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Easy Going Bangkok: on your bike

Bangkok is a hectic city jam-packed with temples, markets, tuk-tuks and street vendors. Yet, other areas of the city tell a totally different story. After an airport transfer and one night in comfortable, central accommodation, you'll begin your Bangkok sightseeing trip as you take a tour to the unexplored suburbs on two wheels. Your guide will lead you through the narrow pathways and khlongs (canals) of Old Bangkok, crossing the river by ferry and leaving the traffic behind.

During our Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour, you can sample the fantastic local food during rest stops and enjoy the peace away from the chaos of the city. After your trip, you'll return to your hotel for a refreshing dip in the pool and a well-earned bowl of noodles.

Duration	3 days / 2 nights Starts daily	Accommodation	2 nights in a hotel centrally located near Khao San Road. Comfort level 3 (see accommodation).
Price	£138 per person - based on two people sharing	Included	Transport, accommodation with breakfast, half-day Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour with drink/snack.
Transport	Airport transfer by private car/minibus, bicycle.	Excluded	Other meals and drinks, optional extras.

Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok

Today, you'll arrive in Bangkok. A driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your small hotel near the famous Khao San Road, with its own swimming pool and in-house tuk-tuk. The rest of the day is free for you to explore or relax at your own pace. There are many great sights within walking distance from your hotel, including the Royal Palace and the Reclining Buddha at Wat Po. Alternatively, you can simply take a swim, book a Thai massage or catch up on sleep before your Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour tomorrow.

Bangkok sightseeing - Chao Phraya River crossing

Day 2: Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour

Today, you'll begin with a buffet breakfast at the hotel and a free morning. This should give you plenty of energy for the trip ahead. You'll meet your guide and fellow cyclists in Chinatown at 1pm and get acquainted with your trusty bike. You'll then follow your Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour through the narrow lanes past simple suburban houses, pausing for a stroll through the local market. The community here is far more typical of Thailand at large. It is a land without air conditioning, shopping centres, and traffic jams. You'll cross the Chao Phraya River in a longtail boat to reach an oasis of green on the opposite bank. On this side, even the most important roads are little more than small paths above the khlongs (canals). After cycling through the fruit trees and taking a break for refreshments, you'll return to the noisy contrast of the city.

Day 3: Departure from Bangkok

After another buffet breakfast in your hotel this morning, your Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour comes to an end.

We would suggest that you continue your trip with one of the following Thailand tours:
• River Kwai rafts with our 'The River and the Railway' module
• Temples of Thailand with our 'Temples and tuk-tuks' module
• Thailand National Park with our 'Khao Yai waterfalls and jungle trails' module

Alternatively, you could now choose to travel up to Chiang Mai on the overnight train and set off on one of our Chiang Mai tours in Northern Thailand.

Bangkok sightseeing - Fresh produce markets

Tips

Tips - We recommend that you bring plenty of sun cream, water, and a hat, for this Bangkok sightseeing bicycle tour. It is also advisable to bring a small rucksack, even though most bikes have a basket.

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Bangkok Sightseeing - Accommodation (click to enlarge)

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