4.5-Hour Nature Ride, Meal

Bangkok Green Oasis Nature Bike Tour

★ 4.8 149 reviews

from $54 per person

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Khlong Toei
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: MagicalTrip

Overview

This 4.5-hour ride leaves the city behind almost immediately. Cyclists meet a guide at the meeting point in the Khlong Toei area, cross to Bang Krachao by boat, then spend the day pedalling roughly 12.5 km through mangroves, tree-shaded paths and quiet villages on the wedge of green locals call Bangkok's Green Lung.

Along the way the group stops at temples, a cafe for a drink, and local markets. Wildlife is a real part of the appeal: monitor lizards, squirrels, catfish and various birds live in the area. One temple is Hindu, where women are asked to cover shoulders and knees, and covers can be rented for a small fee if needed. The tour finishes with a Thai lunch and dessert, either at a scenic restaurant or at a floating market on weekends, and photos taken by the guide are emailed afterwards. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets can be catered for if flagged at booking.

Cyclists riding a shaded concrete lane through the Bang Krachao green lung in Bangkok

It suits couples, families, friends and solo travellers alike, and one reviewer joined as the only participant and still enjoyed it. Anyone over 12 can take part. Hotel pickup is not included, so the day starts and ends at the meeting point, and bikes can be rented after the tour for personal riding until 5:30 pm, as a paid extra rather than a free extension.

From$54 per person

Duration4 hours 30 minutes

Rating4.8 from 149 reviews

What's Included

Included

Rental Bike: You can rent a bike after the tour until 5:30 pm
Bike insurance: Bike insurance is included
Lunch at a local restaurant or floating market: If you are a vegetarian, please write about it when you book
1 drink at a cafe: 1 drink is served at a cafe
Tour photos: You'll get photos taken during the tour by your guide after the tour via email
4.5 hours with a local guide: An English-speaking guide

Run byMagicalTrip

Itinerary

Meet at Khlong ToeiThe group gathers at a convenience store on Kasem Rat Road in Khlong Toei. The tour starts on time, and late arrivals who miss the group cannot join, refund or reschedule.
Cross the river by boatA river boat carries the group across to Bang Krachao, the green area known as Bangkok's Green Lung.
Ride the green pathsThe cycling covers about 12.5 km at a relaxed pace, on mostly flat, tree-shaded tracks past mangroves, wooden walkways and quiet neighbourhoods.
Temples, cafe and marketsStops include local temples, a cafe where one drink is served, and local markets. The guide explains temple etiquette, and shoulders and knees must be covered for the Hindu temple.
Lunch and dessertThe tour ends with an included Thai lunch and dessert, at a scenic restaurant or at a weekend floating market if the tour falls on a weekend.
Return to the startThe group arrives back at the starting point. Rental bikes can be kept for independent riding until 5:30 pm.

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HelmetIncluded

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to wear at the temple to how the bikes themselves hold up.

Dress and cover. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Hindu temple. Covers can be rented for 20 baht per piece on the spot. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for sun protection.
Pace and fitness. The route is mostly flat and shaded, roughly 12.5 km over 4.5 hours.
Food and drink. Lunch, dessert and one cafe drink are included, and reviewers often praise the food stops. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free needs can be noted at booking, though allergy-free meals cannot be guaranteed since food comes from outside kitchens.
Going solo. Solo travellers are welcome and many join alone. More than one reviewer booked as a single participant or couple and reported an easy, friendly atmosphere with the guide.
Photos and bikes. The guide photographs the tour and emails the pictures afterwards. Helmets are provided free, bike insurance is included, and the bike can be kept until 5:30 pm for riding on your own.
Timing discipline. The tour departs on time out of respect for the group. Arriving late means missing the tour with no refund or reschedule, so plan to be at the meeting point early.

From$54 per person

Rating4.8 from 149 reviews

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Common issues. Some reviewers say bike maintenance could be better, which affected comfort and control on their rides. The tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, and anyone who arrives late and misses the group gets no refund or reschedule. Dietary restrictions cannot be fully catered for because the food is prepared in kitchens the operator does not control.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the rental bike with insurance, a helmet at no charge, an English-speaking local guide for 4.5 hours, lunch and dessert, one drink at a cafe, and photos emailed after the tour. The bike can also be kept for personal use until 5:30 pm. Hotel pickup is not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No. Hotel pickup is not included, and travellers meet the group at a convenience store on Kasem Rat Road in Khlong Toei. From there the group crosses the river by boat to reach Bang Krachao.

Is Lunch Included And Can Dietary Needs Be Met?

Lunch and dessert are included, served at a local restaurant or at a weekend floating market. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests should be noted at booking. The operator cannot guarantee allergy-free meals, since the food comes from kitchens that are not theirs.

Can Children Or People With Mobility Issues Join?

Anyone over 12 years old can join. The tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues or walking problems, and the operator suggests a private tour as an alternative in those cases.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. There is no refund or reschedule if you arrive late, miss the group and cannot join, since the tour starts on time.

What Should I Bring?

Bring clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the Hindu temple, or budget 20 baht per piece to rent a cover there. A hat and sunscreen are recommended. Curiosity and an appetite are all you need otherwise, since lunch, dessert and one drink are provided.