An excursion taking in some of the wonderful sights of Bangkok, travelling by many different means of public transport... with a guide on hand for assistance and a great way to get orientated in Bangkok.

This half day trip is also an excellent way to experience the city from a local's perspective - by tuk-tuk, boat, and Skytrain and if feeling adventurous, the fun khlong ferry.

With a guide at hand this is an ideal orientation tour of Bangkok for first time visitors to the city.

Official Royal Residence of the Thai Royal Family since 1782, the Grand Palace is the one 'Must-see' in Bangkok. A spectacular collection of gleaming golden temples, halls and pavilions showcasing exquisite Thai architecture and artistic details.

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is a highlight of this private half day tour.

The image of a floating market is synonymous with travel to Thailand, however these days some operate solely for tourism. Tha Kha floating market is particularly nice as it is very authentic and local, and does not see many Western tourists visiting.

On this morning excursion, also visit a local market positioned on a train track, which must be seen to be believed. The vendors hurredly remove items as the slow trains pass through.

On the return to Bangkok, stop to visit Phra Pathom Chedi,the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia.

Travel to Kanchanaburi, the location of the famous ‘Bridge Over the River Kwai’, and the ‘Death Railway.’ Visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum, the War Cemetery and enjoy a scenic long-tail boat trip along Maeklong River to the famous Bridge.

Continue by road to Pakseng for lunch at a local restaurant, and then board the local train for a thrilling ride across wooden viaducts. The train ride offers even more fantastic scenery along the River Kwai.

The price quoted is based on a shared excursion. Add £30 per person for a private car excursion.

This tour includes visits to two famous Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimit with its Golden Buddha (over 5 tons of solid gold); Wat Po, with its massive reclining Buddha and Chedi of the Kings as well as The Grand Palace including Wat Phra Kaew.

Venture through local markets full of fresh produce and spices and learn about Thai culture with this half day Bangkok culinary trip. Your local guide will share the secrets of Thai cooking, and you will sample the best authentic Thai cuisine.

Experience the ancient and modern sides of Bangkok in a private speedboat. Climb into your private speedboat and be whisked down the Chao Phraya River past luxury hotels, colonial mansions and glittering temples with golden spires.

Then turn into the network of narrow klongs, or canals, and be transported into a side of Bangkok where time seems to have stood still.

Leave the skyscrapers behind and take a peek into a very different life on the canals. Drift past crooked shacks on stilts, teakwood townhouses lined with flowerpots, and small klong-side temples.

Photograph children jumping off the bridges to take a swim, vendors selling snacks from sampans, and old men casting homemade fishing rods into the murky waters.

Highlights

• Experience the ancient and modern sides of Bangkok in a private speedboat.
• Navigate through the network of narrow klongs, or canals, and be transported into the authentic side of Bangkok.

Experience the beauty and adventure of Thailand's rainforest
like never before! High in the treetops of a pristine national park at Khao Kheo near Chonburi, just an hour’s drive outside of Bangkok is the famous Flight of the Gibbon Zipwire.

Glide through the jungle canopy along thrilling wire zip-lines, scenic sky bridges and adrenaline-inducing abseils.

At over
3 kilometers, this is the longest zip-line tour in the world with
 a total of 24 platforms.

This full day private excursion in Bangkok is ideal for those who only have limited time in Bangkok. Visit The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Trimit. Also enjoy a long tail boat ride along Bangkok's famous Klongs (canals).

Finally, enjoy a converted rice barge cruise along the Chao Phraya River.