

Chao Phraya River (Mae Nam Chao Phraya) Tours and Tickets
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Every great city has a river, and Bangkok’s is the Chao Phraya (Mae Nam Chao Phraya). Alive with traditional long-tail boats, passenger ferries, and cargo boats, the Chao Phraya River is the lifeblood of the city. It winds past both ancient temples and modern high-rises, offering a unique, local perspective on the Thai capital.
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
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A Bangkok river cruise is a luxurious way to view main attractions—including the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)—illuminated at night. During your Chao Phraya River dinner cruise, feast on a buffet of authentic Thai dishes while watching the lit-up city skyline pass by. Relax as the live band provides the ambiance.
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$35.86
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$35.86

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk
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Experience the magic of Bangkok at night on this after dark temples, markets, and food tuk-tuk tour. Your evening adventure begins with a tuk-tuk ride around Bangkok, seeing the way the city lights illuminate ancient temples and modern skyscrapers against the night sky. Along the way, you'll visit markets and palaces, explore the bustling streets of Chinatown, and feast on street food, while learning about the city from your local guide.
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$69.57
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$69.57
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Bangkok Rice Barge Afternoon Cruise
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Spend the afternoon cruising through the ‘Venice of the East’ on this 2.5-hour Bangkok cruise. Watch as locals go about their daily routines and enjoy fresh local fruits and soft drinks as you travel past epic Thai scenery.
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$36.23
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Grand Pearl - Luxury Dinner Cruise Experience at Bangkok with Return Transfer
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See Bangkok from the water while enjoying traditional Thai food and performances on this luxury dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. A dinner cruise is ideal for food lovers, a date night, and photographers who want to capture the glittering skyline, plus it is the perfect way to escape Bangkok’s crowded streets and get a unique perspective of many of the city’s top attractions.
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$116.30
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$116.30
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Thailand's Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok
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Combine a visit from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Siam—with a riverboat trip on the Chao Phraya River. An informative guide highlights Thailand’s fascinating history as you explore Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins and Buddha statues in the old capital of Thailand, which was ransacked by invading Burmese in the 18th century. This full-day tour includes lunch and returns you to Bangkok by boat.
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$56.27
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$56.27

Wan Fah Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River
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See a different view of the Bangkok skyline on a riverboat cruise along the Chao Phraya River. This dinner excursion takes you away from the noise and traffic of Bangkok’s crowded streets and lets you relax in a tranquil environment as you cruise through the city and take in the sites along the way.
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$41.22
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$41.22

Private Guide In and Around Bangkok: Custom Tour
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This customizable private tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, including Wat Arun Grand Palace, and the Floating Market. Explore some of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, sample local cuisine (own expense), and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.
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$53.93
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$53.93
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Manohra Luxurious Dinner Cruise by Anantara Bangkok
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Celebrate a special occasion or relax after a busy day of sightseeing with this classy dinner cruise aboard a restored antique rice barge, the Manohra. Admire the views of the Bangkok night skyline while enjoying a delicious four-course meal. Try Thai specialties like lemongrass prawns, coconut soup, and green curry. A great way to end the day or begin a night out in Bangkok.
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$86.03
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$86.03

Experience Real Bangkok by Bike
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Spend three hours exploring Bangkok by bike on this popular tour that puts travelers right up close to the action. Venture down the narrow alleyways of Chinatown. Cruise through markets and backstreets and explore Thonburi with your professional guide who will point out all the highlights and attractions of this dynamic city.
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$27.95
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$27.95

Discover Bangkok's Temples and Travel by Longtail Boat on River of Kings
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Board a longtail boat for a journey along the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings) and explore the canals of Bangkok. Your half-day tour includes cultural highlights of the Thai capital such as the majestic Grand Palace where you can view the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. You also visit Wat Pho, a temple that houses the Reclining Buddha.
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$60.18
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$60.18
$23.01 savings
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Ayutthaya Ancient Capital Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya is a must-visit day trip destination from Bangkok. This tour is the easy way to get there as you won’t have to worry about catching a bus on your own. You’ll spend a whole day touring the archaeological sites, palaces, and temples of the former capital of Thailand. The tour includes a delicious lunch and a river cruise back to Bangkok.
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$88.27
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$88.27

Half-Day Bangkok Bike Tour Including Lunch
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Experience another side of Bangkok on a 4.5-hour bicycle tour with a professional guide. Travel off the beaten path along quiet back roads to places that most tourists don’t see. Ride at an easy pace with frequent stops for refreshments, photo ops, and sightseeing at temples, schools and more. You’ll also enjoy a delicious lunch of Thai dishes and visit a local market.
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$36.78
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$36.78

Colors of Bangkok
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Discover Bangkok on a half-day cycling tour of the city’s most intriguing neighborhoods. Explore quiet, winding streets lined with coconut palms and banana trees, far from busy thoroughfares and tourist districts. Cycle over the canals of the Chao Phraya River, explore Bang Krachao Island, see Buddhist temples, and watch students train in traditional Muay Thai fighting. Dine alongside residents at a neighborhood restaurant, and experience Bangkokian warmth and generosity at every turn.
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$39.88
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$39.88

