Family Bamboo Bikes, Meal

Family Bicycle Tour in the Green Oasis of Bangkok on Bamboo bikes

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from $81.26 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Khlong Toei
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Bamboo Bicycle Tours Thailand

Overview

This four hour ride puts families on bamboo bicycles and takes them across the river into a green oasis of Bangkok. The route starts at a meeting point beside Wat Khlong Toei Nok temple, crosses by ferry, and rolls through lanes and parkland on the city's quieter side. It is a private tour, so only your group rides with the guide, and the group size is capped at six people.

The itinerary is built with children in mind. Stops include the temple grounds, a bike rental spot called Pae Jaeb, and about an hour inside Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden. Travellers reviewing the tour said their kids enjoyed the family friendly stops, and one family with children aged two and five described it as a good experience for everyone in the group. The guide, in a bright yellow or green shirt, meets riders at the red Thai post box by the police station.

Most travellers can take part, so the tour works for most families. Infant seats are available and children must ride with an adult. Everything is bundled into one price: fees, ferry fares, insurance, bike use, the guide, drinks along the way, and a Thai meal back at the Bangkok Bike House at the end.

From$81.26 per person

Duration4 hours

Rating5.0 from 22 reviews

What's Included

Included

All fees
Ferry fares
Insurance
Bike usage
Tour guide
Welcome drink
Bottled water
Coffee or soft drink
Thai meal upon return at the Bangkok Bike House
Lunch

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Run byBamboo Bicycle Tours Thailand

Itinerary

Meet at Wat Khlong Toei NokDirect your taxi to the Cafe Amazon near Wat Khlong Toei Nok temple, after the U-turn and before the temple entrance. The guide wears a bright yellow or green shirt and waits at the red Thai post box by the police station.
Wat Khlong Toei NokThe first stop is the temple area itself, a short 10 minutes.
Pae Jaeb Bike RentalThe route continues to Pae Jaeb Bike Rental for 20 minutes.
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan ParkThe longest stop is an hour in the park and botanical garden.
Meal and finishThe ride ends back at the same meeting point, the Cafe Amazon by the Khlong Toei pier, with a Thai meal served at the Bangkok Bike House on return.

BikeIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points make the day smoother, from what is already paid for to how the weather affects the run.

What is covered. Fees, ferry fares, insurance, bike usage, the guide, a welcome drink, bottled water, coffee or a soft drink, and a Thai meal on return are all included. For the complimentary insurance, the operator asks for all participants' names and passport numbers.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan a taxi to the Cafe Amazon near Wat Khlong Toei Nok. The meeting spot is the red post box by the police station.
Riding with kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult and infant seats are available. One reviewer said the tour had lots of family friendly stops, and another family with children aged two and five also had a good time. The booking cap is six people.
Pace and access. Most travellers can take part, and the whole tour runs four hours in total.
Food and diet. A Thai meal at the Bangkok Bike House is part of the package, plus bottled water and coffee or a soft drink. Vegetarian food is available and any dietary requirements should be noted at the time of booking.
Photos and weather. Reviewers appreciated the guide taking photos during the ride. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

From$81.26 per person

Rating5.0 from 22 reviews

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator does not recommend it for pregnant travellers or people with serious heart or medical conditions. Hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, so families need to arrange their own taxis to the Khlong Toei meeting point. Because the experience requires good weather, rain can force a cancellation, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. Insurance requires sharing names and passport numbers for all participants ahead of the ride.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included On This Bamboo Bike Tour?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You meet the guide, in a bright yellow or green shirt, at the red Thai post box by the police station near the Cafe Amazon at Wat Khlong Toei Nok. The operator provides a Thai phrase to show your taxi driver.

What Does The Price Include?

It covers all fees, ferry fares, insurance, bike usage, the guide, a welcome drink, bottled water, coffee or a soft drink, and a Thai meal upon return at the Bangkok Bike House. Alcoholic drinks are not included but can be purchased.

Is The Food Or Park Entry Extra?

No. Lunch and bottled water are included, and every stop on the itinerary, including Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden, has free admission. The only listed extra is alcoholic drinks.

Is This Tour Suitable For Young Children?

Yes, within limits. Infant seats are available, children must be accompanied by an adult, and one reviewer reported riding with two and five year olds and having a good experience for the whole family. The maximum booking size is six people and it is a private tour, so only your group takes part.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

What Should I Bring And Tell The Operator Beforehand?

Bring passport details for every participant if you want the complimentary insurance. Tell the operator any dietary requirements at the time of booking, including if you need the vegetarian option, since the meal is served at the Bangkok Bike House after the ride.