Explore local markets, interesting temples and untouched parts of Bangkok by bike. Savor an authentic Thai lunch by the canal with your guide. Take a canal boat ride on one of Bangkok’s famous long-tail boats and see how the locals live along the river.
Inclusions
Bicycle
Full safety equipment: helmet and reflective clothing
Experienced and English-speaking guide(s)
Lunch
Bottled water
Canal boat ride
Entrance fees
Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Gratuities
1. You’ll start at Jamming Thailand –
Bangkok Bike and Walking Tours 24/60 Itsaraphap Road, Soi 32, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
By public transport: Take the MRT to Itsaraphap station. Get out at exit 1 and walk to Soi 32. Walk down the alley our offices have lots of bikes. By taxi: Show this to the taxi. ฝั่งธนบุรี. ถนน อิสรภาพ ซอย 32. หน้า รถไฟฟ้าใต้ดิน MRT. อิสรภาพ. Note: in rush hour it can take an hour to get here.
2. Talad Plu Market
First stop on this tour is Talat Phu market where your guide will take you around a fresh market taking in the aromas and tastes of local culinary delights.
3. Wat Pak Nam
Next we’ll cross the river and 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.
4. Baan Silapin.
After a few hours cycling, you’ll be hungry so we’ll stop at a canal-side restaurant. 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 theater.
5. Kor Temple
After cycling through local riverside Thai communities you’ll explore the aptly named Rooster Temple – a local temple that is surrounded by roosters! Plus you’ll get to feed the fish for some extra Karma!
6. Green Areas
We cycle through one of Bangkok’s remaining green areas, here you’ll get to ride past a local farm and coconut trees. Make sure you’re wearing your helmet!
7. Bangkok Canals
Next, it’s all aboard a longtail 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!
8. You’ll end at – Jamming Thailand where you started. Here your guide will help you get back to hotel or next destination via taxi or public transport.
Jamming Thailand – Bangkok Bike and Walking Tours, 24/60 Itsaraphap Road, Soi 32 Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
The best way to get to the meeting point is to take the MRT to Itsaraphap MRT station. Then get out at exit 1 Soi 34 and walk to Soi 32. Walk down Soi 32 you should see the local partner’s offices with lots of bikes. If you want to take a taxi, show this to the taxi driver: ฝั่งธนบุรี. ถนน อิสรภาพ ซอย 32. หน้า รถไฟฟ้าใต้ดิน MRT. อิสรภาพ. Please remember to leave in time to get to the meeting point prior to tour departure. In rush hour, it can take up to an hour to arrive from a hotel in downtown Bangkok.
What to bring
• Comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
• Luggage or large bags
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
For a group/join tour you can get a full refund if cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour. If you’ve booked a private tour then our standard cancelation policy applies and can be found here. If the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. If you don’t show up for the tour, no refund will be offered.
Thank you everyone at Jamming Thailand
We only had 2 full days for our first visit to Bangkok from the UK and we wanted to make the most of... read more
Pros:
tour guide (Mr. Ping-pong) showed up on time,
private car had good A/C,
we saw all the sights we wanted to see for the amount of time... read more
Thank you everyone at Jamming Thailand
We only had 2 full days for our first visit to Bangkok from the UK and we wanted to make the most of... read more
Pros:
tour guide (Mr. Ping-pong) showed up on time,
private car had good A/C,
we saw all the sights we wanted to see for the amount of time... read more