Bangkok: Floating Market & Maeklong Railway with Train Ride
Overview
About
Experience the vibrant city of Bangkok with a visit to the famous Floating Market and a ride on the Maeklong Railway.
What you'll do
Discover the bustling Maeklong Railway Market and the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Take a scenic train ride from Ban Kalong to Maeklong Station.
Witness the thrilling moment as the train passes through the market at Maeklong Railway Market.
Glide along the canals in a traditional paddle boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Visit a local coconut sugar farm and immerse yourself in the charm of Thai culture.
Enjoy local Thai food and some seasonal fruits, and take in the sights and sounds of these authentic markets.
Throughout your journey, you'll be accompanied by a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide who will share their insights and expertise with you.
This unforgettable day will be filled with excitement, adventure, and a deeper understanding of Thai culture.
So come and join us on this incredible
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking Guide
- Paddle Boat Ride
- Train Ride
- Bottle of Drinking Water & Fresh Coconut Juice
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off for Private Option Selected
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Entry/Admission - Samut Sakhon
- Entry/Admission - Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
- Entry/Admission - Coconut Sugar Farm
- Entry/Admission - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Tipping to tour guide & driver as your Voluntary
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Bangkok Local Market & Shopping Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Bangkok: Floating Market & Maeklong Railway with Train Ride in Bangkok, Thailand. This local market & shopping tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Ban Ka Long
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Excited to see the train at Mae Klong Railway Market. It is called a life-risking market because its stalls are attached to the Mae Klong-Ban Laem railway, which is a short railway line running from and to Mahachai and Mae Klong. Vendors at the market put out parasols or canvases to protect themselves against the sun. The shelters stick into the railway where visitors walk and do their shopping. When each signal of the arriving train rings, chaos happens: vendors will rush to close their parasols and canvas, along with clearing all goods that will obstruct the coming train at a great speed. Once the train passes, parasols and canvas will be reopened as goods are again put into their usual place next to the railroad.
Coconut Sugar Farm
You will also visit a local coconut sugar farm, where you'll learn about the traditional methods used by local farmers to produce coconut sugar and even get a chance to sample a refreshing coconut sugar drink.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Experience a scenic ride paddle boat ride through the canals where you’ll glide through narrow canals, meet friendly local vendors, and taste authentic Thai delicacies. A truly immersive cultural experience. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. The Klong Damnoen Saduak Damnoen Saduak is the straightest and longest canal in Thailand. The canal was built on royal initiative by King Rama IV of Thailand (Total travelling time including travel from Damnoen to Bangkok)
This concludes the tour.
