Bangkok 2-Hour Canal Tour by Longtail Boat
Highlights
- Traditional longtail boat along the Thonburi canals
- Wat Arun and Wat Paknam seen from the water
- The Dao Khanong Canal and Chao Phraya River
- Stilt houses and daily life along the canal
Description
See a quieter side of Bangkok from a traditional longtail boat. This two hour tour takes you along the narrow canals (khlongs) of Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, where old wooden houses and temples sit alongside the modern city. For more background and practical advice, see our Thonburi & the Canals guide.
Pricing
Adult
Age 10-99
THB 695per person
Child
Age 3-9
THB 495per person
Infant
Age 0-2
Free
per person
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Board the longtail boat at River City Bangkok
Meet at River City Bangkok and board a traditional longtail boat for the canal ride.
Cruise through the narrow khlongs (canals) of Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, passing old wooden houses and stilt homes along the water.
See Wat Arun and Wat Paknam from the water and travel along the Dao Khanong Canal, where you can watch daily life along the banks.
Head back along the river and return to River City Bangkok, where the tour ends.
Included
- Longtail boat canal ride
- Guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour starts and ends at River City Bangkok)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for the guide (optional)
- Hat and sunscreen
- Camera
- Water
- Light, comfortable clothing
This tour starts at a fixed meeting point. Please make your own way there.
River City Bangkok
River City Bangkok is the riverside complex in Si Phraya, just off Charoen Krung Road; any taxi or Grab driver knows it by name. Coming by river, get off at Si Phraya pier next to the Royal Orchid Sheraton and walk a couple of minutes, and from BTS Saphan Taksin you can pick up the Chao Phraya Express boat at Sathorn pier. Meet at River City Bangkok and board the traditional longtail boat for the canal ride. Please arrive by 09:45, 15 minutes before the 10:00 departure.
Check-in is at River City Bangkok by 09:45 for the 10:00 departure, and the boat leaves from the pier right there. This is a boat trip from start to finish: you stay aboard for the full two hours, so it suits anyone who wants to see canal life without walking or cycling.
The first stretch crosses the open river, where the longtail engine makes itself heard, and then everything goes quiet as you turn into the Thonburi canals. Wat Arun and Wat Paknam pass by from the water, close enough for photos but without going ashore, and the guide talks you through the stilt houses and canal-side life as you go.
There is no food or drink included on this one, so have breakfast beforehand and bring a bottle of water, plus a hat and sunscreen for the open stretches.
FAQs
At River City Bangkok: arrive by 09:45 for the 10:00 departure and the longtail boat leaves from the pier there. The tour also ends back at River City.
No, this is a boat tour from start to finish: two hours on the water without walking stops. Wat Arun and Wat Paknam are seen from the boat rather than visited inside.
No. Have breakfast beforehand and bring a bottle of water; a hat and sunscreen are worth having for the open river stretches.
Yes, families are welcome and child and infant rates are shown at booking; it is one of the easiest Bangkok tours with small children since there is no walking involved.
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
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Reviews
Based on 124 reviews
- Boubacar DialloAugust 14, 20265.0
A lively, authentic-feeling experience. Our guide gave useful context, the captain navigated smoothly and the Big Buddha appeared at the perfect moment. We left with great photos and a better sense of Thonburi.
- Oona MurphyAugust 4, 20265.0
Silas loved it from start to finish. Fast enough to be exciting, calm enough to notice all the little details along the banks.
- Vítor AlmeidaAugust 3, 20265.0
Interesting views of homes, temples and everyday transport. I learned more in two hours than expected.
- Gökçe YildirimJuly 27, 20265.0
The guide found a quiet position for photos of the Buddha and waited until everyone had a clear shot. He also offered to take group pictures, then pointed out another angle as we moved deeper into the canal.
- Xiulan WangJuly 4, 20265.0
Very good tour. The stop could be ten minutes longer, especially for anyone wanting to explore the craft stalls.