5 Days Bangkok Songkran Experience: Rituals to Revelry
Celebrate Thailand’s most joyful time of year with this immersive 5-day Songkran Festival tour, blending vibrant cultural traditions with festive water-filled fun. Begin your journey with a riverfront sunset dinner and fireworks in Nonthaburi to welcome the Thai New Year in style. Take part in meaningful rituals like an early morning alms-giving ceremony and explore Koh Kret’s artistic heritage before cruising back to Bangkok. Discover the city’s iconic temples by tuk tuk, then dive into the lively chaos of Songkran water fights at Khao San Road and Silom—two of the festival’s most energetic hotspots. With ethical elephant encounters, rich cultural experiences, and festive celebrations, this tour is a perfect blend of tradition, adventure, and the spirit of Songkran.
- Sunset riverfront dinner with Thai New Year fireworks
- Traditional alms-giving ceremony by the river
- Bicycle tour and pottery workshop on Koh Kret
- Bangkok temple tour by traditional tuk tuk
- Join the famous Songkran water fights at Khao San Road
- Ethical elephant sanctuary visit near Bangkok
- Celebrate Songkran with locals in Silom
- Chao Phraya River dinner cruise
Bangkok arrival and transfer to Kalanan hotel - Sunset Riverfront dinner with fireworks
Arrive at Bangkok airport, where your private driver and guide will greet you and transfer you to Kalanan Riverside Resort in Nonthaburi, a charming colonial-style property near Koh Kret. After check-in, unwind and settle into your room. In the evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner overlooking the river, complete with sunset views and fireworks to celebrate Thai New Year. Overnight at Kalanan Riverside Resort.
Meals included: Dinner
Alms Giving in the morning - Koh Kret Half day trip - Back and transfer to Bangkok and dinner cruise
Begin your morning with a serene alms-giving ceremony by the river, where monks arrive in traditional non-motorized longtail boats—a beautiful ritual rooted in the Ayutthaya period and held in honor of the Songkran Festival. After receiving blessings and morning chants, enjoy a riverside breakfast buffet before checking out. Take a ferry to Koh Kret and explore the island by bicycle with a guided tour, including a hands-on pottery-making workshop and a stop at Chit Beer, a local craft brewery. Visit the island’s cultural highlight, Wat Poramai Yikawat, known for its leaning Mon-style pagoda by the river. Enjoy lunch with a river view before returning to Bangkok for hotel check-in. In the evening, embark on a romantic Chao Phraya River dinner cruise with candlelight dining, live music, traditional dance, and views of Bangkok’s illuminated landmarks. After the cruise, transfer back to your hotel for overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Bangkok Temples and Songkran Water Fights at Khao San Road by Tuk Tuk
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, then hop into a traditional Thai tuk tuk for an exciting city adventure. Visit Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks, including the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho with its Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun across the river. Continue to the Metal Castle and Golden Mount for panoramic views and unique architecture, all while your local guide shares fascinating stories along the way. Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant near Tha Maharaj or Wang Lang Pier before heading to Khaosan Road to experience the lively Songkran water festival. Equipped with a water gun and waterproof pouch, join in the fun before returning to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Elephant Sanctuary and Water fights in Silom
After breakfast at the hotel, set out for Bangkok Elephant Park, where elephants roam freely in a lush, natural jungle environment. Following a scenic drive through local villages, begin with an educational talk on elephant conservation, then enjoy feeding the elephants and walking with them into the forest. Watch them bathe, play, and interact in their natural habitat—no riding or shows, just ethical, up-close experiences like trunk hugs and playful kisses. After the visit, return to Bangkok and head to Silom to join the energetic Songkran water fights. Later, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Bangkok Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Bangkok and get ready for check out. Pick up by our driver from the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport for final departure.
Meals included: Breakfast
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