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10 unmissable experiences in Bangkok

From Bangkok: Holy Tattoo Experience at Wat Bang Phra

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From Bangkok: Holy Tattoo Experience at Wat Bang Phra
Top rated
4.7328243 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7328243 out of 5 stars
524 reviews

The Wat Bang Phra temple is well-known for administering holy tattoos or Sak Yants. Choose from the Khao Yod (9 Spires Yant), a sacred tattoo with powers to protect and bring you luck, or Hah Taew Yant, with 5 lines each carrying a different meaning.

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Duration 4 hours
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Hotel in Bangkok city center areas such as Silom, Sathorn, Siam, Khao San Road, Rama 4 and Sukhumvit (not beyond Prom Phong area)

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Tina – Taiwan

The trip ended successfully with Saka's warm and friendly leadership. Recommend this trip and professional Saka.

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Louise – Singapore

Amazing tattoo and friendly tour guy.The tour guy was super friendly and explaining the meaning of different tattoo to us.

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Highlights

  • Get a holy tattoo and blessing from a Buddhist Monk or certified tattoo master at the famous Wat Bang Phra
  • Get picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Bangkok
  • Receive a Wai Kru set, with a flower, candle and incense stick

Full description

Wat Bang Phra is a Buddhist monastery, approximately 50 kilometers west of Bangkok. The temple is known for its daily tattoos, or Sak Yant, given by the local monks. This tradition of tattooing dates back hundreds of years.

The Gao Yord Yant or 9 Spires Yant is a sacred tattoo, believed to protect and bring good luck to the bearer. This has a similar meaning to another Sak Yant design, the Hah Taew Yant.
The Gao Yord Yant is usually tattooed on the nape of the neck. The 9 Spires Yant is a geometric design and represents the 9 Sacred Peaks of Mount Meru. It contains 9 symbolic images of Buddha, demonstrating how important the number 9 is in Buddhism.

This experience is truly unique in Thailand as the monks are only giving a holy tattoo and blessings to very few number of people per day. During this trip, there will be an English speaking guide who will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in downtown Bangkok with an air-conditioned vehicle. The guide will explain to you the details of ceremony along the way and make sure that everything goes smoothly.

 

Includes

  • Professional licensed English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Round-trip transfers to/from your hotel in downtown Bangkok
  • Transportation travel insurance
  • Tattoo fee
  • Wai Kru set (which contains flower, incense stick, and candles before the monk starts giving you the holy tattoo)
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Children under 10 years
  • Pregnant women

Important information

Not allowed

  • Flash photography
  • Video recording

From $114 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 524 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Tina – TaiwanMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
The trip ended successfully with Saka's warm and friendly leadership. Recommend this trip and professional Saka.
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Louise – SingaporeMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing tattoo and friendly tour guy.The tour guy was super friendly and explaining the meaning of different tattoo to us.
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Olivia-Grace – United KingdomApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Kong was an amazing guide during the whole trip. Can’t recommend this enough it’s worth every penny. I will definitely do this on my next trip to Bangkok.

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Activity provider:Bigcountry Experience Co.,Ltd.
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