This half-day tour from Bangkok brings you to two amazing local markets that are like no other!
Maeklong Railway Market
Also known as Train Umbrella Market, or The Folding Umbrella Market. See how the market gives a way to trains that pass through the market 4 times a day!
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
See how local people has been trading their products on paddle boats for more than 150 years.
06.15-7.00AM Pick up from your hotel or meeting point in the following areas: Khaosan, Silom, Sathorn, Sukhumvit (Soi 1-24), Asoke, Pratunam.
07.30 AM Depart from Bangkok to the Train Market (The Folding Umbrella Market).
09:00 AM Arrive at the Train Market, probably the most exciting fresh market in the world as trains will run through the center of the market 8 times a day. Then depart for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
10.00 AM Arrive long tail boat pier, ride on the long tail boat (10 minutes) to the main part of the market. Walk around the market to see local handcrafts products, or ride on a paddle boat (30 minutes, pay extra 150 THB)
11.00 AM Depart from the floating market.
01.00 PM For join-in group tour, send you back to Khaosan Road or MRT Sam Yot, in order to control time. (Khao San Road is a famous destination of backpacker). For private tour, send you back at the pickup place.
Click here for Map : From Khaosan Road to bus stop and BTS stations.
This is a join tour, operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact operator immediately.
This itinerary may be subject to adjustments by the tour operator according to traffic and/or weather conditions.
Some vendor at the market may convince you to buy their goods at "tourist price". Please feel free to negotiate for the price you feel comfortable. You don't need to buy any goods, actually.
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