Bangkok Canal Cruise Local Markets and Giant Buddha Day Trip

Bangkok, Thailand
Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, English, French
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Hop on a longtail boat and let Bangkok’s quieter canals unfold with an experienced local guide sharing hidden stories along the way. Weekdays begin at Wat Sai Floating Market for a porcelain-covered temple and sizzling food stalls, while weekends feature Lad Mayom Floating Market for local chats and a lively buzz. Cruise past the towering Buddha at Wat Pak Nam, visit Koh Temple to pay quiet respect to its mummy monk, then drift by a peaceful orchid nursery. End at the 250-year-old Artist’s House, wooden shophouses, riverside coffee, and a friendly community keeping old Bangkok calm. Ready to see the city from its most charming angle?

Options

Weekday Canal Tour

Glide through the canals on a : weekday with a local guide, visiting Wat Sai Local Market and the Giant Buddha

Weekend Canal Tour

Explore the canals on a: weekend with a local guide, discovering Lad Mayom Floating Market and the Giant Buddha

What's included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Drinking Water
  • Tour Insurance
  • Life Jacket
  • Local Thai Meal
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Wat Sai Floating Market
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Cruise by Wat Sai Local Market, a relaxed neighborhood stop where you can wander past steaming food stalls, chat with friendly vendors, and admire the riverside temple’s delicate porcelain details. Only on Weekday option
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Take in the giant Buddha at Wat Pak Nam, peacefully overlooking the canals, a calm, sacred spot where prayers, soft breezes, and riverside life move together around this historic temple
  3. Wat Ko
    1h
    Visit Koh Temple, feel a tranquil canal-side temple where locals pay respect to a preserved monk, light incense, and take a quiet pause by the water
  4. Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Lad Mayom Floating Market and soak up real local life, browse fresh produce and street snacks, hop between canal-side stalls, and enjoy the friendly, laid-back weekend market vibe
  5. 2h
    Discover a 250-year-old wooden house turned creative hangout, where local art, coffee, and slow canal views bring the spirit of old Bangkok to life

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests are requested to come independently to BTS Wutthakat Station and meet at Yellow Bridge underneath the BTS. Guests are respectfully requested to check in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late you may be considered a no-show

End point

Guests are requested to come independently to BTS Wutthakat Station and meet at Yellow Bridge underneath the BTS. Guests are respectfully requested to check in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late you may be considered a no-show

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children may join this tour and will be charged the same rate as adults
  • Please note that French guide service requires 3–4 days advance reservation
  • In the rare event we must cancel a tour. We will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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