Chao Phraya River (Mae Nam Chao Phraya) Tours and Activities

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.

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.

Bangkok is a busy city, but you don’t have to travel very far from the center to find peaceful nature. On this day trip to Bang Kachao you’ll explore the jungle, parks, and plantations of what is known as Bangkok’s ‘green lung’ by tuk tuk. This is an ideal tour for travelers who don’t have time to go further into the Thai countryside but still want to experience a more relaxed pace of life.

Discover photogenic Bangkok with the benefit of a small-group tour led by a photographer guide who shows you the best of the Thai capital. Stop at historical monuments, local eateries, and hidden gems that most visitors miss. Taste favorite local foods, visit modern and traditional districts, and take a tuk-tuk ride through the backstreets. Your guide takes photos throughout the tour and shares an online gallery of at least 80 edited photos afterward.

Explore the must-see destination of Ayutthaya by bicycle — a great way to get around the ancient capital of Siam, especially when you have limited time. This half-day bike tour departs in the morning or afternoon for community markets and temple ruins, including the Historic City of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about Thailand’s royal history dating back hundreds of years.

Explore the back streets and local communities of Bangkok by bike during this half-day cultural tour of the city. Follow your local guide through Chinatown, explore colorful flower markets, navigate ancient Chao Phraya River and get an insider's look at the former capital of Thailand. This easy-going tour is the perfect way to see the sites and landmarks of Bangkok.

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.

See the top sights in Bangkok with a professional guide who shares key details about each place you visit along with the history of Thailand’s capital city. Your guide makes it easy to navigate popular sightseeing destinations including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit), and Chinatown. Stop for lunch at a scenic riverside restaurant, and have time to browse the shops in Chinatown.

Discover the treasures of Ayutthaya on a full-day bike tour that takes in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its surroundings. Travel round-trip from Bangkok to take a leisurely bike ride around the highlights of Ayutthaya, including the Chao Phraya river and the surrounding countryside. Includes guide, lunch, use of bike gear, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the ancient city of Ayutthaya and Thailand’s rich history on this comprehensive 1-day tour. Head to the Siamese city from Hua Lamphong train station and take in the beautiful Thai scenery. Explore the Summer Palace and two temples and enjoy a boat and bike ride to get a well-rounded view of this historic city. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch and take in the views of the Chao Phraya River.

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.

Get a comprehensive tour of Ayutthaya in a single day from Bangkok, including round-trip transportation. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle means no need to rent a car; on the way back, you'll travel via relaxing river cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Highlights include Chai Wattanaram, Wat Phrasrisanphet, the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and riverside sights in Bangkok on return cruise.

See Bangkok’s Buddhist temples and the Grand Palace on a half-day tour of the city’s historic highlights. Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) then explore the grounds that once housed the royal Siamese court. Your tour includes all entrance fees and round-trip transport from centrally-located hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

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.

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.

Take an adventure into the wilderness of Bangkok on a visit to the inner city of the oasis of Bang Kra Jao. Best reached by boat, this island is often referred to as the "green lung" of Bangkok and incredibly, has been left untouched by city developers. - Experiencing Bang Kra Jao's nature & community by Rickshaw - Serene long-tail boat cruise across Chao Phraya River - A stop by at lush green park & chance to feed the fish - Unique views of wilderness & native culture on your ride - Mouthwatering Thai lunch served at a riverside restaurant

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.

See both the popular and lesser-known sights of Bangkok on this half-day private tour. With a private guide, get a glimpse of daily life in Bangkok as you visit temples and a market, take a tuk-tuk ride, and listen to stories about the city. Starting time is flexible based on your preferences.

This award-winning night tour by tuk-tuk provides a great introduction to Bangkok for first-time visitors, but it also showcases a side of the city that most repeat visitors haven't seen. You get to bypass heavily trafficked areas and take off-the-beaten-track routes toward illuminated temples such as Wat Pho and a bustling, 24-hour flower market. Enjoy dinner, followed by dessert at a mystery stop. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people.

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.

Explore Bangkok’s most important cultural sights on a half-day private tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Traimit. Learn about the country’s royal heritage as you explore the palace, whose elaborate stepped roofs are the height of Siamese design. Visit the funeral and coronation halls, and see the sacred Buddha carved from solid jade. Circle the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho then stroll cool halls lined with hundreds of Buddha images. Continue to Wat Traimit to see a centuries-old golden Buddha, and leave an offering in the gleaming sanctuary.