Bangkok, Thailand 6 Day Itinerary

Bangkok, Thailand 6-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Central Bangkok

  • Accommodation: Khaosan World Hostel (budget) or Mandarin Oriental Bangkok (luxury)

  • Breakfast: Grab a traditional Thai breakfast at Thipsamai Pad Thai (Moon Miang Kong) or Nai Mong Hoi Tod (Chaophraya Road)

  • Activities: Visit the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Pho. Take a boat ride along Chao Phraya River to explore Wat Arun.

  • Lunch: Try Boat Noodles at Ba Mee Hoi Khua Khaek (Chinatown) or Ratchawat Somboon Seafood Restaurant (Wat Saket)

  • Activities: Explore Chinatown and the nearby Pak Klong Talad Flower Market. Visit Lumphini Park.

  • Dinner: Dine at Thip Samai, a famous pad thai restaurant or Gaggan Anand, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant (reservation required)

Day 2: Discovery Museums & Local Markets

  • Breakfast: Visit Blue Elephant Cooking School Cafe for Thai and Western dishes
  • Activities: Visit the Jim Thompson House, National Museum, or Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Explore Chatuchak Weekend Market (Sat-Sun) or Rod Fai Train Night Market (Fri-Sun)
  • Lunch: Savor street food at Khlong Saen Saeb canal, or visit Vaikunth Yoga Vegetarian Restaurant in Chatuchak Market
  • Dinner: Dine at Le Du or Baan Khanitha for contemporary Thai cuisine

Day 3: Temples & Canals (Venice of the East)

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a riverside breakfast at Riverside Plaza Restaurant or The Deck Bar & Bistro
  • Activities: Take a longtail boat tour in the Thonburi area, visit Wat Maha That, Wat Kalayanamit, and Wat Bang Kung.
  • Lunch: Eat local food at a riverside restaurant or try Somboon Seafood (Wat Phra Si Sanphet)
  • Dinner: Dine at Bo.lan or Ayothaya for royal Thai cuisine

Day 4: Shopping & Street Art

  • Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel or grab a coffee and pastry at Roast, a popular cafe chain in Bangkok
  • Activities: Spend the day shopping at Siam Paragon, CentralWorld, or Platinum Fashion Mall. Explore Bangkok’s street art around Thonglor and Ekkamai areas.
  • Lunch: Visit Eathai Food Park or try Somtum Der Isaan restaurant for northern Thai cuisine
  • Dinner: Dine at Gaggan Anand, Nahm (Siam Kempinski Hotel), or Suhumi, a contemporary seafood restaurant

Day 5: Day Trip to Ayutthaya

  • Breakfast: Have an early breakfast at the hotel before departing for Ayutthaya.
  • Activities: Visit historical sites like Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya. Take a boat tour around the ancient city.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch at a local restaurant in Ayutthaya
  • Dinner: Return to Bangkok and dine at a favorite spot from earlier days or try a new one, such as Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin or Cabbages & Condoms

Day 6: Farewell & Departure

  • Breakfast: Have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before checking out
  • Activities: Spend your last few hours in Bangkok shopping for souvenirs, exploring local neighborhoods or relaxing at a rooftop bar like Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar or SkyBar at Lebua Hotel
  • Departure: Head to the airport and say goodbye to beautiful Bangkok!