Chao Phraya River
Chao Phraya River
4.2
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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This scenic river, flowing through the heart of Bangkok, offers convenient boat transportation and sightseeing cruises since many of the major city attractions are easily accessible from various points along this waterway.
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Neighbourhood: Riverside
The Riverside neighborhood in Bangkok paints a picture of serene beauty, with its majestic, glittering temples and iconic long-tail boats sailing along the Chao Phraya River. Spectacular landmarks, like the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, are a sight to behold, reflecting the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Here, culinary exploration is a must, with a plethora of riverside eateries and floating markets offering a delightful gastronomic experience. Accessibility is a breeze, with the extensive river ferry network and the nearby Skytrain station, providing easy connections to other parts of the city. The peaceful, yet lively atmosphere of Riverside is a captivating blend of traditional charm and modern convenience.
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FergusA
Glasgow, UK109 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The river life is so busy. Constant stream of tugs, barges, long-tail boats, hotel shuttles and ferries. A ride along the river gives you great views of many of the key sites and avoids the traffic. The orange flag boat is the way to go.
Please note that there are several ferry lines on the river and all stop at different stops. The tourist boats are the larger more modern ones and cost 40 baht, the express boats only cost 16 baht. Then orange one stops at all the stops so is the safest option!
Please note that there are several ferry lines on the river and all stop at different stops. The tourist boats are the larger more modern ones and cost 40 baht, the express boats only cost 16 baht. Then orange one stops at all the stops so is the safest option!
Written 9 October 2024
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Alfred V
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2,690 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The important artery of the city: the river. It is quite wide and there are not many bridges, so to get across you can get ferries, or better: the hop-on-hop-off service, which some 10 stops on either side of the river and goes with a frequency of about 20 minutes. Also, it is a great way to view the city from a different side.
There are many boats going, but the staff will tell you which ones to take.
There are many boats going, but the staff will tell you which ones to take.
Written 9 December 2024
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,841 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
I love staying on the river near the Sathorn pier area. I've been to Bangkok three times and stayed at the Hilton Millenium, Shangri-La and most recently the ibis Riverside. It is a great place to stay and get out on the river on the ferries.
Written 24 January 2025
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tuco919
Tavares, FL248 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
From Sukhumvit area take BTS transfer at Siam and continue to Sampin Taksen. Take the public ferry, basically heading north. See the sights for 16 baht. Can’t beat it! Also it’s the only easy way to get to Khaosan road. Get off at Phra Arthur and it’s a ten minute walk.
Written 13 September 2024
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kashlex
Baguio, Philippines176 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Ok. This is one of the many attractions in bangkok for a lovely dinner. This is an unli buffet on a cruise. Oh my gosh their food is just so lovely. Enjoy ypur cruise while eating delicious food along the chao phraya river. And enjoy the great sceneries too
Written 20 November 2024
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DMCTZ
London, UK25 contributions
Jul 2022
This was the first thing we did in Bangkok after checking in to our hotel in Sukhumvit at about 5pm.
Best place to find a boat is Saphan Taksin - and easy to take the excellent BTS to get there. Despite doing some research it's a little confusing trying to work out which boat/line to take though. In the end we were too late to take the public boats so hired a private longboat from the first location (right outside the BTS station before you walk under the bridge to access the bigger pier). Cost quoted was 500B per person but we ended up paying 1700B for 5 of us for 1 hour and that allowed us to go all the way up to the Grand Palace and back.
We started our ride at about 6.15pm which meant we had 30mins before sunset and 30 mins to appreciate the city lit up. Amazing views and a great way to kick off a visit to Bangkok.
Best place to find a boat is Saphan Taksin - and easy to take the excellent BTS to get there. Despite doing some research it's a little confusing trying to work out which boat/line to take though. In the end we were too late to take the public boats so hired a private longboat from the first location (right outside the BTS station before you walk under the bridge to access the bigger pier). Cost quoted was 500B per person but we ended up paying 1700B for 5 of us for 1 hour and that allowed us to go all the way up to the Grand Palace and back.
We started our ride at about 6.15pm which meant we had 30mins before sunset and 30 mins to appreciate the city lit up. Amazing views and a great way to kick off a visit to Bangkok.
Written 16 August 2022
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Karoli24
784 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This time I used the Chao Phraya express ferry during sundown.
I was going from Saphang Taksin to Wat Arun and later from there to the opposite side to the great palace.
During that time the ships have an open deck and you can make pretty pictures.
The tour is really interesting and you can see several of Bangkoks great sightseeings.
The price of together 65 Bath is ridiculous cheap.
I enjoyed this trip.
I was going from Saphang Taksin to Wat Arun and later from there to the opposite side to the great palace.
