Private Tour: Experience Railway & Floating Market and Bridge over River Kwae

Embark on a private tour to witness the unique Meaklong Railway Market, explore the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and delve into the history and culture of Kanchanaburi, including the iconic Bridge over the River Kwae.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - Experience a unique walk through a market set directly on train tracks, sampling tropical fruits and local foods until a warning bell signals the approach of a train. Vendors swiftly retract their awnings and shift their goods just enough to avoid the train, resuming business as usual once it passes.
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - After a 30-minute drive from Mae Klong, visit the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Satisfy your hunger with a variety of foods and snacks, including Pad-Thai Noodles, Boat Noodles Soup, pork BBQ grill, coconut pudding, and banana fritters.
  • The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - This interactive museum and research center offers insights into the events in Southeast Asia during World War II.
  • Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - The main war cemetery in Kanchanaburi, housing 1,896 Dutch war graves along with those of British and Commonwealth soldiers.
  • Bridge Over the River Kwai - Walk across the iconic bridge made famous by the 1957 British-American World War II film, where it is said that one life was lost for each sleeper laid in the track.
What's Included
  • All admission fees as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Boat ride through the Floating Market
  • Private air-conditioned minibus and driver
  • Private qualified and experienced English speaking guide
  • Local fruit and snack for tasting at the market
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Three of amazing places that you can do in a day. Firstly, to be witness of “Thailand Only” with Meaklong Railway Market. It has a train running through right down the middle and close enough to touch. The coolest thing is the awnings and shop fronts adjusts itself and perfectly encapsulates the train as it rolls through.

From Mae Klong you will take 30 minutes drive continue journey to another famous Bangkok market - Damnoen Saduak Floating market. It is a great way to see the winding canals you would not otherwise have access to on foot.
Lastly , we take few more hours drive to Kanchanaburi , full of history and culture! Here is the Bridge over the River Kwae (sound likes “where”), which is a 1957 British-American epic of Second World War film and makes its famous. Also we will take you to visit Thailand-Burma War Center and War Cemetery.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved then comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • The duration of transfer is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • For children under 4 year-old will be free of charge , and 4 year-old will be charge as adult pricing
Location
Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)
Si Champa Alley
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nancy_o
Jan 28, 2024
Bridge trip - Seeing the train come through the market and visiting Bridge over River Kwai.It was a full day of fun
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