Maeklong Railway, Floating Market&Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok
Description
This tour combines three very different Thailand experiences in one day: a railway market, a floating market, and the ancient temples of Ayutthaya. Instead of booking separate trips, you can visit Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya’s historic temple ruins in one organized route from Bangkok. The experience blends local life, canal culture, food traditions, and Thai history. You’ll see the railway market atmosphere, ride a boat to the floating market, learn about brown coconut sugar making, and visit important temple sites in the former capital of Siam. Highlights - See Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors sell goods beside the train tracks - Ride a boat to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and explore the canal atmosphere - Visit a traditional Thai house and learn how brown coconut sugar is made - Explore 3 important temple sites in Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam - Enjoy lunch, Temples entrance fees, guide, and transport included
Tour Options
Itinerary
Choose either the River City Bangkok meeting point option or selected Bangkok hotel pickup option.
Begin your adventure at the famous Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated along the train tracks. Here, your local guide will introduce you to the diverse products and the mesmerizing dance of market stalls being deftly pulled back as the train approaches. Take a moment to visit a traditional Thai house, where you can observe the process of making brown coconut sugar.
The journey continues to the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, allowing you ample time to wander among the colorful vendors.
After a satisfying lunch, set your sights on the temple ruins of Ayutthaya. Be awed by the reclining Buddha image at Wat Lokayasutha, explore Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and visit Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya, each offering a glimpse into the rich history of this ancient city. Finally, return to Bangkok with a heart full of unforgettable experiences.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from the following areas: Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes - Comfortable clothes - Sun protection - Camera - Water bottle - Weather-appropriate clothing
- Please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees for temple visits.
- The itinerary order may change depending on traffic, weather, train schedule, crowd conditions, and local operations.
Reviews(1)
Our guide was very knowledgeable but difficult to understand . I probably understood every 6th word. Gave a lot of history, and dates, but because of English .. I learned very little. The railway was interesting but we only had 10 minutes there and zero time to shop. The Boat ride was cool .. but very short and there was no information on what to do…. Prior to excursion I asked about dress code and was told it was freestyle.. but then later had to purchase long pants at ayuttaya.
It sounds like the excursion had its ups and downs. I'm sorry to hear that the language barrier impacted your understanding during the tour. Additionally, it's unfortunate that there wasn't enough time to explore certain places and that the information provided was insufficient for the boat ride. When planning future excursions, it might be helpful to communicate specific requirements or expectations in advance to ensure a smoother experience. Did you enjoy any particular aspect of the excursion despite these challenges?
