Venice of The East : Bangkok Afternoon River Cruise by Rice Barge
Enjoy a speedy and refreshing cruise on a restored rice barge cruise. Ride down the river and the multitude of winding canals which earned Bangkok the title of -Venice of the East-. The excursion offers a view of authentic riverside lifestyles, Traditional Thai Dance, such as houses on stilts and children playing in the water. The return journey is on a sedate converted rice barge.
Guests will be served seasonal fruits and unlimited cold drinks as they enjoy a relaxed cruise along the -River of Kings. This half-day trip gives a view of Bangkok that most never get to see.
Note: The tour is only operated in the afternoon.
• Explore Bangkok along the iconic Chao Phraya river • A river tour atop the popular Thai rice barge • Insightful understanding of local Thai river lifestyle • Photo-taking opportunity along the canals of Thonburi • Tropical fruit tasting on the rice barge
Options
Cruise without Transfer
Rice Barge Cruise without Transfer, Check In at Cruise Counter at 2.45PM, Cruise will Start at 3.00PM
What's included in Venice of The East : Bangkok Afternoon River Cruise by Rice Barge
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chao Phraya River
An English-speaking guide will point out all the famous landmarks such as the Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun), the Grand Palace and the Royal Barge Museum. The river is teeming with boats of all shapes and sizes and this trip highlights the importance of the river as Bangkok’s “lifeblood”.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)Pass-by Only
Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun
The Grand PalacePass-by Only
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.
Inclusions
- 2 Hours Cruise along Chao Phraya River
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- Fresh fruit and refreshments during the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option with transfer selected)
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise ride is not wheelchair accessible
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For join tour with transfer:- Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 18th Floor Park Venture 57 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Meeting / End Points
- You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 18th Floor Park Venture 57 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
For Cruise with Transfer:- Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start. Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point. Hotline number : +66 81 440 9926 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm) For Cruise without Transfer:- Please check in directly at Cruise Counter at 2.45PM, Cruise will start at 3.00PM. Please call hotline number for the location & address of the Cruise Counter.
