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Home/Destinations/Bangkok/Bangkok in 3 days
3 days · Bangkok itinerary

Bangkok in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Bangkok lets you add ancient Ayutthaya to the temples and markets. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Bangkok — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: temples & city
  2. 2Day 2: floating markets
  3. 3Day 3: Ayutthaya
  4. 4Farewell rooftop dinner

Day 1: temples and city

See the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, explore Chinatown and end with a river cruise.

Day 2: floating markets

Visit the Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong Railway Market, with a longtail canal ride.

Day 3: Ayutthaya

Day-trip to the UNESCO temple ruins of Ayutthaya, returning for a farewell rooftop dinner.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bangkok — prices per person.

Bangkok Private Tour to Grand Palace , Wat Pho and Wat Arun
Bangkok
Bangkok Private Tour to Grand Palace , Wat Pho and Wat Arun
5.0(103)·5–6 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Private Floating market and Railway Market & Ayutthaya Premium
Bangkok
Private Floating market and Railway Market & Ayutthaya Premium
5.0(118)·9–11 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Ayutthaya and Boat Tour Customizable
Bangkok
Ayutthaya and Boat Tour Customizable
5.0(57)·6–7 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Apsara Luxury Cruise: Fine Dining & Night Views on the River
Bangkok
Apsara Luxury Cruise: Fine Dining & Night Views on the River
5.0(20)·3 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
Best of Bangkok in a Day: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, floating market
Bangkok
Best of Bangkok in a Day: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, floating market
5.0(95)·10–11 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Ayutthaya Ancient Capital, Temples & Summer Palace Private Tour
Bangkok
Ayutthaya Ancient Capital, Temples & Summer Palace Private Tour
5.0(15)·8 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Bangkok: The Opulence Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM
Bangkok
Bangkok: The Opulence Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM
4.9(11)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Grand Palace, Pho Temple and Arun Temple
Bangkok
Private Tour to Grand Palace, Pho Temple and Arun Temple
5.0(91)·5–6 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator

Bangkok in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Bangkok?
Three days is ideal — the temples and city, the floating markets and a day trip to Ayutthaya, with food tours, cruises and Muay Thai in the evenings.
What is the best day trip from Bangkok for 3 days?
Ayutthaya is the top cultural day trip; the floating markets, an elephant sanctuary and Kanchanaburi are also excellent.
How do I plan a 3-day Bangkok itinerary?
Spend day one on the temples and city, day two on the markets, and day three in Ayutthaya, starting early each day to beat the heat.

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