Half Day Thonburi Klongs

After hotel pickup from Bangkok's CBD, you're transferred to the pier to board a long-tail boat at the Chao Phraya River, aka the River of Kings. If you booked a private tour at booking, you'll get a more personalized look at your surroundings with your guide.

Cruise across the river to the Thonburi side of Bangkok’s metropolis for a morning journey down the khlongs, or canals. The half-day tour offers insight on the critical importance these waterways played in the creation of Bangkok and the old capital of Thonburi, sometimes referred to as the Venice of the East. Many local communities today continue their dependence on the use of boats for goods and transportation, due to the lack of roads.

During the scenic trip, learn about life along the canals and view notable landmarks such as Wat Arun, aka the Temple of Dawn. Pass by the Oriental Hotel, Royal Barges National Museum, and Holy Rosary Church, among others. 

At the conclusion of the tour your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.

The ‘other side’ of metropolis Bangkok is merely a boat ride away. Once put in a governmental spotlight when rulers from a bygone era declared Thonburi the capital of the Thai kingdom, little of its local charm has faded. Slowly emerging as an upcoming urbanisation of Greater Bangkok, Thonburi remains an authentic pearl, separated by waterways and characterized by temples and communities. During this morning-only excursion, guests will sail deep into the myriad of the Klongs while seeing local life in its finest forms passing by. Expect to see both the must-see and little-seen sides as your long-tail boat captain takes you on 4-hour journey across the Chao Phraya and into Bangkok’s famous Klongs.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis. Joint tours are operated with an English-speaking guide only
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply
For all riverside excursions (river cruises, lunch and dinner cruises, long tail boat tours and other water-based tour options), restrictions on transfers from and to booked riverside accommodation along the Chao Phraya River are applicable. Customers are requested to make it to their nearest pick-up point in the downtown Bangkok area
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions. River-based excursions may not be operated during certain Thai celebrations and royal events.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers