Small Teak Boat Canal Adventure

Why Canal Tour in Bangkok?

In the old days, Bangkok was comprised of hundreds of small canals or “khlong” in Thai and local people mainly traveled by water. They relied heavily on the waterways as this mode of transportation is faster, more convenient and efficient than the land route.

Today, most canals in Bangkok have been filled in and converted into streets. However, on the other bank of the Chao Phraya River, our old capital Thonburi which covers an area west of the river still retains many of its larger khlongs. On this side of the city, it is still possible to see the fields, orchards, small family farms and orchid nurseries that are located in the ever-expanding metropolis of Bangkok.

Must Do in Bangkok “Small Teak Boat Adventure”

A canal tour is a “must do” for people who like to see the traditional Thai ways of living and get a special feeling of Bangkok which can only be obtained by taking a canal tour in Bangkok.

08:30 hrs. Pick-up by a car or taxi at the BTS Krung Thonburi Station (Silom Line)
(Meeting place: West side ticket sales area, direction to the exit #2)***

09:00 hrs. Visit Wat Sai (the "Banyan Tree Temple"), built with beautiful ceramic mosaic, and a local morning market

09:45 hrs. Transfer to our boat
Pass by the Mini Zoo and Snake show (Optional - entrance fee not included)

10:00 hrs. Arrive at Wat Pak Nam (the ”Mouth of the Canal Temple")

10:45 hrs. Visit the Wat Pa Choeng Lane (The "Forest Temple in the Mud") and lotus pond

11:30 hrs. Head out to the lunch place

12:00 hrs. Lunch stop at the quiet riverside market, enjoy local Thai meal and dessert

13:00 hrs. Leave the lunch place

13:15 hrs. Stop at the Orchid and Pandan Nursery in green rush

14:00 hrs. Arrive at “the Artist's House” in the 100 years old market area

15:15 hrs. Heads back to BTS Krung Thonburi (Silom Line)