Private Floating & Train Market + DRAGON Temple + Thai Cafe
Muang Samut Songkhram District, Bangkok
Experience the Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Dragon Temple on a guided tour. Enjoy a private rowing boat ride and taste tropical fruits and taste Thai Iced Tea at Cafe
Overview
Experience a full-day tour from Bangkok exploring Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Wat Sam Phran, and local food tastings, suitable for cultural travelers and food enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Pass through Maeklong Railway Market as the train runs on the tracks
- Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with vendors in paddle boats
- Private rowing boat ride along the floating market and local canals
- Visit Wat Sam Phran (Dragon Temple) with its 17-story pink cylindrical building
- Taste tropical fruits including young coconut, rambutan, mango, durian, and mangosteen
Description
Begin your tour at Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors quickly pull back their stalls to let the train pass, creating a unique market experience on active rail tracks.
Next, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand's most famous floating market, featuring vendors in small paddle boats selling produce and household goods.
Enjoy a private rowing boat ride through the floating market and surrounding canals, offering an intimate view of local life. Sample tropical fruits such as young coconut, rambutan, mango, durian, and mangosteen during the ride.
Visit Wat Sam Phran, known as the Dragon Temple, noted for its 17-story tall pink cylindrical structure wrapped by a large red-and-green dragon sculpture. Learn about the dragon’s symbolism representing the journey from sorrow to happiness.
Conclude the day with Thai iced tea at After the Rain Coffee & Gallery.
Includes
- Visit to Maeklong Railway Market
- Visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Tasting of local foods and tropical fruits
- Private rowing boat ride
- Simple Thai lunch
- Visit to Wat Sam Phran (Dragon Temple)
- One Thai iced tea at After the Rain Coffee & Gallery
Excludes
- Any insurance
Important Information
- Maeklong Railway Market operates on active rail tracks; vendors move stalls when trains pass
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market vendors sell from small paddle boats
- Wat Sam Phran features a 17-story building wrapped by a dragon sculpture
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Morning visits offer cooler temperatures and lighter crowds.