Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway From Bangkok
Description
Experience Bangkok's Hidden Treasures, Mae Klong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Join our intimate group of explorers for a day filled with wonder as we unveil the secrets of Thailand's unique market. • Experience the iconic Maeklong Railway Market, a one-of-a-kind marketplace set along active railway tracks, where vendors skillfully adjust their stalls as trains pass through. • Excited boat trip in the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a lively maze of narrow canals bustling with vendors selling fresh produce, local delicacies, and handcrafted goods from traditional wooden boats • Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup, with a convenient drop-off at the BTS Skytrain or meeting point, ensuring a smooth and effortless return to your hotel.
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Itinerary
Meet your group at the designated point or enjoy a convenient pickup from your hotel. Ride in comfort in an air-conditioned van with a friendly local guide to the famous Maeklong Railway Market in Samut Songkhram. This lively market—also known as the “Life-Risking Market”—is set right along an active railway track. Watch in awe as vendors swiftly pull back their umbrellas and stalls to make way for the train that passes just inches away! Once it’s gone, the market springs back to life in seconds. Explore rows of fresh seafood, tropical fruits, local snacks, and unique Thai goods. It’s a one-of-a-kind cultural experience full of color, flavor, and heart-pounding excitement. (Total time includes travelling from Bangkok to Maeklong)
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. Klong Damnoen Saduak Damnoen Saduak is the straightest and longest canal in Thailand. The canal was built on royal initiative as King Rama IV of Thailand wanted to link the Mae Klong River with Chinese river ways to support transportation and trade. Embark on a longtail boat ride through the winding canals, Explore the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a bustling network of narrow waterways filled with vendors showcasing their goods. As you glide along the slender canals, indulge in shopping and savor local delicacies like warm coconut pancakes, Pad Thai, boat noodles, and the classic mango sticky rice. Journey back to Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned van. (Total time included travelling from Damnoen Saduak to Bangkok)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Small group will pick up from meeting point or some hotels in Bangkok city center. And drop off at meeting point. Private tour we will provide pick up & drop off from the hotel in Bangkok.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
This turned out to be just transportation to and from the markets in a small, crowded van. Both are unique and worth the time. You pay an additional fee for the actual boat ride when at the floating market. Fees for a very brief long boat ride are included. The provider was on time and provided hotel pick up and return. They seemed organized. Poor language skills were a significant problem. The host was very difficult to understand and provided minimal info about the markets since he couldn’t communicate well in English.
I was a solo joiner so it’s fun meeting new friends from the tour. The railway market was a bit of a rush experience and a bit disappointing. The floating market was huge and i enjoyed my time there but the additional payment for paddle boat should be included in the tour. Thank you.
Dear Myra We apologize for the misunderstanding. Please kindly note that this tour includes a long-tail boat only. However, if guests wish to enjoy a paddle boat, this option is available on site for an additional charge.
The tour was very well organized, with convenient hotel pickup. Our guide, Alex, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The highlight was watching the train pass through the Railway Market, truly exciting! We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We look forward to service you again soonest/AvatarGo Team
Brilliant day! Visited both the Floating Market and the Maeklong Railway with Vivi our Tour Guide. Vivi was brilliant from start to finish, as was our driver Mr Tong. Vivi made contact with us before the trip and was so friendly, knowledgeable and fun for the kids too. She knew the best places to visit and where to stand for the railway - she also took lots of photos of our family. Would highly recommend this trip!!
Dear Julie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We truly appreciate your kind words and support. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the near future. Warm regards,/AvatarGo Team
Be prepared to pay for your boat ride, not much but should be included. Guide made cameo appearances and little information offered
Dear Nik We are sorry to hear about the confusion regarding the long-tail boat. Please allow us to clarify, the long-tail boat trip is included in the program, so we will begin with that experience. Afterward, if any guests are interested in taking a paddle boat, they can simply inform the tour guide and join this optional activity for an additional fee. For those who prefer not to join the paddle boat, you will have free time to enjoy the market at your own pace. Our team will meet you again at the designated meeting point in the market. We apologize for any misunderstanding and inconvenience caused, and we truly appreciate your understanding./Warm regards,
This was the worst tour experience we had for a long time. The van used for transportation was old and dilapidated. The tour guide was totally unprofessional. He did not seem to have any training and had no idea about what he was expected to do. He could not communicate in English. This was an unpleasant experience.
Dear Erdal We are very sorry to hear about your experience and would like to sincerely apologize for the confusion. Please allow us to clarify, the person who was on your van was not the designated tour guide. On that day, we had two vans in operation, and your assigned guide was actually on the other van. The guide was scheduled to meet you at the Maeklong Market, where they would provide detailed information about the tour. We truly regret the inconvenience this situation may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We are always working to improve our service and ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Thank you for bringing this to our attention./Warm regards,
Fantastic day seeing parts of Bangkok we would probably not have seen. The markets were amazing. The railway experience was fantastic. We then went on to the floating markets which again were an experience. Highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to get Pam as your guide you are in for a treat. Lovely lady, super knowledgeable and super prepared.
Dear Claire, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to serve you again soon./Best regards,
Our hotel was a bit out of town, but the tour company sent a private vehicle to pick us up from our hotel and bring us to the meeting point with the group we were going to tour with. They were very caring and attentive from start to finish. The tour in general was excellent, guide Bowie was incredibly informative. There were 5-6 of us in total on the tour, it was like a special tour for us. Thank you very much for their helpfulness and interest, I recommend everyone to try this tour
Dear Erdem Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We truly appreciate your kind feedback. We look forward to arranging another tour for you again very soon. Warm regards.,/AvatarGo Team
We had an amazing time on this tour. Anna, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable and friendly. She even took many great photos for us. We highly recommend this tour company.
Dear Mr. Bob Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear your positive feedback and truly appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again very soon./AvatarGo Team
We enjoyed our time at the floating market and our tour guide Rosy was friendly and welcoming. And It was excited experience to see the train in the railway market. We will recommend this tour to our friends.
Dear David Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We greatly appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the near future./AvatarGo Team
