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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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4.5
Good time
I did enjoy this trip but my only complaint was that amm took photos of us and said she would air drop them to us and she never did so we didn’t get to have our photos 🙁
5
Great fun and informative tour!
We just returned from this tour and had a great time. Our guide was Kitty and she was really nice, made the tour fun with all the introductions at the start, and always made time to take our photos for us. It was a small group of 10 people, the bus was clean, driver drove well and plenty of air conditioning. First stop was the floating market, where we split into 2 groups on boats and went through the floating markets for roughly 1 hour stopping when requested to buy souvenirs, food etc. Afterwards we had around 45 minutes ‘free time’ to go eat lunch, buy gifts etc. The floating market is a great and unique experience especially in the traffic jam! After this we went to a temple about 15 minutes away, Kitty took us around and told us lots of interesting facts and let us go inside temple (just remember to cover shoulders and below knees) this stop is for about 30 minutes with a toilet break, before moving onto Maeklong Railway station. Here we walked to the end of the track to see the train and have some photos and then walked the 1 km down the track having time to stop for shops, drinks, food whilst waiting for the train to arrive. It does get busy with lots of people but it’s amazing when they sound the horn you have 3 minutes to move inside shop entrance before train passes, all the shops move their canopies in, tables and produce gets moved and then everyone waits for the train to pass. It was amazing, it goes really slow so plenty of time for photo/video opportunities but just be warned it does get very close to you so stay right back against wall, inside shop entrance. Afterwards, we met at the meeting point, grabbed a smoothie and headed back to the minibus. Kitty was very generous and bought everyone a bag of fresh fruit (also a bottle of water provided on bus). We enjoyed this tour and really recommend it!
4.5
Great tour
Love the floating market experience and the Maeklong Train Market. Got to eat local food and the guide, Kitty, even gave us some water apple at the end of the tour.
5
Coooool valuable experience
Awesome experience!! The guide, Sirii, she’s so nice and good communicator, and definitely it’s a signature experience to have in Thai. But when you’re planning to ride the boat in the floating market, BE PREPARED WITH YOUR MASK, otherwise you’ll inhale every exhaust from the boats for 20 min.
5
Fantastic Floating Market
Pick up from the hotel was seamless in an Air Cond van. Kitty was an awesome host, explained everything and looked after us well. The time spent at each location was just enough to get a feel for it. Great day out.