Experience two of Thailand’s most famous markets on a smooth private day trip from Hua Hin. You’ll visit the legendary Mae Klong Railway Market (where vendors pull back their stalls just seconds before the train arrives), cruise the canals by boat, and explore the original Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – full of colour, local snacks and everyday canal life.
This tour combines driving and boat time with lively market visits and one of the most unique temple stops in the area Wat Bang Kung, wrapped in banyan tree roots. Expect an early start and some busy areas (especially weekends) – but travelling privately makes the day much easier and more flexible.
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Visit the world-famous Mae Klong Railway Market (Umbrella Pulldown Market)
Canal boat ride to the original Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Experience traditional buying and selling directly from wooden boats
Visit the unique Wat Bang Kung temple wrapped in banyan tree roots
Pick up from all hotels in Hua Hin area
-our guide will be waiting by reception at your hotel
Often described as one of the world’s most unusual markets, Mae Klong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) is a living, working market built directly on an active railway line. More than a quick photo stop, it offers a fascinating insight into everyday local life in the Mae Klong area. The name “Rom Hub” means “closing umbrellas”, perfectly describing what happens here several times a day. As the train slowly approaches, vendors calmly fold back awnings, umbrellas and displays in perfect synchronization, creating a narrow corridor just wide enough for the train to pass. Seconds after the train has passed, the market returns to normal — stalls reopen, goods are rearranged and trading continues as if nothing happened. This smooth routine is what makes the experience so memorable.
Here, canals replace streets and longtail boats become floating shops. Vendors paddle slowly through narrow waterways, selling fresh fruit, Thai snacks, sweets and local products directly from their boats — a way of life that has existed here for generations. Arriving by boat allows you to experience the market in the most authentic way, gliding past wooden houses, fruit plantations and colourful stalls along the canal banks. It’s a lively yet relaxed contrast to the excitement of the railway market. Damnoen Saduak is not just about shopping, but about observing daily life on the water, taking photos from the boat and enjoying the slower rhythm of traditional Thai canal culture.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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