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The Best of Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak: Railway & Floating Market
(31) Reviews
Si Phraya Road
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please Note: Paddle boats do not have life-jackets small enough for very young children. Adults are responsible for their children at all times
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Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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Please Note: Paddle boat ride around floating markets will be approximately 30 minutes
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Meeting Point is at the large, main entrance to the River City Shopping Mall (next to Royal Orchid Shopping Mall).
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Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time .
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Maeklong Market is a unique, 'must-see attraction' that should be on every visitor's itinerary. It is called 'Risky Market' because there is a train track that runs directly through the middle of the market. Literally within seconds of the train passing through the market vendors have to pull their goods, and themselves, out of the way. The precision timings and movements of everyone involved are fascinating to witness. The second market on this itinerary is at the floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Whilst it is authentic and still used by locals, due to its popularity, it has become busy with tourists. You'll have plenty of time to wander along the side of the canal here, take a short padd...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visits to Railway Market and Floating Market
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
30 minute Paddle boat ride around Damnoen Saduak floating market
One Way Transfer from your Hotel and return back to MBK Mall
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
River City Bangkok
Please be at River City by 8.45am for a departure of 9am. Guide will be waiting outside the mall.
Return
MBK Center
The Best of Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak: Railway & Floating Market
(31) Reviews
Si Phraya Road
About
Maeklong Market is a unique, 'must-see attraction' that should be on every visitor's itinerary. It is called 'Risky Market' because there is a train track that runs directly through the middle of the market. Literally within seconds of the train passing through the market vendors have to pull their goods, and themselves, out of the way. The precision timings and movements of everyone involved are fascinating to witness. The second market on this itinerary is at the floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Whilst it is authentic and still used by locals, due to its popularity, it has become busy with tourists. You'll have plenty of time to wander along the side of the canal here, take a short padd...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visits to Railway Market and Floating Market
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
30 minute Paddle boat ride around Damnoen Saduak floating market
One Way Transfer from your Hotel and return back to MBK Mall
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
River City Bangkok
Please be at River City by 8.45am for a departure of 9am. Guide will be waiting outside the mall.
Return
MBK Center
Itinerary
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Famous for its tourist-friendly floating markets, Damnoen Saduak is the one you’ll find in the tourist literature on Thailand. Bring your camera along to witness the river packed with wooden boats overflowing with fruit and vegetables, which they sell to people standing on land. The scene is colourful and loud; just as you’d expect from a Thai market. It is just 100km from Bangkok.
2 hours
2
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Maeklong Railway Market is a traditional Thai market selling fresh vegetables, food and fruit. What makes the market special is that it occupies part of a train line. A few times a day, there’s a train running directly through the market. A few minutes before the train comes, vendors lower their umbrellas and move some of their produce away from the train tracks. Some are left on the ground, with the train passing right over them. Amazingly, nothing gets damaged or broken, and as soon as the train passes, the vendors move their goods back onto the tracks and continue as normal (until the next train arrives).