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The 15 most popular bangkok canal & river cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Cruise Bangkok’s klongs by long-tail boat, stop at a 200-year artist house, and snap Bangkok’s 70m Buddha statue views.
Most Popular“The team leader was a boss. Fern was so tough throughout the whole trip. Best team leader ever!!”
Air-conditioned Ayutthaya day trip with temple ruins, a 42m reclining Buddha, and a Chao Phraya river cruise lunch back to Bangkok.
“Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The bus was air conditioned and the buffet lunch was delicious.”
Ayutthaya temples and UNESCO ruins plus a Chao Phraya riverboat lunch back to Bangkok, with guide, fees, and pickup options.
“Very nice tour to see Ayutthaya temples and sites. We drove out to site, during the drive our guide, Donna, provided information about the history and area. We had three stops. Donna provided information at each site and then provided some free time. At each stop, the inRead more”
A 2-hour White Orchid dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya with Thai and international buffet, live music, and cabaret, plus night views of major temples.
“Great Food, entertainment was brilliant and very easy to make booking with the app.”
Bangkok Royal Princess dinner cruise with seafood buffet, live music, and passes by Wat Arun and the Grand Palace on the Chao Phraya.
“This activity was the highlight of my trip to Bangkok! It is a must do when you come here. You get the most amazing views of the city coming to life during night. Everything about this activity was great and the service and hospitality was the best I have experienced on a boat tour. The…”
Cruise back to Bangkok with lunch while a guide brings Ayutthaya’s top temples into focus on a 10-hour day trip.
“Donna was knowledgeable, friendly and caring. Ayutthaya was her home town - her stories of Thai Culture and Buddhism were inspiring. She looked after us very well. The cruise was relaxing and the buffet delicious. The commentary on the cruise ( by Donna ) was delicious. Will be a happy memory.”
Evening buffet dinner cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya with live jazz, floodlit monuments, and optional hotel pickup.
“The cruise was ok with medium kind of quality food. Nothing special. Before the cruise we were picked up at the hotel and at the dock we had to wait 1 1/2 hour before we could board - Really not ok - Very bad planned.”
Day trip from Bangkok: Ayutthaya UNESCO temples plus a Chao Phraya Grand Pearl cruise with buffet lunch and hotel pickup.
“Temples and history are awesome. Buffet on river cruise was passable. Tour guide was worst ever. He barely spoke at any of the locations and would just wander off without saying anything. He needs replaced immediately”
Day trip from Bangkok to Chachoengsao with Khlong Suan market barter, long-tail boat on the Bang Pakong River, giant reclining Ganesha, temples.
“Il tour spazia dal mercato alla natura ai monasteri e luoghi di culto, vale assolutamente la pena non perdere questo tour per l’autenticità dei luoghi visitati. La nostra guida Mr. Tee è stata presente ad ogni richiesta, mai invadente, perfetta. Unico aspetto negativo il pranzo, quanto preparato dal ristorante era scadente rispetto a quello che…”
Small-group Bangkok bike tour plus private longtail boat through Thonburi canals, temple stops, and included lunch near local markets.
“Would highly recommend this bike tour Great for all ages. No hills ,flat all the way. The boat ride was awesome to. Get to see the old part of Bangkok. We went to the floating market for lunch afterwards. The food was amazing!”
Chachoengsao day trip from Bangkok with a Bang Pakong River cruise, 100-year market, and striking temples, plus lunch and hotel pickup.
“We had a wonderful trip with Jackie. He was on time and well educated about the sites. The trip overview that was listed was well aligned with our travels. Beautiful sites in a remote part of Thailand. Lunch was wonderful in a great river side reRead more”
Cycle Thonburi backstreets and long-tail Bangkok canals, with temple stops and market views. Small group, 3.5 hours, $41.
“A really great family experience. My 10 year old son mostly enjoyed the cycling. I loved the canal boat. So many incredible Wats. Guitar our guide was excellent. Very informative. Highly recommend this experience.”
Visit UNESCO Ayutthaya temples with included tickets and lunch, then return to Bangkok by Grand Pearl cruise to skip traffic.
“Being there was like in a time capsule, travel back to 14th century. The murals were magnificent, awesome, and breathtaking in a time long gone. A UNESCO World Heritage Site indeed!”
Full-day Bangkok tour from Laem Chabang with Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and a Venice of the East canal cruise.
“Very relaxing and enjoyable. Hassle free Poppy was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable I would recommend her to anyone”
A one-day Ayutthaya temples tour from Bangkok with guided ruins, a reclining Buddha stop, lunch, and a luxury Chao Phraya cruise.
“Informativ, nicht hektisch, gute Zeiteinteilung, guter Ablauf, Versorgung auf dem Boot ganz prima mit und vielseitig und reichhaltigem Essen und Standardgetränken - rundherum ein gelungener Trip mit ausgesprochen ordentlichen Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis”
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