Floating Markets and Erawan Waterfall

Khwaeng Pathum Wan

Embark on a thrilling journey in Western Thailand! Explore Erawan Waterfall, vibrant markets, and historic sites. Adventure and discovery await!

Duration: 11 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is one of Thailand’s most captivating floating markets. Your tour includes motorboat rides! Both Thai and international visitors flock here to experience the traditional water market atmosphere that has remained unchanged for over a century. At this market, you can savor a variety…

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is one of Thailand’s most captivating floating markets. Your tour includes motorboat rides! Both Thai and international visitors flock here to experience the traditional water market atmosphere that has remained unchanged for over a century. At this market, you can savor a variety of delectable Thai fruits and dishes, such as sweet mango with sticky rice, freshly-made coconut ice cream, and Thai-style boat noodles.
Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - The Railway Market is humorously dubbed the “life-risking” market! Enjoy a thrilling ride on a local train heading towards Mae Klong station. During the journey, you’ll witness the “Unseen-Thailand” experience. When the train signal sounds, chaos ensues as vendors quickly retract their stalls and clear away goods to make way for the speeding train. Once the train passes, the vendors promptly set up their stalls again.
Coconut Sugar Farm - Explore a coconut sugar farm near the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Here, you’ll discover how Thai farmers produce coconut nectar. Witness a demonstration of coconut flower cutting, pouring nectar into bamboo containers, adding preservation woods, and boiling and pasteurizing the nectar into a drinkable form. This promises to be an enlightening experience!
Samut Sakhon - Experience the unique whitish salt fields, distinct from rice fields. This special bonus tour is available for guests joining our floating and railway market tour in 2020. The sea salt is crafted using traditional Thai wisdom. Salt farmers rotate seawater at various levels, aligning with wind and sunlight strength, until the salt forms “salt mountains” ready for cooking, skincare, and agriculture. On Highway 35 in Samut Sakhon province, our guide will invite you to rub salt on your hands and capture stunning photos!
Erawan National Park - Erawan Waterfall is celebrated as one of Thailand’s most stunning waterfalls. The park’s main attraction is the 7-tiered Erawan Falls with emerald green ponds. Erawan features seven distinct tiers stretching approximately 1,500 meters through the park’s dense rainforest. The park is named after “Erawan,” the three-headed white elephant from Hindu mythology. The top tier of the falls is said to resemble an elephant’s head. Admission fees for foreigners are included in your tour.
Bridge Over the River Kwai - Made famous by several films and books, the Bridge over the River Kwai draws both Thai and international visitors. If a simple black iron bridge could tell a story, it would be a dramatic one. The bridge has steel plates over the ties for easy crossing, and viewing platforms between the trestles offer river views and a safe spot if a train approaches. Enjoy a delightful lunch at a raft restaurant near the River Kwai Bridge.
MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center) - The MBK Center is a must-visit shopping destination for international tourists. This expansive mall offers a wide array of popular Thai items. For our tour guests, we provide a drop-off at MBK Center after the tour. The center is connected to the BTS National Stadium, allowing for a convenient BTS skytrain ride back to your hotel.

What's Included

Travel Accident Insurance
Professional Licensed English-Speaking Guide
Shared air-conditioned vehicle
Local Lunch & Drink
Admission fee to Erawan waterfall
Shared Motor Boat Ride in the Floating Market

What's Not Included

[Group Tour] No hotel drop-off. Dropoff at MBK Center.

Additional Information

Join us for an exhilarating adventure in Western Thailand, going beyond the usual tourist spots! Explore Erawan Waterfall and the River Kwai Bridge with boundless energy. In the morning, enjoy a boat ride to the lively Damnoen Saduak floating market, then experience the chaotic moment at the Railway market. Witness coconut nectar production at a local…

Location

Centerpoint Siam Square

Rama I Road

Meet our guide at the bus stop in front of Center Point of Siam Square and Innisfree at BTS Siam Station, directly opposite Siam Paragon. Look for the bus stop and the green sign "MAR MAI Siam Soi 3."

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Annika_w

Jan 16, 2025

We had a lovely time - We wanted to combine the floating market with the Erawan waterfalls in one day away from Bangkok, that’s why we took this tour. It’s a lot of driving since the markets and Erawan are not close together. But we knew that. First of all, we were lucky that we were the only two guest for the tour yesterday. We were picked up at our hotel on time in a very comfy car. Our guide Jim was very nice and attentive, our driver kind and a good driver. First we took the train to the train market, browsed a bit and watched the train leave 30 minutes later. Jim made sure to get us good spots every time. Then we drove to the floating market, took a boat and explored the market on boat and land. We had lunch there as well. Both markets are a tourist thing – you probably know that already since you’re reading a Viator review. It’s full and overwhelming. It also makes for nice photos. Then (after a quick stop at a coconut farm) we drove the three hours to the Erawan National Park and, wow, that’s a beautiful place. We even saw monkeys in the trees. We only made it to the fourth fall and cut our visit short after that, but that was our own decision. Unfortunately, my mom slipped on the rocks and twisted her knee in the process. That’s why we decided to skip the last stop (the bridge) and head straight back to Bangkok. Jim and our driver tool good care of us and were worried a lot. So, all in all, if you want to see the two big markets and an amazing National Park combined in one tour, do it. It is quite an expensive tour, but five-star-tours combining these destinations are rare. Also, Jim paid for our lunch and bought some snacks for us throughout the day. We were provided with enough water as well.

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Venture02466396241

Dec 27, 2024

Wonderful Adventure! - Adam was fabulous in his explanations of the history and significance of every stop of our journey, he accomodated our every whim and made our trip perfect.