Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private Tour
Description
This tour offers a rare perspective on Thailand’s famous markets as you head to Ban Kalong Station. The station sits beside traditional salt farms. You board the train here to ride directly into the Maeklong Railway Market. Offering a different angle than standing on the tracks, you see vendors snapping their awnings back just inches from the moving train. You then visit Wat Bang Kung. Roots of a massive Banyan tree hold the entire chapel together. It houses a golden Buddha image from the Ayutthaya era. The temple grounds celebrate Thai heritage with statues depicting ancient boxing stances and warriors. Your evening concludes at the Amphawa Floating Market. Merchants cook fresh seafood on rowboats right next to the canal banks. You can explore old wooden architecture and taste local fruits like pomelo. A relaxing boat trip is included, taking you along the waterways where you can enjoy the charm and atmosphere of this historic community before heading back to your hotel.
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Itinerary
Ban Kalong Train Station serves as the first stop of the tour where you will board the train to the Maeklong Railway Market. The station is located right next to traditional salt farms. You can enjoy the serene view of white salt fields while you wait for the train to arrive.
Mae Klong Railway Market – Set directly along an active railway track, this market is famous for the dramatic scene where vendors pull back their awnings just seconds before the train passes. The area is bustling and energetic. You can experience the lively atmosphere as you navigate the narrow tracks lined with stalls selling fresh seafood, vegetables, and local goods. It offers a unique view of daily trade happening right next to moving trains.
Wat Bang Kung is one of the most iconic attractions in the Amphawa district. The temple is famous for its roots and branches of the Banyan tree that locked the ordination hall housing the “Luang Por Nin Manee”, the golden buddha image dated back to the Ayutthaya period. In the 18th century, Wat Bang Kung is the gathering place of Thai heroic warriors so it houses many statues showing Thai boxing posture. This place is therefore a great photo-taking spot for foreign travelers.
Amphawa Floating Market is a popular evening market situated along the canal. It provides a lively atmosphere with old wooden shophouses lining the water's edge. The market is a great destination for food, offering a wide selection of Thai seafood, snacks, and traditional desserts. You will see vendors cooking on small boats and selling grilled river prawns, squid, and shellfish. Visitors can sit on the canal steps to eat or walk along the wooden paths to browse. The area is also surrounded by orchards, so you can find fresh seasonal fruits like lychees, coconuts, and pomelos harvested directly from local farms. To complete the experience, you will go on a boat ride to explore the waterways and view the scenery from a different perspective.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup for hotels nearby selected BTS skytrain stations. Service area: Surasak (Sathon)-Siam-Phaya Thai-Sukumvit (up to Asoke).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(39)
This tour provided a unique and captivating perspective, offering tremendous value for the money. The guide, Pen, demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in crafting the itinerary, creating an experience that felt more akin to embarking on a journey with a close friend than a typical group excursion. The carefully curated activities and immersive cultural encounters allowed me to peel back the familiar veneer of Thailand's tourist hubs, revealing a fascinating and multifaceted destination that defied my preconceptions. Pen's warm hospitality, deep knowledge, and genuine passion for sharing her homeland's hidden gems transformed what could have been a generic sightseeing trip into a truly memorable and enriching adventure. I left Thailand with a profound appreciation for the country's vibrant traditions, breathtaking natural beauty, and the welcoming spirit of its people - an experience that far exceeded my expectations and delivered exceptional value.
Dear Ms. Andy_L, Thank you so much for your beautifully written review. It truly warms our hearts to know that your tour was more than just sightseeing—it was an enriching journey filled with unique discoveries. Pen will be delighted to hear your kind words about her hospitality, knowledge, and attention to detail. She has a true passion for sharing Thailand's hidden gems, and it’s wonderful to know her efforts made your experience feel like exploring with a close friend. Your appreciation for the welcoming spirit of our people and your glowing recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Kind regards.
Lin, the tour guide, and Kevin, the driver, took me and my husband took a wonderful private long tour. They were both wonderful; polite, informative and willing to work with our disabilities. We saw so much! Lin’s English was clear and she has a very good command of the language. Definitely recommend!
Dear Ms. Trudes R, Thank you for letting us know that you and your husband had a enjoyable and comfortable trip with our guide Lin and our driver Mr. Kevin throughout the day. Also, We are delighted to hear that our guide Lin was a reliable and passionate tour guide. We can't thank you more for your recommendation. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards.
I went with our guide Lin and driver Mr Kevin. I enjoyed it a lot. We were able to make the whole programme, ending with a one hour boat tour to watch the fireflies. I do recomend it.
Dear Mr./Ms. Lorena L, Thank you for writing us a lovely words. We are thrilled to learn that you had a joyful and comfortable trip with our guide Lin and our driver Mr. Kevin. Plus, We are truly appreciate for your amazing feedback mentioning our guide Lin as an passionate tour guide. We wish to see you again soon. Kind regards.
Lin was amazing and so was Ole! They were so kind and welcoming and sweet and I really appreciated them giving me a wonderful private tour. The floating market was great and the food was amazing!
Dear Mr./Ms. Claire B, Thank you for writing us a wonderful thought. We are delighted to hear that you had a warm welcome from our guide Lin and our driver Mr. Ole since picking you up. Also, It's our honor to learn that you a fabulous and impressive trip with our guide Lin. We can't wait to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards.
Lin was great! She made our first family trip very memorable.. this is my wife and I second time doing this trip with her. I highly recommend her!
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Lin and Kevin (driver) was an amazing tour guide. She was not only a tour guide but also a photographer! She over exceeded our expectations! She went above and beyond with explaining details and also taking her time with making sure we were all taken care of. Thank you lin for this amazing experience
Dear Mr./Ms. Shaneen L, Thank you for leaving us a lovely feedback. We delighted to know that you had a great experience visiting to Thailand with our guide Lin and our driver Mr. Kevin. We pleased to learn that our guide Lin was a passionate and fabulous tour guide. Also, Thank you for mentioning our driver Mr. Kevin as a good driver. We looking forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best regards.
Lin and Kevin were our tour guides and they were amazing! Very accommodating and easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend
Dear Mr./Ms. Passenger27392201654, Thank you for traveling with us. We pleased to hear that you had a comfortable trip with our guide Lin and our driver Mr. Kevin. Also, It's our honor to hear that you were impressed with our facilities and excursion. We can't thank you more for you recommendation. We wish to see you again in the near future. Warmest regards.
Lin is an amazing and super sweet guide! She is very knowledgeable and gave very good insight on what to do. She’s also an amazing photographer!
Dear Mr./Ms. Ronald Lee, Thank you for encouraging our team. We love to hear that you had a well looked after from our guide Lin throughout the day. Also, Thank you once again for mentioning our guide Lin as a professional tour guide. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards.
Unforgettable trip thanks to Lin who was a wonderful guide, caring, flexible, and taught us a lot about Bangkok and its history. She added several special touches to our itinerary. We highly recommend her to anyone going through the city.
Dear Mr./Ms. pierre c, Thank you sharing us your wonderful thought. We delighted to hear that you had a different excursion visiting to Amphawa and railway market with our guide Lin. It's our pleasure to know that you leanrned a lot of knowledge from our guide Lin during the trip. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best regards.
Nina was an excellent guide, she was very accomodating of our interests. She was friendly and fun! Highly recommend
Dear Mr./Ms. Shwe, Thank you for travelling with us. We glad to hear that you had a great time with our guide Nina and also cheering our guide Nina as a easy going and fabulous tour guide. Thank you once again for recommend our team to others. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards.
