Chaochoengsao: Dolphin and Bird Watching
The fare from Bangkok to Chachoengsao is 999 THB in a Standard Sedan and 1,199 THB in a Toyota Innova. The road is 80 km and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. From Pattaya the same trip costs 1,199 THB in a Standard Sedan, 115 km, about 1 hour 40 minutes. The price is for the whole car, the same in both directions.
Taxi prices to Chachoengsao
| Starting point | Distance | Time | Standard | Premium | Innova | Fortuner | Commuter | Hyundai H1 | VIP Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 80 km | 1 h 10 min | 999 | 1,099 | 1,199 | 1,299 | 1,699 | 2,399 | 2,399 |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | 55 km | 50 min | 899 | 999 | 1,099 | 1,199 | 1,499 | 2,299 | 2,299 |
| Don Mueang Airport | 85 km | 1 h 15 min | 999 | 1,099 | 1,199 | 1,299 | 1,699 | 2,399 | 2,399 |
| Pattaya | 115 km | 1 h 40 min | 1,199 | 1,299 | 1,399 | 1,499 | 1,999 | 2,399 | 2,399 |
| U-Tapao Airport | 140 km | 2 h 30 min | 1,899 | 1,999 | 2,099 | 2,199 | 2,499 | 3,399 | 3,399 |
Prices are per car, one way, in Thai baht. Fuel, tolls and parking are included. The VIP Commuter costs the same as the Hyundai H1. You pay the driver in cash at the end of the trip. Prepayment is optional and cancellation is free.
About Chachoengsao
Chachoengsao lies east of Bangkok and gets far fewer visitors than Chonburi, Rayong or Trat. It has no big amusement parks, no nightlife and no white beaches. It suits people who like nature and a bit of adventure, and it can also be reached by train.
The Bang Pakong river runs through the province for about 100 km before it reaches the Gulf of Siam. Many travellers spend a night or two at a homestay on its bank. The river is home to the giant freshwater stingray, which can grow to two metres and 600 kg and is an endangered species.
Bird Island (Ko Nok) is in the Tha Kham sub-district of Bang Pakong. The mangrove island shelters more than 50 species of birds, including cormorants and egrets, and long-tailed macaques. A 1,500 metre nature trail and a watchtower are open to visitors.
Irrawaddy dolphins live in the Bang Pakong estuary, and boat trips go out to watch them. The island can be visited all year, while the best months for dolphins are November to February. A three-hour trip costs about 2,500 THB for a boat of 10 to 12 people. Please follow the rules of dolphin watching: do not feed the animals and do not swim with them.
The trip by taxi
The driver comes to the address you give in Bangkok, at an airport or in Pattaya, and nobody else rides with you. The car can wait while you see the place, and the waiting time is agreed in advance. For a group of more than four passengers see the Hyundai H1 and the Commuter.
Questions about the trip
How much is a taxi to Chachoengsao?
From Bangkok 999 THB in a Standard Sedan and 1,199 THB in a Toyota Innova, per car.
Is it possible to watch dolphins on the same day?
Yes, if you leave early. Book the boat in advance, the season is November to February, and tell the driver the time of the trip so the car is waiting at the pier.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver in cash at the end of the trip. Prepayment is optional and cancellation is free.
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