Bangkok: Railway Market, Floating Market & Elephants Tour
ID: GYG1131348-1736409
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience the Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and a visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary on this day tour from Bangkok.
Start your day at Maeklong Railway Market, where you’ll witness the famous train passing through the market as vendors fold their stalls with perfect timing.
Next, head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a scenic boat ride through the canals. Experience traditional Thai life and shop from boat vendors as you glide through the water.
In the afternoon, visit the Bangkok Elephant Sanctuary. Prepare nutritious snacks and offer them to the elephants, watching them enjoy their treats up close. Observe them as they move freely in a natural, open environment, and learn about their social behaviors from expert guides.
Unlike traditional elephant attractions, this tour is fully ethical—no riding, no forced bathing, and no performances, just authentic, responsible interactions. Throughout the experience, gain insight into the conservation efforts protecting Thailand’s elephants and how responsible tourism contributes to their well-being.
Highlights
- Feel the rush as a train passes through the bustling Maeklong Railway Market
- Explore the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a scenic boat ride
- Prepare nutritious snacks and feed elephants at a sanctuary
- Learn about elephant conservation efforts and responsible tourism
- Enjoy a day of cultural immersion and ethical wildlife encounters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is fully ethical with no riding or forced bathing of elephants.
The activity involves walking and boat rides, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bring sunscreen and a hat for sun protection.
Snacks and water are advisable to bring along.
Boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is not include in your tour. The additional of motor long tail boat share ride is 300 Thai Baht per person or private motor long tail boat ride is 1,000-1,500 Thai Baht per boat.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit to Bangkok Elephant Sanctuary
- Lunch
- Live tour guide
- Hotel Transfer
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
