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Private tour to Floating & Railway markets (multi-lang: EN ZH ES IT FR DE)
About this experience
Our professional guide speaks your language: English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, French, Germany so that you fully appreciate the history of the floating market and railway market. During the tour, you will enjoy an excursion at Damneon Saduak Floating Market and explore it by Thai motor boat. Then you will ride the train into Maeklong Railway Market and watch the vendors quickly move their wares off the tracks as the train arrives. To make your trip different from others, our professional guide will suggest some hidden-gem places to visit. The recommended places will vary according to your nationality and your personal interests. Some example places include a locally-operated coconut farm, a salt farm, and a local restaurant for you to sample authentic Thai foods. Book your personalized trip with us to make the most of your day!
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h 30min
The Railway Market is humorously called as the “life-risking” market! You will have fun riding a local train toward the Mae Klong station. While on this train, you will see the “Unseen-Thailand” experience. When the train signal rings up, the chaos will happen! Vendors will rush to detract their stall and clear away all goods that obstructs the running train at a great speed. Once the train passes, all shop owners will resume their stalls again.
Stop 2 · 20min
Visit a coconut sugar farm near Damnoen Saduak floating market. At this factory, you will learn how Thai farmers produce coconut nectar. You will see a demonstration of coconut flower cutting, pouring the nectar into a bamboo container, putting preservation woods in the container, boiling up and pasteurizing the nectar into the drinkable one. This will be your eye-opening experience!
Stop 3 · 1h 30min
Roundtrip Transportation from Hotel to Market is total of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak is among one of the most attractive floating markets in Thailand. Motor boat rides are already included in your tour! Many Thai and foreign tourists come here to absorb the atmosphere of Thailand water markets that have been like this for over a 100 years. At this floating market, you can try a number of delicious Thai fruits and foods such as sweet mango on sticky rice, freshly-made coconut icecream, and Thai-style boat noodle.
What’s included
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle & Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Travel Acccident Insurance (Max coverage 1,000,000 THB per person)
- Private Motor Boat Ride in the Floating Market
- Licensed guide or interpreter as per purchased option (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, ZH)
Not included
- Meal costs for yourself and your guide
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Private tour in German
Pickup included
Private tour in French
Pickup included
Private tour in Chinese
Pickup included
Private tour in Spanish
Pickup included
Private tour in English
Pickup included
Private tour in Italian
Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
After booking, please contact us by email at hello@thistravel.net or via WhatsApp at wa.me/66928945294 with your full name, hotel name and location, email, and mobile number. On the day of your tour, kindly wait for our staff in your hotel lobby at either 6:30 AM or 9:00 AM, depending on the start time shown on your ticket. Please present your mobile ticket to our staff upon pick-up.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.