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Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara - Ferry and cycle to the communities of Santa Cruz Wat Kalayanamit
Here along the banks of the Chao Phraya River is where Bangkok first began. We’ll park our bikes at the first Christian community of Santa Cruz to visit the descendants of the early Portuguese traders who have been making a Portuguese cupcake for over 5 generations. We then pedal to the neighboring Chinese Thai temple of Wat Kalayanamit and the site of Bangkok’s first Chinatown. Wat Kalyanamit houses Bangkok’s largest sitting Buddhist image. -
Wat Hong Rattanaram - Cycle to Wat Hongrattanaram
Here we will park our bikes briefly to see a shrine devoted to the first king of Bangkok, Taksin. The Chapel of Wat Hongrattanaram is the largest in Thonburi and, according to some, the most beautiful in Bangkok. -
Khlong Bang Luang Artist House - Cycle Khlong Bang Luang and the Artist’s Village
Cycling back lanes and pedaling along small tree-lined canals, we will arrive at an old wooden market with a historic community temple. Centuries ago, trading communities formed along the canals on the outskirts of Bangkok to buy the goods coming to market from the outlying farms and orchards. The former wealth of these trading communities can be seen in the elegant architecture of the temples they left behind. -
Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market - A local Thai lunch by Bang Luang Canal
Enjoy a simple tasty Thai lunch in a local eatery by the canal in the grounds of the community temple. Thailand is known for its variety of spices and flavors and your meal will surely be a highlight of the day. -
Khlong Bang Luang Artist House - Traditional Thai Puppet Show
A group of Artists has taken up residence in a 200-year-old traditional wooden house on the banks of Khlong Bang Luang. Marvel at a show of the most unique puppetry you may ever see, as the art is combined with traditional Khon dance by the Hoon Lek puppeteers. The modern inhabitants of the old wooden trading houses these days sell artwork and vintage crafts as well as fish food for you to feed the abundant fish in the canal. -
Chao Phraya River - Ply the Canals and the Chao Phraya River
After stowing the bikes in the back of a long tail boat, you and your guide wend your way down the ancient canals to Chao Phraya River. Sailing up the River of the Kings, you will pass the Grand Palace before docking near Khaosan Rd. - The Grand Palace - Passing by
- Delicious Thai lunch
- Complimentary water bottle and helmet
- Guidance from an experienced English-speaking local guide
- Scenic travel by long boat along the Chao Phraya River
- Provision of clean water and snacks
- Top-quality Merida mountain bikes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Embark on a cycling journey through the historic heart of Bangkok, uncovering unseen locations far from the usual tourist spots and bustling traffic, before traversing the renowned picturesque canals of Bangkok by boat. An ideal outing for kids and families.
Navigate the secluded lanes of Bangkok within the historic Rattanakosin Island, then cross the Chao Phraya River by ferry to experience the charm of ‘Old Bangkok’. You’ll bike to a range of majestic temples and a traditional market community for a genuine cultural encounter.
Experience a unique Thai puppet performance that’s not seen elsewhere, before hopping on a long-tail boat to navigate a labyrinth of canals, offering superb city views. Drift along the Chao Phraya River, past the extravagant Grand Palace and the iconic Temple of Dawn, before cycling back to the tour’s start point.
Packed with diverse activities, this makes for an excellent family trip for a one-day adventure in Bangkok!
- When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. No short pants or sleeveless tops, as a general rule knees and shoulders should be covered
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
