Experience the thrill of the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors swiftly move their goods out of the way as a train passes through. Then, explore the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok.
Experience the thrill of the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors swiftly move their goods out of the way as a train passes through. Then, explore the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok.
- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - Maeklong Railway Market is a traditional Thai market offering fresh vegetables, food, and fruit. Its unique feature is its location on a train line. Several times daily, a train passes directly through the market. Moments before the train arrives, vendors lower their umbrellas and shift some produce away…
- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - Maeklong Railway Market is a traditional Thai market offering fresh vegetables, food, and fruit. Its unique feature is its location on a train line. Several times daily, a train passes directly through the market. Moments before the train arrives, vendors lower their umbrellas and shift some produce away from the tracks. Remarkably, some items remain on the ground, with the train passing over them without causing any damage. Once the train has passed, vendors promptly return their goods to the tracks and resume business as usual until the next train comes.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Known for its tourist-friendly floating markets, Damnoen Saduak is prominently featured in Thailand’s tourist guides. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the vibrant scene of the river filled with wooden boats brimming with fruit and vegetables, sold to people on the riverbanks. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, embodying the essence of a Thai market. It is conveniently located just 100km from Bangkok.

- Optional Hotel pick up (selected hotels only)
- All Taxes
- Professional, English and Thai speaking Guide
- Entrance fee into the floating market
- Short paddle boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Optional Hotel pick up (selected hotels only)
- All Taxes
- Professional, English and Thai speaking Guide
- Entrance fee into the floating market
- Short paddle boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
Maeklong Market is an extraordinary and essential attraction for any traveler’s itinerary. Known as the ‘Risky Market,’ it features a train track that runs right through its center. Vendors must quickly move their goods and themselves out of the way just seconds before the train passes. The precise timing and coordination of everyone involved are truly…
Maeklong Market is an extraordinary and essential attraction for any traveler’s itinerary. Known as the ‘Risky Market,’ it features a train track that runs right through its center. Vendors must quickly move their goods and themselves out of the way just seconds before the train passes. The precise timing and coordination of everyone involved are truly captivating to observe.
The second market on this itinerary is the floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Although it remains authentic and is still frequented by locals, its popularity has attracted many tourists. Visitors will have ample time to stroll along the canal, enjoy a short paddle boat ride, and shop for souvenirs.
09:00 Depart River City
10:40 Arrive at Ban Ka Long Railway Station
11:10 Reach The Maeklong Railway Station
11:30 Witness the train passing through the market
12:10 Explore the Floating Market with a 15-minute paddle boat ride
13:30 Depart for Bangkok
15:00 Arrive at MBK
- Operates daily
- Price for children ages 3-11 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. No infant seats. Infants required to sit on adult’s lap.
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- Price for children ages 3-10 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Meeting Point is at the large, main entrance to the River City Shopping Mall (next to Royal Orchid Shopping Mall).
- Optional pick up from the following areas: Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24. Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. (Hotel pick up is about 30-60minutes prior tour departure time.)
- Tour ends at MBK Center
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the Paddle Boat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.