Pickup from hotel and travel to Maeklong market.
The whitish salt field, not a rice field, of course. A special bonus tour for our guests who join our floating and railway market tour in 2020. This sea salt is produced by Thai local wisdom. The salt farmer will rotate the sea water in different levels matching the strength of wind and sunlight. The rotation will continue until the salt becomes a “salt mountain” which are ready for cooking, skincare, and agriculture. On the Highway 35 in Samut Sakhorn province, our guide will lead you to rub the salt to your hand and take amazing photos!
The Railway Market is humorously called as the “life-risking” market! You will have fun riding a local train toward the Mae Klong station. While on this train, you will see the “Unseen-Thailand” experience. When the train signal rings up, the chaos will happen! Vendors will rush to detract their stall and clear away all goods that obstructs the running train at a great speed. Once the train passes, all shop owners will resume their stalls again.
You will observe how Thai farmers produce coconut nectar and palm sugar loaf. You will see a demonstration of coconut flower cutting, pouring the nectar into a bamboo container, putting preservation woods in the container, boiling up and pasteurizing the coconut nectar into the drinkable one. You will try squeezing coconut milk from coconut shell using a traditional Thai “rabbit-teeth” wooden machine.
Join us for an unforgettable journey to the renowned Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of Thailand's most historic and captivating markets. Your adventure begins with an exhilarating motorboat ride, immersing you in the vibrant atmosphere that has thrived on these waters for over a century. Glide through bustling canals, where you'll witness a lively market brimming with colorful boats and friendly vendors. Sample mouthwatering Thai delicacies, from sweet mango sticky rice to freshly-made coconut ice cream and authentic Thai-style boat noodles. This tour perfectly blends culture, history, and culinary delights, making it a must-do for both Thai and international visitors. Come soak in the unique charm of Thailand's floating markets and create lasting memories!
Travel from Rama II Memorial Park back to hotel.
Great private tour experience with a wonderful tour guide (Jim) and a quick & efficient driver! Definitely a great way to see the Floating Market and the Railway Markets on a day trip from Bangkok.
This was a 6.5 hour tour of which 4.5 hours were travel. Not as advertised one hour! First we drove in a van to RR station, then 1 he train ride to RR market. Followed by 20 min ride to pier then after flaring market, 2 hours in van back to Bangkok. The guide was essentially a babysitter. There was zero commentary about each destination. She didn’t even inquire about bathroom needs during long duration. I finally asked and there was a sketchy option. I had asked in advance for a little much stop. However, since the floating market closed at 1 pm, her offer of a much later look much was rejected. There was no time to shop, and during this long day, we even had to skip the salt farm and coconut farms to see a glimpse of the major destinations. Yes, the RR market and floating market was interesting. But I never would have booked this tour realizing how much was travel and how little was tourism.
We had an amazing experience on the Floating Market & Railway Market Private Tour with our guide, Ice! From the very beginning, he stood out for his excellent communication. He contacted us the day before to confirm the details and messaged again before arriving at our hotel right on time. Ice explained everything clearly and answering all our questions with patience. He shared interesting local stories and cultural insights along the way. He was also very courteous, friendly, and attentive — always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Ice took great photos for us, recommend local snacks, and tailor the experience to our interests. If you want a great guide, Ice is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!
Floating market and railroad tours was fantastic! We were picked up from our hotel on time and the driver Kevin navigated traffic like champ throughout the tour. Lin is truly an asset to Viator. She broke down what we should expect at the Mao Klong train market and then the floating market. She is an expert with moving us through the markets. She was our personal photographer as well. We have the best pictures to add to our memories. Lin also gave suggestions on other must see during our visit. She was personable and was easy to understand. I highly recommend the tour with Lin.
Great way to see the floating market & railway market outside of Bangkok. Tip, our guide, was fantastic!
All the places that we went are awesome. Loved the rail trip and the market with the train passing between the stores. The sugar coconut farm was incredible also. The boat very nice the only thing the government must clean better the canals.
What a lovely experience. You cannot come to Bangkok and not do this trip. Our guide Lin was amazing. So knowledgeable and nothing was too much. She knew all the tricks to ensure we got the best experience ever 5 stars all the way
We had an amazing experience with this tour. First of all, our Tour guide Jim is so knowledgeable, nice and hospitable person. She’s our tour guide and also has great photography skills - takes amazing instagrammable photos along the tour. What I like about this tour is that they don’t just drop you off to the destination, they actually plan to make it a more wonderful experience by having you ride a 30-min train to reach the railway market, and having you take a boat from a village to the floating market. That in itself an amazing and memorable experience. Our amazing driver Lucky waiting to pick us up from one spot after another with cold water and refreshing towels to help us after finishing exploring the destinations. Both Jim and Lucky are incredible at what they do, I felt that we were taken good care of during the whole duration of the trip, and were thinking of how they can make the whole trip comfortable and fun. I am extremely grateful to both of them. Thank you!
Poppy is as amazing. Knowledgeable, flexible, and helpful. She knew we wanted a more local experience so she took an alternate path back to our hotel so we could experience more local Thai culture. The floating market was a bit of a disappointment, with mire souvenirs than food products as we expected but the overall trip was well worth it.
Our guide, Oil, was great. Not only did we see the sights, we had excellent insight and photography services. our guide took us to a coconut plantation, family owned/operated where we learned about coconut sugar. The floating market and railway markets were a highlight of our vacation.
