Thailand · Up-Close Animal Experiences

10-Hour Bangkok to Samut Songkram Tour with River Kwai and Elephant Visit

10 Hours Round trip from Mae Klong Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the unique Mae Klong Railway Market set directly on the train tracks
  • 02 Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on Thailand's straightest and longest canal
  • 03 See beautiful intricate wood carvings at the Royal Thai Handicraft Center
  • 04 Take in views of the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi
  • 05 Spend time with elephants at the neighbouring Elephant Village

Get an unforgettable chance to visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai on a full-day journey from Bangkok. Explore the unique Mae Klong Railway Market, where vendors pull back their umbrellas and goods as the train passes through the tracks. Spend time with elephants and visit the Tiger Temple before returning to the Thai capital with fond memories.

When vendors hear the train whistle, they quickly retract their umbrellas and stands to clear the tracks of all their products.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi
Languages English, French, German, Lao, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mae Klong Market, Floating Market and River Kwai Adventure

  • Start the day by departing Bangkok at 7:30 a.m. and enjoy a one-hour drive by private car to Thailand's smallest province, Samut Songkram (416 sq. km), accompanied by a Thai tour guide.

  • Stroll around the Railway Market of Mae Klong. This railway market is unique because it is set along the train tracks, where vendors sell agricultural produce and fresh seafood. When vendors hear the train whistle, they quickly retract their umbrellas and stands to clear the tracks of all their products. After the train passes, business returns to normal. Walk along the tracks as long as the train is not coming, and be sure to have your camera ready when it arrives.

  • Explore Ratchaburi's Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, built on the straightest and longest canal in Thailand.

  • Visit this exotic and busy tourist floating market in a private motorized boat. Try the tasty local food menu and enjoy shopping while onboard.

  • See beautiful intricate wood carvings at the Royal Thai Handicraft Center before travelling for 1.5 hours to arrive at the Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi.

  • Have lunch there with one of the best views of this infamous bridge.

  • Visit the Tiger Temple. It was founded in 1994 as a forest temple and sanctuary for numerous wild and abandoned animals, including tigers.

  • Take a trip to the neighbouring Elephant Village, a unique place to learn about elephants. Help one of the elephants take a bath or simply enjoy riding with them.

  • Head back to Bangkok and return to the hotel to retire for the evening.

Please come and enjoy!

Mae Klong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bridge over the River Kwai, Elephant Village

Where this trip takes you

Mae Klong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bridge over the River Kwai, Elephant Village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mae Klong 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Specialised English-speaking Thai tour guide.

  • Private car and driver.

  • Private motorised boat.

What's Not Included

  • Tiger Temple fee: 600 THB per person.

  • Elephant ride/bath: 600 THB per person.

  • Cost of lunch and drinks.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Tips.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Tour start
Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Mae Klong.

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