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Venice of The East : Bangkok Afternoon River Cruise by Rice Barge
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2 to 3 Hours
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Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy a speedy and refreshing cruise on a restored rice barge cruise. Ride down the river and the multitude of winding canals which earned Bangkok the title of -Venice of the East-. The excursion offers a view of authentic riverside lifestyles, Traditional Thai Dance, such as houses on stilts and children playing in the water. The return journey is on a sedate converted rice barge.
Guests will be served seasonal fruits and unlimited cold drinks as they enjoy a relaxed cruise along the -River of Kings. This half-day trip gives a view of Bangkok that most never get to see.
Note: The tour is only operated in the afternoon.
• Explore Bangkok along the iconic Chao Phraya river
• A river tour atop the popular Thai rice barge
• Insightful understanding of local Thai river lifestyle
• Photo-taking opportunity along the canals of Thonburi
• Tropical fruit tasting on the rice barge
What's Included
- 2 Hours Cruise along Chao Phraya River
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- Fresh fruit and refreshments during the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option with transfer selected)
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 18th Floor Park Venture 57 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
For join tour with transfer:- Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 18th Floor Park Venture 57 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
What To Expect
Chao Phraya River
An English-speaking guide will point out all the famous landmarks such as the Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun), the Grand Palace and the Royal Barge Museum. The river is teeming with boats of all shapes and sizes and this trip highlights the importance of the river as Bangkok’s “lifeblood”.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun
• Admission Ticket Free
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.
• Admission Ticket Free
Royal Barges National Museum
The Royal Barge Museum, on the banks of the Bangkok Noi Canal off the Chao Phraya River, is a huge boathouse that displays eight royal barges that are the product of the finest Thai craftsmanship.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise ride is not wheelchair accessible
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Operated by Sightseeingbangkok.com
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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