Floating Markets Day Trip from Bangkok
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Floating Markets Day Trip from Bangkok
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Experience authentic Thai culture on a Damnoen Saduak Floating Market day trip from Bangkok. Unlike other Damnoen Saduak tours, this experience includes an exhilarating ride on a long-tailed speed boat, which transports you to the rural location with efficiency and ease. A guide reveals essential information about the market’s history and products, and teaches you Thai phrases that help you interact with locals. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are also included.
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Ages 0-99, max of 99 per group
Duration: 6h
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Highlights
- Take a hassle-free day trip to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok
- Travel by efficient long-tailed speed boat to save time
- Receive information crucial to understanding the exotic products on offer
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Long-tail boat ride to Damnoen Saduak floating market
- Include Hotel pickup and drop off if option chosen (selected hotels only)
- Entry/Admission - Coconut Sugar Farm
- Entry/Admission - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Boat ride through the markets (optional extra, payable direct) unless option taken
- Your day trip begins with pickup from your Bangkok hotel, where you board a vehicle destined for Damnoen Saduak. Upon arrival, transfer to a long-tailed boat and speed through marshes and past atmospheric stilt houses. En route, stop at a coconut candy farm to learn about coconut sugar production and to sample sweet candies. At the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and receive a comprehensive introduction to its culture and history. Cruise past floating stalls selling fresh produce and exotic fruits while your guide explains the origin and use of particularly unique ingredients along the way. For an additional cost, you can purchase souvenirs and opt to take a ride on a local boat. After sufficient exploration of the market, return to your Bangkok hotel via boat and bus.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Pathumwan Princess Hotel, 444 Phaya Thai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, ThailandIf you choose the no hotel pickup option, please arrive at the lobby of the Pathum Wan Princess Hotel, 444 Phaya Thai Rd, Bangkok 10330, near the National Stadium BTS Station. Please wait in the lobby and check in with our representative 15 minutes before the tour departure.
Pickup details- We Pick up from all hotels in the city center of Bangkok. Departure Point: Pick up from Bangkok city hotels 20 - 45 minutes prior to the departure time. Return point: Returns back to your hotel. Remarks: Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road) For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3685BKK21C- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Please Note: the longtail boat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market will be 20-30 minutes
- You will have approximately 2 hours to spend at the market. Please allow 6 hours for the whole day.
- For Option without hotel pickup: All guests must make their way to the Narai Hotel, 222 Silom Road Bangkok and meet at the Tour East Desk for 06:45 AM. Please be aware that the bus will leave at 07:00 AM.
- Infants seats are available upon request
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3685BKK21C
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Sukh SM2022
Southampton, UK5 contributions
Sept 2022
We used Tour East for all of our airport transfers and tours during our honeymoon in Bangkok and they never let us down!
For Bangkok, we had a full day trip courtesy of our guides Tum Tum and Mr Satong. Both were very friendly, knowledgeable and spent all day with us taking us through the following itinerary:
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Coconut farm
White Orchid riverside dinner cruise
It was an early start from our hotel, around 7:30am but Mr Satong and Tum Tum made us feel at ease and gave us an overview of the history of Bangkok and the area. We visited the coconut farm and tried some of the coconut syrup and brough some of the usual souvenirs here, which were cheaper than at the market or surrounding stalls in centre of Bangkok. Tum Tum offered to take photos for us as we went through the tours.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This was a nice guided tour of the floating market and about 1 hour outside of Bangkok, and we were fortunate to have good weather and not many tourists around when we visited. We were driven to the transfer boat and taken to the entrance of the floating market. After paying our entrance fee (1000 bht), we were then taken round the market by boat and the stall owners grabbed our boat with their hooks to draw us to their souvenir stalls. After our round trip of the floating market, we were returned by boat to the entrance of the floating market, where we could look at the stalls on land for 30 minutes or so. It's worth waiting for this, as we found better deals on gifts for our families here. Again, Tum Tum took as many photos as we asked for! We returned about 3pm to our hotel.
White Orchid riverside dinner cruise - 2 hours
We started at the mall by the riverside, and had some time to explore the shops whilst we waited for the boat. It was raining at this point but the river boat staff provide umbrellas to usher you onto the boat. The food wasn't the best, with it being a buffet and cold, however we had plenty of hot food to eat, and the entertainment on the boat was great. The atmosphere and audience participation made up for the shortcomings. As the evening went on, the rain stopped and we could explore the upper deck, to see the beautiful night view of the Chao Phraya river and the nightlife.
