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5 Hours Bangkok Canal Boat And Bike Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Cycling, History

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore local markets, interesting temples and untouched parts of the Thai capital by bicycle. Savour an authentic Thai lunch by the canal with your guide. Take a canal boat ride on the famous long-tail boat and see how the locals live along the river.

Highlights
  • Learn about Buddhism and the history of the local communities 
  • Visit Wat Klang Market 
  • See Wat Khun, Wat Pak Nam and Kor Temple 
  • Enjoy Thai lunch at a canal-side restaurant
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    • Reach Wat Arun and start the tour from Itsaraphap Road. Get fit yourself to your bike and a helmet (optional) by the instructor.
    • Before you head off, your guide will give you a safety briefing and some history about the area and what you will see as you cycle around.  
    • Make the first stop at Wat Klang Market; here, your guide will take you around this fresh market to try some local fruits while taking in the aromas and tastes of local culinary delights. 

    • Continue cycling through a vibrant mix of local Thai communities and then stopping at Wat Khun, a riverside temple. The main features of the temple are large statues of Buddha along with images from the Ramakien. 

    • Cross the canal from Wat Khun Chan and make sure you look to your right to see the elephant statues.

    • Visit Wat Pak Nam, a beautiful local temple with a glass stupa. There, your guide will tell you about the history of Thai culture and Buddhism.

    • Finish a few hours cycling and stop at a canal-side restaurant to have delicious Thai lunch. There, you'll also be able to look around Baan Silapin, an old Thai house that has been turned gallery with local artwork, photography & a puppet theatre.

    • Cycle through the local riverside and explore the aptly named Rooster Temple - a local temple surrounded by roosters. Plus, you’ll get to feed the fish for some extra karma!

    • Board a long-tail speedboat for the journey back. On the way, you’ll get to see local Thai villagers that live and work alongside the canal. If you’re lucky, you might spot a monitor lizard on your journey.

    • Head back to the base point, and your tour comes to an end here. 

What's Included
  • Bicycle

  • Full safety equipment: helmet

  • Experienced English-speaking Bangkok tour guide(s)

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

  • Canal boat ride

  • Entrance fees

What's Excluded
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Gratuities

What to bring
  • Comfortable shoes

  • Sunscreen

  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go
  • This tour involves cycling for more than 30 minutes.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.

  • You must be able to lift the bike as Bangkok isn't 100% barrier-free; your guide will help you or any children if they are having difficulty.

  • Luggage or large bags are not allowed. 

Meeting Point

Itsaraphap Rd, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 THB 1350 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 THB 800 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 38 / person