Floating & Railway Markets (Optional Mangrove Visit) Private Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 51 Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak, Bangkok, Ratchaburi, 70130, Thailand
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9% OFF Refundable
Standard Route in English
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$56.58

REG. $62.09

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Without Mangroves.: Includes visits to the railway market, floating markets, salt farm, and coconut farm. No mangrove. Pickup included
9% OFF Refundable
Expanded Route in English
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$80.14

REG. $87.94

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With Mangroves.: Includes the standard route, Mangrove Forest Conservation Center, and a boat ride in the mangroves. Pickup included

Overview

Embark on a captivating one-day tour exploring Thailand's iconic floating and railway markets and local communities. Start at a salt farm, where our guide explains the salt-making process. At the railway market, witness the unique "Unseen-Thailand" scenes as vendors swiftly retract their umbrellas when the train passes. Enjoy a boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, navigating this famous marketplace. Conclude with a visit to a coconut farm to learn traditional methods of boiling coconut sugar and making sugar loaves. For those choosing the expanded tour, you will visit the Mangrove Forest Conservation Center. Glide through tranquil waters, admire lush mangrove forests, and observe local conservation efforts. If conditions permit, you might even plant a mangrove tree yourself. Witness traditional clam digging by locals and enjoy feeding monkeys from a safe distance using floating jicama from the boat. The monkeys won't touch you in this picturesque environment.

Pickup Information

We offer complimentary hotel pickup for guests staying in downtown Bangkok or along the BTS Skytrain and MRT subway lines, including the areas of Victory Monument, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Pratunam, Siam Square, Silom, Chidlom, Ploenchit, Nana, and Sukhumvit Road (up to Asoke). Please provide your hotel address at the time of reservation to utilize this convenient service. For guests staying outside of downtown Bangkok, please meet us at Center Point of Siam Square; there are no additional charges for this pickup option.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Transfer from your hotel in Bangkok downtown to the floating market takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak is among one of the most attractive floating markets in Thailand. Motor boat rides are already included in your tour! Many Thai and foreign tourists come here to absorb the atmosphere of Thailand water markets that have been like this for over a 100 years. At this floating market, you can try a number of delicious Thai fruits and foods such as sweet mango on sticky rice, freshly-made coconut icecream, and Thai-style boat noodle.
Duration: 90 mins
2. Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
The Railway Market is humorously called as the “life-risking” market! You will have fun riding a local train toward the Mae Klong station. While on this train, you will see the “Unseen-Thailand” experience. When the train signal rings up, the chaos will happen! Vendors will rush to detract their stall and clear away all goods that obstructs the running train at a great speed. Once the train passes, all shop owners will resume their stalls again.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Samut Sakhon
The whitish salt field, not a rice field, of course. A special bonus tour for our guests who join our floating and railway market tour in 2020. This sea salt is produced by Thai local wisdom. The salt farmer will rotate the sea water in different levels matching the strength of wind and sunlight. The rotation will continue until the salt becomes a “salt mountain” which are ready for cooking, skincare, and agriculture. On the Highway 35 in Samut Sakhorn province, our guide will lead you to rub the salt to your hand and take amazing photos!
Duration: 15 mins
4. Coconut Sugar Farm
You will observe how Thai farmers produce coconut nectar and palm sugar loaf. You will see a demonstration of coconut flower cutting, pouring the nectar into a bamboo container, putting preservation woods in the container, boiling up and pasteurizing the coconut nectar into the drinkable one. You will try squeezing coconut milk from coconut shell using a traditional Thai “rabbit-teeth” wooden machine.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Mangrove Forest Conservation Center
Experience the refreshing air and lush greenery at the Mangrove Forest Conservation Center, a sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of mangrove forests and water sources. This center offers both locals and tourists the unique opportunity to actively participate in preserving these vital natural habitats for wildlife, contributing to their restoration and abundance. At the center, knowledgeable staff provide valuable insights and guidance on mangrove planting techniques. You will gain a firsthand understanding of how mangroves serve as natural filters, trapping pollutants and sediments, thereby playing a crucial role in maintaining environmental quality. As you explore, you'll discover the diverse species of flora and fauna that flourish within these ecosystems. This experience underscores the importance of preserving biodiversity to sustain ecosystem balance and resilience.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Ban Khlong Phon Mangrove Forest Planting Activity
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the Mangrove Forest Conservation Center, where you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the local community. Experience a serene boat ride through the lush mangrove forest, a testament to the community's dedicated restoration efforts. Witness traditional clam digging by local fishermen and enjoy the unique experience of feeding the playful monkeys that inhabit the area. Rest assured, your safety and that of your belongings is our priority, as the monkeys will remain in the water while you stay comfortably on the boat, maintaining a safe and enjoyable distance.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

[Expanded Route only] Ride motorboat in the mangroves and feed monkey with jicama from safe distance

Motor boat ride in the floating market & train ride to the Railway market

Private air-conditioned vehicle (providing hotel transfer in Bangkok downtown)

[Expanded Route only] Lunch, visit to the Mangrove Conservation Center and clam digging observation

Licensed English-speaking guide

Travel Accident Insurance (up to 1,000,000 THB per person)

Exclusion

[Standard Route] No lunch and Mangrove Conservation Center visit

[Standard Route 9 AM] A coconut mini-workshop is unavailable

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Total duration of the tour is 10 hours (including the 5 hours of travel time on the road).

Supplied by Thailand Insight Travel

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