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Private Tour: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Experience from Bangkok
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6 Ratings
Bangkok
Embark on a private tour from Bangkok to experience the unique Maeklong Railway Market and the vibrant Floating Market. Explore Thailand’s iconic shopping center and more!
Embark on a private tour from Bangkok to experience the unique Maeklong Railway Market and the vibrant Floating Market. Explore Thailand’s iconic shopping center and more!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bangkok - The tour guide will greet you at your hotel lobby in Bangkok for pickup. The first destination will be the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - This traditional Thai market offers fresh vegetables, food, and fruit, uniquely situated along a train line. Several times daily, a train passes through,…
- Bangkok - The tour guide will greet you at your hotel lobby in Bangkok for pickup. The first destination will be the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - This traditional Thai market offers fresh vegetables, food, and fruit, uniquely situated along a train line. Several times daily, a train passes through, prompting vendors to lower umbrellas and move some produce from the tracks. Remarkably, items left on the ground remain undamaged as the train passes over them. Once the train has gone, vendors promptly return their goods to the tracks and resume business as usual.
- Wat Ban Laem or Wat Phet Samut Worawihan - Post-lunch, the tour proceeds to Wat Phet Samuth Woravihan, a serene riverside temple known for its spiritual importance and stunning views. This tranquil temple is perfect for exploring Thai culture and history amidst its picturesque setting. Its architecture and peaceful ambiance offer a wonderful place for contemplation.
- Wat Bang Kung - The tour then visits Wat Bang Kung, an ancient temple in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, dating back to the Ayutthaya period. It was the site of the historic Battle of Bang Kung between the Konbaung Dynasty and the Thonburi Kingdom.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Upon arrival at the jetty pier, enjoy a long-tail boat ride through the winding canal to the floating market. Experience traditional Thai village life, with views of old Thai houses, lush gardens, and temples. The floating market remains largely untouched by modernity, showcasing vibrant market life with vendors selling a variety of local goods, food, and fruits from their boats.
- Bangkok - Around 2:00 PM, the return journey to Bangkok begins. The 1.5-hour drive back offers a relaxing opportunity to reflect on the day’s adventures while enjoying scenic countryside views. By 3:30 PM, you will arrive back in Bangkok, where the guide will drop you off at your hotel. The tour concludes with a rich experience of the cultural, historical, and beautiful attractions near Bangkok.
What's Included
- Transportation in A/C vehicle
- Long-tailed boat charge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City Center
- Sightseeing as described
- English speaking Tour Guide
- Transportation in A/C vehicle
- Long-tailed boat charge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City Center
- Sightseeing as described
- English speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Personal Enpenses
- Any item not included in inclusions.
- Personal Enpenses
- Any item not included in inclusions.
Additional Information
Discover the lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a long-tail boat journey through its vibrant canals. Observe the exciting Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors swiftly adjust to the passing trains. Conclude with a visit to the tranquil Wat Bang Kung, a breathtaking temple enveloped by banyan tree roots. Ideal for culture enthusiasts, food…
Discover the lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a long-tail boat journey through its vibrant canals. Observe the exciting Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors swiftly adjust to the passing trains. Conclude with a visit to the tranquil Wat Bang Kung, a breathtaking temple enveloped by banyan tree roots. Ideal for culture enthusiasts, food lovers, and photographers, this full-day tour provides a mix of history, tradition, and memorable experiences.
Location
Bangkok
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alexandra_b
Apr 9, 2024
A Fun Day Out - This is a fun day trip out of Bangkok. Both my driver and my guide were very friendly and attentive and made my day out at the markets feel comfortable and enjoyable. The markets themselves are quite busy/ touristy but also fun and definitely not to be missed while in Bangkok.
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Drkendrick67
Mar 9, 2024
Private day trip to Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong - What an amazing day. I booked this tour day before with a pickup from my hotel. My guide, Oil, found me. The car pulled up and off we went. It was about an hour drive out to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with plenty of sites to see along the way, and Oil was narrating as we went along. We got to the River Market and found our boat and took off. About halfway through, I asked if I could get a shot at driving the long boat, and the operator said I could. I guess being a professional boat captain myself helped convince him. We made it back to the area where we boarded and walked around a bit, then left and headed towards the Maeklong Railway Market. We found a good spot to watch the train come in and it was something to see and experience. On the way back to Bangkok we stopped at the Maeklong Salt Lake Farm, had some coffee, some Sticky rice we had gotten at the market and I put my drone up for some nice shots of the operation.
Highly recommend this trip and Oil as a guide.
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Vanessa_r
Dec 28, 2023
Great experience…… The... - Great experience…… The market was very busy on water , I couldn’t believe how fast the venders pick up their items before the train passes by. My tour guide AYE was awesome!!
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Sharon_w
Apr 21, 2023
Fantastic trip - We booked the private tour which was fantastic. Our guide Puk was brilliant very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. On the private trip you can tailor a bit to suit your interests.
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564dj
Oct 16, 2022
Excellent Experience - Excellent and informative tour with an amazing tour guide.
She was patient, polite and very knowledgeable. This was my first time in Thailand, and the tour guide ensured that I was safe and completely satisfied throughout the entire tour.
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