Exploring Thonburi Canals

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Stop At: Chao Phraya River, 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand

08:00 am / 13:00 pm Meet your guide at your hotel lobby and transfer to pier by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Start the tour with a private long-tail boat ride along Chao Phraya River and canals. Experience an exhilarating along the bustling Chao Phraya River and the quiet Klongs. Be taken back in time to a more traditional way of life, far removed from Bangkok’s modern skyscrapers.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Barges National Museum, 80/1 Arun Amarin Road Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700 Thailand

09:30 am / 14:30 pm Visit the Royal Barge Museum to witness the beautiful barges used by the King on state occasions. The museum was formerly a dry dock for barges and warships under the care of the Royal Household and the Royal Thai Navy. The dock and barges sustained severe bombing damage during World War II, but in 1949 they were restored by the Fine Arts Department as part of the Thai cultural heritage. Repairs were completed and the dock became the National Museum of Royal Barges in 1972.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), 34 Wang Doem Road Wat Arun, Bang Kok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand

10:00 am / 15:00 pm Stop at Wat Arun, the magnificent temple of Dawn with its 79-meter pagoda or Prang, built in the Khmer style.

After that, take a long-tail boat to pier and back to your hotel by private transfer.

Duration: 45 minutes

Included
  • Private round trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private long-tail boat ride
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Chao Phraya River
Not included
  • Entrance fee: Royal Barges National Museum (THB 100/per person pay on spot)
  • Entrance fee: Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun (THB 50/person pay on spot)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Barges National Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
55% Cultural
50% Original
35% Aquatic
30%