Exclusive Floating Market & River Kwai Private Experience

4.8
(4 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This full-day tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your Bangkok hotel and takes you to two of the country's most iconic attractions: the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi.

Start your day with a visit to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can glide through canals on a long-tail boat, explore colorful stalls, and experience the local way of life. Enjoy opportunities to shop for fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious Thai snacks while surrounded by the lively atmosphere of this famous market.

Next, head to Kanchanaburi to explore the poignant history of the River Kwai. Visit the JEATH War Museum, learn about the hardships endured by WWII prisoners of war, and walk across the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai.

A delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant is included, making this tour a perfect blend of culture, history, and local flavors.

What's Included

Lunch
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bangkok city hotel by coach
Long-tail speedboat ride to the market
Private Thai local guide
Private guided tour of Samut Songkram Province and Kanchanaburi, Damnoen Saduak, and Khwae Yai River
Thai Lunch served
Paddle boat ride through the market (optional extra, payable direct)
Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up from all centrally located Bangkok Hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market in Thailand, great for photo opportunities, food, and for giving you an insight into a bygone way of life.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This steel bridge is one of important historical landmarks and memorials in Thailand. It is almost a symbol of the province and is a recommended place in Kanchanaburi travel guide. The history of the bridge is well known, as it was part of the railway lines in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Close enough to Bangkok for a day trip, Thailand's Kanchanaburi province is steeped in important World War Two-era history

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The JEATH War Museum is a war museum in Thailand about the Death Railway built from 1942 to 1943 by Allied POWs under the direction of the Japanese, a part of the Thai-Burma railways

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the main prisoner of war cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway. It is on the main road, Saeng Chuto Road, through the town of Kanchanaburi,

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *Please note - Departs Kanchanaburi approx. 4.30pm. and will reach Bangkok approx 7.00pm. Timing depends on traffic conditions. It is not recommended that you make plans for the early evening in Bangkok in case bad traffic/weather delays your return time back to Bangkok.
  • You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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