Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)
Highlights
- Experience the vibrant colors of floating markets
- Witness trains navigating bustling market stalls
- Explore unique temples engulfed by nature
- Indulge in authentic Thai cuisine during lunch
- Enjoy personalized service from friendly guides
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Duration 7-9 hours
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Private tour guide
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All entrance tickets included
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Private transportation
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Lunch included
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Experience the best of Thailand's markets and landmarks with our Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour! This all-inclusive tour takes you on a whirlwind adventure through bustling markets, ancient temples, and beautiful landscapes. You'll start the day with a private pickup from your hotel, where your friendly guide will entertain and educate you throughout the day. Explore the colorful Damnoen Sudak Floating Market on a rowboat, witness the famous train passing through the Maeklong Railway Market, and visit the unique temples of Wat Bang Kung and Wat Samphran. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to pass by iconic attractions such as Wat Phra Chetuphon and Wat Arun. With a duration of 420 to 540 minutes, this tour is perfect for travelers looking to uncover the vibrant culture and history of Thailand. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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7 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in , English, Mandarin Chinese
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Guided
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Family friendly
Featured Reviews
Discover Thailand's culture on a private tour to Maeklong Railway & Floating Market, complete with a local guide and all-inclusive amenities.
Included
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All entrance tickets
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Wet towels
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Lunch
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Private transportation
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Bottled water
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Private boat ride at the Floating market
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Private tour guide
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Witness the river packed with wooden boats that are overflowing with fruit and vegetables. The scene is colorful, loud, and totally unique, just as you’d expect from a Thai market.
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
The Maeklong Railway Market is exactly as it sounds. A market that takes place along the Maeklong Railway. Vendors sell everything from fruits, vegetables, and meats, to souvenirs and clothing. The train goes through the market eight times per day, and when it heads down the tracks vendors coolly move their stations out of its path.
Wat Bang Kung
Wat Bang Kung is one of the most unique temples in Thailand. The temple has been engulfed by the roots and branches of large banyan trees over the course of several centuries, making it completely overtaken by nature. The temple provides a seamless combination of pure natural beauty and serene spiritualism.
Wat Samphran
The temple is notable for its 17-story tall pink cylindrical building with a gigantic red-and-green dragon sculpture curling around the entire height. The interior of the dragon sculpture contains a spiraling flight of stairs, which has however deteriorated to a poor condition in places. It also contains a huge Buddha statue as well as many additional Buddhist statues.
The temple is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site. It became his main temple and is where some of his ashes are enshrined.
Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks. The first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence.
Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)
Loha Prasat, which means iron castle, is composed of five towers, of which the outer, middle and the center towers contain large black iron spires.
Chinatown - Bangkok
Chinatown is in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. It is the result of the resettlement of Chinese on the west bank of Chao Phraya River after King Rama I moved the capital of the kingdom from Thonburi to Rattanakosin.
Lumpini Park
Lumpini Park is a 360 rai park in Bangkok, Thailand. The park offers rare open public space, trees, and playgrounds in the Thai capital and contains an artificial lake where visitors can rent boats
Khaosan Road
Khaosan Road is a short street in central Bangkok, Thailand constructed in 1892 during the reign of Rama V. It is known as one of the coolest party streets in the capital.
Wat Ratchabophit
Wat Ratchabophit is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok along Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, not far from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The temple was built during the reign of King Rama V.
Pak Khlong Flower Talat Original
The Talat flower market is a market in Bangkok, Thailand, that sells flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It is the primary flower market of Bangkok and has been cited as a "place of symbolic value" to Bangkok residents
The Grand Palace and Wat Prakaew command respect from all who have walked in their sacred grounds. Built in 1782, and served as the home of Thai Kings and the Royal court for 150 years, The Grand Palace continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail. Wat Pra Kaew enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), a sacred Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of emerald.
Chinatown / Yaowarat
Bangkok's Chinatown is a colorful, exotic and pleasingly chaotic area, packed with market stalls and probably the highest concentration of gold shops in the city. During major festivities like Chinese New Year and the Vegetarian Festival, the dynamism and spirit of celebration spread across town like wildfire, and if you happen to be around, don’t miss an opportunity to witness Chinatown Bangkok at its best.
