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 Bangkok canal tour on a traditional Thai flat boat and discover a quieter side of the city. Because this is a private tour, the experience is fully customizable and made to match your interests. The suggested itinerary below is only an example. After booking, you can share your wishes with us and discuss what you would like to see.
Cruise through peaceful canals and enjoy the local atmosphere away from the busy tourist areas. This relaxing boat trip is perfect for couples, families, and travelers of all ages. You can also choose 1 stop to explore for around 30 to 45 minutes. Visit a temple, browse a local market, or simply enjoy the calm views along the water.
_____________
Tour Highlights:
⏺ Meeting Point: Start at Metro MRT Bang Phai (BL33), Exit 1
⏺ Cruise along Khlong Dan: a historic canal where foreign trading boats once paid tolls during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras. Along the way, enjoy views of traditional wooden homes, modern houses, temples, and everyday local life.
⏺ The Two Giant Buddha Views: See two impressive Buddha statues at the same time, with Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen on the left and Wat Khun Chan on the right.
⏺ Feeding the Fish: Join a peaceful Thai tradition by feeding fish along the canal. Many locals believe it brings good luck, happiness, and positive energy if you are doing this near a temple.
⏺ More Canal Routes: Cruise through smaller canals such as Bang Waek, Bang Chuek Nang, and Sanam Chai.
⏺ Flexible Drop-off: At the end of your tour, you can choose where to finish. Spend more time at the Artist House, or be dropped off at an MRT station.
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓
⏺ Choose 1 stop - about 30-45 minutes:
┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛
Option 1 ➤ Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Visit a beautiful temple with roots in the Ayutthaya period, set on peaceful island-like grounds. See Bangkok’s tallest Buddha statue at 69 meters and explore the stunning Emerald Glass Pagoda, which houses a sacred relic.
Option 2 ➤ Bang Luang Canal Community
Discover a charming old canal-side market that has become a creative artist village. Visit the famous The Artist House, a traditional wooden home built around a centuries-old stupa.
Option 3 ➤ Wat Saphan Floating Market (Weekend Only, book before 14.00)
Visit a small local canal side market where locals sell fresh food, tropical fruits, Thai snacks, and souvenirs. It’s a simple and friendly place where you can experience everyday canal life in Bangkok.
_____________
Extra Options:
✔︎ Want a guide? Add one of our certified guides for a deeper and more informative experience.
✔︎ Prefer to explore yourself? We’ll send you tour details, so you’re ready to enjoy the trip at your own pace. Before the tour starts, we’ll also share helpful information at our meeting point/office about what you’ll see along the way.
✔︎ Prefer no stops? You can also request a non-stop canal cruise.
Includes
Bottled water
Boat cruise
Fish Feed
Insurance
Excludes
A certified guide (available on request as an add-on)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages
Gratuities (optional)
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
