Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoensaduak Floating Market Tour: Authentic Thai Market Experience
Khwaeng Lumphini
Immerse yourself in Thai culture with a visit to the Damnoensaduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Experience the excitement of bartering at the floating market and shop along a working railway track at the Maeklong Railway Market.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - The group will start at the pick up point by 6.00 am then drive to Maeklong Railway Market , nicknamed (Thai:Talat Rom Hup), meaning the “umbrella pulldown market”.It is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand, and is centered on the Maeklong Railway’s track. Whenever a train approaches, the awnings and shop fronts are moved back from the rails, to be replaced once the train has passed.
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Damnoensaduak is one of a provincial district of Rajburi Province. Most people live densely along both sides of the canal from one end of the canal to another.The majority of this people are agriculturists. They grow several different kinds of fruit. Apart from providing transportation, Damnoensaduak Canal also provides farmers with adequate water for agricultural purposes for the whole year around. Day in and day out from about 8 a.m. to about 11 a.m. the Floating Market is routinely crowded with hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowing boats selling and buying or exchanging their goods.

ITINERARY:

06:00 - Pick up from hotel

07:00 - Departure from Bangkok

08:40 - Arrive train market waiting the pass along market

09:15 - Continue to Floating market

10:00 - Arrive floating market and free time 1 hour (PADDAL BOAT OPTIONAL 150 BHT)

11:30 - Back to Bangkok

14:00 - Arrive in hotel

What's Included
  • Long-tail boat ride to Damnoen Saduak floating market
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Standard rates include Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience Thai culture at the Damneon Saduak Floating Market. Discover the art of bartering the Thai way as you practice your trading skills with locals wearing wooden hats and selling tropical fruit, coconut sugar candy, mango sticky rice, and tom yum on their self-paddled small boats. Benefit from a small group size as you ride the train to the Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated on a working railway track. Get your adrenaline pumping as you shop along the Maeklong Railway Market before the next train comes through.

• Once-in-a-lifetime floating market experience
• Try delicious local treats and tasty seasonal fruits
• Quickly do your shopping at the thrilling Maeklong Railway Market
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Bangkok

  • Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
  • Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel
  • You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, Level 29 The Offices at Central World 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan Pathum Wan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
  • An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
  • We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
  • 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours
Location
Thailand Travel Agency by Sun Leisure World
Thanon Witthayu
Cancellation Policy

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

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1 Adult
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