight in with your guide.

Will my guide speak English the whole time?

Yes, your guide is an English speaker and will explain the history, architecture and cultural significance of each temple as you visit.