Bangkok Canals, Temples, and Riverside Cycling
Reach Wat Arun and start the tour from Itsaraphap Road. Get fitted to your bike, and receive a helmet if you would like one, with help from the instructor.
Before you head off, your guide will give you a safety briefing and share some history about the area and what you will see as you cycle around.
Make your 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 before 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.
After a few hours of cycling, stop at a canal-side restaurant for a delicious Thai lunch. You will also be able to look around Baan Silapin, an old Thai house that has been turned into a gallery with local artwork, photography, and a puppet theatre.
Cycle through the local riverside and explore the aptly named Rooster Temple, a local temple surrounded by roosters. Plus, you will get to feed the fish for some extra karma.
Board a long-tail speedboat for the journey back. On the way, you will get to see local Thai villagers who live and work alongside the canal. If you are lucky, you might spot a monitor lizard on your journey.
Head back to the base point, where your tour comes to an end.
