Private Tour: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Bangkok City Temples

Overview

Overland journey from Bangkok to the countryside, en route visit a farmhouse to watch locals producing sugar from coconut. Later board a boat, passing fruit plantations and Thai houses that reveal a more traditional way of life. Upon arrival at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, discover boats of all shapes and sizes, still used by locals to ferry their goods along this "Venice of the East". After, returning to Bangkok with stop at a wood carving factory. In Bangkok, drive through some of the most interesting parts of city, including a stop at the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, with its precincts covering 80,000 square meters. The Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), the home of a 5.5-ton Buddha image, founded when the port of Bangkok was expanded, dating back more than 200 years. And the Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit), a royal temple started by King Chulalongkorn in 1901, is noted for its white Carrara marble.

What's included

• ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✓Transport by private, air-conditioned minivan
• ✓Lunch
• ✓Private guide

• ✕Personal expenses

What you'll do

1. 1

   Enjoy a full-day excursion from Bangkok to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, located approximately 65 miles (110 kilometers) west of the Thai capital. Your journey commences with a leisurely and scenic drive through rice paddies and salt fields. En route, visit a farmhouse and watch locals producing sugar from coconut. The tour continues by boat, passing fruit plantations and Thai houses that reveal a more traditional way of life. Upon arrival at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, discover boats of all different shapes and sizes, still used by local merchants to ferry their goods along this "Venice of the East". Having immersed yourself in the vibrant environment, head back toward Bangkok, stopping at a wood carving factory en route.

   ⏱ 3 hours
2. 2

   After lunch, return to Bangkok, a city of temples; the whole city is resplendent with golden spires, orange-tiered roofs, saffron-robed monks and serene Buddha images. Stop at the Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit), a royal temple started by King Chulalongkorn in 1901 and noted for its dazzling, white Carrara marble.

   ⏱ 1 hour
3. 3

   Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po), the actual name of which is Wat Phra Jetupon, famous as the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, with its precincts covering 80,000 square meters in all.

   ⏱ 1 hour
4. 4

   See the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), the home of a 5.5-ton Buddha image, found when the port of Bangkok was expanded, dating back more than 200 years.

   ⏱ 1 hour

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please dress appropriately for temple visits (shoulders and knees should be covered)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.