Bangkok Day Trip: Floating Market & Railway Market Experience

Ratchaburi Full day Private tour Family friendly English speaking licensed tour guide Hotel pick up & drop off

Experience the contrast of Thailand’s timeless floating market culture and one of the world’s most unexpected train crossings.

Sample Itinerary

We can customize the itinerary to your needs. Let us know your preferences.

Morning Train
06:45 Pick up at your hotel. Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Market
08:30 Arrive at Maeklong Railway Market and see the train pass the market
09:00 Travel from Maeklong Railway Market to Damnoen Saduak
09:15 Take a long-tail boat trip along the canals / Damnoen Saduak floating market
11:00 Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant
12:30 Short stop at salt field or sugar farm (depending on season)
13:00 Travel back to Bangkok
14:00 Drop off to your hotel or your destination of choice in downtown

Afternoon Train
09:00 Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
10:30 Take a long-tail boat trip along the canals / Damnoen Saduak floating market
12:45 Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant
14:00 Travel from Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to Maeklong Railway Market
14:30 Arrive at Maeklong Railway Market and see the train pass the market
15:00 Short stop at salt field or sugar farm
15:30 Travel back to Bangkok
16:30 Drop off to your hotel or your destination of choice in downtown

Kathrin Hoescheler
Germany

“Private day tour Maeklong Railway Market and Damnan Saduak Floating Market with tour guide Oat and driver Tony - Oat was the perfect host, with local knowledge, lots of humour and perfect organisation! We were well taken care of by him and also by our driver Tony, with his mindful driving. Even special requests (i.e. vegetarian food) were not a problem!”

★★★★★

Experience the contrast of Thailand’s timeless floating market culture and one of the world’s most unexpected train crossings.

Sample Itinerary

We can customize the itinerary to your needs. Let us know your preferences.

Kathrin Hoescheler
Germany

★★★★★

Every traveler arrives with a different curiosity. Some come for the photo — a train cutting through a tight street market. Others are drawn to the timeless energy of vendors paddling through water, shouting prices with a smile. But by the end of this tour, most leave saying they found something unexpected: a deeper connection to Thai life.

At Maeklong Railway Market, you’ll see locals who’ve lived alongside the tracks for decades, their market rhythm never missing a beat, even as the train glides inches away. It’s a marvel of coexistence and calm. Rather than chaos, you witness choreography, honed by generations.

Then at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, you’ll trade sidewalks for water lanes. In your boat, you’ll drift through a world of color, sound, and scent. The splash of a paddle. The aroma of grilled bananas. The call of a vendor offering spicy noodles or coconut ice cream. It’s busy but never rushed — vibrant, but never forced. There’s time to buy, to taste, and simply to look.

Seasonal stops at salt fields or a sugar farm round out the experience, adding a quieter, rural layer to a day otherwise filled with pulse and motion. Here, the slower pace invites reflection and fresh appreciation for the countryside traditions.

This is a tour guests remember not just for the sights, but for how alive it all feels — like stepping into a moving painting of Thai life, where tradition flows as naturally as the canals.

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Inclusions

Long-tail boat ride inside the floating market (about 1 hour)
Thai-style lunch
Bottled drinking water
Knowledgeable, licensed, English speaking tour guide
Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up & drop off

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for the deposit if you email us up to 48 hours before the trip (except December, Chinese New Year and Songkran)

Tour Highlights

Watch the train pass directly through the bustling Maeklong Railway Market
Ride a traditional longtail boat through the colorful canals of Damnoen Saduak
Interact with local vendors selling fruit, snacks, and souvenirs
Visit a seasonal stop: salt field or sugar farm, for a touch of rural life

Inclusions

Long-tail boat ride inside the floating market (about 1 hour)
Thai-style lunch
Bottled drinking water
Knowledgeable, licensed, English speaking tour guide
Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick up & drop off

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for the deposit if you email us up to 48 hours before the trip (except December, Chinese New Year and Songkran)

Tour Highlights

Watch the train pass directly through the bustling Maeklong Railway Market
Ride a traditional longtail boat through the colorful canals of Damnoen Saduak
Interact with local vendors selling fruit, snacks, and souvenirs
Visit a seasonal stop: salt field or sugar farm, for a touch of rural life

Price per pax	Adult	Children - Under 120 cm
1	5,650	5,650
2	3,550	3,350
3	3,350	3,150
4	3,150	2,950
5	2,950	2,750
6	2,750	2,550
7	2,550	2,350
8	2,350	2,150
9	2,150	1,950
10	1,950	1,750

Price per pax	Adult	Children - Under 120 cm
1	5,650	5,650
2	3,550	3,350
3	3,350	3,150
4	3,150	2,950
5	2,950	2,750
6	2,750	2,550
7	2,550	2,350
8	2,350	2,150
9	2,150	1,950
10	1,950	1,750

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Awards & Recognition

Proudly recognized by Tripadvisor and leading travel media for our excellent service and guest experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour start, and do we get to see the train pass the market?

Yes, this tour is designed to catch the train schedule. You can choose morning train or afternoon train, and both options include seeing the train pass through Maeklong Railway Market. Timing varies slightly depending on the train schedule, but your guide ensures you arrive before the train comes.

Is the boat ride at the floating market included?

Yes. A long-tail boat ride through the canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is included. This gives you an up-close experience of the vendors, boats, and lively atmosphere of Thailand’s most famous floating market.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes. A Thai-style lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price.

Is this tour suitable for children and seniors?

This tour is family-friendly, and the private air-conditioned vehicle makes travel comfortable for all ages. Just note that getting on/off the boat requires a little balance, so extra assistance is recommended for young kids and elders.

What should I expect during the train passing at Maeklong Market?

Before the train arrives, vendors quickly pull back their awnings and move goods away from the tracks.
You will watch the train pass just a few meters away, at about 10-20 km/hr. After it passes, the market returns to normal within seconds. It’s completely safe when following your guide’s instructions.