Neighborhood Discoveries
5 (94)

Amazing Koh Kret - Bangkok's River Island

8 hours English
5 (94)
100% Personalized

Embark on a day trip from Bangkok to the island of Koh Kret, explore markets and temples, savor street food, and discover hidden gems with a local.

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Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

8 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A private and personalized experience
8 hours with your host
Water taxi fare
Walking experience once on the island (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Ride a water taxi with your host to explore Bangkok’s handmade island, Koh Kret.
  • Watch pottery pros at work and bargain for handcrafted pieces that catch your eye.
  • Browse traditional markets, shop local clothes, and sample fresh seafood.
  • Taste unique Koh Kret street food as your host guides you through bold local flavors.
  • Explore sacred temples and culture on Koh Kret through your host’s local perspective.

What travelers think of our Neighborhood Discoveries experiences in Asia

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Pamela 22 April 2025

Kat brought us to all the places we wanted to see while being mindful of the heat and a person in our party with mobility issues. We absolutely loved Bangkok and we credit her with that. She spoke English well too.

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Emily 4 April 2025

My friend and I had one full day in Bangkok and Kat planned the perfect itinerary. She asked us our preferences and was very communicative leading up to our tour. We got to see all the major temples, try some delicious food that was off the beaten path and gave us tips for how to navigate around Bangkok and for our trip around Thailand more broadly. Would highly recommend booking this tour for a customized and delightful experience with a local!

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Estuardo 29 September 2024

I really had a great experience with Kat. When I bought the tour, Kat contacted me to see how we can make my experience more memorable. She sent me quite a few ideas and I did the same. Once my trip day approaches, she sent me actual plan… and it was really great. I completely agreed with all her suggestions, ideas and timings. She met me at my hotel on time and there we went. We had great conversations, and she also made sure I enjoyed my time and visited the most places during the 8 hours. She was really keen on how this tour was going to be and also coordinated all the timings and made sure we went to all locations. Thanks so much again Kat for taking the time to tour me around. Kat is a wonderful person and very caring. If you are planning to visit Bangkok in the near future, please make sure you ask for Kat… you will not be disappointed at all.

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Paul 5 May 2024

We spent two days with Kat - one day seeing the Bangkok highlights and the other doing the River Market and other markets. She is a great guide: very knowledgeable; professional; and kind. We would strongly recommend her for any tours in the area.

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Randal 14 January 2024

Tom was very knowledgeable about Buddhism.

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Karl 1 July 2023

Tom was great at helping me find pottery and the potters on Koh Kret Island. He has a wealth of knowledge to share along the way about Thai customs and people. We happily took different modes of travel through the city. He was especially able to answer my many questions about Buddhism, Buddhist customs and the differences with and overlap among Hindu and Animism beliefs so prevalent in Bangkok. Finally he was able to help me find vegetarian food when so much of the cuisine is meat-based. I enjoyed the day!

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What you’ll do

Discover the man-made island of Koh Kret, a fascinating spot located just 45 minutes north of Bangkok in the Chao Praya River.

You’ll journey here with your local Bangkok host by water taxi, then spend the day immersing yourself in its unique island life - but it’s not all palm trees and coconuts. Home to the Mon community, one of Thailand’s oldest tribes, Koh Kret is famed for the traditional pottery-making skills of its people.

Explore the island’s culture, cuisine, and history as you flit between historic temples like Wat Salakun and Wat Phat Lorn, feast on spicy fish cakes served in banana leaf bowls, and shop the traditional markets for some pottery to take home.

8 hours would never be enough time to discover hundreds of years of history, but you’ll experience a taste of this unique way of life on your day trip upstream. Please note: The local market only takes place at the weekend, so to enjoy the full experience please request weekend dates.

Real Stories, Real Connections

Standing in awe before Bangkok's intricate temple spire.

Standing in awe before Bangkok's intricate temple spire.

Enjoying chocolate swirls under Bangkok's bright afternoon sky.

Enjoying chocolate swirls under Bangkok's bright afternoon sky.

Exploring the intricate details of Bangkok's Wat Arun in afternoon light.

Exploring the intricate details of Bangkok's Wat Arun in afternoon light.

Posing with smiles beneath Bangkok's intricate temple carvings.

Posing with smiles beneath Bangkok's intricate temple carvings.

Exploring Bangkok's vibrant colors amidst towering temple guardians.

Exploring Bangkok's vibrant colors amidst towering temple guardians.

Serene boats rest under shade at a vibrant Bangkok market.

Serene boats rest under shade at a vibrant Bangkok market.

Enjoying a colorful moment in Bangkok's whimsical outdoor art scene.

Enjoying a colorful moment in Bangkok's whimsical outdoor art scene.

Golden serenity fills the temple in vibrant Bangkok.

Golden serenity fills the temple in vibrant Bangkok.

A peaceful moment in front of a vibrant Bangkok temple.

A peaceful moment in front of a vibrant Bangkok temple.

A giant guardian statue stands majestically under the clear Bangkok sky.

A giant guardian statue stands majestically under the clear Bangkok sky.

Admiring the giant golden Buddha under Bangkok's bright blue sky.

Admiring the giant golden Buddha under Bangkok's bright blue sky.

Admiring the intricate details of a temple mural in Bangkok.

Admiring the intricate details of a temple mural in Bangkok.

Bangkok's skyline glows with the grandeur of illuminated spires.

Bangkok's skyline glows with the grandeur of illuminated spires.

Golden serenity fills the ornate hall in Bangkok.

Golden serenity fills the ornate hall in Bangkok.

A family enjoys a sunny day at Bangkok's stunning Wat Arun.

A family enjoys a sunny day at Bangkok's stunning Wat Arun.

Glimpsing vibrant traditional costumes behind the glass in Bangkok.

Glimpsing vibrant traditional costumes behind the glass in Bangkok.

Enjoying a sunny day amidst Bangkok's ornate architecture.

Enjoying a sunny day amidst Bangkok's ornate architecture.

Exploring Bangkok's intricate temples under an archway sky.

Exploring Bangkok's intricate temples under an archway sky.

A burst of cherry blossoms brightens the lobby space.

A burst of cherry blossoms brightens the lobby space.

The golden Buddha statue towers above as clouds gather overhead.

The golden Buddha statue towers above as clouds gather overhead.

Exploring the golden grandeur of Bangkok's stunning temple architecture.

Exploring the golden grandeur of Bangkok's stunning temple architecture.

Visitors pause amid the ornate spires of a Bangkok temple.

Visitors pause amid the ornate spires of a Bangkok temple.

Strolling through intricate stupas under Bangkok's expansive sky.

Strolling through intricate stupas under Bangkok's expansive sky.

Admiring the ornate temple details through a camera in Bangkok.

Admiring the ornate temple details through a camera in Bangkok.

Pausing to take in the view from a love-locked bridge.

Pausing to take in the view from a love-locked bridge.

Strolling through Bangkok's ornate palace grounds under a cloudy sky.

Strolling through Bangkok's ornate palace grounds under a cloudy sky.

Beautiful memory

Beautiful memory

Beautiful memory

Beautiful memory

Beautiful memory

Beautiful memory

A quiet Bangkok cafe moment with dessert and refreshing drinks.

A quiet Bangkok cafe moment with dessert and refreshing drinks.

Enjoying a riverside moment with a cute plush companion.

Enjoying a riverside moment with a cute plush companion.

Savoring a refreshing moment in a cozy Bangkok cafe.

Savoring a refreshing moment in a cozy Bangkok cafe.

Enjoying a refreshing drink in a cozy Bangkok café.

Enjoying a refreshing drink in a cozy Bangkok café.