Smiling Albino’s 

Bangkok Adventures 

  

 

  

 

Bangkok Multi Transport Adventure

As one of the world’s great mega-cities, Bangkok is best seen from                       

an insider’s perspective. ‘The City of Angels’ is the largest city in                       

Southeast Asia and one of the most chaotically-planned. It can be                     

confusing to navigate, exhausting visitors with their experience.               

With this in mind, we’ve found a way to do justice to the capital. 

 

We’ll hit the must-see sights and a few off the beaten path                       

curiosities, bustling markets and delicious food stops. The touring                 

is flexible and will be adapted to your interests. 

 

We’ll use canal boats, motorcycle taxis, three-wheeled tuk-tuks,               

and longtail boats to see more in one day than most folks see in                           

three. The question is what you’ll enjoy more – the sites or getting                         

to them! 

Time: approximately 10:00 - 16:00 Exploration by: walking, multiple boats, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain 

Includes: snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, cool towels, all entrances fees, transport costs                         

and a professional host. 

Meals: L 

 

 

Bangkok Headlights Adventure

This is your chance to experience ‘One Night in Bangkok’. It’s out                       

for an outstanding Thai meal, then your customized night on the                     

town. We’ll walk through various neighbourhoods, followed by               

some great local food, a beverage or two in strange places, and a                         

nice visit through market areas and historical districts. The best                   

way to do this is by using a variety of local transportation in order                           

to be spontaneous and efficient. The evening winds up at either                     

one of the famous red-light market districts, a riverside bar or even                       

the Bohemian backpacker community of Khao San Road,               

depending on your hotel location and interests by that point in the                       

evening. 

 

Time: approximately 18:00 - 23:00, flexible 

Includes: snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, cool towels, all entrances fees, transport costs                         

and a professional host. 

Meals: D  

   

 

   

 

Cycle Hidden Bangkok 

 

Hop on a bike and discover another side of Bangkok that you                       

probably didn’t expect to find beyond the skyscrapers and maze of                     

busy streets. Today we’ll explore hidden Bangkok through some of                   

our favourite sleepy neighbourhoods. We’ll head across the mighty                 

Chao Phraya River to get a closer look at the canal-side                     

communities and rural areas of Thonburi, the capital of Siam briefly                     

between the Ayutthaya and Bangkok periods. 

 

Our highlights today include hidden temples, fun routes on                 

elevated canal paths, quiet streets, old bridges, Canal-side life and                   

the opportunity to sample local food from vendors using old family                     

recipes. 

 

Biking: 20 kilometres (flexible), paved roads and narrow paths 

Bicycles are well-maintained, high-performance mountain bikes with front suspension, 

helmets, gloves and water bottles. Please make sure you are confident of biking in narrow 

lanes and small alleys. Good balancing skills are required. 

Meals: L   

 

 

Liquid Bangkok 

 

Discover the original Bangkok riverside neighbourhoods which are               

the foundation of the city’s early development. Chinese,               

Portuguese, Muslim and British influences blend with Thai               

communities along Bangkok’s famous Chao Phraya River. Using               

the waterway as our launch point, we’ll walk in the steps of early                         

Bangkok merchants, exploring the architecture, neighbourhood           

mercantile and commercial entities, as well as significant temples                 

well off the usual beaten track. Several longtail boat starts and                     

stops take us through Thonburi, Thailand’s capital between the                 

Ayutthaya and Bangkok periods, visiting old artisan villages,               

markets and art communities. 

 

Time: suggest to start no later than 11:00 (5-6 hours, flexible) 

Exploration: by multiple boats and foot 

Meal: L at local restaurant 

  

 

Bangkok High Culture 

 

Bangkok is home to many museums, historical sites and a                   

vanishing number of beautiful traditional Thai homes. This               

exploration delves into prime sites, ideal for gaining an                 

understanding of Thai design, architecture, history and culture.               

We’ll navigate the city by using multi forms of urban transport such                       

as Skytrain, tuk-tuks, walking etc. 

 

Suggested places: 

● Marble Temple 

● National Museum 

● Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles 

● Jim Thompson’s House 

 

The trip can be customized and tweaked to suit your interests                     

(such as more art galleries, less museums, etc.).  

