BANGKOK TOURS WITH A PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE

Tour Date: Sat 20th July. Tour Guide: Ms Petch & Driver Mr A Bangkok Highlights Tour Had a great experience with Petch & Mr A on our recent visit to Bangkok. We only had 2 days over the weekend and that weekend there were some special events on that meant we had limited time to see the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha would be closed as the King of Thailand will change the costume of the emerald Buddha from summer to raining season attire. The organisation was excellent, Michiel the owner suggested we go to the Grand Palace early to avoid the crowds and the closure. We started at 8am and went straight to the Grand Palace we had a wonderful walk round the main areas guided by Petch giving details of the temples and history. We then took a short walk to the riverside and got a private long tail boat which took us down the canal at the end we were collected in the cool minivan and taken to Wat Pho (reclining Buddha & temple) Cold water and refreshing hand towels were provided. Our son aged 14 was very impressed with the bling of the minivan. We were again collected and taken for lunch which was lovely and very well priced. Collected again we were taken to Wat Arun (temple of dawn) plenty of time to explore and take photos. We then took a ferry across the Chao Phraya River. We hoped on a Tuk Tuk and finished with a lovely walk around the flower market before being taken back to our hotel. The whole experience was fantastic. I would definitely recommend booking with BKK Tours. Thank you again Petch for a great day! Rebecca, Andy & Oliver

This was our favourite day in Thailand. Our tour guide Air was amazing and funny, she made the day perfect. Air was knowledgable without being over the top, really enjoyed her style of guiding. Our driver was brilliant too, always on hand and offering cool towels and water as soon as we got on and off the bus (which was very much needed as so hot). Highly recommend BKK.

We booked the full day trip called ‘Bangkok Highlights’ and the half day trip called ‘Railway and Floating Markets’ with BKK Tours. This was such a good decision! Although experienced travellers, we felt less confident in Bangkok and wanted to have someone to guide us and to make sure that we maximised our 3 days there. The whole service was 5 star! We were provided with an amazing guide called Petch and a driver called Mr A for both days which allowed us to build a good relationship with them. They arrived promptly for each day and Mr A’s van was out of this world! It was beautifully decorated and air conditioned and we were provided with bottles of cold water frequently throughout the day alongside cold, wet towels to keep us refreshed. Mr A was a great driver who expertly navigated any traffic jams. Petch was lovely and extremely attentive and knowledgable. She was so informative at each destination and constantly took the best family photos for us, knowing all the best places for photos! She went at a pace that suited us, allowing us to stop when things were of more interest. She also helped us to negotiate the best prices for food and souvenirs. They went above and beyond by purchasing extra treats and to recommend local delicacies, for example buying us mango sticky rice, coconut pudding and local cakes. They even took us to a coconut farm when we mentioned our interest. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Bangkok and all thanks to BKK Tours. They provided excellent service and value for money and we’d highly recommend them.

Amazing day in Bangkok. I simply cannot say enough about our experience with BKK and our tour guide Air. The vehicle was pristine and comfortable— seats reclined and were spacious. Water provided throughout the trip. Air was extremely knowledgeable and had personal connections with many of the vendors she patronized on our behalf. Highly recommend. Air made this tour - extremely knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions and share “her” Thailand with us. Thank you!!!

We had 2 families (4 adults, 4 teens) and booked this for our only day in Bangkok. We had a fantastic experience with our guide Air. The van transport was impressive, each time we returned to the van we had cold water and fresh cold towels. City traffic was busy, but Air used the time to offer information and answer all our questions. The flower and vegetable market was impressive, as were all the temples (where we never waited in line!). Even our long-tail boat ride was no waiting. Air had everything planned out, but was able to make some modifications on the fly. We had a fantastic lunch at the Navy Club, aided by Air who helped us communicate with staff. Overall, a fantastic day, and we were very impressed with Air and all the details.

Air was absolutely amazing! This was my first time to Thailand and she made our tour truly a beautiful experience. Gave history and insight on the culture/background and taught us some helpful Thai words. Throughout the tour, she happily checked in with us and how we were feeling, provided the best recommendations for food and all the while had the most beautiful spirit. By far, the best service ever received and well worth every penny and would do it again! Lastly our driver A just as phenomenal on getting us to all our destinations safely. Highly recommend the Train market, Café, floating market and visit the home that makes coconut sugar and ask for the best Thai Massages! You will not regret it, was literally healing.

Air was absolutely amazing! This was my first time to Thailand and she made our tour truly a beautiful experience. Gave history and insight on the culture/ background and taught us some helpful Thai words. Throughout the tour, she happily checked in with us and how we were feeling, provided the best recommendations for food and all the while had the most beautiful spirit. By far, the best service ever received and well worth every penny and would do it again! Lastly our driver A (I believe his name is) just as phenomenal on getting us to all our destinations safely. Highly recommend the Train St., Café, floating market and visit the home that makes coconut sugar and ask for the best Thai Massages! You will not regret it, was literally healing.

We couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the highlights of Bangkok with the incredible Air as our guide. She was prompt, informative, kind and fun to spend the better part of the day with. She was fantastic with my adult children leaving them truly moved by her patience and enlightened by her Buddhist philosophy. We didn’t have much time to spend in the city so this was a perfect overview with the perfect guide, leaving us wanting to return for more!

I recently experienced 2 wonderful tours with the incredible, amazingly friendly and super kind Air for a tour of Bangkok (via local transport) and Hellfire Pass, Death Railway and Bridge over River Kwai.

These 2 days were fantastic and I enjoyed every moment of the experience. When I first reached out to the BKK team I wanted to tailor the Bangkok City Tour to include some additional sites I wanted to see and within a day I received a prompt reply advising this was certainly possible. There was minimal additional cost to do this and the team were great communicators during the setup and payment process.

On both tour days Air was promptly in the lobby of my hotel at the dedicated time. During the city tour she was super informative and we went at an easy, never rushed pace through the whole day. We took time to enjoy the peaceful moments at various temples and took breaks in the shade with a cool drink during the peak of the heat. Lunch was a great local spot and we finished the day with a walk back through the park. On our tour of hellfire pass we had a great driver and impeccable van that made the whole day very relaxing and again never rushed. Air allowed me time to soak in the key parts of hellfire pass and other locations, again with no pressure to be to a set schedule. We enjoyed a great coffee and snack on the way down and a lovely lunch by the river.

As a solo traveller, the days with Air were like travelling with a friend and I will remember this trip very fondly.

No hesitation in recommending the team at BKK tours and the wonderful Air! Thank you for a great holiday experience!