Floating and Railway Markets Private Tour

4.9
(30 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Our tour will bring you many eye-opening experiences. In Damnoen Saduak, you'll take a fun boat ride to explore the legendary floating market, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover unique products. You'll also visit a local coconut sugar farm to learn about the traditional process of making coconut sugar and see how salt farmers produce sea salt for cooking and skincare. At the "risky" market, we'll provide an insightful walking tour to witness the "Unseen Thailand" moments as sellers retract their stalls when the train approaches.

What's Included

Travel accident insurance (up to 1,000,000 THB per person)
Guide: In-person: English
Licensed English-speaking guide
Motor boat ride in the Floating Market & train ride to Railway Market
Hotel pickup and drop-off & private air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our pick-up service covers hotels along the BTS Skytrain routes up to Siam, National Stadium (west), Phrom Pong (east), and Saphan Taksin (south); MRT Subway routes up to Chinatown (west) and Sukhumvit (east); accommodations in Khaosan and Rama III; and major hotels along the Chao Phraya River. Our guides and drivers will arrive at your location approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure punctuality.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Pickup from hotel and travel to Maeklong market.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The whitish salt field, not a rice field, of course. A special bonus tour for our guests who join our floating and railway market tour in 2020. This sea salt is produced by Thai local wisdom. The salt farmer will rotate the sea water in different levels matching the strength of wind and sunlight. The rotation will continue until the salt becomes a “salt mountain” which are ready for cooking, skincare, and agriculture. On the Highway 35 in Samut Sakhorn province, our guide will lead you to rub the salt to your hand and take amazing photos!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Railway Market is humorously called as the “life-risking” market! You will have fun riding a local train toward the Mae Klong station. While on this train, you will see the “Unseen-Thailand” experience. When the train signal rings up, the chaos will happen! Vendors will rush to detract their stall and clear away all goods that obstructs the running train at a great speed. Once the train passes, all shop owners will resume their stalls again.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    You will observe how Thai farmers produce coconut nectar and palm sugar loaf. You will see a demonstration of coconut flower cutting, pouring the nectar into a bamboo container, putting preservation woods in the container, boiling up and pasteurizing the coconut nectar into the drinkable one. You will try squeezing coconut milk from coconut shell using a traditional Thai “rabbit-teeth” wooden machine.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Join us for an unforgettable journey to the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of Thailand's most historic and captivating markets. Your adventure begins with an exhilarating motorboat ride, immersing you in the vibrant atmosphere that has thrived on these waters for over a century. Glide through bustling canals, where you'll witness a lively market brimming with colorful boats and friendly vendors. Sample mouthwatering Thai delicacies, from sweet mango sticky rice to freshly-made coconut ice cream and authentic Thai-style boat noodles. This tour perfectly blends culture, history, and culinary delights, making it a must-do for both Thai and international visitors. Come soak in the unique charm of Thailand's floating markets and create lasting memories!

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel from the floating market back to hotel.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No charge for infants aged 0-1 year
  • The roundtrip travel time between Bangkok and the Railway Market is approximately 3.2 hours.
Supplied by Thailand Insight Travel

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Cancellation Policy

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

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