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Cruise small canals on Bangkok’s west side, explore a floating market, and discover peaceful riverside life. Customize your 3-hour private flat boat tour with self-guided or guided options!

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) and 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 3-hour Thai traditional flat boat tour through Bangkok’s hidden canals! Cruise along small canals on the west side, discover peaceful riverside life, and explore the lively Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market with a 1-hour stop. Customize your journey—choose your drop-off point and decide whether you prefer a self-guided trip or add a certified guide for a deeper experience. *This tour available weekends only.* Tour Highlights: ⏺ Meeting Point: Start at Wat Mai Yai Nui (Wutthakat 24) in Thonburi. ⏺ Cruise Along Khlong Dan: Once a historic toll point from the Sukhothai to Ayutthaya period, this canal was where taxes were collected from foreign trading boats. Along the way, admire a mix of old and modern houses and historic temples. ⏺ The 2 Giant Buddhas Views: At Khlong Dan, spot two large Buddha statues—Wat Pak Nam on the left and Wat Khun Chan on the right—with a historic school building from 1923 nearby, a memory from World War II. ⏺ Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen: This beautiful Ayutthaya-period temple feels like a little island. See the stunning 69-meter-tall Buddha statue, the tallest in Bangkok, and the beautiful Great Pagoda with its Emerald Glass Pagoda holding a sacred Buddha relic. ⏺ Bang Luang Canal Community: Discover this charming community, once a bustling market and trade route. Don’t miss the Artist House, an old wooden home from the Ayutthaya era, now a creative space centered around an ancient stupa. ⏺ Feeding the Fish in the Canal: Experience a meaningful Thai tradition by feeding the fish along the canal. This simple act of giving, known as “making merit,” is believed to bring good luck, good health, and a long life. ⏺ More Canal Routes: Explore side canals like Bang Waek, Bang Chuek Nang, and Sanam Chai. Witness traditional riverside life, from old wooden homes still lived in to abandoned ones, still beautiful in their aged charm. ┏━━━━━┓ ✦ 1-hour stop ✦ ┗━━━━━┛ At Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market where is lively riverside market combines both land and water stalls, offering a variety of local and traditional foods, fresh produce from local farmers, and unique souvenirs. ⏺ 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.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund