Hidden Oasis : Explore Bangkok's Green Lung, Bang Krachao by Bike

Discover the cyclist’s paradise of Bangkok's green lung, Bang Krachao, with its seemingly endless elevated biking paths winding through fertile mangrove forests, small farms, quiet villages and Buddhist temples. Strict zoning and geography have protected its mangrove forests, coconut plantations and gardens from the urban sprawl of Bangkok making it into Bangkok’s Hidden Oasis. Pedal your way through back lanes and alleys to the ferry. Once you and your bicycle are across the Chao Phraya River in Bang Krachao, the real biking pleasure begins. Cycle quiet pathways at a leisurely pace where all you will encounter are birds, a few squirrels and maybe a lizard or two. Park your bike to visit a family at an old betel nut plantation for a snack, then check out a mangrove conservation area before pedaling on through the maze of tree-lined bike paths to a shrine to the Hindu God Ganesh before arriving at a local temple and market

1. 1

   Bang Na

   30 min

   TOUR ITINERARY Start Time: 9 am – End Time: 1 pm Meeting point Mrt Queen Sirikit Convention Center gate no. 2 After a quick bike fitting and a little briefing we are off cycling the back roads on the trail to Bang Krachao.

2. 2

   Bangkachao

   1 hour

   Ferry to Bangkrachao and Cycle along the River Banks Take a local motorcycle ferry across the busy Chao Phraya River. Then cycle elevated bike paths through local villages and plantations The Old Betel Nut Garden Stop for some homemade refreshments in a family garden commanding grand views of the Chao Phraya River and take a moment of two to contemplate the ship and barge traffic on the river. The Firefly Garden Before man ever came to Bang Krachao the area was a large mangrove forest which would light up at night with the lights of fireflies. Today members of the local community have created a reserve where you can come to see the mangroves as they once were and where the fireflies can flourish. You won’t see any fireflies during the day but feel welcome to come back at night.

3. 3

   Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok

   30 min

   The Ganesh Shrine Meandering away from the mangroves through villages and local Buddhist temples, stop to visit a Shrine to Ganesh, the Hindu god of beginnings and the remover of obstacles. Followers of his cult in Thailand have a established a lovely shrine to Ganesh in Bangkrachao. Wat Bang Namphueng Nok Coming to the end of the Bang Krachao trail we stop for a moment to visit the historical temple of Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok and take some refreshments before we cross back across the Chao Phraya River.

4. 4

   Bang Na

   30 min

   Return to the Meeting Point Back across the river it is a short ride back to the original meeting point. This tour will take about 4 hours. But the time can vary by group. Snacks and drinks are included.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.