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Bang Na - TOUR ITINERARY
Start Time: 9 am
End Time: 1 pm
Meet at the Bearing Skytrain Station
Behind the Bearing BTS 7 -11 store you will find the Grasshopper Adventures meeting point (use exit 5 from the BTS station if that is how you are arriving at the meeting point). After a quick bike fitting and a little briefing we are off cycling the back roads on the trail to Bang Krachao.
- Bangkachao - 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.
- Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok - 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.
- Bang Na - Return to the Meeting Point
Back across the river it is a short ride back to the Grasshopper meeting point.
This tour will take about 4 hours. But the time can vary by group. Snacks and drinks are included.
- Top quality Merida mountain bikes
- An experienced English-speaking local guide
- Complimentary water bottle and helmet
- Refreshments including clean water and snacks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Embark on a journey to the untouched haven of Bang Krachao, known as the green lung of Bangkok, complete with its expansive network of elevated cycling trails that meander through lush mangrove woodlands, quaint farmlands, serene hamlets, and sacred Buddhist shrines. The rigorous zoning laws and natural landforms have shielded this area from the encroaching metropolis of Bangkok, branding it as Bangkok’s Secret Garden.
Navigate through narrow lanes and hidden pathways to reach the ferry. Once you’ve crossed over the Chao Phraya River to Bang Krachao with your bike, you’ll be thrust into the ultimate biking experience.
Glide along the peaceful trails at your own relaxed rhythm, encountering indigenous birds, the occasional squirrel, and the odd lizard here and there. Take a break from riding to indulge in a light bite at a traditional betel nut farm, explore a mangrove preservation zone, and then continue cycling amidst the verdant canopy of trails leading you to a revered idol of the Hindu deity Ganesh. Your venture ends with a visit to a local temple and marketplace.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
