A first Bangkok visit: palaces, canals, and a rooftop night — 4 days in Bangkok
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🛕 Bangkok · 4 days

A first Bangkok visit: palaces, canals, and a rooftop night

Temples, the river, and late markets. 4-day Bangkok trip for 2 people: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun. Stay at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. About $1,487 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$30
Activities$230
Flights$2,320
History & culture$34
Lodging$360
About $1,487 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$2,974 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Day 1 2026-12-27

Start with Grand Palace. After that: Wat Pho; Wat Arun. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningGrand PalacePlanning estimate for Grand Palace. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$34Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonWat PhoPlanning estimate for Wat Pho. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$18Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • EveningWat ArunPlanning estimate for Wat Arun. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$12Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightChatrium Hotel Riverside BangkokOne standard room at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$120Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

Day 2 2026-12-28

Start with Long-tail boat canal (khlong) tour, Thonburi. After that: Asiatique the Riverfront evening. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningLong-tail boat canal (khlong) tour, ThonburiPlanning estimate for Long-tail boat canal (khlong) tour, Thonburi. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$70Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonAsiatique the Riverfront eveningPlanning estimate for Asiatique the Riverfront evening. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
  • OvernightChatrium Hotel Riverside BangkokOne standard room at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$120Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 3 2026-12-29

Start with Chatuchak Weekend Market. After that: ICONSIAM riverside mall; Sky bar at Lebua State Tower. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningChatuchak Weekend MarketPlanning estimate for Chatuchak Weekend Market. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonICONSIAM riverside mallPlanning estimate for ICONSIAM riverside mall. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.Free
  • EveningSky bar at Lebua State TowerPlanning estimate for Sky bar at Lebua State Tower. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$50Book on lebua.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightChatrium Hotel Riverside BangkokOne standard room at Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. The nightly figure is an estimate, not a quote.$120Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 4 2026-12-30

Start with Thai cooking class. After that: Chinatown dinner. The prices are estimates, not tickets in hand.

  • MorningThai cooking classPlanning estimate for Thai cooking class. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$80Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonChinatown dinnerPlanning estimate for Chinatown dinner. It is not a live fare or a reserved ticket.$30Book on OpenTableWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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