Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour: Experience Local Culture on Thailand's Historic Waterways
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Immerse yourself in Thai culture on a boat tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Experience the vibrant atmosphere, barter with locals, and explore the picturesque countryside.
Duration: 7 hours
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Highlights
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - • An old trading market filled with rich history & culture • Unique sights of shopping on a floating boat & sampan • Chance to take a leisurely boat ride around the market • Countryside & scenic landscapes of Rachaburi Province • Insight into lifestyle of locals who live & work on water Itinerary :- 06:30 : Pick up from the various hotel. 07:00 : Depart Bangkok for Rachaburi province. 08:30 : Arrive the Boat Pier then enjoy the scenery of rural life by the long tail speed boat to the Floating Market. 09:00 : Arrive the Floating Market, almost untouched by the Modern World. You will enjoy watching the farmers selling food, fruits, flowers and many kind of local products in their boats. 10:30 : Optional tour - getting around the farmer village or free at leisure at market area. 12:00 : Depart for Bangkok. 14:00 : Return to the hotel. - Thailand Travel Agency by Sun Leisure World - Tour operator
What's Included
  • Scenic long-tail boat ride to Damnoen Saduak floating market
  • Guidance from a professional guide
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels)
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable boat journey along a tranquil Thai canal that meanders through the scenic rural landscape. Witness the way of life of the inhabitants who dwell and work on these interconnected waterways and immerse yourself in the vibrant daily activity at Damnoen Saduak, a renowned floating market that offers vivid handicrafts and fresh produce. Engage with Thai culture at the Damneon Saduak Floating Market. Learn the Thai style of negotiation as you try out your bargaining skills with vendors donning wooden hats, peddling tropical fruits, coconut candy, sticky mango rice, and tom yum from their self-navigated mini boats.

• A historically rich traditional trading market
• Unique experience of shopping on a floating boat and sampan
• Opportunity to enjoy a relaxing boat ride around the marketplace
• Picturesque rural landscape of Rachaburi Province
• Glimpse into the lives of locals who dwell and earn their livelihood on water

  • Boat ride is not wheelchair accessible
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel
  • You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, Level 29 The Offices at Central World 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan Pathum Wan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
  • An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
  • We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
  • 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours
Location
Thailand Travel Agency by Sun Leisure World
Thanon Witthayu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nohp13
Dec 18, 2018
Nice experience for the family! - Went with my family while my mum enjoyed. Kids got to have fried rice onboard the boat and I love the coconut ice cream, so yummy and refreshing!
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