Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour
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 paddle boat ride, and make a few purchases.
09:00 Leave River City 10:40 Ban Ka Long Railway Station 11:10 Arrive The Maeklong Railway Station 11:30 Watch the train passing Market 12:10 Floating Market with paddle boat 15 mins 13:30 Leave for Bangkok 15:00 Drop Off MBK
Options
With Hotel Pick Up
Duration: 6 hours
Mini Van: With Hotel pick up and drop off at River City or Hua Lampong MRT
hotel pick up : From Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24 only.
Pickup included
What's included in Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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).
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.
Inclusions
- Short paddle boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Optional Hotel pick up (selected hotels only)
- Professional, English and Thai speaking Guide
- Entrance fee into the floating market
- All Taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates daily
- Price for children ages 3-11 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. No infant seats. Infants required to sit on adult's lap.
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
- Price for children ages 3-10 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Meeting Point is at the large, main entrance to the River City Shopping Mall (next to Royal Orchid Shopping Mall).
- Optional pick up from the following areas: Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24. Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. (Hotel pick up is about 30-60minutes prior tour departure time.)
- Tour ends at MBK Center
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the Paddle Boat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Optional Hotel pick up is from hotels in the following areas only - Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24. (Pick up time will be prior to scheduled tour commencement time. I Asia will advise exact time prior to date of tour.) Pick up times will be 30-60 minutes before tor time (depending on your location)
Meeting / End Points
- Tours ends at River CITY Mall OR MRT Station
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Ticket Redemption
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. At the Meeting Point, or upon pick up at your hotel, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.
