Bangkok Songkran Festival Tour: Canal Tour & Water Battle (Apr 13~15)
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Meet Location
- Wutthakat BTS Station
Included
- English speaking tour guide
- Canal tour on a long-tail boat
- Life jacket rental
- Water gun
- Drinking water/soft drink
- Insurance
Excluded
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Bangkok Songkran Festival Tour: Canal Tour & Water Battle (Apr 13~15) Options
Bangkok Canal Tour & Songkran Festival
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Overview
2 in 1: discover beautiful gems along the meandering canal, and get wet at Songkran!
Songkran, the Thai New Year water festival, is a must for everyone, but that doesn't suggest you miss out fun from an excursion. Add this canal tour for the fruitful Songkran weekend before setting off for water battles! Cruise the west of the Chao Phraya river, and stop by Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, a local floating market, and Artist's House, all of which will steal your attention: the emerald-colored crystal stupa, food & fresh goods, and artworks including life-size statues! After the tour ends, you get to wander the water-full city with a given water gun on your own!
Why this tour?
▷4-hour afternoon canal tour for the cultural infusion, with a water gun provided for Songkran afterwards
▷Cruise a canal in Thon Buri, the old capital of the Kingdom, and see a more local view of Bangkok
▷Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen: a royal temple built about 400 years ago, housing a breathtaking stupa and the golden Buddha statue
▷Local weekend floating market: local's favorite lunch place with over 200 stalls of food & fresh produce
▷Artist's House: well-kept Thai wooden house with 200+ years of history, now popular as artists' gathering place
▷Songkran: world's largest water festival, which takes place across Thailand celebrating the traditional Thai New Year
Songkran, the Thai New Year water festival, is a must for everyone, but that doesn't suggest you miss out fun from an excursion. Add this canal tour for the fruitful Songkran weekend before setting off for water battles! Cruise the west of the Chao Phraya river, and stop by Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, a local floating market, and Artist's House, all of which will steal your attention: the emerald-colored crystal stupa, food & fresh goods, and artworks including life-size statues! After the tour ends, you get to wander the water-full city with a given water gun on your own!
Why this tour?
▷4-hour afternoon canal tour for the cultural infusion, with a water gun provided for Songkran afterwards
▷Cruise a canal in Thon Buri, the old capital of the Kingdom, and see a more local view of Bangkok
▷Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen: a royal temple built about 400 years ago, housing a breathtaking stupa and the golden Buddha statue
▷Local weekend floating market: local's favorite lunch place with over 200 stalls of food & fresh produce
▷Artist's House: well-kept Thai wooden house with 200+ years of history, now popular as artists' gathering place
▷Songkran: world's largest water festival, which takes place across Thailand celebrating the traditional Thai New Year
Price
| Price | Included | Included |
|---|---|---|
Adult Child (3~12 yrs) Infant (~2 yrs) | - English speaking tour guide - Canal tour on a long-tail boat - Life jacket rental - Water gun - Drinking water/soft drink - Insurance |
*Children younger than 3 years old are free of charge.
*There is no entrance fee for the destinations during the canal tour.
*1 water gun is provided per person.
Itinerary
| 1:00pm | Depart from Wutthakat BTS Station (Silom Line) Exit 5 - Meet the tour guide and get on a long-tail boat |
| Cruise the canal on the long-tail boat | |
| Visit Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen - Marvel at the 1-ton golden Buddha statue and the crystal stupa - Take a look at the skyline view of Thon Buri, the old capital of the Kingdom of Thon Buri (1767~1782) | |
| Visit a local weekend floating market - Browse hundreds of stalls and feel free to try their food & fresh produce (your own expense) | |
| Visit Artist's House - Spot human-sized statues along the canal - Feed catfish and relax at the edge of the canal - Look around shops selling impressive artworks | |
| 5:00pm | Arrive at Wutthakat BTS Station and finish the canal tour Enjoy water battles at the Songkran festival |
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic conditions.
*For each destination, there will be around 15~30 minutes for sightseeing.
*The canal tour is scheduled to finish at 5:00pm, after which you can enjoy the Songkran festival as long as you like.
How to book
- 1. Complete your booking.
- 2. Check your email.
- 3. Enjoy it.
Please keep in mind
- Please note that puppet shows are not held every day at Artist's House, as the performers may be occupied with external events. The local operator will inform you of the availability on the tour day.
Cancellation policy
All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 3 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).
3 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 3 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).
Destination
Chao Phraya River
Address: Soi Charoen Krung 52, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
Address: Soi Pak Nam, Khwaeng Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Khet Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160, Thailand
Artist's Hosue (Baan Silapin)
Address: 8 Thanon Phetkasem Sai Kao, Khwaeng Khuha Sawan, Khet Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160, Thailand
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