Bangkok is one of the major cities from Thailand and it is considered to be one of the most important tourist cities as well. A river cruise tours can be a genuine way to see the sights that this city has to offer. Various attractions visible from the Chao Phraya River are available, while on a cruise tour will include waterfront hotels, like the Oriental Bangkok which is visited by Joseph Conrad pretty often. The Ratchawong Pier will lead to Yaowarat Chinatown from Soi Sampheng. Memorial Bridge has been dedicated to King Rama I, who was the one that founded Bangkok as well. If your visit here will be during the Loy Krathong Festival, you will be able to see the Chao Phraya river which is covered with several floral floats lit with candles. These cruises are not given on your normal western style cruise boat. You should expect to be exploring traditional Thai ships as well.
Bangkok Rice Barge Cruise
This is a 3-hour afternoon cruise tour which will allow you to explore the “Venice of the East.” The cost will include a fresh tropical fruit snack with soft drinks, and transfer to/from the hotel. Various sites will include the royal barge museum, the temple of Dawn, canal temples or the Grand Palace. The price for such a cruise tour will be of 800 Thai Baht/adult and only 600/kids.
Asia Web Direct-Bangkok Rice barge Cruise
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Ayutthaya Overnight by Mekhala Cruise
Mekhala, which is a former rice barge which has been transformed into a boutique hotel, is the boat you will be riding for this overnight cruise tour. Various sites will include Ayutthaya ruins, Temeple of Dawn, the Grand Palace or the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. The cost will include a 2-day cruise tour, travel insurance, transfer to/from hotel, meals and a English speaking guide. Costs will begin from 14.900 Baht for a single stateroom, although for those with budget issues there are also various options available like the “No Bed” option from 5.800 Baht.
Asia Web Direct – Autthaya Overnight
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bangkok.com/river-crusie-tours/mekhalacruise.htm
RV River Kwai Cruise
The RV River Kwai is a family-friendly cruise boat which is based on various designs used by the Irrawaddy Flotilla. This boat will carry up to 20 guests in ten teakwood cabins and will operate on a 4-day program each and every Monday-Thursday or Thursday-Sunday for the entire year. This cruise tour will feature daily shore excursions, where you will be able to visit various attractions like Khmer ruins, historic sites, temples or war cemeteries. The meals will be included in the price of the tour, except for baby food if you may have an infant brought with you. There will also be available English speaking tour guides. The costs for this cruise tour will start from 28.900 Thai Baht. You should check current exchange rates so you can find out the exact cost for this cruise tour.
Asia Web Direct – RV River Kwai Cruise
(1) 412 567 1385
bangkok.com/river-cruise-tours/4daysrv.htm