Jungle Ride, Meal And Pickup

Overview

A longtail boat carries you across the Chao Phraya river, and on the far bank a bicycle and a guide are waiting. This four hour ride from Asiatic Adventures loops through Bang Krachao, the green peninsula on the other side of the river, where raised pathways thread past houses and water. The ride covers roughly 12km of flat, easy terrain and finishes with a Thai lunch before the boat and transfer back.

The shape of the day is simple. Hotel pickup and drop off are included, along with an English speaking guide, a standard bike or mountain bike, the river crossings by longtail boat, and lunch. Stops include a temple at Wat Khlong Toei Nok, the park and botanical garden at Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan, and the Bangkok Tree House area.

It suits confident beginners rather than nervous riders. Several travellers describe the pathways as narrow and raised over water, so steadiness on a bike matters more than fitness. Groups run to a maximum of 10 people, and families with children have enjoyed it. Anyone wanting a half day away from traffic, with food included and transport handled, will find this fits well.

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupA vehicle collects you from your hotel and brings you toward the river to meet the guide.
2. Wat Khlong Toei NokA stop at the temple on the city side, 15 minutes.
3. River crossing by longtailThe group crosses the river by longtail boat to the Bang Krachao peninsula, where the bikes are waiting.
4. Bang Krachao rideAround 2 hours cycling the flat pathways and walkways of the peninsula.
5. Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan ParkA 30 minute stop in the park and botanical garden.
6. Bangkok Tree HouseA 15 minute stop in this spot on the peninsula.
7. Lunch and returnA Thai lunch is included, then the last listed stretch covers Bangkok for about 30 minutes before the boat crossing and hotel drop off.

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