Bless Tum Tum and Mr Satong, who at this point had been with use for nearly all day! They dropped us off back at the hotel and were still as friendly and enthusiastic as they had been all day! I highly recommend asking for Tum Tum to be your guide for your visit to Bangkok!
For Bangkok, we had a full day trip courtesy of our guides Tum Tum and Mr Satong. Both were very friendly, knowledgeable and spent all day with us taking us through the following itinerary:
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Coconut farm
White Orchid riverside dinner cruise
It was an early start from our hotel, around 7:30am but Mr Satong and Tum Tum made us feel at ease and gave us an overview of the history of Bangkok and the area. We visited the coconut farm and tried some of the coconut syrup and brough some of the usual souvenirs here, which were cheaper than at the market or surrounding stalls in centre of Bangkok. Tum Tum offered to take photos for us as we went through the tours.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
This was a nice guided tour of the floating market and about 1 hour outside of Bangkok, and we were fortunate to have good weather and not many tourists around when we visited. We were driven to the transfer boat and taken to the entrance of the floating market. After paying our entrance fee (1000 bht), we were then taken round the market by boat and the stall owners grabbed our boat with their hooks to draw us to their souvenir stalls. After our round trip of the floating market, we were returned by boat to the entrance of the floating market, where we could look at the stalls on land for 30 minutes or so. It's worth waiting for this, as we found better deals on gifts for our families here. Again, Tum Tum took as many photos as we asked for! We returned about 3pm to our hotel.
White Orchid riverside dinner cruise - 2 hours
We started at the mall by the riverside, and had some time to explore the shops whilst we waited for the boat. It was raining at this point but the river boat staff provide umbrellas to usher you onto the boat. The food wasn't the best, with it being a buffet and cold, however we had plenty of hot food to eat, and the entertainment on the boat was great. The atmosphere and audience participation made up for the shortcomings. As the evening went on, the rain stopped and we could explore the upper deck, to see the beautiful night view of the Chao Phraya river and the nightlife.
Bless Tum Tum and Mr Satong, who at this point had been with use for nearly all day! They dropped us off back at the hotel and were still as friendly and enthusiastic as they had been all day! I highly recommend asking for Tum Tum to be your guide for your visit to Bangkok!
Written 16 October 2022
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bosvane
Copenhagen, Denmark37 contributions
2 hours trip from Bangkok - you pay 4000bht for a boat and then on top you Can order all sorts of weird things - did the city of Long necks - just sad.
In the boat you are trapped to look at all the stuff on your Way.
The food was cheap and Nice
In the boat you are trapped to look at all the stuff on your Way.
The food was cheap and Nice
Written 11 April 2022
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Yvette D
Newcastle, Australia4 contributions
Sept 2022
Not worth the money, cost $80 per person for boat, stalls all sold the same thing and were super expensive. Pair of pants you could get off the street in Bangkok for 150 baht was 1,200 baht at markets. Would not recommend this tour. The only thing I saw worth buying was they had amazing art work, but wouldn't fit in your suit case to take home. I didn't ask how much it was though.
Written 5 October 2022
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Dear Sir or Madam,
We thank you for your feedback and will inform our operation about it.
Wishing you a pleasant day ahead,
Kind regards,
The TOUR EAST Thailand Team
Written 15 January 2023
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Eli S
27 contributions
This is a tourist trap. Be aware! Taxi drivers from Bangkok will offer you a day trip for about 1500 Bhat, but they won't take you to the main market. You will arrive to a tourist point were they will ask you to pay 2000-5000 Bhat. They will take you through the canals to tourists shops. You will just feel as their prisoner.
We wasted half a day and there was nothing to see.
We wasted half a day and there was nothing to see.
Written 29 April 2022
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Bobbie T
Brisbane, Australia50 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
This is a huge tourist scam. Was an exorbitant price for trip down a very ordinary canal. We were forced to stop at every stall and made to look at the same cheap rubbish all priced way over the top. Nothing authentic about the whole trip. Other people we met all agreed with us . An extremely disappointing outing. Huge tourist rip off.
