Bangkok: Floating & Railway Markets, Private & Customisable Private Tour with Fluent English-Speaking Driver (1-4)

Discover two iconic Thai markets on a private trip from Bangkok. Cruise through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and watch a train pass through the famous Maeklong Railway Market.
Start your day with a convenient hotel pickup in Bangkok and travel in your private, air-conditioned vehicle. Choose an English-speaking driver to explore independently or an English-speaking guide for local stories and insights. Your pickup time will be confirmed in advance based on your hotel location and the railway timetable. Any changes to the confirmed pickup or tour start time will be less than 30 minutes.

For the 6:45 AM departure, begin at Ban Kalong Railway Station, a peaceful countryside stop surrounded by salt fields. Discover how local farmers produce sea salt using sunlight before boarding a local train to Maeklong Railway Market. Ride directly through the market as vendors and their stalls pass just outside your carriage. Afterwards, explore the market on foot and watch vendors fold away their awnings as the train passes, reopening their stalls moments later. This departure offers two perspectives of the famous railway market. Later departures visit the market without the train ride.

Continue to Tao Thai Derm 2 Coconut Sugar House to see how coconut flower nectar is transformed into fragrant coconut sugar using traditional methods. Guests choosing the guided option will learn more about this local craft and its cultural significance.

Next, discover Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where colourful boats and lively canal-side stalls showcase local life. Board a traditional rowing boat from Ying Golf Pier and cruise through the canals, passing vendors selling tropical fruits, Thai snacks, souvenirs and freshly prepared dishes. Enjoy the sights, aromas and vibrant atmosphere of Thailand's famous floating market.

Finish with Unseen with Buddies Tour, our special stop at Wat Bang Kung. Discover a historic chapel embraced by the roots of a banyan tree, explore its peaceful surroundings and experience a lesser-known side of Thailand beyond the bustling markets.

Afterwards, relax in your private vehicle as you return to your Bangkok hotel. This private tour is customisable, with adjustments depending on available time, traffic conditions and the railway timetable.

The itinerary order may change, but changes to the confirmed pickup or start time will remain under 30 minutes. The train ticket is included with the 6:45 AM departure only and is subject to railway operations. If the scheduled train ride cannot operate, a full refund is guaranteed for the affected booking.

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Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.