Pedal the Day away around Nonthaburi

Pedal the Day away
around Nonthaburi

North of Bangkok, along the banks of the Chao Phraya, one can find Nonthaburi and the tiny
island of Koh Kret. With a local community that has lived here from generation to
generation, this region makes a perfect area for a relaxing cycling discovery.

WHY THIS TOUR?

Created to be actively surprised of what lies within a short drive from Bangkok’s metropolitan heart, the name Nonthaburi may not immediately ring a bell when one chooses Bangkok as its base for exploration.

Following the contours of the Chao Phraya River, a local immersion awaits when one opts for a bike ride through little-known regions, the picturesque island of Koh Kret, and seeing a slower moving side of greater Bangkok leisurely passing by. No better way than pedalling in the tire tracks of local experts and be awestruck by how much is there to see. A leisurely ride sets you back to a region of Bangkok, known to have quite a few authentic experiences up its sleeve.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Pedal the Day away around Nonthaburi

08:00 - 16:00

At around 8 AM your guide and driver will warmly welcome you at your hotel lobby. From here, we drive in northern direction towards Nonthaburi just outside of Bangkok, where we get our bikes, adjust these to the right size and off we go on an easy, relaxing bike ride through unseen Thailand.

Our cycling path follows the banks of the Chao Phraya. Riding alongside the river will be the only way to really see numerous small villages, temples that have not been visited by tourists, orchards, flower plantations, and the always very friendly locals. The guide will head the route and cycles away from river life and pass into the rural surroundings where we ride among rice paddies and fruit plantations before finishing the first part of our journey back on the banks of the river at Ban Bua Thong and heading over to Koh Kret.

Koh Kret is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible only by boat. On it live a community of craftsmen famous for their distinctive style of pottery which dates back many centuries. Koh Kret pots are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface and intricate design. The islanders are the descendants of the Mon people, and they have managed to retain the skills of their forefather

We pass the pottery village and visit the island’s Ancient Mon Pottery Centre, Wat Paramai Yikawat or Wat Mon, which contains a Mon-styled marble Buddha. The beautiful thing about riding on Koh Kret is that there are no cars allowed so you have the road to yourselves. Before stopping for a typical Thai lunch, we visit Wat Bang Jak, a Buddhist temple with a great importance for the local community.

After an excellent lunch, we head back to our motorized transportation and your dedicated driver, who will bring you in comfort back to your hotel in Bangkok where you will arrive at around 3 pm.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
  • Use of a well-maintained bicycle during the tour, complete with helmet
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Snacks, drinks and /or refreshments during the tour
  • Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)
  • 3rd party accident insurance

EXCLUSIONS

  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on private basis only withan English-speaking guide.
  • Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply
  • We regret that we are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
  • Customers booking this this leisurely bicycle tour may expect some light hills, unequal terrain and/or some bike carrying along the way.
  • A minimal degree of fitness may be needed to enjoy this excursion to the fullest
  • This bicycle tour is a recreational one and covers approximately 20 kilometres of cycling with various stops made en route
  • We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

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