2-Hour Wat Arun, Royal Barge & Longtail Boat Tour

Enjoy a 2-hour experience of riding the famous James bond longtail boat along the little canals of old Bangkok. Visit Wat Arun and the Royal Barge Museum to marvel at their beauty and learn more about Thai history and culture.

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Highlights

Marvel at the scenery of Chao Phraya River and local Thai villages by the canal
Ride the famous long-tail speedboad from the James Bond movie
Visit Wat Arun, one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand
Explore the Royal Barge Museum, a blend of craftsmanship and traditional Thai art

Description

Enjoy a 2-hour tail boat journey in Bangkok. Meet your guide at Tha Maharaj Shopping mall and visit the old city of Thonburi, an independent province until it was merged with Bangkok in 1971. Many of the traditional small waterways and klongs still exist there. Experience the local way of living, rarely seen from the other side of town. Then, visit the Royal Barge Museum to see how the kings of Thailand had pageants on the water on special occasions. Discover the Royal Barges, damaged during the bombing raids of the Second World War, restored by King Bhumibol Rama IX. The National Museum of Royal Barge opened in 1972 and 8 out of 51 Royal Barges can be seen there. Make your last stop at Wat Arun, known as The Temple of Dawn due to the beautiful reflections of the sun in the glazed ceramic tiles. Marvel at the beauty of one of the most important temples of Thailand's history. See the central prang, a stupa-like pagoda decorated with colorful glazed porcelain tiles and seashells, giant statues, the Ordination Hall, the Bell Tower, and many Buddha statues that have been there for hundreds of years. At the end of the journey, transfer back to Maharaj pier and continue your evening in Bangkok.

Includes

Long tail speed boat ride
English-speaking guide
Entrance fee to Wat Arun
Entrance fee to the Royal Barge Museum
Drinking water
Camera fee at Royal Barge Museum (100 Thai Baht)