Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour. Offering tours to see the local lifestyles of the Thai people, visit The Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The Maeklong Railway Market, the railway became famous for its route through the market, nicknamed Talat Rom Hup meaning the “umbrella pulldown market”. It is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand and is centered on the Maeklong Railway’s track. Whenever a train approaches, the awnings and shop fronts are moved back from the rails, to be replaced once the train has passed. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market consists of a maze of narrow canals. Female traders, often wearing traditional Mo Hom apparel with wide-brimmed straw hats (Ngob) use sampans to sell their wares, often produce.

• Enjoy the unique experience to reach the Maeklong Railway Market by taking a local train.
• Visit Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand filled with colorful boat vendors to explore.
• Small-group tour limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.

Package options

• Floating Market and Train Market
  • Price : Adult = 900 Baht; Child = 900 Baht.
  • Departure time : 09:00am
  • Meet at the meeting point : 08:50am

What You Can Expect from Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

Meet a small group of people at the meeting point in downtown Bangkok by 06:30 AM and board an air-conditioned van and drive about 45 minutes to Ban Na Kwang train station to take a local train to Maeklong Railway Market. Wonder at the intricacies of this market workings and people. This market is nicknamed Talat Rom Hup in Thai which means the “umbrella pulldown market”. It is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand and is centered on the Maeklong Railway’s track. Whenever a train approaches, the awnings and shop fronts are moved back from the rails, to be replaced once the train has passed.

After exploring the Railway Market, you will continue to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. When 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 around 01:30pm – 02:00pm. See More Bangkok Tour.

*The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions*
**Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along with the pick up route**

Travel Map

Additional Information

Child ticket: Age between 5-10 years.

You come by yourself to the meeting point.

There is a transfer service for Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam, pay extra directly to the driver 300 baht/person (round trip).

The dress code is smart casual and the minimum age is 5 years.

There is a minimum of 10 people required to run the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour. On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Meeting point

Or, you can also get picked up

Bangkok Excursion Center By Bigcountry Vacation 550 Si Phraya Road, Mahapruktaram, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 THAILAND

Ways to get to the meeting point:

By MRT: Total walking time is 10 minutes MRT Hualamphong station, exit 1. Turn left on Makapruktaram Road then left again on Si Phaya Road.

By BTS Skytrain: Total walking time is 15 minutes BTS Saphan Taksin station (S6), exit 3. Turn left on Charoenkrung Road then turn right on Si Phraya Road.

By Chao Phraya River Express Boat: Total walking time is 5 minutes from the piers Si Phraya Pier (N3) or River City Complex Pier (Only Chaophraya Tourist Boat) walk straight Si Phraya Road

By Taxi: Total time depends on where your hotel is located

What to bring

Sunglasses, Sunscreen Lotion, Hat

Camera

Umbrella

Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after the booking completed.

In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.

Notification

You can present either a printed or mobile voucher for this activity.

Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or canceled with a full refund.

You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund for the cost of the tour.

Have fun and enjoy Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour.

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