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Discover three of Thailand’s most fascinating attractions on a day trip from Bangkok. Watch the train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, enjoy a traditional long-tail boat ride through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and visit Wat Bang Kung, a remarkable temple embraced by the roots of an ancient banyan tree.
Discover three of Thailand’s most fascinating attractions on a day trip from Bangkok, combining unique local markets, a traditional boat ride, and a remarkable temple surrounded by nature.
Begin your journey at Maeklong Railway Market, also known as the Umbrella Pulldown Market. This extraordinary market stretches along an active railway track, with vendors selling fresh produce, seafood, and local goods. Watch as they quickly fold back their awnings and move their products away from the tracks when a train approaches, then return everything to its place moments after it passes. This fascinating display offers a glimpse into everyday Thai life and a market tradition unlike any other.
Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of Thailand’s most famous floating markets. Hop aboard a traditional long-tail boat and cruise through the lively canals, where colourful boats carry fresh fruit, local snacks, and handcrafted goods. Along the waterways, browse market stalls, discover local products, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this popular destination.
Your journey concludes at Wat Bang Kung, a unique temple in Amphawa District known for its small chapel almost completely enclosed by the roots and branches of a giant banyan tree. Step inside to see the golden Buddha image and experience the peaceful atmosphere of this historic spiritual site. Please ensure your shoulders are covered when visiting the temple.
With a combination of lively markets, a scenic canal journey, and a fascinating temple, this tour offers a memorable way to experience Thailand’s local culture and distinctive attractions beyond Bangkok.
Your route
Explore the famous Maeklong Railway Market, also known as the Umbrella Pulldown Market. Browse stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, and local goods, and watch as vendors quickly move their awnings and products aside when a train passes through the market.
Discover Thailand’s famous floating market on a traditional long-tail boat ride through its lively canals. See colourful boats carrying fresh fruit, local snacks, and handmade goods while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this popular market.
Visit Wat Bang Kung, a remarkable temple almost completely surrounded by the roots and branches of a giant banyan tree. Step inside the tree-covered chapel to pay respect to the golden Buddha image and admire this unique historic site. Please ensure your shoulders are covered when visiting the temple.
Option 1: Silom MRT Station, Exit 2
Meet your guide on the sidewalk at Exit 2, at the corner of the Silom–Rama IV intersection, directly opposite Lumpini Park.
Option 2: In Front of Starbucks on Khao San Road
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at the western end of Khao San Road, near Chana Songkhram Police Station. Look for the distinctive traditional-style building.
You will receive a manual confirmation by email with further instructions shortly after completing your booking. If you do not receive any email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folder.
We exclude lunch from the tour price to provide you with the best possible price while maintaining full transparency.
Bangkok’s traffic is often notoriously congested, so we kindly ask all guests to arrive on time. We always recommend taking the BTS (skytrain) or MRT (metro) to a station near the meeting point.
As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply.
We understand plans can change. You’re welcome to reschedule your tour date or time up to 24 hours before the start at no extra cost.
If something comes up within 24 hours of the tour, please email us at tours@wandersiam.com and we’ll do our best to help. Please note that a change fee will apply.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
While changes to the itinerary are very rare, WanderSiam reserves the right to modify the published schedule whenever, in our judgment, circumstances require it or if we consider it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of our guests.
You will receive a manual confirmation by email with further instructions shortly after completing your booking. If you do not receive any email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folder.
We exclude lunch from the tour price to provide you with the best possible price while maintaining full transparency.
Bangkok’s traffic is often notoriously congested, so we kindly ask all guests to arrive on time. We always recommend taking the BTS (skytrain) or MRT (metro) to a station near the meeting point.
As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply.
We understand plans can change. You’re welcome to reschedule your tour date or time up to 24 hours before the start at no extra cost.
If something comes up within 24 hours of the tour, please email us at tours@wandersiam.com and we’ll do our best to help. Please note that a change fee will apply.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
While changes to the itinerary are very rare, WanderSiam reserves the right to modify the published schedule whenever, in our judgment, circumstances require it or if we consider it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of our guests.
We had an amazing time with our guide Peach. We learned a lot, found the best photo spots, and would definitely recommend the tour.
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Excellent guide and beautiful sights. I’m glad I decided to give this tour a try and had a great day.
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Our guide was energetic, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable. It was a great way to see Bangkok’s important landmarks.
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Ken was a wealth of knowledge and welcomed every question. A friendly and memorable way to discover Bangkok.
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Ken was knowledgeable and lovely. He took the time to explain the places and made the experience enjoyable.
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I had a fabulous time with Surin. The tour felt personal, welcoming, and full of local knowledge.
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A very sunny and enjoyable day trip. The guide was helpful and kept the experience relaxed and fun.
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Ken was a great guide—patient, professional, and happy to answer questions throughout the tour.
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590 Comments
5
Awesome Guide!
Views were amazing! Our guide (Surina) was extremely helpful and friendly!The team is very organized and they explained to our group everything we needed to know, super recommend!
4.5
Highly recommend!
Tems was an amazing host. The floating market was as my favorite part of the trip. I only wished we had more time there. Otherwise, highly recommend this tour to anyone. I
4.5
Okay – nothing special!
Short review:
Okay!
Longer review:
Mixed tour! Some good bits and bad bits (see below).
Good bits:
Small group size (we were very lucky and people didn’t turn up so there was only 4 in our group)
Air conditioned vehicle
Excellent driver (“Mr Nooo”)
Free water on the way / journey back
We got on the train the stop before the end of the line (where the market is) so we were actually on the train as it pulled into the market so got to watch the market stalls from inside the train which was AMAZING! For this alone, I gave it the 4 star revie! (Apparently this isn’t guaranteed or regular, we were “lucky”).
Bad bits:
The tour guide (“Mr Paul”) was a bit too “in your face”, especially at 7am! His English wasn’t great and when we asked questions or weren’t sure about something he would just smile and either repeat what we’d said or say “yes yes yes”!
They didn’t recommend places to watch the train go by once we’d got off it and the train departed. There were a few coffee shops (and we were recommended one by another tour guide but I was surprised he didn’t suggest somewhere),
There were a few stops (one at the tree temple and one at the coconut plant) which we weren’t interested in.
At the floating market were told we had free time but weren’t recommended anywhere to eat or drink. We had a traveller who felt a little hot and unwell but they didn’t seem too interested!
They emailed about 5 times in the morning to say they were at our hotel (we were 1 minute late) but didn’t ring or WhatsApp – which frustrated me.
Overall okay for the price and tour but wouldn’t be in a hurry to rebook!
5
Unique experience
It was good mix of experiences. Strongly recommended. Big thanks to Surina and Beer for making the tour pleasant. Surina’s history telling was informative and interesting.
4.5
Fun times, bought a few things, food was good. Atmosphere was enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour
Fun time and great experience. Food was good and lots of souvenirs to buy. I suggest to go to the early tour. I went to the 10am one and by the time we got there, many of the shops were shutting down