En route, make a brief pause at a traditional Thai abode, offering a firsthand glimpse of palm sugar production. Roam the charming premises, set amidst a lush coconut plantation that's also home to an assortment of local animals.
Continue your adventure as you board a paddle boat, gently gliding along narrow canals en route to the floating market. Along the way, observe local residences that line the canals, providing a fleeting peek into their unique way of life.
Upon arrival at the market, prepare to be awed by the extraordinary sight of vendors skillfully navigating their boats, laden with an enticing array of fresh produce, from vibrant fruits and vegetables to delectable prepared dishes.
Enjoy approximately an hour of leisure to explore the floating market at your own pace, savoring the opportunity to sample authentic Thai culinary delights such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles, or Coconut Ice Cream, all conveniently available along the serene canal.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Water
✔ One way pick up at hotel
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Paddleboat fee to the floating market
✔ Insurance
✖ Lunch
✖ Long-tail boat ride: purchase it from a local vendor (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 min ride)
Pickup Locations
1. Non House Hostel
2. New Siam III Guest House
3. Dang Derm In The Park Khaosan
4. Chillax Resort
5. Lamphu Tree House
6. Diamond House
7. 3 House Bangkok
8. OYO 434 Boonsiri Place Hotel
9. Euro Luxury Pavillion Hotel
10. Amarin Inn
11. Buddy Lodge Hotel
12. Oyo 482 Pannee Lodge Khaosan (sha Plus)
13. Thana Wisut Hotel
14. Hotel De Moc
15. Casa Vimaya Riverside
16. Sawasdee Bangkok Inn
17. Royal Rattankosin Hotel
18. Sawasdee Khaosan Inn
19. Samsen Street Hotel
20. Dinso Home Boutique
Additional Info: Pickup is available 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.
* One way pick up from Bangkok major area extra 100 baht / person*
Itinerary
1
Damnoen Saduak
Depart from Bangkok in the morning and head to Ratchaburi Province, home of the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Along the way, make a quick stop to visit a traditional Thai house, where you can see locals making palm sugar. Explore the house and its surrounding area, which is home to many different animals living on the coconut plantation.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Continue your trip by boarding a paddle boat for a ride along narrow canals to the floating market. See the local houses lining the canals and take a quick glance at their way of living, while you pass by.
Once you arrive at the market, see the amazing array of vendors in their boats selling fresh products, from fruits and vegetables to prepared dishes.
Explore the floating market at your leisure for about an hour and take time to try some authentic Thai foods, such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles or Coconut Ice Cream sold along the canal.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Bangkok
Meet up with your guide to head back to the meeting point in Bangkok, where you will arrive between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that the tour does not offer a long-tail boat ride inside the market, however you may purchase it directly from a local vendor (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 minute ride)
