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Dress up in a traditional Thai costume at Wat Arun, take photos with your guide, and explore Thonburi’s historic canals by traditional longtail boat. Visit Baan Silapin and cruise past Wat Paknam for a glimpse of local life along Bangkok’s waterways.
Start your experience at Wat Arun by dressing up in a traditional Thai costume. Your guide will help you get ready and take you to some of the temple’s best photo spots, with the beautiful architecture of Wat Arun providing a memorable backdrop.
After your photo session, cross the Chao Phraya River by boat and enjoy views of Wat Arun’s distinctive porcelain-covered prang from the water as you make your way toward Thonburi.
Continue by traditional longtail boat through Bangkok’s historic canals. Visit Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House), a charming historic house and local art space along Khlong Bang Luang. Take some time to explore the area and see the traditional houses and canal-side community.
The boat then passes Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, where you can see the impressive Giant Golden Buddha from the water and take photos. Continue cruising along Khlong Bang Luang and enjoy a quieter side of Bangkok, with traditional homes and local communities along the canal.
This experience combines Thai culture, photography, and a traditional canal journey, making it a relaxed way to experience Bangkok beyond its busy streets.
Your route
Dress up in a traditional Thai costume and explore the grounds of Wat Arun. Your guide will help you with the photo session and take you to scenic spots around the temple for memorable photos.
Cross the Chao Phraya River by boat toward Thonburi and enjoy views of Wat Arun’s iconic porcelain-covered prang from the water.
Note: The boat does not stop at Wat Arun during this crossing.
Visit Baan Silapin, a historic wooden house and local art space along Khlong Bang Luang. Explore the area and see traditional houses, local art, and the peaceful atmosphere of the canal-side community.
Cruise past Wat Paknam and view the impressive Giant Golden Buddha from the boat. This is a photo stop from the water only.
Note: There is no disembarkation at Wat Paknam.
Continue your longtail boat ride through Khlong Bang Luang and experience a quieter side of Bangkok. Pass traditional wooden houses and riverside communities while enjoying the scenery along the canal.
Meeting Point: Tha Tien Pier
Please meet your guide outside the main entrance of Tha Tien Pier, in front of the yellow building with the “THA TIEN” sign.
Your guide will be wearing a blue WanderSiam shirt and holding a WanderSiam sign, making them easy to identify.
Please arrive at the meeting point on time.
- A traditional Thai costume is provided for the photo session.
- Please wear comfortable clothing underneath the costume.
- Modest clothing is recommended when visiting Wat Arun.
- Shoulders and knees should be covered when entering temple areas.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking around the temple.
You will receive a manual confirmation by email with further instructions shortly after completing your booking. If you do not receive any email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folder.
Bangkok’s traffic is often notoriously congested, so we kindly ask all guests to arrive on time. We always recommend taking the BTS (skytrain) or MRT (metro) to a station near the meeting point.
As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply.
We understand plans can change. You’re welcome to reschedule your tour date or time up to 24 hours before the start at no extra cost.
If something comes up within 24 hours of the tour, please email us at tours@wandersiam.com and we’ll do our best to help. Please note that a change fee will apply.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
While changes to the itinerary are very rare, WanderSiam reserves the right to modify the published schedule whenever, in our judgment, circumstances require it or if we consider it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of our guests.
You will receive a manual confirmation by email with further instructions shortly after completing your booking. If you do not receive any email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folder.
Bangkok’s traffic is often notoriously congested, so we kindly ask all guests to arrive on time. We always recommend taking the BTS (skytrain) or MRT (metro) to a station near the meeting point.
As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply.
We understand plans can change. You’re welcome to reschedule your tour date or time up to 24 hours before the start at no extra cost.
If something comes up within 24 hours of the tour, please email us at tours@wandersiam.com and we’ll do our best to help. Please note that a change fee will apply.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
While changes to the itinerary are very rare, WanderSiam reserves the right to modify the published schedule whenever, in our judgment, circumstances require it or if we consider it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of our guests.
We had an amazing time with our guide Peach. We learned a lot, found the best photo spots, and would definitely recommend the tour.
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Excellent guide and beautiful sights. I’m glad I decided to give this tour a try and had a great day.
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Our guide was energetic, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable. It was a great way to see Bangkok’s important landmarks.
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Ken was a wealth of knowledge and welcomed every question. A friendly and memorable way to discover Bangkok.
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Ken was knowledgeable and lovely. He took the time to explain the places and made the experience enjoyable.
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I had a fabulous time with Surin. The tour felt personal, welcoming, and full of local knowledge.
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A very sunny and enjoyable day trip. The guide was helpful and kept the experience relaxed and fun.
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Ken was a great guide—patient, professional, and happy to answer questions throughout the tour.
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