The Best of Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak: Railway & Floating Market

Overview

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 in Central Bangkok

What's included

• ✓Visits to Railway Market and Floating Market
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓One Way Transfer from your Hotel and return back to Central Bangkok
• ✓Local English Speaking Guide
• ✓30 minute Paddle boat ride around Damnoen Saduak floating market

• ✕Gratuities
• ✕Food and drinks

What you'll do

1. 1

   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. 2

   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).

   ⏱ 1h 30m

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please Note: Paddle boats do not have life-jackets small enough for very young children. Adults are responsible for their children at all times
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Please Note: Paddle boat ride around floating markets will be approximately 30 minutes
• Meeting Point is at the large, main entrance to the River City Shopping Mall (next to Royal Orchid Shopping Mall).
• Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time .
• Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic conditions
• 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.)

Cancellation policy

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