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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Tour From Bangkok

6 Hours Round trip from Bangkok Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi Province
  • 02 Ride a longtail boat through narrow canals to the market
  • 03 Stop at a traditional Thai house and see brown coconut sugar being made
  • 04 Enjoy free time to explore the floating market at your own pace
  • 05 Try authentic Thai foods such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles, or Coconut Ice Cream
  • 06 Experience the unique atmosphere of Maeklong Railway Market
  • 07 See canal-side homes and everyday local life along the waterways

Discover two of Thailand’s most memorable market experiences on this half-day trip from Bangkok. Travel to Ratchaburi Province to visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where boats piled high with fruit, vegetables, and freshly prepared dishes create a lively scene along the canals.

Along the way, stop at a traditional Thai house to see brown coconut sugar being made and get a glimpse of local life on the plantation. Then board a longtail boat and cruise through narrow canals before enjoying free time at the floating market to browse, take photos, and sample classic Thai treats.

This tour also includes the fascinating Maeklong Railway Market, known for its stalls set directly beside the tracks and the remarkable moment when vendors pull back their goods as the train passes through.

This tour also includes the fascinating Maeklong Railway Market, known for its stalls set directly beside the tracks and the remarkable moment when vendors pull back their goods as the train passes through.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Bangkok, Ratchaburi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Head to Ratchaburi Province, home of the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Along the way, make a quick stop to visit a traditional Thai house, where you can see locals making brown coconut sugar. Explore the house and its surrounding area, which is home to many different animals living on the coconut plantation.

Continue your trip by boarding a longtail boat for a ride along narrow canals to the floating market. See the local houses lining the canals and take a quick glance at their way of living, while you pass by. When you arrive at the market, see the amazing array of vendors in their boats, selling fresh products, from fruits and vegetables to prepared dishes.

Explore the floating market at your leisure for about an hour and take time to try some authentic Thai foods, such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles or Coconut Ice Cream sold along the canal. Meet up with your guide to head back to the meeting point in Bangkok.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bangkok 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Train ride, Longtail boat to the floating market
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water, cold towel
  • Insurance

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within Bangkok
  • Extra transfer charge 300 THB/Pax from Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • You come by yourself to meeting point. There is a transfer service for Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam, pay extra directly to the driver 300 baht/person (round trip).
  • Dress code is smart casual and the minimum age is 5 years
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
  • Please note that the total tour duration includes the travel time.
  • For the mentioned service.
  • Not transferable to any other service or person.
  • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
  • Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
  • You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to your scheduled date of departure and receive a refund for cost of the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bangkok, TH
Tour start
Bangkok, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Bangkok.

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