Exclusive Floating Market & River Kwai Private Experience
This full-day tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your Bangkok hotel and takes you to two of the country's most iconic attractions: the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi.
Start your day with a visit to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you can glide through canals on a long-tail boat, explore colorful stalls, and experience the local way of life. Enjoy opportunities to shop for fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious Thai snacks while surrounded by the lively atmosphere of this famous market.
Next, head to Kanchanaburi to explore the poignant history of the River Kwai. Visit the JEATH War Museum, learn about the hardships endured by WWII prisoners of war, and walk across the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai.
A delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant is included, making this tour a perfect blend of culture, history, and local flavors.
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Private Tour: Floating Market and River Kwai Experience
Pickup included
What's included in Exclusive Floating Market & River Kwai Private Experience
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market in Thailand, great for photo opportunities, food, and for giving you an insight into a bygone way of life.
River Khwae Bridge
This steel bridge is one of important historical landmarks and memorials in Thailand. It is almost a symbol of the province and is a recommended place in Kanchanaburi travel guide. The history of the bridge is well known, as it was part of the railway lines in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed
River Kwai
Close enough to Bangkok for a day trip, Thailand's Kanchanaburi province is steeped in important World War Two-era history
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bangkok city hotel by coach
- Long-tail speedboat ride to the market
- Private Thai local guide
- Private guided tour of Samut Songkram Province and Kanchanaburi, Damnoen Saduak, and Khwae Yai River
- Thai Lunch served
- Paddle boat ride through the market (optional extra, payable direct)
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Please note - Departs Kanchanaburi approx. 4.30pm. and will reach Bangkok approx 7.00pm. Timing depends on traffic conditions. It is not recommended that you make plans for the early evening in Bangkok in case bad traffic/weather delays your return time back to Bangkok.
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the long-tailed speedboat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour. Your guide will arrange for the driver to take you to the Bridge by road instead.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from all centrally located Bangkok Hotels
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I Asia Thailand will contact you immediately after your booking to reconfirm your booking. Please ensure that you have entered the correct contact details upon booking. If you have not been contacted by I Asia Thailand, please call us at +66 96 821 3089 (hours of operation are from 08.00am to 18.00pm Monday to Friday and 09.00am to 17.00pm Saturday and Sunday) or email to [email protected] If you will not be arriving at your destination with sufficient time to ensure reconfirmation, please contact the local service provider prior to travel. Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.
