The River

The Route

One signature journey on the Chao Phraya: two hours from ICONSIAM Pier 4 and back, past the river's greatest landmarks.

The journey

Where we’ll take you

One signature journey along the Chao Phraya: a two-hour round trip from ICONSIAM Pier 4, tracing the river’s greatest landmarks after dark.

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Iconic Departure
Set sail from ICONSIAM Pier 4 and head upstream into the magnificent night views.
River of Kings
Glide beneath the Memorial Bridge (Saphan Phut) and the Phra Pok Klao Bridge.
Sacred Landmarks
The illuminated Wat Kalayanamit and the iconic spire of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.
Historical & Cultural Hubs
Drift past the bustling Tha Tien pier, the revered Siriraj Hospital, and the historic Thammasat University.
The Northern Turn
Reach the majestic Rama VIII Bridge, a perfect backdrop for photographs.
Southern Vista
Cruise back downstream past the elegant Sathorn Bridge and the lively Asiatique The Riverfront.
Grand Finale
Cruise back to ICONSIAM Pier 4 as the evening comes full circle.

Highlights

Temples and bridges: the river’s set pieces, best seen from the water after dark.

Landmark
ICONSIAM
The riverside landmark where the journey begins and ends, its facade shifting colour across the water.
Twin Bridges
Memorial & Phra Pok Klao Bridges
Saphan Phut and its modern neighbour: the old iron crossing and the broad twin spans, side by side over the river and lit at night.
Temple
Wat Kalayanamit
A riverside temple of grand proportions, stunningly illuminated after dark.
Temple
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn, its porcelain prang rising over the western bank.
Bridge
Rama VIII Bridge
A single white pylon and its fan of cables, mirrored on the water.
Bridge
Sathorn Bridge
The elegant crossing on the southern reach, framing the downtown skyline.
Landmark
Asiatique The Riverfront
The lively riverside night market and its landmark Ferris wheel.