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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets
About this experience
Explore the amazing and only market in the world that sell on the train track as well as enjoy sightseeing on the private boat for the canal tour to the first Floating market in Thailand. The tour start by pick up from your hotel in Bangkok at 7.00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. and depart to MaeKlong railway market by a private air conditioned vehicle. Watch the train passing over the food vendors while exploring the market and taste some Thai fruits and desserts. Continue to the pier and on board the long tail boat for the canal tour to Damnoensaduak Floating Market. Taste authentic local fruits, desserts and drink as well as enjoy some personal time for shopping at the floating market before return to your hotel in Bangkok by private air conditioned vehicle. Tour options for travelers : 1) Tour start at 07.00 a.m. - 13:30 p.m. 2) Tour start at 09.00 a.m. - 15:30 p.m. Important note : Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
What to expect
Stop 1 · 30min
Pick up from hotels in Bangkok at 07.00 a.m. or 09.00 a.m. (Depended on traveler selected option). Transfer to visit the famous Maeklong railway market by private a/c vehicle. Explore the market and witnessed the train pass over the food stalls which sell on the train track. Taste some Thai desserts and fruits.
Stop 2 · 30min
On board the private long tail boat and enjoy sightseeing on your private canal tour (about 30 mins) to visit Damnoensaduak Floating market. The boat will bring you to Damnoensaduak Floating market, the first floating market of Thailand.
Stop 3 · 1h
Walk around the Floating market with a guide. Enjoy tasting authentic local desserts, fruits, drink provided on the tour. Travelers will also have time to shopping at the Floating market. Return to hotel in Bangkok by private a/c vehicle. Remarks : * If selected tour start at 07.00 a.m. Return to Bangkok around 13:30 p.m. * If selected tour start at 09.00 a.m. Return to Bangkok around 15:30 p.m.
What’s included
- Pick up & drop off at hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
- Local fruits, desserts and drink
- Private Canal tour by long tail boat (about 20-30 minutes)
- Accident Insurance (Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
- Licensed English speaking Thai Tour guide and Private transport
Not included
- Pick up and drop off at hotels around airport or outside Bangkok
- Optional meal and optional activities
- Tipping and gratuities (optional)
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Private Tour start at 9.00 a.m
Duration : 09:00 - 15:30 Pickup included
Tour start at 07.00 a.m
Tour duration : 07.00 - 13:30 Pickup included
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Bring hat, sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, camera
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
- We have 2 tour options : Start at 07.00 a.m. or at 09.00 a.m.
- Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
- Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.