Canal Boat Combo, Lunch

Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Bangkok Yai
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Jamming Thailand Tours

Overview

This tour starts on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya, where Bangkok's alleys, temple compounds and canal-side villages still run at a local pace. You ride with Jamming Thailand Tours in a group capped at 10 people, following an English-speaking guide through back lanes rather than main roads. The cycling portion covers alleyways packed with stalls, a market visit and several temples, with the guide explaining Buddhism and the history of the communities along the way.

Midway there is a Thai lunch at a canal-side restaurant, included along with bottled water. After the meal the ride continues along the canal to a canal-side market, where the bicycles are loaded onto a longtail boat. The boat leg carries you past canal-side homes and communities, and if conditions are right you may spot an Asian water monitor on the banks. The tour finishes back at the original departure point, a shop on Thanon Itsaraphap in Bangkok Yai.

Cyclists riding beside a narrow canal in Thonburi, Bangkok

The whole thing runs 3.5 hours and suits travellers who want to see a side of the city they would struggle to find alone, with several reviewers saying exactly that. It involves more than 30 minutes of continuous cycling, and you need to be able to lift the bike, as the guide will help at obstacles but the route is not entirely barrier-free. Hotel transfer is not part of the package, so you make your own way to the meeting point.

From$45 per person

Duration3 hours 30 minutes

Rating4.9 from 1,592 reviews

What's Included

Included

Bicycle
Full safety equipment: helmet and reflective clothing
Experienced and English-speaking guide
Lunch
Bottled water
Canal boat ride
Entrance fees
Small group tour with a maximum of 10 people

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Gratuities

Run byJamming Thailand Tours

Itinerary

Meet in ThonburiThe tour starts at the operator's shop at 253/6 Thanon Itsaraphap, Khwaeng Wat Tha Phra, Bangkok Yai. Bikes, helmets and reflective clothing are provided here.
Cycle Thonburi alleysRide the winding alleys of the Thonburi side, past stalls selling local goods and food, with the guide explaining the area along the way.
Wat PradittharamA first temple stop, where the guide covers Buddhism and local community history.
Wat Klang marketA stop at a canal-side market to browse the produce and food stalls.
Wat Paknam Phasi CharoenContinue by bike to this temple stop on the route.
The Artist's HouseA stop at The Artist's House, a canal-side pause on the Thonburi side of the river.
Wat KoThe ride pauses at Wat Ko, then continues to a canal-side restaurant for lunch.
Longtail boat returnAt the canal-side market the bikes are loaded onto a longtail boat for the ride through the canals back toward Bangkok Yai, watching canal-side life along the way.
Return to startThe tour ends at the original departure point in Bangkok Yai.

BikeIncluded

HelmetIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour, from what to wear to how the cycling actually feels.

What to wear. Bring comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes and sunscreen. You are on a bike and a boat for most of the outing, so dress for heat and sun.
Pace and fitness. You cycle for more than 30 minutes at a stretch, and you must be able to lift the bike, since Bangkok is not entirely barrier-free. The guide helps riders or children who struggle. One reviewer described it as a perfect pace with a lot packed in without feeling like too much.
Traffic and safety. Helmets and reflective clothing are provided.
Group feel. The group is capped at 10 people, and one reviewer rode with just three people in total. Reviewers describe the tours as well organized and enjoyable.
Food and drink. Lunch and bottled water are included, and one reviewer said the meal even came with a drink. Alcohol, soft drinks and gratuities are not included.
Photos and wildlife. The canal boat stretch passes colourful canal-side communities, and you may spot an Asian water monitor bathing on the banks. Bring a camera or phone within easy reach, but leave large bags behind, as luggage and big bags are not allowed.

From$45 per person

Rating4.9 from 1,592 reviews

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Common issues. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to reach the shop on Thanon Itsaraphap by your own arrangement. The tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility, and riders must be able to lift their bike at points where the route is not barrier-free. Alcoholic and soft drinks, and tips, are extra. On the review side, some travellers felt there could have been more commentary and context at the stops.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the bicycle, a helmet and reflective clothing, an English-speaking guide, lunch, bottled water, the canal boat ride and entrance fees. The group is limited to a maximum of 10 people. Alcohol, soft drinks and gratuities are not included, and neither is hotel pickup or drop-off.

Is Lunch Included, Or Do I Pay Extra?

Lunch at a canal-side restaurant is included, along with bottled water. One reviewer mentioned their meal even came with a drink. Alcoholic and soft drinks beyond that are at your own expense.

Where Does The Tour Start, And Is There Hotel Pickup?

There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is the operator's shop at 253/6 Thanon Itsaraphap, Khwaeng Wat Tha Phra, Khet Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600. The tour ends back at the same spot.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

The tour runs 3.5 hours. This covers the cycling, the lunch stop and the canal boat ride.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The operator does not recommend this tour for people with limited mobility. Riders need to be able to lift the bike where the route is not barrier-free, though the guide will help anyone, including children, who has difficulty. One reviewer found it well suited to teenagers.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour runs with a maximum of 10 people and is operated by Jamming Thailand Tours.