Bamboo Original Jungle Ride

The Original Bicycle Tour in the Green Jungle of Bangkok

★ 5.0 140 reviews

from $35.26 per person

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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Meeting point: Khlong Toei
Run by: Bamboo Bicycle Tours Thailand

Overview

A short boat ride across the river from the Khlong Toei meeting point takes you into the green pocket of jungle, villages and canals that sits directly opposite central Bangkok. From there the tour runs on bicycles for roughly three to four hours, led by a local guide from Bamboo Bicycle Tours Thailand, with a Thai snack or meal at an outdoor restaurant part of the package.

The route takes in Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden, and reviewers mention stops along the way such as fish feeding, an observation deck and a local museum. Each tour is capped at eight travellers, with a minimum of two needed to run.

It suits anyone with basic cycling skills who wants quiet, green scenery a few minutes from the city. Some paths are elevated and about a metre wide with no railings, and the operator offers an alternative route for riders who prefer wider roads. Reviewers who had visited Bangkok many times before described the greenery as a refreshing change from the city centre.

From$35.26 per person

Duration3 to 4 hours

Rating5.0 from 140 reviews

What's Included

Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Welcome drink
Bottled water
Delicious Thai snack or meal in an outdoor restaurant
Local guide
Use of bicycle

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Run byBamboo Bicycle Tours Thailand

Itinerary

Meet at Cafe AmazonMeet the guide in a bright yellow or green shirt at the red Thai Post Box by the police station, near Wat Khlong Toei Nok. Tell the taxi driver 'Pai 7/11 Ta Rua Wat Khlong Toei'.
Wat Khlong Toei NokA brief 10-minute stop at the temple, free to enter, before the boat crossing to the green side of the river.
Pae Jaeb Bike RentalA 20-minute stop to collect the bicycles.
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan ParkAround 2 hours riding through the park and botanical garden and the surrounding lanes and canals.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back where it started, at the Cafe Amazon by the Khlong Toei pier.

BikeIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past riders say about the ride, plus what to arrange before you set off.

Bring documents. Passport name, number and expiration date are required for every participant on the day of the tour, for insurance registration. Have these ready before you set off.
Cycling confidence. The operator asks for basic cycling skills because parts of the route run on elevated paths about a metre wide with no railings. One reviewer found the ride harder than expected despite the easy label, and another traveller's partner struggled on the narrow raised sections. An alternative wider route exists if you ask.
Pace and stops. One reviewer described the pace as comfortable, and another mentioned stops for a cool drink, local snacks and lunch.
Food included. A welcome drink and bottled water are included, and a Thai snack or meal is served at an outdoor restaurant; check the booking page for what your option includes. Several reviewers single out the lunch as a highlight of the ride.
Photos from the guide. One reviewer said the guide took lots of photos during the ride and shared them by messaging app afterwards.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your own taxi or transport to the Cafe Amazon meeting point near Wat Khlong Toei Nok. The booking page notes the meeting point is close to public transport.

From$35.26 per person

Rating5.0 from 140 reviews

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Common issues. The elevated narrow paths are the most frequent sticking point: the operator warns they have no safety railings, and one reviewer who could not manage them was moved to larger roads and felt they missed some scenery. The tour needs a minimum of two people to run and takes up to eight riders. It is not wheelchair accessible, it depends on good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor weather you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You make your own way to the Cafe Amazon near Wat Khlong Toei Nok temple, where the guide in a bright yellow or green shirt waits at the red Thai Post Box by the police station. The meeting point is close to public transport.

What Food And Drink Are Included?

A welcome drink and bottled water come with the tour; a Thai snack or meal at an outdoor restaurant is described, so confirm on the booking page. Anything beyond that is not included, though a reviewer mentioned a mango sticky rice stop on their ride.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Are The Groups?

The ride lasts three to four hours. A minimum of two people is needed to run the tour, each booking can hold up to six people, and the whole tour is capped at eight travellers. Private tour options exist if you ask the operator.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Child seats and infant seats are available on request at the time of booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and all participants need basic cycling skills for the elevated paths, though an alternative route suitable for everyone is offered. Most travellers can take part.

What Happens If It Rains Or The Tour Is Cancelled?

The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Other cancellation terms are not mentioned, so check the booking page before you book.

What Should I Bring?

Bring your passport details for every participant, since name, number and expiration date are required on the day for insurance registration. All taxes, fees and handling charges are covered, but gratuities are not included. Comfortable clothes for riding make sense given the hours spent on the bike.