Highlights
- See thousands of fireflies light up the trees after sunset
- Watch a train pass directly through the famous Maeklong Railway Market
- Explore Amphawa Floating Market and browse local food and shop
- Cruise peaceful canals by priavte longtail boat
- Visit the historic Wat Bang Kung Temple hidden within banyan tree roots
Description
Experience Thailand beyond Bangkok with bustling railway and floating markets, peaceful waterways, and a magical evening surrounded by thousands of fireflies glowing along Amphawa’s riverbanks on a private guided day trip.
Start with convenient hotel pickup and travel with your guide by private vehicle to Maeklong Railway Market. Walk beside the active railway tracks and explore stalls filled with fresh produce, seafood, local snacks, and everyday goods. When the train approaches, watch vendors quickly pull back their awnings and goods as it passes directly through the centre of the market.
Leave the market behind and continue through the countryside to the Mae Klong salt fields. See the wide salt pans stretching across the landscape and learn how sea salt is traditionally produced and harvested in the region.
Next, visit Wat Bang Kung, a historic temple tucked within the roots of a massive banyan tree. Walk around the temple and discover this unusual piece of Thailand’s cultural heritage.
Continue to Amphawa Floating Market, where traditional wooden shop houses, food stalls, and boats create a lively atmosphere along the canals. Take time to explore the market, browse local products, and try Thai snacks and delicacies at your own expense.
As evening approaches, board a traditional longtail boat and cruise deeper into the waterways around Amphawa. Leave the busy market behind and pass wooden riverside homes, temples, gardens, and quiet local communities as the daylight slowly fades and the canals become more peaceful.
After sunset, continue along the darkened waterways and look towards the trees lining the riverbanks. As the surroundings grow quieter, thousands of tiny fireflies begin to glow among the branches, creating a magical display of natural lights along the river. Take in the peaceful atmosphere before returning comfortably to Bangkok.
Includes
Hotel pick up and drop off
Private transportation
Private guide
All entrance fees
Private long-tail boat
Bottled drinking water
Important Information
- This Tour is only available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Pickup details will be confirmed one day before the tour.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
