Private Tour: Cultural Exploration and Authentic Thai Traditions in Bangkok
3.7
12 Ratings
Damnoen Saduak
Embark on a private tour in Bangkok to immerse yourself in Thai culture and traditions. Explore the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and experience the rich heritage of the Sampran Riverside Thai Village.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Embark on a private excursion from Bangkok to the Damnoen Saduak and the Rose Garden cultural hub\nWitness the everyday aspects of Thai culture and lifestyle\nNavigate the lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a traditional long-tail boat\nObserve age-old Thai crafts such as silk-weaving at the Sampran Riverside Thai Village\nExperience cultural performances including Muay Thai boxing and traditional swordplay\nSavor a meal featuring authentic Thai dishes\n- Sam Phran - Acquire Thai cultural skills through engaging activities in a scenic riverside setting
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- River cruise to the floating market
- Lunch
- Private local guide
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Optional 2nd boat ride at the floating market
Additional Information
Head out of Bangkok for a day of Thai culture and activities on this private day trip with your own personal guide. Visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to marvel at the array of fruits, veggies and other goods being sold by locals on their canoes. Then have lunch and spend the afternoon at the Sampran Riverside Thai Village for an introduction to many skills and cultural traditions from across Thailand. Watch villagers display their talents like making pottery and weaving silk, and enjoy native dancing, sword fighting and more.
- Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
- Restroom facilities available
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking; failure to do so may result in cancellation
Location
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoun Saduak, Ratchaiburi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(12 Ratings)
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Fran
Jan 29, 2018
We had a wonderful time seeing the... - <p>We had a wonderful time seeing the floating markets of Bangkok. We had the best guide. Her name is Nooee phonetically. She was very generous with information. She made the tour most interesting. Then we went to visit a Thai village to see how they make their handicrafts of weaving, martial arts, pottery, parasol painting. All most interesting. But Nooee was the best part. Actually she is one of two best guides we had in Thailand. Highly recommended tour. Thank you Nooee.</p>
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Mick
May 22, 2018
great food great time - we did a Private tour of this floating market and Sampran Riverside it was one of the high lights of our of our stay in bangkok would tell every one that has the time to do this and meat the real people of the town
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Macook72
Jul 12, 2016
Great tour, lots of history which was... - <p>Great tour, lots of history which was very interesting. Floating markets was fun and crazy. A lot of driving involved for the day but we had an awesome time with our guide and driver.</p>
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Stanford
Jun 27, 2015
Our guide was not as helpful as other... - <p>Our guide was not as helpful as other guides we have had. The floating markets and cultural center were very interesting.</p>
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William
May 15, 2012
Enjoyed the floating markets and... - <p>Enjoyed the floating markets and, whilst they are more commercial now than when my parents visited back in the 1970s, there were still some bargains to be purchased. The long tail boat ride up the canals was interesting. The Rose Garden Cultural Centre wasn't quite what we expected - very commecial. Enjoyed the show inside but the elephant show was somewhat disappointing. Would revisit the markets but wouldn't bother about returing the centre.</p>
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Ian
Sep 15, 2007
This was our most enjoyable day out... - This was our most enjoyable day out; the rose garden was fabulous. Again, our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Once again, the food and restaurant were first class. I even purchased a hat from one of the floating market stalls.
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Peter_p
Jul 12, 2018
Rushed tour - Felt very rushed by tour guide, 10 minutes here 5 there, could not enjoy time at floating market. So rushed, that there was more driving involved than the floating market itself!
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Nathalie
Dec 18, 2017
I was clearly informed of the pickup... - <p>I was clearly informed of the pickup time. Very punctual. Clean and comfy vehicle. Good guide who provided clearly explanations. However, the tour started very early 7am and I then found myself having an early lunch, more wait to enter the cultural centre and then the guide dropped me there before the show telling me to have a rest....I did not even have time to check my watch and so did not realise I would have had to wait 1h30 hours for a show. I managed to get hold of him again and decided to drive back to the hotel. Not much going on at the cultural centre. That said, the floating markets, boat ride on the canals, temple and information about coconuts were amazing. Probably better as a half day tour, skipping the cultural centre in the afternoon.</p>
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Roger
Apr 15, 2016
When I book a private tour I expect a... - <p>When I book a private tour I expect a guide that is informative and makes the trip interesting. I do not expect one that sleeps between locations, leaves us to our own devices and spends the time sitting in cafes eating and drinking! The locations were as expected, but the tour guide was a waste of space!</p>
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James
Mar 4, 2012
Worst private tour of our lot, we... - <p>Worst private tour of our lot, we asked to modify the tour (more time at one place , less time at another) and rthe equest was not honored by rude, deceiptful and uninformative tour guide( at first he said no problem then didn't do as asked then got mad and rude when we called him on it). Why bother paying extra for the private tour then? Floating markets are sort of a must but can get crowded, cultural center was just OK, not a must see but nice if you have the extra time.</p>
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