Floating Markets Double Exploration Cycling Tour

Tour Code: BKK-49 Duration: Approx 10 Hours

Explore Bangkok’s famous and colourful Klong Lad Pli and Damnoen Saduak floating markets by bike along the canals all around the city.

Highlights:

• Explore the Local Favorite Klong Lad Pli Floating Market
• Discover Thailand’s Biggest and most Colourful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Enjoy the Magnificent view and Interior of Wat Bang Kae Noi

Tour Description:

Mae Klong River stretches a far length from the city of Bangkok all the way to the Gulf of Thailand into a sprawling delta. This low-lying land is extremely fertile and rich with natural resources. Over the hundred years, generations of Thai people have constructed an extensive network of canals to aid irrigations and navigations. The life of locals has remained traditional and unstained by the modern technologies. The lives revolve around the colourful floating markets where the fruits from surrounding orchards are traded.

Our journey begins from your pick-up at Bangkok and a drive towards the south. We will start our cycling tour at Klong Lad Pli Floating Market. The market is located not far away from the city and is not as touristy or crowded like the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Amphawa Floating Market. Due to this, it gives off an authentic and local vibe of Thailand floating market. There are many local foods and fruits sold in the market. Walking through the Klong Lad Pli Floating Market gives us a chance to see wooden houses perched from the edge of the canal including one that was once an opium den. After that, we will visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market which is the biggest in Thailand. It is also the most colourful one in Thailand as all sorts of goods and products can be found here to purchase. The market is filled with both locals and tourists and is very busy. You will get to see locals sell their wares straight from the orchard or farm on their boats on the canals.

After a visit to two floating markets, we go on a long tail boat and cruise through a maze of canals passing by plantations and orchards. The boat ride gives us a glimpse of former Thailand with canal as its focal point. At the end of the long tail boat ride, we hop on to our bikes and cycle to Wat Bang Khae Noi. The temple’s ordination hall was once located on a bamboo raft tied to a sacred Bodhi tree on the riverbank. It is also famous for its teakwood carving that portrays the life of Lord Buddha. Next, we will continue our cycling journey into fruit orchards and coconut plantations along the back roads. We will reach a unique temple that is surrounded by a huge banyan tree. After a short visit on the temple, we will have our lunch at a riverside restaurant before we continue our cycling tour along some great trails. After some refreshments, we will explore a temple complex and also a local market before we start our journey back to Bangkok.

Cancellation Policy:

For long tours (minimum of 7 days):

Days prior to trip start. Cancellation fee per person:

• 0-20 days or No-show: No refund 100% of tour price
• 21-41 days: 75% of the net rate
• 42-55 days: 50% of the net rate
• 56-69 days: 250 USD
• > 70 days: Admin expenses plus any non- recoverable expenses.* E.g. national park fees, flights etc.

Administration fees include bank fees, reservation or advance charges incurred for boats, guides transport, accommodation or restaurants and any other reasonable expenses.

For short tours (6 days or less)

Days prior to trip start. Cancellation fee per person:

• < 24 hours or No show: No refund 100% of tour price
• 1-2 days: 50% of the net rate*
• 3-4 days: 25% of the net rate *
• > 4 days: Full refund*

Pick-Up Time:

• 6:15 am - 6:45 am

What's Included:

• Water bottle
• Guide(s)
• Lunch
• Hotel pick up
• Hotel drop off
• Bike and helmet
• Snacks and drinks
• Accident insurance
• Entrance fees
• Ferry/Boat fares

What's Not Included:

• International flights
• Domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Alcohol
• Tips
• Any items not mentioned

Additional Information:

• The total riding distance is approximately 25 kilometres
• Cold water, some energy-restoring local fruit, and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere but is NOT included in the price
• Visitors must dress appropriately at some of these temples and if you are wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts you will be asked to cover up with a sarong. You can bring your own or rent one at the entrance. Also, please note that sandals must have an ankle or heel strap
• Any special dietary requirements can also be catered for. Please let us know at the time of booking
• Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) for availability of sessions
• The supplier will recommend the time and meeting point. If the meeting point of your choice is outside of the normal pick-up points then you will be advised to meet at the nearest pick-up point or you will be given directions on how to arrive to the school independently
• It is recommend you use some sunblock or, if you prefer a natural option, sun sleeves for your arms and Buff headwear for your neck as the weather would be quite hot
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Bangkok. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.