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[Saphan Taksin Meeting] River Boat : Grand Palace, Emerald Temple & Wat Arun Half Day Tour

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Enjoy a relaxing boat ride with no traffic as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River.

Visit Bangkok’s must-see landmarks, including the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
You can also explore the famous Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), known for its stunning beauty, all within half a day.

Overview
📍 Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Visit Bangkok's most iconic landmark: the magnificent and grand Palace grounds, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the highly revered royal temple located right inside the complex.
📍 Wat Arun
Famous as the "Temple of Dawn," the official name of this beautiful landmark is Wat Arun.
✅ Tourist Boat One-Day Pass
The best way to save time in traffic-heavy Bangkok?!The answer is the 'Tourist Boat'.
You can hop on and hop off at 11 different piers along the Chao Phraya River. Go to Tourist Boat Detailed Page

Schedule

09:15 Meeting Point

📍 Meeting Point: Waiting Area, BTS Saphan Taksin Station (Exit 2)

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early, as the boat may depart ahead of schedule.

09:30 Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple
11:50 Break Time

Take a short, relaxing break before heading to Wat Arun.

12:20 Wat Arun
13:30 Tour Ends

Tour ends at the Wat Arun Pier.
✔️ You can use your Tourist Boat One-Day Pass to get off at any destination of your choice (e.g., Saphan Taksin, Asiatique, ICONSIAM, etc.).

※ Please note that the arrival time and schedule are subject to change depending on local traffic or tour conditions on the day of the trip.

13:15 Meeting Point

📍 Meeting Point: Waiting Area, BTS Saphan Taksin Station (Exit 2)

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early, as the boat may depart ahead of schedule.

13:30 Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple
15:40 Break Time

Take a short, relaxing break before heading to Wat Arun.

16:10 Wat Arun
15:10 Tour ends

Tour ends at the Wat Arun Pier.
✔️ You can use your Tourist Boat One-Day Pass to get off at any destination of your choice (e.g., Saphan Taksin, Asiatique, ICONSIAM, etc.).

※ Please note that the arrival time and schedule are subject to change depending on local traffic or tour conditions on the day of the trip.

What's Included / Not Included

Included
  • Guide
  • Tourist Boat One-Day Pass
  • Entrance Fees: Grand Palace & Temples
Not included
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses & Tips
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, Appropriate attire, Personal expenses
Child policy
Children: 71–119 cm
Infants: 70 cm or below
Please book children over 120 cm tall as adults in advance.
Even if you have booked them as a child, if their height is 120 cm or more, you must pay the entrance fees on-site: 500 Baht for the Grand Palace and 200 Baht for Wat Arun.
Tourist Boat One-Day Pass Child Policy
-89 cm or below: Free
-90–119 cm: 150 Baht (per person)
Additional Information & Notes
🚤 Tourist Boat One-Day Pass Collection Guide
[Morning Round]
The guide will give you a Tourist Boat One-Day Pass before the end of the tour. You can use it again after the tour ends on the same day.
[Afternoon Round]
1. On-Site Tourist Boat One-Day Pass Collection: Your guide will give you the boat pass after the tour meeting.
2. Advance Tourist Boat One-Day Pass Collection: The boat pass is available for use starting from the morning on the day of the tour.
Please refer to the detailed page for instructions on how to use it. Go to Tourist Boat Detailed Page
📢 2026 Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha Schedule
[Full-Day Closure → No Bookings Available]
January 1 / April 15 / May 3, 4 / June 3 / July 28, 29 / August 2, 12 / October 13, 23 / December 5

[Afternoon Ceremony → Morning Tour Only (Main Ordination Hall Access Allowed)]: August 3
Due to afternoon ceremonies on this date, only morning tours will operate. The tour itinerary remains the same as usual.

[Afternoon Ceremony → Morning Tour Only (No Main Ordination Hall Access / Altered Route)]
January 28 / March 3, 4 / April 6 / May 2, 12, 30, 31 / July 30 / November 25

[Morning & Afternoon Tours Available (No Main Ordination Hall Access / Altered Route)]: July 22

*On days when entry into the main ordination hall of the Emerald Buddha is restricted, the tour will be adjusted to spend more time exploring other scenic points within the Grand Palace and Temple grounds.
👗 Grand Palace Dress Code
We are not responsible if you are denied entry on-site due to inappropriate clothing. (On-site clothing rentals are not available.)
Children under 120 cm tall are permitted to wear shorts.
👗 Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) Dress Code
Entry is restricted for clothing that is highly exposing or overly tight.
Examples: Crop tops, sleeveless tops, see-through clothing, short shorts, miniskirts, altered traditional costumes, and any other attire deemed inappropriate for a religious site.
We are not responsible if you are denied entry on-site due to inappropriate clothing.
🚩 Join Tour Information
This tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate.
The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met by the day before departure. (Individual notifications for changes or cancellations will be sent if the tour cannot proceed.)
The tour departs strictly on time. If you are late for the meeting time, it will be treated as a No-Show, and no changes, cancellations, or refunds will be allowed.
We highly recommend arriving at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes early.
Only available at the designated meeting point. Meetings cannot take place in front of the Grand Palace, at other piers, or inside the boat.
🌧️ Tour Operation During Rain
Tours will proceed as scheduled even if it rains. No refunds will be provided for the tour fee if the tour is interrupted due to rain while it is in progress.
Entrance fees for any attractions that were not visited during the tour are refundable.
🔸 Additional Information
Physical passports are not required for entry into the Grand Palace, but we highly recommend keeping a photo of your passport saved on your mobile phone in advance.
Tours will not operate on official Grand Palace closure dates. Go to Grand Palace Closure Schedule
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