Bangkok Canals Cruise including Grand Palace and Wat Arun

On this sightseeing tour of Bangkok's canals (or khlongs, as they are known locally) you will travel by a motorized boat on the Chao Phraya River to see the serene family homes and temples dotted along the waterways which inspired Bangkok's reference as the "Venice of the East". The canals around Bangkok serve as a natural highway for many local Thai people going about their everyday business, such as transporting their merchandise, in particular rice, to and from the rice fields.

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Bangkok hotel and cruise along the canals of Bangkok. Your cruising tour will stop at the Temple of Dawn, or Wat Arun, which is one of the Bangkok's most iconic landmarks and the most famous of the more than 400 Buddhist temples and monasteries in the city.

It is then onto the Grand Palace complex. This Grand Palace complex includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Keow) which is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece of Jade, which is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Bangkok hotels

Departure Time:

• 7:10am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 60-minutes prior to departure time.

Hotel pickup and drop off is NOT available from the following hotels:

• Novotel Suvarnabhumi - Bang Na (near Suvarnabhumi Airport)
• Niran Grand - Bang Na
• Nototel Bang Na - Bang Na
• Royal Princess Srinakarin  - Bang Na
• Amari Don Muang - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
• Airport Suite Bangkok - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
• Asia Airport - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
• Ebina House - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
• Rama Gardens - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
• Quality Suite Airport - Viphavadee (near Don Muang Airport)
• Miracle Grand Convention - Laksi
• Inn Come Sweet - Chatuchak
• Chaleena Princess - Ramkamheng
• Grand Hitech Tower Inn - Ekkamai
• Forum Park - Yannawa (far end of Nang Linchi)
• Rio Residence - Yannawa (far end of Nang Linchi)
• Royal Pacific Plaza - Rama 9
• Oasis - Huang Kwang
• P R Union - Thonburi
• Gold Orchid Bangkok - Suttisan

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details:

Returns to your hotel at approximately 11:00am

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• River cruise
• Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
• Local guide
• Entrance fees

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Restroom facilities available

Local Operator Information:

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