Wat Khun Chan temple and Ko Kret island area from the river.
Half-day cultural tourTemples of Bangkok & the artisan island of Ko Kret

Wat Khun Chan & Ko Kret Tour

A relaxed half-day or slightly longer tour combining the colourful riverside temple of Wat Khun Chan with the slow-paced pottery island of Ko Kret – home to the Mon community, weekend markets and traditional sweets.

Tour overview

“Wat Khun Chan & Ko Kret Tour” is a relaxed half‑day excursion that starts in Bangkok and takes you first along the canals to the photogenic Wat Khun Chan temple area, then further up the Chao Phraya River to the small island of Ko Kret. You discover a different, village‑like side of Bangkok with Mon temples, pottery workshops and local snacks before returning to the city in the late afternoon or early evening.

DurationHalf-day to 3/4 day (approx. 6–7h)
Starting pointBangkok – hotel pick‑up or central pier meeting point
StyleCanals & river · local life · artisan island
Good to knowKo Kret can be busier on weekends and quieter on weekdays. This tour is mostly outdoors; light walking and boarding boats is required, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Day itinerary

08:30

Hotel pick‑up & transfer to the pier

Meet your guide at your hotel or at a central pier on the Chao Phraya River and board a local boat or private longtail.

09:15

Canal ride to Wat Khun Chan

Cruise along Bangkok’s quieter canals (khlongs) towards the colourful riverside complex of Wat Khun Chan, passing wooden houses and small local temples.

09:45

Visit Wat Khun Chan & nearby temples

Time to explore the temple grounds with giant Buddha statues, shrines and murals. Depending on timing, you may also see the impressive chedi of nearby Wat Paknam from the river.

11:00

Boat ride upriver towards Ko Kret

Continue by boat up the Chao Phraya, leaving central Bangkok behind and passing small villages and greenery on the way to Ko Kret.

11:45

Arrival on Ko Kret – village walk

Disembark on Ko Kret and stroll along the narrow lanes past Mon temples, stilt houses and small family‑run shops.

12:30

Pottery village & local snacks

Visit a pottery workshop to see traditional Mon ceramics and enjoy time to sample local snacks and sweets at the market (weekends are livelier).

13:30

Free time & coffee break

Short free time to explore on your own, try more street food or relax with a drink overlooking the river.

14:30

Return boat & transfer back to Bangkok

Board the boat back to the mainland and transfer to your hotel or to a central river pier. Exact timing depends on traffic and chosen starting time.

Photo gallery

Colourful riverside statues at Wat Khun Chan.
Colourful riverside statues at Wat Khun Chan.
Local life and stilt houses along a Ko Kret canal.
Local life and stilt houses along a Ko Kret canal.
Traditional Mon pottery displayed on Ko Kret.
Traditional Mon pottery displayed on Ko Kret.

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