From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

En route, make a brief pause at a traditional Thai abode, offering a firsthand glimpse of palm sugar production. Roam the charming premises, set amidst a lush coconut plantation that's also home to an assortment of local animals.

Continue your adventure as you board a paddle boat, gently gliding along narrow canals en route to the floating market. Along the way, observe local residences that line the canals, providing a fleeting peek into their unique way of life.

Upon arrival at the market, prepare to be awed by the extraordinary sight of vendors skillfully navigating their boats, laden with an enticing array of fresh produce, from vibrant fruits and vegetables to delectable prepared dishes.

Enjoy approximately an hour of leisure to explore the floating market at your own pace, savoring the opportunity to sample authentic Thai culinary delights such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles, or Coconut Ice Cream, all conveniently available along the serene canal.

What's Included

Water
One way pick up at hotel
English-speaking guide
Paddleboat fee to the floating market
Insurance
Lunch
Long-tail boat ride: purchase it from a local vendor (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 min ride)

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available 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. * One way pick up from Bangkok major area extra 100 baht / person*

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Depart from Bangkok in the morning and head to Ratchaburi Province, home of the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Along the way, make a quick stop to visit a traditional Thai house, where you can see locals making palm sugar. Explore the house and its surrounding area, which is home to many different animals living on the coconut plantation.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Continue your trip by boarding a paddle boat for a ride along narrow canals to the floating market. See the local houses lining the canals and take a quick glance at their way of living, while you pass by. Once you arrive at the market, see the amazing array of vendors in their boats selling fresh products, from fruits and vegetables to prepared dishes. Explore the floating market at your leisure for about an hour and take time to try some authentic Thai foods, such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles or Coconut Ice Cream sold along the canal.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Meet up with your guide to head back to the meeting point in Bangkok, where you will arrive between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Layover Tours
Water Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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