We had a very early start for this trip but it really was worth it. Lin and Kevin we brilliant guides and got us through the mad Bangkok traffic in time to get the train to the market. Lin was brilliant at taking lots of photos and videos which she sent to us. Lin is very knowledgable and has been guiding tours for many years! We had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour
The floating market was fabulous. Poppy our tour guide was very informative!! I highly recommend this tour to everyone !
Great activity. Our guide Cat has been excellent. She is nice and gives us good tips. She knows very well the timing and the area. Amazing experience.
Went on the Floating & Railway Market tour with our guide Lin, she was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and knew exactly where to sit on the train and where to go in the market for the best photo opportunities. We also made stops at the coconut farm and salt farm on the way which broke the journey up.
Lin was friendly and thoughtful & the driver Kevin was helpful! Lin even made sure there was time to pause for photos and l memories. She took her time with the photos to ensure satisfactory results! Lin also offered suggestions for hidden gems. The only downside was she constantly was asking for us to leave a review. Her pleasant personality made up for constant ask. Would recommend Lin and Kevin!
Did the rail market and floating market private tour with Lin and she had been fantastic telling us what to watch out for, good spots for photo and explaining to us the culture and history. The short stop at the coconut farm was interesting too. Kevin our driver was great as well! Definitely a must do trip in Bangkok!
At the train and fliating market around Bangkok we'd a great day with Lin. Although it was raining her smile made the day great for us. Thanks a lot.
We had the best day with Lin as our guide. She took us to the best places. She knew all the shortcuts and best routes and explained everything perfectly. I highly recommend this tour and specifically with Lin. Thank you so much Lin for the perfect day.
Wow! Lin our guide was excellent today, she has so much enthusiasm and local knowledge... This trip felt very authentic, we learned lots and had great fun. Lin took some great photos so we could all be in the pictures... Kevin our driver was very helpful and polite... Highly recommend!
The guide Lin and driver Kevin were absolutely amazing! We had a great time and everything was explained very well. Loved this and would recommend getting Lin and her driver for any group be it railway market , coconut farm or water market
What a trip of a lifetime with Lin! So much energy and fun and just wants her clients to have the best time. She will get you the best seats on the train and get the best photo stops. I can honestly say she has been the best guide I have had on any experience and at a brilliant price too. If you come to Bangkok and what a day trip she's your woman!
For anyone who wants an English speaking guide who is full of fun and energy Lin is your go to! She is so much fun, gives you lots of knowledge and doesn't just drop you off at different places but really goes into detail with your trip and is your personal photographer. Very well priced enjoying ALOT in just one morning! If you WhatsApp Lin you can get a tailored tour just for your needs.
Lin and Kevin were super amazing , we had a great time , she was very acknowledged and explain everything in detail my son want to continue doing activities with them 🥰
Lin and Kevin were great guides!! Highly recommend booking this tour in the morning. A great experience for my husband and I!
Lin and Kevin were amazing! This was a highlight of our trip. Lin was great at taking photos of us and telling us all about the activities. Highly recommend!
Lin and Kevin were awesome! They both were so accommodating. They both spoke English and I could understand them clearly. Lin was very informative and really was thoughtful with her photography. She took amazing shots! Kevin was the driver and was helping with bags and other guidance. Totally recommend them as guides!
Guide Lin is a wonderful guide. Very cheerful and knowledgeable. She is also a great photographer. Riding the train to through the market was a highlight. Kevin, our driver, was very professional. Highly recommend Lin and Kevin.
Amazing experience. Highly recommend the private tour. Lin and Kevin were amazing. Clear explanations, very friendly, good English. Lin was also like a professional photographer and ensured that we got the best deals!
Lin and Kevin were very helpful and very friendly. Showed us around, took us to the floating market, train market, coconut farm and salt fields. Lin told us a lot of interesting facts and history as well. I recommend booking these tours with them!
Good experience led by Lin. She is very nice and attentive. She gave us the full experience, from the train ride to the ground experience on the train market, followed by coconut sugar experience and floating market trip. Kevin, the driver, is also super careful and polite.
Lin and Kevin were great tour guides, enjoyed my day with them, learned so much about the Thai culture and people. Enjoyed learning about the salt and coconut farms. Highly recommend doing this tour.
Lin was a fantastic tour guide. She is full of energy and is a very experienced guide. She knew all the ins and outs of the best places to see the best and get the best pictures. She was a lot of fun to spend the day with and worked hard to make sure we had a great time. Kevin was a great driver too.
Superb tour, made more so by our guide Lin. She went the extra mile explaining things, helping us with bargaining for souvenirs and — best of all — she’s a terrific photographer. Put your cameras down and let Lin take all your family & group shots; she’ll airdrop them to you at the end. A great day, thanks to Lin.
Today’s tour to the Floating & Railway Market was exceptional, and was guided by the most amazing tour guide named Lin and her driver, Kevin. Lin was informative, caring and went above & beyond by taking great photo shots of us throughout the tour. We travelled in a spacious, clean and air-conditioned van that made our day trip even more comfortable too. Highly recommend Lin & Kevin and will definitely booked with Thailand Insight Travel again 😀👍🏼👌🏼
Thanks to Lin and the driver who made this experience most memorable. They were very attentive to our needs. Excursion to recommend
This trip with Lin and Kevin is just highly recommended. It was a really perfect day all around. They are so dedicated that it will be a special experience.
Great day with great people always happy. Very informative and exciting. Thanks to Lin and Kevin for this unique trip.
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