Go cycling! It may sound crazy, as cycling is deadly dangerous on the main roads, but it certainly is not if you know where to go. Away from the main roads there is a vast system of small streets and alleys. Cyclists are treated as pedestrians, so you can use your bicycle to explore parks, temple complexes, markets and the more quiet residential areas of eastern Bangkok. In more crowded places you can cycle on the pavement. Exploring the town by bicycle has all the advantages of going by foot, combined with a much greater action radius and a cooling breeze.
If you want to experience Bangkok hideaways and countryside, leisurely cycling through green paddy fields, colourful orchid farms, peaceful lotus fields and touched by the charm of Thai way of country life at personal level, bicycle is a great way to do it. There are a handful of specialist operators that offer daily or regular departures to the so-called "Bangkok jungle" (Bang Kachao), a semi-island across the river from Bangkok with few cars or buildings, or through the backstreets of Chinatown. It sounds strange but a cycle tour in Bangkok really is the best way to discover the city up close.
Co van Kessel, ☎ +66 2 322-9481, . Co van Kessel offers many cycling tours through Bangkok, taking in Chinatown, the canals of Thonburi, the "Bangkok Jungle" and many other places in between.950-1,950 baht. �
Follow Me Bicycle Tours, 126 Sathorn Tai Rd (BTS Surasak, near Sathorn Soi 9), ☎ +66 2 286-5891, . Follow Me offers half-day bicycle tours through Bangkok's residential streets. Included in the asking price is a fish spa and a barbecue meal after the tour.1,000 baht. (13.719791204469667,100.52966594696045)�
Grasshopper Adventures, 57 Ratchadamnoen Klang Rd (near the Democracy Monument, right around the corner from Khao San Rd), ☎ +66 2 280-0832 (), . Grasshopper Adventures operates tours through the historic Rattanakosin district of Bangkok, to the outskirts of Bangkok and one that takes place at night. Tours regularly book out so make a reservation in advance.1,000-1,600 baht. �
Recreational Bangkok Biking, Baan Sri Kung, 350/127 Rama III Soi 71, ☎ +66 2 285-3955, . The owner Andre Breuer operates cycle tours with a maximum of 8 participants. The tour passes by a local temple, a Burmese-style chedi, a school, luxuious and poor neighboorhoods and a Muay Thai school; the "Bangkok Jungle" is also included. Book in advance as availability is limited.1,000 baht. �
SpiceRoads, ☎ +66 2 712-5303, . 1,000-2,500 baht. They offer many 1 day and multi-day cycling trips in and around Bangkok. There are trips to the Bangkok Jungle, Ko Kret, Yaowarat, and Thonburi. �
Thailand Green Ride, ☎ +66 2 888-9637, . These are "green rides", half-day, 1 day and home stay overnight cycling trips through the green countryside of Bangkok. �
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