Railway and floating market 1 day

RAILWAY AND FLOATING MARKET

The day starts with a trip to a local railway station where a bustling country market has sprouted up along the tracks. When a train pulls in or out of the station, the vendors quickly clear their stalls, only to set them up again moments later when the train has passed! From here, the journey continues to the very famous of floating market at Damnoen Saduak.

PLACE TO VISIT

 - Mae Klong Railway Market

 - Damnern Saduak Floating Market

ITINERARY

07:00 hrs              Depart for Damnoen Saduak, situated 110 Km. west of Bangkok.

08:30 hrs              Visit Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub). It is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand, and is centered around the track of the Maeklong Railway. When trains approach, the umbrella and shop fronts are moved back from the rails, and then replaced once the train has passed. Then make a way to Damnern Saduak Floating Market, En route we visit farmhouse along the way and watch locals produce sugar from coconut.            

09:30 hrs              Arrive Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The tour continues with a 30 minutes speedboat trip along fruit plantation to see Thai houses and the traditional way of life.Here you will be fascinated by boats of various shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods. Your are able to hire small boat board along the market for shopping local products. [small boat is not included]

11:00 hrs              Depart from the floating market

12:30 hrs              Arrive your hotel.

PRICE PER PERSON

PRICE IS INCLUDED

Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver, English speaking licensed guide,30 minutes speedboat trip along fruit plantation

PRICE IS NOT INCLUDED

Tip for the driver and guide, small paddle boat at floating market

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For visits on a Saturday or Sunday, the tour offers the option of an exploration choosing between visiting Damnoen Saduak or the smaller and less touristy floating market Tha Kha where a short paddle boat tour in the backwaters offering a visit to an old Thai house making coconut palm sugar.

CHILD POLICY

- For children 3 years old or below will be Free of charge.

- For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of the price that calculate from a total number of adults.\

- For children over 13 years old we charge normal price.