Bangkok Classic 3-Temples With Buffet Lunch Day Tour

Spectacular

It is a big day, but amazing wear comfitable shoes, Kitty our guide was amazing very knowledgeable and helpful

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Know this before you book ...

If you book this and are assigned a Mr. Surin, consider booking another temple tour. I was enticed by the all-inclusive nature of this one, but things were included that I didn't care for at all! First off, 6 of the 8 people in my tour were Chinese; Surin speaks both Chinese and English. The challenge with this, however, was that as he explained things to one part of the group, the other part just waited ... in broiling 107-/42-degree Thailand heat and humidity. When outdoors, that happened in the shade, however inside of temples, where it was hotter and absolutely NO AIR moved, it was unbearable. On top of that, Surin was quite long-winded and, in English anyway, repetitive. Had he read the situation better, Surin should've kept things short and even adjusted the tour to pass through or even bypass certain spaces quickly. Hard to enjoy an exhibit, for example, when you're nearly drowning in sweat. Another bothersome issue was that Surin often took off to the next location, never saying "Let's go," so that our group had to find him in the crowd and catch up. At one point, I asked my husband, "Does he think he's alone on this tour?" The tour van was a little tired and worn, too, and when the AC was on full blast, you couldn't hear Surin at all, and he didn't seem to try to project or raise his voice at all. Either speak louder or get a mic and speaker system ... One inclusion on the trip that wasn't at all what I expected was lunch. The activity listing made it sound like we'd be lunching on a boat, presumably sailing down the river. Nope, we were stationary and only moved once lunch was over. And the lunch itself? Absolutely foul -- the chafing dish entrees looked and tasted as if they were the picked-over remains of an earlier tour group, and the staff didn't care enough to reheat or replenish any of it Food quality was awful -- and Thai food, overall, is outstanding, so you REALLY have to put an effort in for it to suck. This tour lunch succeeded at that. The rotten cherry to this sour sundae of a day was mixed messaging about the dropoff. The Viator listing stated we'd be dropped off at the meeting point, which was perfect because my hubby and I wanted to go back and explore it. We were also eager to then take a taxi back to our hotel to rest before an evening appointment. First off, Surin was dropped off first at a train station. What responsible tour guide doesn't stay and ensure each guest leaves safely?! Then, imagine our bewilderment when a couple of the guests were dropped off at their hotels. At that point we wondered where we'd be dropped off, esp since our hotel was kind of far. So I texted Surin, who said the driver was now going to the meeting point. Why, then, did we have to lose 30 minutes dropping off two parties?! If they paid for curbside service, they should've had to wait for after the meeting point dropoff. At the very least, all of this should've been communicated to us all. I suspect the Chinese guests were informed, but we, as the only English speakers were overlooked. Who can know? Anyway, if you've made it this far, thanks, and I really hope it helps you make the best decision on a temples tour. Let me add that Mr. Surin wasn't a bad or purposefully mean person, not at all. His enthusiasm about temple and Thailand history was infectious, and I learned a lot. But I would advise him to be more aware of his guests' condition and whereabouts; be responsible and stay with the tour until the very last guest departs ... and separate the Chinese and English tours, for heaven's sake!! I should also say that the highlight of the tour, of course, were the gorgeous temples and witnessing Thailand's greatness.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the temples and Surin’s passion for Thai history.This tour is designed as a multilingual experience to accommodate different guests, though we understand that pacing and comfort can be impacted, especially in Bangkok’s heat. We are currently reviewing how to better structure the experience to ensure a smoother flow for everyone.We’ve also noted your comments regarding vehicle comfort, audio clarity, lunch expectations, and drop-off arrangements, and have shared them with our team for ongoing improvement.We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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3 temples tour with boy

Picked up from hotel, air conditioning transportation and boat ride, lunch included, very informative and knowledgeable tour guide boy and safe driver would definatly recommend

Response from the operator: Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, transportation, and lunch. Happy to hear our guide Boy and driver made your experience enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Nice way to spend the afternoon and learn about Thailand

The tour was nice. The guide was informative and friendly. I didn’t care for the lunch however, but I’m still satisfied w the experience.

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Excellent tour and guide

The tour guide , Alex could not have been better. The tour was informative and interesting. She assisted us greatly when my wife became unwell. Would recommend the team and tour.

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