# Bangkok weekend · Wat Pho and riverside temples

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/single-base/bangkok-weekend-z0281/>)

Build a short break around one main visit

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Single base
- Nights: 2
- Interests: Tradition & Beliefs, Design

## Route and nights

- Bangkok · 2 night(s)

Tradeoff: An early arrival buys time. Keep the arrival-day stop optional if your connection lands late.

Compare: Walking and local transit to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Bangkok

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Riva Surya Bangkok
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short walk to get oriented · Santichaiprakarn Park, Bangkok. Skip the walk if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Phra Athit, Bangkok
Overnight: [Riva Surya Bangkok](<https://www.hotels.com/ho413939/riva-surya-bangkok-bangkok-thailand/>) · Bangkok

### Day 2 · Bangkok

- 07:45 to 08:30 · Breakfast near the river · Phra Athit, Bangkok
- 08:50 to 10:40 · Visit Wat Pho and take time with the temple courtyards · Wat Pho, Bangkok. Check visitor hours and dress rules. Start before the midday heat if possible.
- 10:55 to 12:00 · Cross the river from Tha Tien and walk toward Wat Arun · Tha Tien Pier, Bangkok. Check the active pier and return boat arrangements.
- 12:00 to 13:00 · Have lunch near the riverside · Wat Arun, Bangkok
- 13:20 to 14:45 · Visit the public courtyards at Wat Arun · Wat Arun, Bangkok. Use the lower paths if steep steps or heat make an extended visit impractical.
- 15:00 to 16:30 · Return across the river and take a break near your hotel · Phra Athit, Bangkok
- 17:40 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Phra Athit, Bangkok
Overnight: [Riva Surya Bangkok](<https://www.hotels.com/ho413939/riva-surya-bangkok-bangkok-thailand/>) · Bangkok

### Day 3 · Bangkok

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Phra Athit, Bangkok
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Santichaiprakarn Park, Bangkok. Keep it optional if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect your bags · Riva Surya Bangkok
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Phra Athit, Bangkok. Use the departure and pickup times from your actual booking.