• Bangkok - Depart from Bangkok at 11:30 AM and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Amphawa Floating Market. Join the locals as they engage in buying and selling from boats on the canals of the Mae Klong River. Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk to observe the vibrant scenes as farmers and fishermen offer snacks like fried sea mussels and papaya salad from their boats.

The main attraction is undoubtedly the seafood, grilled on wooden boats moored around the iconic central bridge. Enjoy a tempting selection of large prawns, shellfish, and squid. From noon until late evening, the aroma is irresistible, drawing customers to both sides of the river throughout the day.

Itinerary:

11:30 - Pick up from various hotels or meeting points

• Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - 12:30 - Depart for Samut Songkhram Province

14:30 - Arrive at the “Risky Market,” a must-see attraction in Thailand. Witness a train passing through a bustling market as shopkeepers swiftly move their tables of vegetables and meat out of the way. It is a unique and exotic experience.

• Amphawa Floating Market - 15:30 - Travel to Amphawa Floating Market, where boats sell traditional Thai food by the river.

16:00 - Board a motorboat and cruise along the canal, observing villagers as they go about their daily lives by the river.

17:00 - Free time to explore Amphawa Market.

18:00 - Depart for Bangkok

20:00 - Return to the hotel

This tour is organized only on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY.

• Expert local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included for selected hotels
• Climate-controlled vehicle for your comfort

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks

Amphawa, a prominent floating market in proximity to Bangkok, largely attracts the local Thai population. This former tiny village, situated 50 km from Bangkok, reportedly dates back to the mid-17th century. It has evolved into a hotspot for Thai locals during weekends, with food stalls extending from the riverbanks into nearby streets.
• Embark on a captivating half-day journey from Bangkok to explore Thailand’s floating markets
• Navigate the riverside in a longtail boat, shopping at a floating market
• Purchase a wide array of inexpensive and unique traditional Thai snacks - ideal mementos of your journey!
• Witness a train travelling through the heart of a lively market at Maeklong Railway Market

• Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• This tour only available on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
• We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
• 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.