Private tour to Mae Klong Railway and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
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Private tour to Mae Klong Railway and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

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$204.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 4 hours
Do this because
  • Discover two typical Thai markets
  • Explore the Mae Klong Railway Market
  • Hire a boat at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Visit a typical farmhouse
  • Enjoy a speedboat trip along a fruit plantation
What to expect

Join this private guided tour and explore two fascinating markets: the Mae Klong Railway Market and the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market!

Your journey commences with a leisurely drive through rice paddies and salt fields in the direction to Damnoen Saduak, situated 110 km west of Bangkok. En route, you will visit a farmhouse along the way and watch locals produce sugar from coconut. The tour continues with a 30 minutes speedboat trip along a fruit plantation to see Thai houses and the traditional way of life. Arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and be fascinated by boats of various shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods. Hire one of the small boats at the market and shop local products! Your next stop will be the Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub). It is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand, and is centred around the track of the Maeklong Railway. When trains approach, the awnings and shop fronts are moved back from the rails, and then replaced once the train has passed.

After this exciting half-day excursion your guide will drop you off at your accommodation in Bangkok Downtown.

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What's included
  • check Private guide
  • check Boat hire at the Floating Market
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Bangkok Downtown are included. Please indicate your address for pickup during checkout.
What to remember
  • The maximum number of participants on this tour is 9 people
  • Infants (age 0-6) can join this tour for free
  • Please bring your own sunscreen, cap, raincoat or poncho (in monsoon season recommended)
  • Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local partner at least 48h prior to departure. You will find the contact details (email address) on your voucher
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Provider
Bravo Indochina Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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