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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun
8.8/10
8.8 out of 10Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) by longtail boat
- Explore Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen and its emerald pagoda and Giant Golden Buddha
- Cruise Bangkok's canals and Chao Phraya River by traditional longtail boat
- Perfect for solo travellers and families; small group/private tour (max of 12)
- Explore responsibly with a GSTC-certified tour.
Activity location
- Bangkok
- Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Meeting/Redemption Point
- PFWR+84G, Thanon Thai Wang, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand | Meet your guide at Thatien Pier. Your guide will be holding a TripGuru sign and will wait no longer than 10 minutes before departing. Our team will email you the evening before your activity to confirm your pick-up time and meeting point. Heavy traffic in the mornings is expected and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Make sure to leave with enough time to reach the meeting point on time.
- Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Private Tour
- 2h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- 2.5-hour tour by longtail boat
- English-speaking guide
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees (Wat Arun 200 THB)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
- Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Discover Bangkok's historic canals, or “klongs,“ in a traditional longtail boat, revealing the city's rich cultural tapestry. In this 2.5-hour tour, you’ll visit the following spots:
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Board a traditional long-tailed boat and glide along the scenic Bangkok Yai Canal to Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen. The temple is renowned for its impressive five-floor grand pagoda, crowned by a stunning emerald-glass pagoda containing Buddha relics at the top. Marvel at the stunning Giant Golden Buddha, a perfect spot for breathtaking photos and Instagram posts.
Scenic Journey to Wat Arun
As we make our way back, we’ll pass the magnificent banks of the Chao Phraya River. Be prepared to be captivated by the beauty of the majestic Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Capture beautiful photos of the temple against the river backdrop before we conclude our tour.
Perfect for both solo travellers and families, this tour offers an immersive glimpse into Bangkok's rich cultural tapestry and serene river life.
Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring. With TripGuru, you explore sustainable experiences that prioritise providing water in glass bottles and offsetting carbon emissions in every tour, reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint.
Location
Activity location
- Bangkok
- Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Meeting/Redemption Point
- PFWR+84G, Thanon Thai Wang, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand | Meet your guide at Thatien Pier. Your guide will be holding a TripGuru sign and will wait no longer than 10 minutes before departing. Our team will email you the evening before your activity to confirm your pick-up time and meeting point. Heavy traffic in the mornings is expected and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Make sure to leave with enough time to reach the meeting point on time.
- Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
- PFWR+84G, Thanon Thai Wang, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand | Meet your guide at Thatien Pier. Your guide will be holding a TripGuru sign and will wait no longer than 10 minutes before departing. Our team will email you the evening before your activity to confirm your pick-up time and meeting point. Heavy traffic in the mornings is expected and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Make sure to leave with enough time to reach the meeting point on time.
- Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand