- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - We visit the famous Mae Klong train market (Talat Rom Hup). Imagine a train going straight through a public market!
The Mae Klong Railway Market has been around since 1905. Fishing was (and still is) one of the main livelihoods of the people who lived here, and the market was another way in which to sell their goods. Officials decided to build a railway in order to better deliver these goods to other provinces. The market remained, however, despite the new tracks that cut through it.
It takes approximately 1–1.5 hours to arrive at the destination, depending on the traffic.
- Wat Bang Kung - We also visit Wat Bang Kung, famous for its small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree called Bot Prok Po. It is almost like the tree itself is the pillar of the temple, and without the roots, the chapel would fall down. You can also go inside to pay respect to the Buddha image.
- Amphawa Floating Market - This once-small village has been around since the mid-17th century and back in the day, the agricultural community of Amphawa used the river as their daily trading hub. Many wooden houses were built along this river to make it easier for the people to trade and transport by boat.
Along the canal are countless wooden restaurants; some vendors cook and sell food from their boats. If you’re a foodie, this is the place to be! There is a wide choice of snacks, street food, seafood, sweets, and desserts, as well as fresh fruit.
Of course, your visit to Amphawa is not complete without a boat trip, so of course we board one of the boats for a trip on the canals, and hopefully we spot some of the large population of fireflies that live in the trees on the canal banks!
Then we head back to Bangkok, where it takes approximately 1–1.5 hours to arrive at the destination, depending on the traffic.
- Firefly boat tour
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Meal
- Personal expenses
- Tip/gratuities for the guide (not mandatory)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Embark on a journey outside Bangkok with your local guide to explore the Mae Klong Railway Market, where a train passes through the bustling market, showcasing the resilience of its community since 1905.
Visit Wat Bang Kung, known for its chapel embraced by the roots of a banyan tree, and pay homage to the Buddha image inside.
Explore the charming riverside market of Amphawa, open on weekends, offering a glimpse into traditional trading along the river. Enjoy local street food and fresh seafood sold from boats, and take a boat trip to see the mesmerizing fireflies light up the night sky.
You’ll then be dropped off back in central Bangkok in time to enjoy your evening in the city.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
