Bangkok Family Bike Tour: Bamboo Biking & Jungle Escape

4.94

(17 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the quiet—just a soft hum from the city across the river. We met our guide at that bright red Thai Post Box near the 7-Eleven by Khlong Toei Temple. It’s easy to spot, even if you’re a bit jet-lagged or your kids are tugging at your sleeve. Our group felt instantly at ease; helmets and child seats were ready, and our guide double-checked every strap before we hopped onto our bamboo bikes.

The ferry ride over is quick but memorable. You can smell grilled chicken from a nearby vendor as you wait, and there’s always someone selling cold drinks in plastic bags tied with rubber bands. Once we hit the other side, it’s like stepping into another world—no honking cars, just leafy lanes and the occasional rooster crowing. The path winds through thick banana trees and tangled mangroves, sometimes so close you brush past leaves still wet from last night’s rain.

We stopped at a park where my youngest tried spotting birds from the watchtower (the view is something else at sunset). Our guide pointed out wild orchids clinging to banyan roots and told us how locals use banana leaves for wrapping snacks. Lunch back at the bike house was simple but hit the spot—rice, stir-fried veggies, and something sweet for dessert. There’s coffee for grown-ups and soft drinks for kids, which honestly felt like a treat after all that pedaling.