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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

Location Bangkok, Thailand
$43.04
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Overview

Damnoen Saduak and Talad Rom Hoop offer unique experiences in Thailand, showcasing vibrant markets with rich cultural insights. Despite its tourist evolution, Damnoen Saduak remains a captivating destination.

  • 📸 Great for photo opportunities and food sampling.
  • 🍽️ Provides insight into a bygone way of life.
  • 🚂 At Talad Rom Hoop, the market is located on railway tracks, where vendors quickly clear for passing trains.
  • 🔔 A warning bell signals the approaching train, creating a unique experience for visitors.
  • 👥 Maximum number of participants per group is 12 persons.

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Small Group Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • One bottle of drinking water per person
  • English speaking guide
  • Gratuities for driver & guide (optional)
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point
Meeting point is at our office (WanderSiam) in Chao Khamrop Road, nearby Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station and the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).
Return details
Meeting point is at our office (WanderSiam) in Chao Khamrop Road, nearby Phlapphla Chai 2 Police Station and the ‘Tai Hong Kong Shrine’ (for taxi: สถานีตำรวจนครบาลพลับพลาไชย).

  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    We'll visit Thailand’s most famous floating market: Damnoen Saduak. Upon arrival, you'll board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride through the canals, offering a glimpse into life along the waterways. The Damnoen Saduak canal was commissioned in 1866 by King Rama IV to connect the Mae Klong and Tha Chin rivers and improve water transport between the Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. Photographs of this colorful and bustling market are among the most widely featured in travel brochures about Thailand. While the market today caters largely to tourists, it still offers an unforgettable experience with its lively atmosphere, boats, and canal scenes. Please note that the total time spent on this excursion includes the drive from Bangkok, which takes approx. 1,5 hours each way, depending on traffic. Note: Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.
  • Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
    Our next stop will be the amazing Mae Klong Railway Market, locally known as Talat Rom Hoop ('Market Umbrella Close'). Imagine a train going straight through a public market! The Mae Klong Railway Market has been around since 1905. Fishing was (and still is) one of the main livelihoods of the people who lived here, and the market was another way in which to sell their goods. Officials decided to build a railway in order to better deliver these goods to other provinces. The market remained, however, despite the new tracks that cut through it. We’ll stroll over the market and see the train arrive or depart before going back to Bangkok. Total time to spend here is including traveling time between Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market and from Maeklong Railway Market back to Bangkok (approx. 1,5 hrs - depending on traffic situation).
  • Wat Bang Kung
    Wat Bang Kung is famous for its small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree called Bot Prok Po. It is almost like the tree itself is the pillars of the temple and that without the roots the chapel would fall down. You can also go inside to pay respect to the Buddha image. The temple grounds once doubled as a naval fort, the site of a fierce 18th century battle between Siam and invaders from Burma. Today, the temple grounds is also a memorial to warrior heroism.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We visit an ancient temple during the tour. Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
  • We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square. If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up list, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact pick-up time will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform 1 day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick-up will be between 6:30 – 7:00 hrs (early slot) and 9:30 – 10:00 hrs (late slot). Please check your email (including junk folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
  • Bangkok’s traffic can be heavily congested. As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
  • Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.
  • Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
  • Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

    Location Bangkok, Thailand
    $43.04
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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