Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River at sunset
Long day · 06:30–19:30 Private day trip from Hua Hin

Bangkok Day Trip from Hua Hin

Bangkok’s riverside temples in one long day from Hua Hin: the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the ferry to Wat Arun and a boat ride on the Chao Phraya.

Private tour – only your group English-speaking guide; other languages on request

Tour overview

Bangkok is about three hours’ drive from Hua Hin, so this is a long day, and we say so clearly: you leave at 06:30 and are back around 19:30. The drive is in a private van with your driver, and in Bangkok a licensed guide joins you for the visits. You see Wat Pho and its 46-metre Reclining Buddha, cross the river by ferry to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, and take a boat ride on the Chao Phraya past the old riverside quarters. After a late lunch by the river and a short free time, you start the drive back to Hua Hin. Entry fees, the ferry and the boat ride are included.

Hotel pickup06:30 in Hua Hin, Cha-am or Pranburi; back around 19:30
Private tourBangkok old town and the Chao Phraya River

Scheduled stops

  • •Wat Pho – the Reclining Buddha
  • •Ferry to Wat Arun
  • •Chao Phraya boat ride
  • •Lunch by the river

Bangkok day trip itinerary

Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, queues, temple access and local conditions. The order of visits may be adjusted when necessary to provide the smoothest experience.

06:30

Hotel pickup in Hua Hin

About three hours to Bangkok, with a short break on the way.

09:45

Wat Pho

Meet your Bangkok guide; the Reclining Buddha and the temple courtyards.

11:15

Ferry to Wat Arun

A short river crossing to the Temple of Dawn.

12:30

Chao Phraya boat ride

About one hour on the river past temples, old warehouses and canals.

13:30

Lunch by the river

The meal is not included in the standard tour price and is available on request; then a short free time.

15:30

Return to Hua Hin

Start of the drive back.

19:30

Estimated arrival at your hotel

Around 19:30, depending on traffic on the way out of Bangkok.

Photo gallery

The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.
The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho.
The porcelain decoration of Wat Arun.
The porcelain decoration of Wat Arun.
Evening on the Chao Phraya River.
Evening on the Chao Phraya River.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a long day?

Yes. About six hours of the day are on the road, three each way. If you prefer a shorter day, we can plan a night in Bangkok and one of our Bangkok tours.

Is the tour private?

Yes. The vehicle, the driver and the guide are only for your group (1–8 people). Larger groups on request.

Who guides us?

Your driver takes you from Hua Hin, and a licensed English-speaking guide joins you in Bangkok for all the visits.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Shoulders and knees must be covered at Wat Pho and Wat Arun.

What is included

  • Licensed English-speaking guide in Bangkok.
  • Private air-conditioned van with driver from Hua Hin, fuel, tolls and parking.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hua Hin, Cha-am or Pranburi.
  • Entry fees to Wat Pho and Wat Arun, the river ferry and a Chao Phraya boat ride.
  • Basic travel insurance for every customer, the guide and the driver.

Tour price inclusions and exclusions

  • Entry fees to Wat Pho and Wat Arun, the ferry and the boat ride are included.
  • Lunch is not included in the standard tour price; it is available on request.
  • Price for the whole private group, VAT included.

Practical tips

  • Dress modestly for temples: shoulders covered, trousers or skirt at least knee-length.
  • Bring a light jacket for the air-conditioned van and a neck pillow for the drive.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle.