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Floating Markets Day Trip: Discover the Biggest Floating Market of Thailand from Bangkok
3.5
672 Ratings
Khwaeng Wang Mai
Embark on a half-day tour from Bangkok to explore the biggest floating market in Thailand. Cruise through the canals, witness local vendors in their Thai style canoes, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life on the water.
Embark on a half-day tour from Bangkok to explore the biggest floating market in Thailand. Cruise through the canals, witness local vendors in their Thai style canoes, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life on the water.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Coconut Sugar Farm - Visit and observe the production process of coconut sugar, and savor the natural candies. Delight in the presentation of wild orchids.
- Salt Evaporation Pond - Drive through the salt fields in Samut Sakhon province.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Travel by air-conditioned coach to the Damnoen Saduak floating…
- Coconut Sugar Farm - Visit and observe the production process of coconut sugar, and savor the natural candies. Delight in the presentation of wild orchids.
- Salt Evaporation Pond - Drive through the salt fields in Samut Sakhon province.
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Travel by air-conditioned coach to the Damnoen Saduak floating markets. Situated a 2-hour drive southwest of Bangkok, these markets are located on a canal waterway established by King Rama IV in the 19th century to encourage trade and development beyond the capital. Today, they are regarded as one of Bangkok’s premier attractions, offering valuable insights into traditional Thai culture and customs.
Upon arrival at Damnoen Saduak, board a long-tailed speedboat with your guide for an exhilarating ride through the marshes and stilt-houses to the markets. Observe the traders and customers engaging in their daily activities in this lively and vibrant section of the canal, and perhaps purchase some fruit or souvenirs for yourself (at your own expense). Opt for a ride on a local boat (optional extra, payable locally) through the maze of traditional canoes and immerse yourself in the market atmosphere.
Return to your coach and enjoy the journey back to Bangkok.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service for selected hotels (when option is chosen)
- Scenic long-tail boat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Expert local guide to enhance your experience
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service for selected hotels (when option is chosen)
- Scenic long-tail boat trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Expert local guide to enhance your experience
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Boat ride through the markets (optional extra, payable direct) unless option taken
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Boat ride through the markets (optional extra, payable direct) unless option taken
Additional Information
Visit the Biggest Floating Market of Thailand in a half a day tour.
Take this tour to get a glimpse of everyday life on the water in Thailand. Cruise along the Bangkok canals in a narrow, long-tailed motorized boat towards the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where you will see local vendors in their Thai style canoes, laden with colorful fruits, and…
Visit the Biggest Floating Market of Thailand in a half a day tour.
Take this tour to get a glimpse of everyday life on the water in Thailand. Cruise along the Bangkok canals in a narrow, long-tailed motorized boat towards the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where you will see local vendors in their Thai style canoes, laden with colorful fruits, and vegetables, gently plying their way through the canals looking to sell their goods.
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Please Note: the longtail boat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market will be 20-30 minutes
- You will have approximately 2 hours to spend at the market. Please allow 6 hours for the whole day.
- For Option without hotel pickup: All guests must make their way to the Narai Hotel, 222 Silom Road Bangkok and meet at the Tour East Desk for 06:45 AM. Please be aware that the bus will leave at 07:00 AM.
- Infants seats are available upon request
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate
Location
Pathumwan Princess Hotel
Phaya Thai Road
If you choose the no hotel pickup option, please arrive at the lobby of the Pathum Wan Princess Hotel, 444 Phaya Thai Rd, Bangkok 10330, near the National Stadium BTS Station. Please wait in the lobby and check in with our representative 15 minutes before the tour departure.
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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(672 Ratings)
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Patrick_l
Nov 4, 2024
Spectacular! - Absolutely delightful! Our guide & driver were the best!! Water market was great as was the coconut sugar experience. I highly recommend this tour.
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Georgina_k
Aug 27, 2024
The vest tour experience with the best tour guide - This was one activity that we were looking forward too and it did NOT disappoint. From the moment we stepped out of our building , we were greeted by one of the most friendliest staff with a big smile on his face , Noi (sorry about the spelling if its wrong). The trip over to the markets was also exciting - Noi made the whole trip exciting with all his knowledge (this guy needs a pay raise). We loved every bit of this trip and a big thank you to our tour guide. Noi & our driver for getting us there and back safely
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Gracifc1
May 21, 2024
Surprising visit - A spectacular visit that cannot be missed in Bangkok.
Very curious to see that way of selling and buying.
There is food, clothing and souvenirs.
I recommend visiting by long-tail rowing boat (not motorized).
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705annb
Mar 18, 2023
Worth a visit - I see many mixed reviews about this trip. We are a couple late 50s and travelled quite a lot. We still found this worthwhile. Go early!!! To avoid loads of people. Try a private or small group not bus loads which are horrid. Yes it is touristy but the history and going around was still fun. Coconut ice cream yum. Barter 50% off everything.
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Jjpparis
Apr 7, 2023
Far from being the best - Worth a visit, but far from being the best in South East Asia .. compare to Mekong Delta, Insle Lake in Myanmar…
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Panoramalodgenamche
Jan 15, 2024
Expensive Boat aRide - Took a taxi from Bangkok. Took two hours. To get to the destination.
It was an expensive two hours boat ride in the market. It was almost 100 USD per person. Market was not floating at all.
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Traveler67823570641
Oct 31, 2024
To flee - This place is a disgrace. 80€ per person is required to enter the floating market. We have been supported by every seller, which is very long... On top of that, animal abuse is far too present.
I would not recommend this place at all!
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Christophe182
Dec 7, 2023
To flee…… - To flee ……. Except for wasting time and money
The only positive point is the small boat when it leaves the market and puts on the gas.
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Keleigh_p
Aug 4, 2023
Total sham! Price doesnt include anything! - Absolutely terrible tour. We drove 1.5 hours outside of Bangkok (which was not in the description) and the guide was silent the entire ride. He even fell asleep. We stopped first at a hut on the side of the road and were shown how they make brown sugar, which was interesting. Then we were brought to an elephant/tiger farm, which was not in the description of the tour either. We were essentially forced to spend more money on an experience there. It also really did not feel safe. We then finally went to the floating market. The tour description says that the boat is included in the price, but it was not. We had to pay extra to actually get in the boat for the market. When I asked the tour guide what we actually paid for on Viator, he said transportation. That is NOT a tour!!! Very deceiving. You are also asked of any food allergies beforehand, insinuating that you will be given some food. But you are not. Again, you must pay extra. Nothing was included in this tour. Total sham
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2sez54
Jul 20, 2023
Absolute hell on earth. - Absolutely total rip off horrific toxic fume filled experience. If you want to spend the worst time of your life then waste your money on this. £40 for 1 hour on a diesel powered long boat trawling stenching canal water with people trying to sell you mass produced tourist trash...then barge your way through a diesel fumed long boat traffic jam for an hour...burning your eyes and swelling your tongue. A disgrace. TripAdvisor for health and safety reasons please do not promote this experience. There were families with young children crying and babies in arms with parents trying to protect thier young from the toxic hell... A disgrace to describe this experience anything but horrific.
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