State Tower
Sky Bar boasts sweeping views from the top of State Tower, one of Bangkok's tallest buildings. With its highly visible golden dome, the bar is tucked away in a corner of the award-winning, open-air Sirocco restaurant on the 64th floor. Sky Bar's counter is illuminated and changes color every few minutes.
Once only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees. The market is home to more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer.
The impressive silhouette of Wat Arun’s towering spires is one of the most recognized in Southeast Asia. Constructed during the first half of the 19th century in the ancient Khmer style, the stupa showcasing ornate floral pattern is decked out in glazed porcelain. It's especially stunning up close. Apart from its beauty, Wat Arun symbolizes the birth of the Rattanakosin Period and the founding of the new capital after the fall of Ayutthaya.
Jim Thompson House
Jim Thompson’s 3 decades of dedication to the revival of Thai silk, then a dying art, changed the industry forever. After he mysteriously disappeared into the jungles of Malaysia, he left a legacy behind, which is reflected through his vast collections of Thai art and antiques now on display at the Jim Thompson’s House and Museum. It's a lovely complex of 6 Thai-style teakwood houses that are preserved in their original glory.
Asiatique: The Riverfront is a successful combination of 2 of Bangkok’s most popular shopping experiences: a night bazaar and a mall. You can find it 10 minutes downriver from the Saphan Taksin BTS Skytrain Station. Once a bustling international trade port, it has been transformed with over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed inside a huge replica warehouse complex.
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World is a large aquarium that is 3 storeys underneath the glitzy Siam Paragon shopping mall. It’s an aquatic wonderland the size of 3 Olympic swimming pools – the underground aquarium is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.
Phra Sumen Fort
14 forts were built during the reign of King Rama I to protect the borders of the Old City, but most have disappeared over the years. Only Phra Sumen Fort and Mahakhan Fort have managed to remain in Bangkok.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae (วัดสะแก). When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I (1737–1809) renovated the temple and gave it its present name. Its name roughly translated as "wash hair". Since it was believed that on the way the king returned from the war. He stopped by to take a bath and wash his hair here, before entering inner city.
Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)
The Erawan Shrine, formally the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine, is a shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, which houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. It often features performances by Thai dance troupes who are hired by worshippers in return for seeing their prayers answered at the shrine
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre includes cafes, commercial art galleries, bookshops, craft shops, and an art library. It is intended as a venue for cultural exchange, giving Bangkok an operational base on the international art scene. The number of visitors has risen from 300,000 in BACC's first year in 2007 to 1.7 million visitors in 2017.
Vimanmek Mansion
The Vimanmek Mansion is a former royal villa in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in the Dusit Palace complex in Dusit District. As of 2019 it has been dismantled to allow for foundation repairs and will be rebuilt upon their completion.
King Power Mahanakhon
King Power MahaNakhon, formerly known as MahaNakhon, is a mixed-use skyscraper in the Silom/Sathon central business district of Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened in December 2016. It features the unconventional appearance of a glass curtain walled square tower with a cuboid-surfaced spiral cut into the side of the building. Following transfer of the first residential units in April 2016, at 314.2 metres with 77 floors, it was recognized as the tallest building in Thailand on 4 May 2016 by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 2350 BE.
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market is in Bang Nam Phueng Subdistrict, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province adjacent to Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nai temple and considered as a part of Bang Kachao, a good atmosphere area on bend of the Chao Phraya River. The market was inaugurated in 2004 by the local subdistrict authority to help locals move an oversupply of agricultural products.
Rama VIII Bridge
The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002. The bridge was opened on 7 May 2002 and inaugurated on 20 September, the birth anniversary of the late King Ananda Mahidol, after whom it is named.
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen is a royal wat located in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok, at the Chao Phraya River. It is part of the Maha Nikaya fraternity and is the origin of the Dhammakaya tradition.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local fruits at the floating market.
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Visit nearby Wat Bang Kung for stunning views.
