Bangkok Guide
Sports and outdoor activities
Canal and river tours
1 Mitchaopaya Travel Service Tha Chang 02 623 6169 Offers boat trips along the river and the canals of Thonburi: in 1hr (B1000/boat), you'll go out along Khlong Bangkok Noi and back via Khlong Mon, passing Wat Arun and the Royal Barge Museum without stopping; in 90min (B1300), you'd have time to stop at either or you could do a longer route, coming back along Khlong Bangkok Yai; while in 2hr (B1500) you'll have time to go right down the back canals on the Thonburi side and visit an orchid farm. On Sat & Sun, the 90min and 2hr trips take in Taling Chan floating market.
2 Jysk New Road Guest House, 1216/1 Thanon Charoen Krung, between sois 34 and 36 
02 630 6994 www.jysktravel.com Recommended four-hour longtail boat trips with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide that take you deep into the canals of Thonburi, passing orchards and taking in an orchid farm, with a drop-off at Wat Pho or the Grand Palace possible on the way back. The travel agent also runs the excellent New Road Guest House. Price: B700/person
3 Real Asia 02 665 6364 www.realasia.net Runs guided full-day walking and boat tours of the canals of Thonburi. Price: B2000 per person
4 River City Pier Longtail Boat Tours 02 237 0077 ext. 180 Private longtail trips around the canals of Thonburi. Price: B800/1hr/boat for two people
5 Tha Phra Arthit Longtail Boat Tours Pier in front of The Old Phra Arthit Gastronobar, 200m south of the N13 Tha Phra Arthit express boat pier, Banglamphu An enjoyable 90min loop around the canals of Thonburi, via Khlong Bangkok Noi, Khlong Chak Phra and Khlong Bangkok Yai. Takes in a variety of different canal-side residences, temples and itinerant floating vendors, but won't include any stops. Price: B850/1hr/boat for two people; B1300/90min/boat for two to six; B1600/2hr/boat for up to six people
6 Wan Fah River City Shopping Centre pier 02 639 0704 www.wanfahcruise.com A 2hr cruise of the west-bank canals of Thonburi by a combination of longtail and converted rice barge. Opening time: Daily 2.30pmPrice: B700/person