Written 8 August 2022
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Anthony C
Australia7 contributions
Jan 2023
Great concept but that is the only good thing I can say about this market. Al items for sale were way exorbitantly overpriced and even at half the price they were charging.
Most stalls sold the same sort of items. I would describe them as very expensive rubbish. The cost of 4000 bht was extremely expensive even in western terms. Would definitely NOT recommend this place.
Most stalls sold the same sort of items. I would describe them as very expensive rubbish. The cost of 4000 bht was extremely expensive even in western terms. Would definitely NOT recommend this place.
Written 24 January 2023
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Dear Sir or Madam,
We believe this review is unrelated to our services and do not price as such.
That being said, the floating market is undoubtedly a great concept, however as a notorious location it has become a place to express your talents for negotiation (which is also part of the experience).
The variety of the Goods is limited to the number of stores; other markets may offer more but it can not be done by boat.
We wish you a wonderful day ahead,
Kind regards,
The Tour East Thailand Team
Written 8 May 2023
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Thomas K
Sarasota9 contributions
Jan 2020
A fun longboat ride through a very crowded floating market. The powerboats bully their way through the traffic as you visit vendors along the water and also get visited by boats selling food and wares also. Lots of color and fun.
Written 26 February 2020
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It's great to hear that you enjoyed the market as some guests don't enjoy the crowded :)
Written 12 March 2020
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Leslierx
Lebanon, OH259 contributions
Too far from Bangkok! 1.5 hour drive each way!! Then it’s in a nosy longboat, difficult to get in and out of, engine is smoky. The vendors pressure you to buy and it’s all bartering. Even for coffee! Drivers of the boats get kickbacks on your purchases, so they want to shop dearly.
Written 4 December 2022
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caroler54
Sedro Woolley, WA191 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Okay. This is totally for tourists. Our driver that was taking us from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi took us there. They get a cut from the ticket sale. But it did save us if we had signed up for it. Everyone seems to get a cut when tourists buy something. Tuk tuk drivers also get fuel vouchers. Interesting system but it helps pay the bills. You might be able to bargain but also think about their wages and we are traveling and most of the vendors and transportation folks there cannot afford such a luxury. We had a great boat ride through all the vendors. Items are way pricier than street markets. Bargain. Our driver had lots of relatives along the way. Hmmm?? It was still worth it. You travel in a Longtail boat and see lots of housing, monitors and great flora and fauna. We did buy souvenirs and saw them chestier later. Same exact items. Be aware. Their overhead might be higher. I had a delicious coconut ice cream served in a coconut. Yum. Refreshing!!
Written 14 March 2020
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Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us and other guests, we wish you at least enjoyed a day escape from busy Bangkok.
Written 18 March 2020
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moloneythreasa
London, UK105 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I went to see the Floating market outside Bangkok City. The first stop to see some coconuts and how they make products from coconuts. It was interesting. Went on small speed boat to see the market. They sell products on the boats such as Thai fruit and veg. Lots of things to buy in market like clothes jewelluary and gifts. On the way back sawsome elephants and fes them bananas.
Written 24 February 2020
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Glad to hear that you had a fun day with a lot of activities. This floating market is not far from Bangkok so it's worth visiting and experience the Thai local market. Thank you for choosing Tour East Thailand
Written 12 March 2020
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Is the Floating Market open in September 2022?
Written 4 July 2022
Did you want to go the floating market straight from the airport ?
I guess you can do that depending on the taxi that you hire But it's better to get the tourist coach from the hotel.
Written 31 October 2019
Hi! How far is Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok and how long is this tour?
Written 28 October 2019
We were staying at Silom ,so it us about an one and a half to reach the floating market. They are difficult package tours just the floating market or you can combine it with the bridge on the river kwea, which we did. In the package the boat ride is about half an hour , then we paid extra for another half an hour boat ride which takes you closer to the shops which are on either side of the canal. The boatman does not rush you so it can be quite a leisurely ride.
Written 29 October 2019
Hi. Do you pick up from The Peninsula Bangkok? And what types of vehicles we get for 2 adults and 2 kids? Thank you.
Written 2 June 2019
The best people to ask are the trip organisers who are taking you.
Written 3 June 2019
Hi. Do you pick up from Anantara Riverside resort? Thanks.
Written 22 April 2019
You can check with the resort itself or google for a personal tourist guide for a pick-up.
Written 24 April 2019
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