Excursion Floating market & railway market tour at Bangkok

Learn about the traditional ways of local Thai life from a unique perspective during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion via minivan, train and boat.

Scenic Drive and Damnernsaduak Canal

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive to Damnernsaduak, a provincial district of the Rajburi Province. In this locality, most people live along both sides of the densely-populated canal, and the majority of them are agriculturists due to the fertile land in this area. Fruits and vegetables grown here include oranges, grapes, papayas, cabbage, beans, onions, and more. In addition to serving as a means of transportation, the Damnernsaduak Canal also provides farmers with water for agricultural purposes throughout the year.

Damnernsaduak Canal Cruise and Floating Market

Upon arrival in Damnernsaduak, a comfort stop is made before embarking a local boat for a scenic cruise along the Damnernsaduak Canal. En route, pass by orchards and traditional houses, and view local people going about their everyday lives. Your boat-ride ends at the Floating Market, a popular hub for locals and tourists alike. Here, see hundreds of vendors and purchasers floating in their small rowboats, and selling, buying or exchanging their produce from their own orchards. Local food and drinks, as well as souvenir and handicrafts shops, can be found on the platform around the Floating Market.

Mae Klong Railway Market

Next, re-board your van for the drive to the nearby Mae Klong Railway Market, a unique market that is held literally on the railroad tracks. As soon as the siren signals the approaching train, the shoppers hop off the tracks. When the train arrives, the vendors quickly remove their produce from the tracks and pull back their awnings. Once the train is gone, everything returns to normal. Each morning to late-afternoon, this market springs to life, selling a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, snacks, and clothes and accessories. Following your exciting train-ride, market visit and a comfort stop, re-board your van and commence the approximately 75-minute drive back to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 547 yards (about 500 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and train, and embark/disembark the boat. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least four years old to participate on this tour. The old railway cars are air-cooled, and the ride is quite bumpy and noisy. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bangkok, Damnernsaduak, Canal Cruise, Local Lifestyles and Farming, Floating Market, Mae Klong Railway Market, Train-Ride