In and around Bangkok Private Tour Guide with Custom Experience
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Explore Bangkok with your very own tour guide during this full-day tour. Customize your own itinerary and visit Bangkok’s main attractions and some hidden gems. See the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the floating market and much more and get around using the city’s incredible public transport system. Experience Bangkok like a local and discover the best the city has to offer.
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$51.90
Price varies by group size
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$51.90
Price varies by group size

Bangkok Jungle Bike Tour - Including Transfer & Lunch
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Discover some of Bangkok’s beautiful natural spaces on a 4-hour small-group bike tour. Pedal through Benjakiti Park and admire the beautiful Bangkok skyline, explore local markets and canals, and visit the massive green space of the Bang Krajao peninsula. Enjoy light refreshments and water throughout the tour as well as a delicious Thai lunch while visiting Krajao.
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$57.37
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$57.37

The Best of Bangkok Program Discovery: Half or Full Day Tour
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Customize your sightseeing itinerary in Bangkok with options for a half- or full-day tour by public or private transportation. Popular destinations include Chinatown, The Grand Palace, and Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River, or you can venture out to attractions such as Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or Chatuchak Weekend Market. With your own private guide you can easily plan a day suited to your interests.
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$84.98
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$84.98
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Past and Present Bike Tour of Bangkok
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Pedal through Bangkok’s glorious past and glittering present on a guided, half-day bicycle tour of the city’s historic districts. Join a small group of travelers and slip through secret alleys, vivid flower markets and diverse neighborhoods. Board a ferry across the Chao Phraya River and explore the Thonburi riverbank and a gilded trio of temples: Wat Arun, Wat Prayoon and Wat Kalayanamitr tower above the broad waterway, dominating the skyline of Thailand’s most vibrant city.
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$32.37
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$32.37

Bike Bangkok at Night with Thai Dinner
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Discover the highlights Bangkok, including the Giant Buddha and Flower Market, on a guided bike tour. Your provided bike makes it easy to bypass the city’s congested traffic and get straight to the attractions. The excursion is a perfect option for people who are limited on time or want to orient themselves to the city’s layout for future exploring. A Thai dinner is also included.
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$38.73
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$38.73

Half-Day Siam Sawan Jungle Bike Tour of Bangkok
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Escape the chaos of Bangkok and explore the tropical gardens and rural communities just beyond the city streets during this half-day cycling tour. Ride along the Chao Phraya River aboard a traditional long boat to Phra Pradaeng. Then, follow your friendly and professional guide through narrow cycling paths, stunning views, and sample some local snacks. This tour is an ideal way to add a bit of exercise and adventure to any trip to Bangkok.
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$37.29
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$37.29

The Best Bangkok Temples
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Visit three of Bangkok’s most significant Buddhist temples on a half-day tour, led by a professional guide. Explore the architectural and religious features of Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha), then walk through Chinatown to Wat Pho, which houses the Reclining Buddha. Finally, admire Italian white marble at Wat Benchamabophit, known as the Marble Temple. This small-group tour by minivan includes round-trip hotel transport.
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$77.61
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$77.61

Bangkok in Motion: City Highlights Tour by Skytrain, Boat, and Tuk-Tuk
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Discover Bangkok via its public transportation system as you travel with a private guide throughout the city by Skytrain, 'tuk-tuk' (motorized rickshaw), public boat, and shuttle boat—and on foot. Make stops at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Jim Thompson House, and float down the Chao Phraya River and one of its ‘klongs’ (canals). Opt for an additional early morning stroll in Lumpini Park, too.
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$106.43
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$106.43
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Chaophraya Cruise - Amazing Dinner Cruise
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On this scenic buffet cruise, you’ll discover Bangkok’s top landmarks from the water. Glide past the capital’s iconic waterfront as you dine on international and regional delicacies over a sit-down dinner, including desserts and hot refreshments. Listen to live entertainment as you cruise with throwback tunes from an onboard band. Upgrade to include hotel transfers.
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$34.42
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$34.42

Bangkok Chao Phraya White Orchid River Cruise(Optional Roundtrip Transfers)
Make it a date night to remember on the White Orchid River Cruise.
Be greeted with a welcome drink as you ease into the fresh tropical breeze.
Admire the sights of the stunning Chao Phraya Riverbank as you dine on deck
Indulge in luxurious Thai cuisine and more dining options in the international buffet.
Dance to the beat of a Bangkok style cabaret show with performers dressed up to the nines.
Guests are served with an assortment of refreshments from coffee, tea, to dessert.
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$28.54
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$28.54

Venice of the East : Rice Barge River Cruise in Bangkok Admission Ticket
Enjoy a speedy and refreshing long-tailed speedboat 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, 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
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$30.48
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