Bangkok Cycling Tour : Koh Kret

Bangkok Cycling Tour by Guide Eng

Spend you half day explore Koh Kret, located in the north of Bangkok , by bike.

Where is the trip take place? The trip is take place in Koh Kret. In Thai Koh means island. Some people spell ko, koa or kho. Kret is abbreviation form of latkret which means short cut. 500 years ago when capital city of Thailand is called Ayutthaya , the King dug the canal to create short cut. Then, the other side of the canal become river island well known as Koh Kret. After all, it has been more convenient for travelers. Later, this place become more famous and more people live here. The dominant group is MON who expert in pottery craftsmanship.

What to see and expect? Beside beautiful view of Choapraya river, you will have a chance to visit and passing numerous small villages, see temples, fruit and flower plantations, local villages and very friendly Thai people. We then head 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. On Ko Kret, we see 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.

Recommend for ANYONE who loves to ride a bike and is an excellent trip for families.

Bangkok Cycling Tour : Itinerary and Tour Rate

Tour code: BKK 0112
Tour name: One day Cycle tour Ko Kret
Tour category: Private tour/ Join tour
Meal : Lunch incl. a soft drink
**Guaranteed departures every Wednesday and Saturday with a minimum group of 2 adults.(7.00-17.00) Pick up and drop off at your hotel

Tour highlight:

This easy tour heads north to the ancient province of Nonthaburi and discovers the beauty of Bangkok 's hidden gems, Nonthaburi and Ko Kret. The ride starts at Wat Ko Kriang, near the banks of the Chao Phraya River . Following a canal path, you will cruise through local villages, past rice paddies, fruit plantations and the local riverside communities. We cross the Chao Phraya River to Ko Kret where we cycle around the island enjoying its peaceful scenery and car free roads. We finish the cycling by having a great Thai lunch overlooking the river.

What is the riding like? This is a very easy 25 kilometre ride along nice flat roads and paths. The beautiful thing about riding on Koh Kret is that there are no cars allowed on the island so you have the road to yourselves

Bangkok Cycling Tour : Tour Price

Private & Join Tour Rate

Valid : 01/11/2006 - 31/10/2007 , Rates per person in Thai Baht

Tour includs : English speaking guide, food, drink during tour and travel insurance.

Tour excluds : Private expense, tipping local guide and expense which is not mention in program.

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