Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour by Train

08:00 - 08:30 Morning pickup

• The adventure starts early with our pickup service from the meeting point on Khaosan Road. Depending on your hotel’s location, pickup may be available directly from your accommodation. Punctuality is key to making the most of this incredible day.

Heading to Maeklong Railway Market

• We’ll begin our road journey towards the outskirts of the city, heading to the Samut Songkhram area, known for its rural way of life and unique markets.

Train adventure

• Arrival at Baan Kalong Railway Station. We’ll board the train for a short and scenic journey. Enjoy views of local life, plantations and farms as we make our way towards the famous Railway Market.

Arrival at Maeklong Railway Market

• Experience arriving at Maeklong Railway Market directly by train. Watch how quickly the vendors pull back their awnings and goods to make way for the locomotive.
• We’ll leave the train and explore the market on foot. There will be some time to browse the stalls selling fruit, vegetables and seafood, before taking up a position to witness the famous moment when the train leaves the station, passing just centimetres from the goods on display.

Heading to the Floating Market

• We’ll continue by road towards the legendary Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Exploring Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

• We’ll arrive at the heart of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Explore its banks and bridges while watching the lively scene of boats filled with colourful products, souvenirs and local food.

Traditional long-tail boat ride

• Enjoy a traditional long-tail boat ride through the narrow secondary canals of the river. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the atmosphere, see traditional houses built along the waterways and observe local daily life.

Return to Bangkok

• We’ll head back to the capital, with an estimated arrival time of around 15:30. The tour ends by default at Khaosan Road.

Free hotel pickup areas

• Khaosan, Silom, Sathorn, Sukhumvit (Soi 1-24), Asoke, Pratunam.

Important information to consider

• Responsible wildlife tourism: At the floating market, you may be offered the opportunity to take photos with exotic animals. To avoid supporting animal exploitation, we strongly ask and recommend that you do not participate in these activities.
• Be prepared for the markets: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes, as well as bringing sunscreen and a hat. It is very important to carry cash (Thai Baht) for your purchases.
• Respect for local culture: Immerse yourself in the experience, respect local customs and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of two of the world’s most unique markets.

• Itinerary notice: To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the order of the stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.

• Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 1 year old and people with medical and/or back problems cannot join the tour.

• Pickup from your accommodation or meeting point in Khaosan
• Professional tour guide 🇹🇭🇬🇧
• Train ticket (Baan Kalong – Mae Klong)
• 30-minute long-tail boat ride at the floating market
• Accident insurance

Not included

• Food or lunch
• Personal expenses
• Rowing boat ride at the floating market
• Return transfer to your hotel

• Comfortable footwear
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Cash for personal expenses
• A photo of your passport on your phone

Booking notice: To secure your place, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible, especially during high season. Many of our tours have limited capacity and fill up quickly, so we cannot guarantee availability for bookings made only 1 or 2 days in advance.

Itinerary notice: To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the order of the stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.

Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 1 year old and people with medical and/or back problems cannot join the tour.

Special requirements: Please inform us of any allergies or special requirements when making your booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Accident insurance: To ensure the validity of the accident insurance, you must provide the full name, gender and passport number of all participants. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your booking. During high season, we recommend securing your place in advance.

Pick-ups: For group tours, our vehicle will pick up participants in sequence, so we kindly ask you to wait patiently at the entrance of your hotel. If you feel the wait is excessive, please contact the operator directly. If your accommodation is inaccessible to the vehicle, pick-up will take place at a nearby alternative meeting point agreed in advance.

Cancellation policy: You will find a brief description of our cancellation policy in the booking form. Please read it before booking. You can also view the full policy in the Terms and Conditions.

Questions or enquiries: Please contact us directly via WhatsApp and we will answer any questions as soon as possible.

How is this railway market tour different from other similar tours?
It allows you to experience the market from both inside and outside, including a real train journey through the market.

Does the tour include the train journey through Maeklong Railway Market?
Yes, the train ticket is included and is a central part of the experience.

Which floating market is visited?
The tour visits Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, including a traditional boat ride.

What is included in the tour?
It includes pickup, an English-speaking guide, train ticket, boat ride and assistance throughout the experience.

What language is the tour conducted in?
The tour is conducted in English in a group setting.

How long does the tour last?
The approximate duration is 5 hours.

Is food included?
No, food is not included.