• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Experience the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Enjoy a ride on a long-tail boat through the scenic canals.

The Damnoen Saduak canal was commissioned by King Rama IV in 1866 to enhance waterborne travel between the Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. It was completed and opened to the public in 1868.

Images of this lively market frequently appear in travel magazines and brochures about Thailand.

While the market has become more of a tourist attraction today, it remains a worthwhile visit for its distinctive atmosphere and the unique experience it provides.

The total time spent here includes travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak (approximately 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions).

NOTE: Damnoen Saduak is quite touristy nowadays, but it still offers an authentic floating market experience, even if it doesn’t always feel completely genuine.

• Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - The next destination is the incredible Mae Klong Railway Market, locally known as Talat Rom Hoop (‘Market Umbrella Close’). Imagine a train passing directly through a bustling market!

The Mae Klong Railway Market has existed since 1905. Fishing has been, and continues to be, a primary livelihood for the local residents, and the market served as a venue for selling their goods. Authorities decided to construct a railway to facilitate the distribution of these goods to other provinces. Despite the new tracks cutting through it, the market persisted.

Visitors will stroll through the market, with the hope of witnessing a train’s arrival or departure, before returning to Bangkok.

The total time spent here includes travel between Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market, and from Maeklong Railway Market back to Bangkok (approximately 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions).

• Wat Bang Kung - Wat Bang Kung is renowned for its small chapel, which is entirely enveloped by the roots of a banyan tree, known as Bot Prok Po. It appears as though the tree itself forms the temple’s pillars, and without the roots, the chapel might collapse. Visitors can also enter to pay respects to the Buddha image.
  The temple grounds once served as a naval fort, the site of a significant 18th-century battle between Siam and Burmese invaders. Today, the temple grounds also serve as a memorial to the heroism of warriors.

• Bottled water provided
• Guidance by an English-speaking guide
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Scenic long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

• Personal expenses
• Meals
• Gratuities for driver & guide (not mandatory)

Discover Damnoen Saduak, Thailand’s most renowned floating market, perfect for capturing stunning photos, savoring delicious food, and experiencing a glimpse into a past way of life. While the market has become more of a tourist attraction today, it remains a worthwhile visit due to its distinctive atmosphere and the unique experience it provides.

Additionally, explore Talad Rom Hoop, famously known as the ‘Train Umbrella Market’, for an extraordinary market adventure. This market is uniquely positioned on the railway track, where daily, both customers and vendors make way for the Bangkok-Maeklong train to pass. With the sound of a warning bell and an announcement in Thai over the loudspeaker, vendors swiftly retract their awnings in seconds. It’s truly remarkable!

THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 10-12 PEOPLE.

• We visit an ancient temple during the tour. Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
• Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons.
• We only pick up from hotels in a few selected areas in Bangkok: Khao San Road and Siam Square. If you are not an actual guest in one of the hotels in the list, the meeting point is our office in Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact meeting/departure time will be informed in a private message via the booking platform the day before before the tour. Departure time can be between 07:15-07:30 hrs (early slot) and 10:00-10:30 hrs (late slot) depending on the number of participants on your travel date. Please carefully check your message which we sent via the Viator platform the day before the tour.

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