• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - The day begins with a visit to the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Guests will embark on a long-tail boat journey 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, with its numerous small boats brimming with vibrant fruits and vegetables, are frequently featured in travel magazines and brochures about Thailand. Although 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).

• Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - The next destination is the remarkable Mae Klong Railway Market, locally known as Talat Rom Hoop (‘Market Umbrella Close’). Imagine a train passing directly through a bustling public 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 an additional avenue for selling their goods. Officials 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 explore the market and hopefully witness the train’s arrival or departure before returning to Bangkok.

The total time spent here includes travel between Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market, as well as the return journey 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 serves as the temple’s pillars, and without the roots, the chapel would collapse. Visitors can also enter to pay their respects to the Buddha image.
  The temple grounds once served as a naval fort and were the site of a fierce 18th-century battle between Siam and Burmese invaders. Today, the temple grounds also stand as a memorial to the heroism of warriors.

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Licensed English speaking tour guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• 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.

Next, head to Talad Rom Hoop, also known as the ‘Train Umbrella Market’, for an extraordinary market adventure. This market is uniquely situated on a railway track, where daily, both customers and vendors make way for the Bangkok-Maeklong train to pass through.

With the sound of a warning bell and an announcement in Thai over the loudspeaker, vendors swiftly retract their awnings in mere seconds. Incredible!

• 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.
• Damnoen Saduak is very touristy nowadays, but it still guarantees the floating market experience, even though it doesn’t always feel totally authentic.

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