Customizable Private Bangkok Canal Cruise to Big Buddha & Market
Description
Step away from the busy city and explore Bangkok at a slower pace on this private 3-hour canal cruise. Cruise through the quiet canals of Thonburi and see a side of Bangkok that many visitors miss. Along the way, you’ll pass local homes, small temples, and everyday scenes on the water. Visit Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen to admire the massive Buddha statue, then continue to a local floating market (weekends only), the Artist House for a short walk and a drink by the canal, or choose from other possible stops along the route. Since this is a private experience, the route and stops can be adjusted after booking to match your preferences. If you prefer, you can stay on the boat and enjoy a full cruise without stops. ⏺ Experience the charm of Bangkok’s historic canals ⏺ Cruise through small canals that larger boats can’t reach ⏺ Private setting for a more personal experience ⏺ Great for photographers who love unique scenery ⏺ Calm and authentic atmosphere throughout the tour
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Itinerary
Start at metro MRT Blue Line "Bang Phai (BL33) Station", Exit 1. Offers convenient bathroom facilities and a parking area for your convenience.
At Wat Nang Chee Chotikaram, an ancient Ayutthaya-era temple known for its long-standing tradition, the annual “Chak Phra” procession held every November.
(STOP 30 MINS) Discover Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, home to Bangkok’s tallest Big Buddha. Explore the stunning white pagoda, a peaceful glass pagoda inside, and a museum full of Thai art and history. A must-visit temple with amazing views and culture!
Wat Paknam South Side is a small temple by the canal. we will stop to feed the fish—Thai people believe it brings good luck and good health. Today, we made our own fish food, so we also helped the temple and local people.
Khlong Bangkok Yai was once a main river of old Bangkok. Today, it’s a peaceful canal where you can see temples, old houses, and local life along the water. A beautiful place to explore Bangkok’s past.
Khlong Bang Chueak Nang is a small, quiet canal with local homes along the water. If you're lucky, you might see people selling goods by boat and spot a water monitor lizard swimming by. A calm place full of local charm.
Wat Saphan Floating Market (open on weekends only for the tour book before 13.00) It’s a local market with tasty Thai food, fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms, and fun souvenirs to take home.
(STOP 30 MINS) Baan Silapin (Artist’s House) is in the old Bang Luang canal community. This area was once a busy water market. Today, it's a cultural spot where you can see old wooden houses, try DIY activities, and enjoy food and coffee by the water.
Flexible Drop-off: After the tour, you can choose where to end—stay at a temple, market, or head back to a BTS or MRT station. Just tell your boat driver what you prefer!
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with legs problems
Reviews(10)
This tour was the absolute best way to experience a more local side of Bangkok! Weaving through temples, homes, and the floating market gave a beautiful perspective of the way of life here. The artist’s house was relaxing, and the market was exciting! Our tour was especially incredible because of our guide, Natalie. She was exuberant, knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout the tour. She was a joy to spend time with and learn from during our journey. I couldn’t recommend booking this tour enough!
We had an great boat tour and it perfectly located, definitely a highlight of our trip in Bangkok Our guide, Jaoh, was incredibly friendly and shared so much interesting history about Bangkok Highly recommended!
FANTASTIC!!!! If you want to see the authentic side of Bangkok, look no further. Our guide, Jaoh, was incredibly kind, professional, and shared so much fascinating local knowledge. The entire experience was seamless and well-organized. This was easily the highlight of our trip, and we walked away with some stunning photos. Highly recommended!
The 3hr tour was great. We had a relaxing time seeing a different part of Bangkok. The tour was well planned and the boat was nice and comfy. Jaoh had great knowledge of the area and history of the sights. Jaoh made the day very enjoyable and showed us some of the local food which was great. Very happy with the tour, worth doing 😉
Had a great experince on this trip seeing and learning about a range of different sights of Bangkok experiencing local food along the way. Jaoh our guide had great knowledge of the sights and the history of the area. The trip was well planned allowing for enough time at each stop to enjoy the sights.
What an incredible day exploring Bangkok's hidden canals with Ja-Oh as our guide! From the moment we met, her warm smile and infectious energy made us feel right at home. Ja-Oh grew up on the canal, so her knowledge is truly deep and authentic – she shared fascinating stories about the history, daily life along the waterways, and little details that no guidebook could ever capture. We wandered vibrant local markets, sampled delicious treats from floating food boats, and got a real glimpse into traditional Thai life away from the tourist crowds. Ja-Oh is fun, thoughtful, and genuinely caring – she tailored the day perfectly to our interests and shared personal anecdotes that had us laughing nonstop. She has the best laugh ever! By the end of the day, it honestly felt like we were just hanging out with a great friend rather than on a tour. If you're in Bangkok, do yourself a favor and book with Ja-Oh – this was hands-down the highlight of our trip. Highly, highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had great tour, Jaoh told us a lot interesting information and let us see beautyfull spots. I can recommend this tour a lot
We booked a private 3-hour canal boat tour for 7 people to the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Big Buddha and the stunning Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen temple – and it turned out to be even better than we expected! The tour was very well organized, the team was super flexible with our wishes, and they even took us to our next requested destination at the end. In fact, the tour lasted longer than scheduled, which was such a nice bonus. What made the experience truly special was Natalie, who took such wonderful care of us. She shared lots of fascinating facts about the sights and Thai culture, and joined us at the food market to try many delicious snacks together. This was an absolutely perfect day on the canals, and we can wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bangkok. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience!
It was a truly memorable trip with our 4 kids. Private boat for 6, did all the normal sightseeing stuff but beyond that we got a good look and explanation on Bangkok from the river. young and old, poor and rich, villa's and ruins. Great learning experience in multiple ways.
This was an awesome experience. Our tour guide Kae was so polite and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Thai culture. We ate some amazing foods.
