Explore Bangkok’s Theravada temples on a private tour, including the famous Wat Pho with its reclaimed Buddha statue. Immerse yourself in Thailand’s Buddhist culture and witness monks in their maroon and yellow robes.
Explore Bangkok’s Theravada temples on a private tour, including the famous Wat Pho with its reclaimed Buddha statue. Immerse yourself in Thailand’s Buddhist culture and witness monks in their maroon and yellow robes.
- Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) - The temple of the golden buddha or Wat Trimit Wittayaram, located on the west of Hua Lamphong Railway Station. This temple is the world’s largest solid-gold Buddha statue. Weighing 5.5 tons and measuring 10 feet (3 m) tall, this seated sculpture is believed to have been made back in the 13th or 14th century.
- Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) - The temple of the golden buddha or Wat Trimit Wittayaram, located on the west of Hua Lamphong Railway Station. This temple is the world’s largest solid-gold Buddha statue. Weighing 5.5 tons and measuring 10 feet (3 m) tall, this seated sculpture is believed to have been made back in the 13th or 14th century.
- Admission to all 3 temples included
- Guided tour with a local English-speaking guide
- Round-trip hotel transportation (selected hotels only)
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Admission to all 3 temples included
- Guided tour with a local English-speaking guide
- Round-trip hotel transportation (selected hotels only)
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Predominantly, Thailand is a Buddhist nation with approximately 95% of the Thai population practicing Theravada Buddhism. As one traverses the streets of Bangkok, it’s quite common to spot monks in their distinctive maroon and yellow robes strolling along the paths. Given that Thailand boasts more than 26,000 Wat’s (the term used locally for a temple),…
Predominantly, Thailand is a Buddhist nation with approximately 95% of the Thai population practicing Theravada Buddhism. As one traverses the streets of Bangkok, it’s quite common to spot monks in their distinctive maroon and yellow robes strolling along the paths. Given that Thailand boasts more than 26,000 Wat’s (the term used locally for a temple), this shouldn’t be surprising.
- Restroom facilities available
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Dress Code: There is a strict dress code for visiting the Grand Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand’s most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves - no sleeveless tops. If you’re wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. It is also recommended to not wear bright colors
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.