2 Hrs Private Bangkok Canal Boat Tour: Traditional Flat Boat

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Private 2-hour boat tour in Bangkok! Cruise through small hidden canals on the west side and customize your route. Go self-guided or add a certified guide for deeper insights.

Highlights

  • Private boat tour through peaceful small canals with friendly local drivers.
  • Fun for all ages with canal cruising, sightseeing, and fish-feeding activities.
  • Visit Wat Pak Nam (Big Buddha) or enjoy local life at canal markets.
  • Customize your route and travel at your own pace, self-guided or guided.
  • Flexible drop-off with easy access to BTS or MRT after your canal journey.

Description

Start your private 2-hour Thai traditional flat boat tour through Bangkok’s peaceful canals, perfect for all ages! Enjoy a relaxing cruise and choose 1 stop to explore for about 30-45 minutes. Whether you love temples, markets, or just the calm water views, this tour lets you experience Bangkok’s hidden side at your own pace. _____________ ✨Tour Highlights:✨ ⏺ Meeting Point: Start at Wat Mai Yai Nui (Wutthakat 24) in Thonburi. ⏺ Cruise Along Khlong Dan: A historic canal where foreign boats once paid tolls during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. Enjoy views of old and modern houses, temples, and local life. ⏺ The 2 Giant Buddhas Views: See two impressive Buddha statues—Wat Pak Nam on the left and Wat Khun Chan on the right—with a historic school from 1923 nearby, a memory from World War II. ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ ⏺ Choose 1 stop - about 30-45 minutes: ┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛ Option 1 ➤ Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen: A beautiful Ayutthaya-period temple on an island-like ground. See Bangkok’s tallest Buddha statue (69 meters) and the amazing Emerald Glass Pagoda with a sacred relic inside. Option 2 ➤ Bang Luang Canal Community: Explore a charming old market area, now an artist village. Visit the famous “Artist House”, an old wooden home with a centuries-old stupa at its heart. Option 3 ➤ Wat Saphan Floating Market (Weekend Only): Visit a small local market where locals sell food, fruits, snacks, and souvenirs. A simple, friendly place to experience canal life. ⏺ Feeding the Fish: Take part in a peaceful Thai tradition by feeding fish along the canal, believed to bring good luck and happiness. ⏺ More Canal Routes: Cruise through side canals like Bang Waek, Bang Chuek Nang, and Sanam Chai to see the traditional riverside life, old wooden houses, and green gardens. ⏺ Flexible Drop-off: After the tour, you can choose where to end—stay at a temple, market, or head back to a BTS or MRT station. Just tell your boat driver what you prefer! _____________ Extra Options: ✔︎ Want a guide? Add one of our certified guides for a deeper experience. ✔︎ Self-guided? We'll send you the tour info and an online guidebook so you're ready to explore. ✔︎ Prefer no stops? You can also request a non-stop cruise and simply enjoy the ride. ✆ We will provide the tour details, meeting point instructions, and taxi assistance via WhatsApp or Email as per your provided contact information.

Includes

Bottled water Boat cruise Fish Feed Insurance

Important Information

  • ✆ We will provide the tour details, meeting point instructions, and taxi assistance via WhatsApp or Email as per your provided contact information. This tour requires accident insurance to be arranged for you, as it is a legal requirement under Thai law for tour operators. We apologize for any inconvenience should we need to request your information, including your full name, date of birth, and passport number. If you would like to visit a temple during your tour, please dress respectfully. Long pants or skirts and tops with sleeves are recommended.

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