Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Train Market Tour Premium 9 seat with hotel pick up and drop off
ID: GYG156624-O-2013361
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Pays: Thaïlande
Durée du projet:
08:00 horaires
Description
Enjoy the unique experience to reach the iconic Maeklong Railway Market (umbrella pulldown market) by taking a local train. Then, visit Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand filled with colorful boat vendors to explore.
Meet a small group of people at the meeting point in downtown Bangkok by 6:30 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 markets 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. The market has been featured in several films. A canal chase scene in The Man with the Golden Gun with Roger Moore as James Bond was filmed at the market. Discover one the most famous floating markets in Thailand and take in the sights and sounds. Wander through the colorful boats and chatty vendors.
Discover many different kinds of Thai food such as Rice noodle soup and Pad Thai and don't miss the famous desert Mango with sticky rice. Your family-like guide will give you some advice on what not to miss. Afterwards, get transferred back to Bangkok around 1:30-2:00 PM.
Faits saillants
- Take the traditional train ride to the iconic Maeklong Railway Market
- Hear and see the local lifestyle outside Bangkok
- Reach the famous Damnoen Saduak market by a long tail speedboat ride
- Spend your leisure time exploring the floating market with no rush
- Buy and try authentic pad thai, rice noodle soup or mango sticky rice
- Witness how sky-rise buildings transform into salt farms and rice fields
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
• The tour does not offer a long-tail boat ride inside the market, however you may purchase it directly from a local vendor with the price approximately 150 Baht for a 25-30 minute ride
• The market is authentic, but due to its popularity, the place became quite touristic. Please be reminded that the items at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market might be overpriced. If you’re not certain about the prices, please always consult your tour guide while taking the tour
• The boat ride usually faces a high traffic jam at Damnoen Saduak, which is why this tour does not include the boat ride inside the canal, to enhance your experience to its maximum potential. If there is is less boat traffic on the day of your visit and that you would like to take a boat trip, the guide can always contact the boat vendor for you to guarantee the cheapest price
• This tour starts earlier than others as the local partner aims to escape the traffic in Bangkok, which can get extremely heavy during rush hours
INCLUS
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Train ride from Ban Na Kwang train station to Maeklong Railway Market
- Longtail boat fee to the floating market
- Local snack or seasonal fruit tastings at Damnoen Saduak floating market
- English speaking guide
- Drinking water
- Hotel pick-up and drop off from central Bangkok (if option selected)
- All taxes and fees
NON INCLUS
- Lunch
- Personal expense
- Gratuities, optional
- Local long-tail boat fee inside the floating market
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