During that time the ships have an open deck and you can make pretty pictures.
The tour is really interesting and you can see several of Bangkoks great sightseeings.
The price of together 65 Bath is ridiculous cheap.
I enjoyed this trip.
Written 3 March 2024
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Anamika T
363 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Chao Phraya river in Bangkok is the key means of transport and life line of the city. The ferries run on various routes with stops at different piers. Night time view over the river is beautiful as big hotels, malls and temples light up. We took a ferry from IconSiam once to soak in the experience. Various river cruises also run on a daily basis for the tourists.
Written 4 August 2023
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Maratom64
Germany1,932 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
From the starting point at Sathorn/Central Pier to the final stop in the north - Wat Arthit, it takes around 30 minutes on the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. Heading north, you pass IconSiam, the flower market, Wat Arun and the Grand Palace, among other places. The whole thing costs just 30 Baht. The day ticket for as many trips as you like costs 150 Baht, so it's very cheap. It's particularly nice to sit on the upper deck and sail past the sights. Fantastic.
Written 1 February 2024
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BTS1972
Munich, Germany3,746 contributions
Jan 2024 • Business
You can see a lot of activity here both day and night. Together with the skyline, it is definitely a highlight. Best enjoyed from the club floors of the chain hotels on the river itself - e.g. Shngri-La. The climate here is also very pleasant. In contrast to the city center with all the traffic, exhaust fumes and stuffy air.
Written 14 January 2024
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EMMAabouttheworld Are you joking? The Chaophraya is the most polluted river in the country. From what location did you go swimming? Not a great recommendation. I know a few people who have tried swimming there and several became ill afterwards.
Also, during much of the year the current is very strong and drowning is a distinct possibility...
And why would anyone imagine that it is a "Nudist" river? Are you a troll?
Written 9 September 2024
Is there boat service available after dusk? Not interested in dinner cruise but want to see the city being lit up and also visit Asiatique or Iconsiam by boat after dusk
Written 4 June 2023
Yes depending on where you stay, Are you considering a sight seeing tour using the river?
When I am there I usually stay on the river I use the water taxi's after dark to get between the restaurants depending on what I am doling.
Written 4 June 2023
Nehir turu nereden başlıyor ve nerede bitiyor. Ücret ne kadar. İbiş Otelden nasıl ulaşabilirim.
Written 9 November 2022
hi there! how did you book the river cruise on the speed boat? Can it be simply arranged at the hotel and how late do they work?
Thank you!
Anya
Written 1 November 2019
You could just take a local boat from the pier. It'd be a great way to view the city. I don't think you'd need to book a speed boat prior but I'm not 100% sure
Written 12 November 2019
buenos dia
Para visitar el rio chao phraya donde se toma el bote turístico, que horario tiene y su costo
MUCHA GRACIAS
rOBERTO VALENCIA
Written 20 October 2019
el bote turístico en en rio CHAO PHRAYA donde se toma y que horario tiene
gracias
Written 20 October 2019
Tiene varias paradas dependiendo la ruta que escojas
Te informan cuando compras los billetes
Al lado del hotel sangri la hay paradas de muchisimos tipos de barcos y sus oficinas de venta de tickets en internet tambien puedes ver los recorridos
Written 21 October 2019
we want to do a nice dinner cruise with hotel pick up and drop off, What do you suggest?
Written 12 February 2019
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Private Transportation
by Travstore Travel Management.
Set out onto the Chao Phraya River for a romantic evening that takes you past the wonders of ancient and modern Thailand. This cruise lets you dine on exquisite Thai and international cuisine and enjoy the soothing sounds of saxophone and violin as you glide past the glittering temples of Bangkok.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle carries you from your hotel to the banks of the Chao Phraya, the great river that flows through the center of the city. There, you board the elegant cruise ship, relax with a welcome drink, and settle in for the voyage to see the sights illuminated at night. Check out spectacular landmarks like the temple of Wat Arun, with its towering stupa-like pagoda, and the golden spires of the Grand Palace.
Written 23 February 2019
Ho letto che si può anche cenare ma quanto costa e come di fa a prenotare?
Grazie
Written 11 August 2018
Devi fare un tour con la cena, basta rivolgersi alle agenzie che stanno direttamente ai pirti di attacco. Ce ne sono molti.
Written 18 August 2018
I want to do dinner with my wife on this river ,,how much does it cost ?
Written 3 August 2018
Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River costs around 990 THB.
You can book online or through your Travel agent, at the Hotel where you are going to stay. It may increase to around 1200 THB when they arrange to pick from the hotel and drop you back after the dinner cruise is over.
It is a wonderful experience to have the dinner cruise.
Written 4 August 2018
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