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The train passes through the market 8 times!
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Expect a vibrant atmosphere at both markets.
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Bring cash for souvenirs and snacks.
More About this Experience
Introduction
The Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) is an unforgettable journey through the heart of Thailand’s vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. Spanning between 7 to 9 hours, this private tour is tailored for those who crave an authentic Thai experience, featuring a personal guide who speaks English and Mandarin Chinese. From the moment you’re picked up at your hotel, you’ll be immersed in a world where traditional markets and unique architecture collide. Picture yourself gliding along the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a charming rowboat, surrounded by colorful stalls overflowing with fresh fruits and local delicacies. And just when you think it can’t get better, you’ll witness the dramatic spectacle of the Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors deftly clear their wares as a train rumbles through. This tour promises not just sights, but stories, flavors, and memories that will linger long after you leave.What to expect?
Prepare for a day filled with awe-inspiring sights and delightful encounters. On this exclusive tour, participants can look forward to an early morning pickup, ensuring a smooth start to an adventure brimming with excitement. First up is the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where you’ll hop on a traditional boat and navigate through a maze of vibrant stalls. You’ll taste local snacks, shop for unique souvenirs, and learn about the history of this bustling market from your knowledgeable guide. Next, hold your breath as you watch the train glide through the Maeklong Railway Market, a remarkable sight that encapsulates the spirit of Thai ingenuity. After a delicious lunch, the tour continues to mystical temples like Wat Bang Kung and the captivating Wat Samphran Dragon Temple, where spirituality meets stunning architecture. Each moment is curated to leave you with a profound appreciation for Thailand’s rich culture and history.Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for everyone, whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking adventure, or a family eager to explore new horizons. It caters to individuals of all ages and physical fitness levels, making it an inclusive experience for anyone with a sense of curiosity and a love for cultural exploration. Travelers looking for a unique and private experience will find this tour particularly appealing. Those who enjoy local cuisine, vibrant markets, and breathtaking temples will be enchanted by the sights and flavors of this journey. The flexibility of a private tour means you can tailor your day to your preferences, ensuring that each participant walks away with memories that resonate personally. So, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or making your first trip to Thailand, this tour opens the door to unforgettable experiences.Why book this?
Booking the Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour means stepping away from the ordinary and diving into the extraordinary. With a private guide at your disposal, you’ll gain insights that standard tours simply can’t provide. The all-inclusive nature of this package means you won’t have to worry about hidden costs; everything from transportation and entrance fees to a delicious lunch is covered. Plus, the chance to explore unique locations like the enchanting Wat Bang Kung Temple and the whimsical Wat Samphran Dragon Temple adds layers of wonder to your journey. This tour not only showcases iconic Thai landmarks but also offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of local vendors and the rich tapestry of Thai culture. With every moment designed to captivate and inspire, you'll leave feeling enriched and connected to this beautiful country.Good to know
Before embarking on the Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour, there are a few handy tips to enhance your experience. Dress comfortably and wear sunscreen, as you'll be spending a good portion of the day outdoors. The private nature of the tour allows for flexibility, so don’t hesitate to discuss any specific interests or requests with your guide. Since the tour includes a boat ride and visits to various temples, it's advisable to bring a lightweight bag with essentials like a camera, water, and a hat. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so whether you’re an avid explorer or someone who prefers a leisurely pace, you’ll find the itinerary accommodating. Experience the charm of Thailand like never before and create stories that you'll share for years to come.Reviews
Feedback from travelers who have participated in the Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour paints a picture of joyous exploration and memorable moments. Many have praised the tour guides for their friendliness and extensive knowledge, making the experience feel personal and engaging. Travelers often highlight the awe of witnessing the train pass through the bustling market, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. The floating market experience has also received glowing reviews, with participants enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and the opportunity to sample local delicacies. The seamless organization of the tour, including timely pickups and a well-planned itinerary, has left many feeling that the tour exceeded their expectations. Overall, the positive reviews reflect a shared sentiment of satisfaction and wonder, making this tour a highly recommended experience for anyone visiting Thailand.This is a popular product and the date you are looking for just sold out. Next available date is