Hidden Oasis : Explore Bangkok's Green Lung, Bang Krachao by Bike
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the cyclist’s paradise of Bangkok's green lung, Bang Krachao, with its seemingly endless elevated biking paths winding through fertile mangrove forests, small farms, quiet villages and Buddhist temples. Strict zoning and geography have protected its mangrove forests, coconut plantations and gardens from the urban sprawl of Bangkok making it into Bangkok’s Hidden Oasis. Pedal your way through back lanes and alleys to the ferry. Once you and your bicycle are across the Chao Phraya River in Bang Krachao, the real biking pleasure begins. Cycle quiet pathways at a leisurely pace where all you will encounter are birds, a few squirrels and maybe a lizard or two. Park your bike to visit a family at an old betel nut plantation for a snack, then check out a mangrove conservation area before pedaling on through the maze of tree-lined bike paths to a shrine to the Hindu God Ganesh before arriving at a local temple and market
Inclusions
What's included
- Water bottle and helmet
- An experienced English speaking, local guide
- Clean water and snacks
- Top quality Merida mountain bikes
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Itinerary
TOUR ITINERARY Start Time: 9 am – End Time: 1 pm Meeting point Mrt Queen Sirikit Convention Center gate no. 2 After a quick bike fitting and a little briefing we are off cycling the back roads on the trail to Bang Krachao.
Ferry to Bangkrachao and Cycle along the River Banks Take a local motorcycle ferry across the busy Chao Phraya River. Then cycle elevated bike paths through local villages and plantations The Old Betel Nut Garden Stop for some homemade refreshments in a family garden commanding grand views of the Chao Phraya River and take a moment of two to contemplate the ship and barge traffic on the river. The Firefly Garden Before man ever came to Bang Krachao the area was a large mangrove forest which would light up at night with the lights of fireflies. Today members of the local community have created a reserve where you can come to see the mangroves as they once were and where the fireflies can flourish. You won’t see any fireflies during the day but feel welcome to come back at night.
The Ganesh Shrine Meandering away from the mangroves through villages and local Buddhist temples, stop to visit a Shrine to Ganesh, the Hindu god of beginnings and the remover of obstacles. Followers of his cult in Thailand have a established a lovely shrine to Ganesh in Bangkrachao. Wat Bang Namphueng Nok Coming to the end of the Bang Krachao trail we stop for a moment to visit the historical temple of Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok and take some refreshments before we cross back across the Chao Phraya River.
Return to the Meeting Point Back across the river it is a short ride back to the original meeting point. This tour will take about 4 hours. But the time can vary by group. Snacks and drinks are included.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point Mrt Queen Sirikit Convention Center gate no. 2
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bangkok
- Its from-price is 81% above the median of the 2892 experiences we list in Bangkok.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bangkok
Bangkok is Thailand's exuberant capital, where gilded temples and royal palaces line the river amid street-food stalls, markets and skyscrapers.
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, home of the revered Emerald Buddha, glitter on the old royal island of Rattanakosin. Next door, Wat Pho shelters a giant reclining Buddha and a famous school of Thai massage, and across the Chao Phraya River the porcelain-studded spires of Wat Arun glow at sunset.
Top-ranked sights in Bangkok: Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun), Bangkok Chinatown (Yaowarat), Grand Palace.
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