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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bangkok is a city that revolves around river life, and on this half-day tour you’ll see how ordinary people live along the canals. Enjoy an exciting speed boat ride one way, and a relaxed cruise on a rice barge the other. Sample delicious, tropical Thai fruits along the way as you chill out and take in the views. Take pictures of some of Bangkok’s must-see temples from the water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Numbers are limited to 12 for a small-group experience.

Bangkok is one of the most cosmopolitan, contrasting and compelling cities in the world known for its vibrant street-life and the smiling, welcoming people who live there. Experiencing the many unique attractions and fascinating cultures that make up the city has just been made easier by Siam Hop. A Siam Hop ticket allows you to move freely at your own pace exploring places in the city that you choose to visit.

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.

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.

Glide through the heart of Bangkok aboard a converted rice barge during this dinner cruise. From your seat on the Chao Praya River, get clear views of famous monuments including Wat Arun and the the Grand Palace as you enjoy a meal of Thai fare and listen to traditional music. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels.

Get to know a different side of Bangkok on a tour through the Old Town, the current capital, and the old capital of Thonburi on an evening tour. Walk through one of the oldest flower markets in the Bangkok, admire the beautiful illuminated temples of Wat Po and the Golden Mount, and take in the beautiful skyline with a boat trip down the Chao Phraya.

Take a great experience with an enchanting dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River on the Grand Pearl. You will enjoy various Thai classical dances and a live music band on board with sumptuous Buffet dinner of Thai and International Cuisine. See Bangkok’s unique sights on a relaxing river cruise on the Chao Phraya River and enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner on board a spacious modern boat. After checking in at Bangkok’s River City Pier, you'll embark on an amazing adventure to see some of the city’s most famous attractions from a unique perspective. The brightly illuminated boat is a true sight to behold: both on water and from the shore and you will have plenty of opportunities to take incredible photos on board.

Experience the glory and grandeur of royal Bangkok on a half-day tour to the Grand Palace and the Thonburi Klongs. First, cruise the scenic ‘klongs’ (canal ways) of Thonburi, see waterfront landmarks like the Royal Barges Museum and Wat Arun, and get a glimpse of everyday life in the former capital district. Then, explore the Grand Palace of Bangkok and admire the Emerald Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew, one of Thailand’s most precious religious icons. Choose from a private or small-group tour, with hotel pick-up and entrance fees included.

Benefit from an evening tour of Bangkok’s Chinatown district to discover the great street food and other highlights of this lively neighborhood. Your guide takes you by ferry on the Chao Phraya River to the flower market, with views of majestic temples along the way. Have dinner of typical Thai dishes from street stalls in Chinatown, explore Khao San and Rambuttri Roads, then relax with a foot massage.

Enjoy a memorable evening of amazing food, top-notch service, and even better views during this 2-hour luxury dinner cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Experience the five-star service of this upscale riverboat run by the Shangri-La hotel, including a high-end buffet with Thai and international dishes, as you glide past some of the city’s top temples and palaces illuminated at night.