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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.

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.