Bangkok Longtail Boat Canal Tour: Wat Arun & Big Buddha Views
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
- Cruise along Bangkok’s klongs in a traditional longboat
- Learn about Thai culture as you explore the local neighborhoods
- Choose a morning or afternoon tour to fit your plans
- Enjoy an intimate small-group experience
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Long-tail boat & boat driver
- One bottle of drinking water per person
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tha Tian PierPFWR+93X, Thanon Thai Wang, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Once you arrive at Tha Tien Pier, head toward the main covered pavilion near the riverbank. Our guide holding a WanderSiam sign will be waiting for you there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet your licensed English speaking guide near Wat Pho and walk together as a group to board your longtail boat. Soak up the sights and scenes of local life as you cruise along the canals.
At Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House), you’ll have enough time to walk around the historic and restored wooden house and learn more about Thai culture. The boat tour also passes by the Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, with a stop to take photos of the temple’s massive Buddha statue.
The tour ends back at the departure point.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) (Pass By)
Baan Silapin
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- The most convenient way to reach the meeting point, and avoid Bangkok’s often congested road traffic, is by taking the MRT (metro) to Sanam Chai Station. From there, take the 'Museum Siam' exit. The meeting point is just a short 5-minute walk from the station.
- Please note that during the tour, we may experience a wait at one of the water locks, which regulate canal levels. These operate on no fixed schedule and are beyond our control.
- Bangkok’s traffic can be heavily congested. As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
- Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues, as boarding and disembarking the boat may be difficult due to the lack of stairs at the piers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
Cancellation Policy
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Travelers appreciate the Big Buddha, canal views, and cultural sites like the Artist’s House, with guides praised for their friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging approach. Interactive activities such as feeding catfish and long-tail boat rides stand out. However, the tour suffers from poor organization, frequent delays, and excessive waiting times that disrupt pacing. Communication issues and mixed value perceptions further affect satisfaction, with some finding the itinerary rushed and stops insufficiently engaging.
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