Time: approximately 09:00 - 15:00 

Exploration by: walking, boats, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain 

Meals: L 

 

Chinatown 

 

Our Yaowarat (Bangkok Chinatown) half-day walk is an               eye-opening journey into the back streets, spirit shrines, and                 frantic markets of one of the world's most vibrant Chinatowns.  The Chinese legacy of Bangkok’s origins cannot be understated.                 As one of the original cornerstones of the city, early Chinese                     merchants enabled Bangkok commerce to thrive and turned the                 city into one of the great trading centers of Asia. Bangkok now                       boasts a population of more than one million Chinese and has one                       of the most colourful Chinatowns on the planet. Fast, frantic and                     eclectic, a ramble through Yaowarat is cacophony for the senses.   Explore narrow lanes, fresh markets, religious landmarks and               textile booths. Enhance the journey by sampling street snacks                 while gaining candid impressions for the cultural mosaic that is                   Bangkok. Your host will take you to Chinatown via the Skytrain and                       Underground systems on a roughly 4-hour outing at a time of your                       choosing. 

 

Time: 10:00, but can be adjusted as you wish 

Exploration by: walking, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain 

Meals: no proper meals, but plenty of snacks 

 

 

 

Ancient Ayutthaya 

 

We’ll get up close and personal with Ayutthaya’s stunning temples,                   from the must see root-entwined Buddha head to the hidden                   temples tucked away from the main sites. Today we’ll explore                   everything Thai, from the great history, to the riverfront                 community, authentic cuisine and local village life, this intimate                 exploration of Ayutthaya gives you a genuine appreciation for the                   city's significance to the Thai people.   Our day trips in Bangkok and Ayutthaya are also designed to be run                         as independent trips. We often have business travelers with only                   one or two days free who really get a kick out of our 'Bangkok                           MultiTransport' and 'Headlights' adventures, plus the Ancient             Ayutthaya day trip. There is a dress code recommendation for                   Buddhist sites in Ayutthaya of shirts that cover shoulders, and                   shorts/skirts that cover the knees. No beach sandals, but sport                   sandals with straps around the heel are okay. 

 

Time: 10:00, but can be adjusted as you wish 

Exploration by: walking, three-wheeled tuk-tuk and SkyTrain 

Meals: no proper meals, but plenty of snacks 

 

 

 

 

Floating Markets near Bangkok 

There are several floating markets which open daily as well as a few which open on                               weekends or specific local calendar only. Following are our recommended itineraries..  

Tha Kha Floating Market 

 

We’ll pick you up after an early breakfast at your hotel and drive                         

west to visit Tha Kha Floating Market. The market is named after a                         

long water grass native to the area, and retains a distinctive Thai                       

charm seldom found at the more famous floating markets closer to                     

Bangkok. Postcard visuals abound as vendors trade with each                 

other and hawk goods to locals and visitors along the canal’s edge.                       

Board a wooden paddle boat and cruise through palm plantations                   

and soak-up the old market culture lovingly locked in time. 

 

Before the afternoon heat, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel to                       

enjoy the rest of the day at leisure... or we could explore more                         

interesting sites on the way back to town if you so choose. 

 

Time: half day, 07:30 - 13:30 (weekends and lunar calendar only)  

Exploration by: Private van, paddle boat and walking 

Driving: 1.5 hours each way from Bangkok 

Meals: Snacks 

 

 

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 

 

We’ll pick you up after an early breakfast at your hotel and drive                         

west to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the largest floating                   

market in the vicinity of Bangkok and probably the one you’ve seen                       

on the postcards! Totally chaotic, small 'klongs' or canals are filled                     

with small flat-bottom boats jockeying for position, expertly               

paddled by mature ladies ready to stop and bargain at a moment's                       

notice. It's colorful, noisy, totally touristy but great fun. If you want                       

a more ‘authentic’ feel to your visit, it’s best to get there as early as                             

you can.  

 

Before the afternoon heat, we’ll transfer you back to your hotel to                       

enjoy the rest of the day at leisure... or we could explore more                         

interesting sites on the way back to town if you so choose. 

 

Time: Half Day, 07:30 - 13:30 (every day) 

Exploration by: private van, paddle boat and walking 

Driving: 1.5 hours each way from Bangkok 

Meals: Snacks 

 

  

The Smiling Albino Service Difference 

 

We understand implicitly that a perfect adventure is much more than nice hotels,                         great meals and hassle-free logistics. It is the fine details which our guests                         appreciate most, like cold face towels after a walk, electrolyte beverages for your                         day cycling, and wine uncorked when the moment is right. From local maps to                           bottled water and colorful anecdotes on the areas we visit, a Smiling Albino                         adventure is a thorough, intimately hosted experience. You’ll be treated with                     executive care during your Smiling Albino adventure.   Contact us for prices and bookings here . We look forward to hosting you!  

The Team at Smiling Albino 

Smiling Albino - Bangkok, Thailand info@smilingalbino.com - www.smilingalbino.com 

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