Excursion Bangkok temples with tuk tuk ride tour at Bangkok

Visit three of the most impressive temples in Bangkok: Wat Po, kno wn as the 'Temple of the Reclining Buddha', Wat Trimit home of the 5.5 tons solid Gold Buddha image, and Wat Benchamabophit, the 'Marble Temple'. A short Tuk Tuk ride compliments your half-day outing.

Wat Trimit

As 95% of Thailand's population is Buddhist, there are around 400 wats (temples) in Bangkok. Begin your outing with a 30-minute drive from the pier to Wat Trimit, formerly called "Wat Samjeentai. This temple was built by three Chinese comrades around 150 years ago. It was restored in 1937 and granted the new name of Wat Trimitwitthayaram. The main attraction in the temple is the incredible Golden Buddha Temple. Weighing in at five and a half tons, and standing over 10 feet high, this massive statue dates back to the 700 year-old Sukhothai period.

Tuk Tuk Ride

Next, board a Tuk Tuk for a sightseeing ride to Wat Po. Tuk Tuks are three-wheeled, motorised taxis or 'auto rickshaws', named after the noise they make. Covered, with room for two, these quaint scooters are nimble at navigating the congested city streets.

Wat Po

Arrive at the 'Temple of the Reclining Buddha', or Wat Pho, one of the largest and oldest wats in Bangkok. Home to more than one thousand Buddha images, it is named after the largest single Buddha image, that of a reclining Buddha, 150 feet (46 metres) long and 50 feet (15 metres) high. It is decorated with gold plating on the body and mother of pearl on the eyes and the soles of his feet.

Wat Benchamabophit

Re-board your coach and proceed to visit is to Wat Benchamabophit, the 'Marble Temple', bui lt of Italian marble with unique European ecclesiastic details.

Complemented by stained -glass windows housing a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue, a superb cloister-collection of bronze Buddha images are housed here.

The coach then takes you back to the port and your awaiting ship.

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of walking, for approximately one mile (1.6 kilometres), with many steps to climb. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Comfortable, flat walking shoes are recommended. Two guests occupy each Tuk Tuk. Order of sites may vary

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bangkok, Wat Po Temple, Wat Suthat Temple, Viham, Giant Swing, Wat Benchamabophit Temple, Buddha Images, Tuk Tuk Ride