Travel details
USD 216
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time this plan was previously proposed.
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Duration |
Departure in 2024/12 | 1 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Experience the liveliness and history of Thailand in one day, and conclude it with a special New Year’s Eve in Bangkok. After visiting the Maeklong Railway Market—where stalls line an active rail track—and the Damnoen Saduak floating market reached by long-tail boat along the canals, head to the UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Ayutthaya. Tour the site of the former Japanese quarter and historic temples, then head to Bangkok for the countdown event at night. From local daytime scenes and timeless history to the glamorous New Year’s Eve festivities, this is a day that condenses different faces of Thailand into one enjoyable experience.
Signature points
See Thailand’s charms in one day: railway market, floating market, and ancient Ayutthaya
In the morning, visit the Maeklong Railway Market where shops line an active rail track. Then take a long-tail boat along the canals to the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. In the afternoon, continue to Ayutthaya to visit sites such as the former Japanese quarter, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Phra Mahathat, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. It’s a day where you can encounter Thailand’s diverse expressions—from the energy of the markets to the quiet ruins of the ancient capital.
End the year wrapped in Bangkok’s energy at the New Year countdown
After sightseeing, take a break at the hotel, then head into Bangkok for the night. Enjoy free time around Asiatique The Riverfront or the area near CentralWorld while welcoming the countdown to the new year. Celebrate a special New Year’s Eve in Bangkok, filled with the festive atmosphere unique to December 31st.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Bangkok City Tour
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Thailand - Bangkok
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6:30
Depart from the hotel early in the morning
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8:15
Maeklong Railway Market
A unique Thai market where shops line an active railway.
When a train approaches, vendors quickly clear goods and awnings that protrude onto the tracks, and once the train passes the market returns to its original state. Enjoy the sight unique to Maeklong, where everyday life and the railway coexist in surprisingly close proximity.
※ Expected train for viewing: Arrives at Maeklong Station at 08:30 AM
[Japanese Guide]
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9:00
To Damnoen Saduak by Long-tail Boat
Board a long-tail boat and head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market while taking in the canal-side scenery. As you travel the waterways, you’ll see a different side of Thailand compared to the roads.
Damnoen Saduak is one of Thailand’s representative floating markets. Small boats travel the canals and shops selling fruits, snacks, and souvenirs line the banks. Enjoy the lively atmosphere unique to Thailand, where people and goods bustle around the waterways.
[Japanese Guide]
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(Not included)
Lunch
Lunch on the way (lunch cost not included. Guide will assist only)
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Thailand - Ayutthaya
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14:00
Site of the Japanese Settlement
Visit the area where Japanese people once lived during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In the 17th century a community of Japanese merchants and rōnin formed here, and the site is also associated with Yamada Nagamasa. This is a spot unique to Ayutthaya where you can touch on the history of exchanges between Thailand and Japan.
[Japanese Guide]
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15:15
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
One of Ayutthaya’s representative temples. The large, towering chedi and the statues arranged around it are impressive. Many people still visit this temple, where you can sense not only Ayutthaya’s history but also the continuing atmosphere of faith into the present day.
[Japanese Guide]
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16:00
Wat Phra Mahathat
One of the ruins symbolic of Ayutthaya. It is especially known for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots amid the collapsed chedis and temple ruins. You can view the striking scenery characteristic of Ayutthaya, where ruins and nature have overlapped over long years. (Includes a 10-minute elephant ride en route)
[Japanese Guide]
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16:45
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
A highly respected temple that was once located within the royal palace grounds of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The three large chedis standing side by side are iconic, and the site allows you to feel the traces of the once-prosperous capital of Ayutthaya.
[Japanese Guide]
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Thailand - Bangkok
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19:00
After a day of sightseeing, you will return to the hotel for a break.
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20:00
Depart for nighttime Bangkok.
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21:00-24:30
(Not included)
New Year’s Eve Countdown in Bangkok
Enjoy free time around Asiatique The Riverfront or the CentralWorld area and welcome the countdown to the New Year.
Bangkok on New Year’s Eve is filled with a celebratory mood across the city, with many people celebrating the start of a new year. Enjoy a special New Year’s experience on your trip amid Thailand’s lively and glamorous atmosphere.
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25:30
Arrive at the hotel
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Bangkok City Tour
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Thailand - Bangkok
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6:30
Depart from the hotel early in the morning
-
8:15
Maeklong Railway Market
A unique Thai market where shops line an active railway.
When a train approaches, vendors quickly clear goods and awnings that protrude onto the tracks, and once the train passes the market returns to its original state. Enjoy the sight unique to Maeklong, where everyday life and the railway coexist in surprisingly close proximity.
※ Expected train for viewing: Arrives at Maeklong Station at 08:30 AM
[Japanese Guide]
-
9:00
To Damnoen Saduak by Long-tail Boat
Board a long-tail boat and head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market while taking in the canal-side scenery. As you travel the waterways, you’ll see a different side of Thailand compared to the roads.
Damnoen Saduak is one of Thailand’s representative floating markets. Small boats travel the canals and shops selling fruits, snacks, and souvenirs line the banks. Enjoy the lively atmosphere unique to Thailand, where people and goods bustle around the waterways.
[Japanese Guide]
-
(Not included)
Lunch
Lunch on the way (lunch cost not included. Guide will assist only)
-
Thailand - Ayutthaya
-
14:00
Site of the Japanese Settlement
Visit the area where Japanese people once lived during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In the 17th century a community of Japanese merchants and rōnin formed here, and the site is also associated with Yamada Nagamasa. This is a spot unique to Ayutthaya where you can touch on the history of exchanges between Thailand and Japan.
[Japanese Guide]
-
15:15
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
One of Ayutthaya’s representative temples. The large, towering chedi and the statues arranged around it are impressive. Many people still visit this temple, where you can sense not only Ayutthaya’s history but also the continuing atmosphere of faith into the present day.
[Japanese Guide]
-
16:00
Wat Phra Mahathat
One of the ruins symbolic of Ayutthaya. It is especially known for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots amid the collapsed chedis and temple ruins. You can view the striking scenery characteristic of Ayutthaya, where ruins and nature have overlapped over long years. (Includes a 10-minute elephant ride en route)
[Japanese Guide]
-
16:45
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
A highly respected temple that was once located within the royal palace grounds of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The three large chedis standing side by side are iconic, and the site allows you to feel the traces of the once-prosperous capital of Ayutthaya.
[Japanese Guide]
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Thailand - Bangkok
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19:00
After a day of sightseeing, you will return to the hotel for a break.
-
20:00
Depart for nighttime Bangkok.
-
21:00-24:30
(Not included)
New Year’s Eve Countdown in Bangkok
Enjoy free time around Asiatique The Riverfront or the CentralWorld area and welcome the countdown to the New Year.
Bangkok on New Year’s Eve is filled with a celebratory mood across the city, with many people celebrating the start of a new year. Enjoy a special New Year’s experience on your trip amid Thailand’s lively and glamorous atmosphere.
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25:30
Arrive at the hotel
Price Includes / excludes
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
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None
Includes (Others)
Private car and private Japanese-speaking guide for the above itinerary, and admission fees for the above itinerary
