Bangkok Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bangkok. Easy pace

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok
02 Stop at a traditional Thai house and coconut plantation area
03 See how palm sugar is made
04 Ride a paddle boat along narrow canals lined with local houses
05 Enjoy free time to explore the floating market at your leisure
06 Try authentic Thai foods such as Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, and boat noodles
07 Includes an English-speaking guide, water, and insurance

Discover one of Thailand’s most iconic markets on this half-day trip from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi Province. Travel through the countryside, stop at a traditional Thai house and coconut plantation area to see how palm sugar is made, then continue by paddle boat along narrow canals lined with local homes.

At the floating market, enjoy time to explore at your own pace, browse the lively stalls, and sample Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, boat noodles, and coconut ice cream. With an English-speaking guide, water, insurance, and selected Bangkok pickup included, this tour offers an easy way to experience canal-side life and a classic floating market atmosphere.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bangkok, Ratchaburi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Depart from Bangkok in the morning and 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 palm 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 paddle 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.

Once 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, where you will arrive between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bangkok. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

One-way hotel pickup from selected central Bangkok areas
Paddleboat fee to the floating market
English-speaking guide
Water
Insurance

What's Not Included

Lunch
Long-tail boat ride inside the market (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 min ride)
Personal expenses
Tips

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Please note that the tour does not offer a long-tail boat ride inside the market, however you may purchase it directly from a local vendor (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 minute ride)
Booking Security Check: At pickup, the lead traveler may be required to present the original Viator voucher, a valid photo ID matching the booking name, and the payment card used for payment. A signature may also be required. If the cardholder is not traveling, please contact Viator Support before pickup. Service may be withheld until verification is completed. No copies of your ID or payment card will be retained.