Bangkok Teak Boat Canal Tour with Wat Arun View
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Explore Bangkok’s historic waterways on a traditional teak boat and discover a quieter side of the city along the Chao Phraya River and the canals of Thonburi. Cruise through narrow khlongs lined with wooden houses and traditional stilted homes, while observing local communities and everyday life along the waterways. Enjoy views of Wat Arun from the river and discover the contrast between Bangkok’s temples, riverside neighborhoods, and modern cityscape. Your English-speaking guide will share stories about Bangkok’s history, culture, and the role its canals have played in shaping the city. This 2-hour group experience includes the boat tour, an English-speaking guide, drinking water, travel insurance, and a life jacket.
Your experience
Stop 1
Explore the charming side of Bangkok with a long tail boat tour. Begin your journey at River City Shopping Mall, where you'll meet your guide and embark on a captivating adventure. Delve into Thonburi, the city's former independent province, which remained separate until its merger with Bangkok in 1971. Discover the local way of life, a rarely glimpsed facet of the city, as you traverse the historic canals. In the past, these waterways made Bangkok famous as the "Venice of the East." The klongs served as vital transportation routes, bustling floating markets, and even sewage disposal. While many of Bangkok's khlongs have been filled in, the Thonburi region on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River still preserves these iconic waterways.
Stop 2
Admire the exquisite beauty of Wat Arun, a jewel among Thailand's temples, as it graces the riverbank.
What’s included
- Drinking water
- Travel insurance
- Life jacket
- 2-hour teak boat canal tour
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Check in at the Bigcountry Experience office, River City Bangkok, Unit 159, opposite The Coffee Club and next to Art Focus. Check-in time: 13:30–14:20 Departure time: 14:30
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to bring sunglasses and hat as the weather can get quite warm in Bangkok
- Please be on time since it is a group tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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