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Maeklong Risky Market and Amphawa Weekend Market
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market
The Maeklong Risky Market
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market
Maeklong Risky Market and Amphawa Weekend Market

Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

By I Asia Thailand
4.1 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price was £45, price is now £34 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Wandering around Maeklong (Risky) Market
  • Witnessing a train pass within inches of market and people
  • Insight into the lifestyle of yesteryear at floating market
  • Lots of free time exploring both markets at your own pace
  • Morning pick up from your hotel

Activity location

  • Multiple locations visited
    • Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • River City Shopping Mall
    • 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24
    • 10100, Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market WITH Hotel Pick Up
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

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 pick up time

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
£44.92
£33.69 x 1 Adult£33.69

Total
Price was £44.92, price is now £33.69
26% off
Until Fri, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal, English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne way hotel transfer and drop off in town
  • What's includedWhat's included30 Minute paddle boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Operates daily
  • Price for children ages 3-10 years applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. No infant seats. Infants required to sit on adult's lap.
  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • Tour ends at River City Shopping Mall or MRT Station
  • 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.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

In a Shared Group Guided experience, see two iconic markets on a day trip from Bangkok. You will visit the world famous Maeklong Market, which is a market that sits right on the railway tracks and the Damnoen Saduak Market, which is floating market on the canal and will give you an idea of what local markets were like in the past.

The tour begins with pickup from your Bangkok city hotel (see details for available pick up areas) for the drive Maeklong Market in Samut Songkhram Province Also known as Talad Rom Hup ('Umbrella Pulldown Market') and 'Risky Market' it is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand and hugs the track of the Maeklong Railway.

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 is fascinating to witness. As the train comes around the bend and directly into the market, vendors rush to pull back their parasols and umbrellas and clear their goods back to within inches of the passing train. And in less than a minute, everything is quickly back out so that they can get back to the job at hand - selling their seafoods, fruits, meat and vegetables to the local shoppers.

Next, head to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of the most famous floating markets in Thailand. Reach the market, and take a short ride paddle boat . Enjoy plenty of time to meander around the colourful market, where friendly vendors sell directly from their boats.

Take in the sights and sounds, and try local specialities like mango sticky rice. Your guide will give you advice on what not to miss.

Return to River City Shopping Mall or MRT Subway in Bangkok in the afternoon by 3pm.

Itinerary

09:00 hrs Leave River City
10:40 Hrs Ban Ka Long Railway Station 10.30 – 10.45
11:10 Hrs Arrive The Maeklong Railway Station
11:30 Hrs Watch the train passing Market
12:10 Hrs Floating Market
Paddle boat 30 mins
13:30 Hrs Leave for Bangkok
15:00 Hrs Arrive Bangkok Drop Off MRT Hua Lamphong or River City

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple locations visited
    • Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERiver City Shopping Mall
    • 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24
    • 10100, Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel lobby
    • Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand