Boats at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Morning tour (7 hours) Private market tour from Bangkok

Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market

The famous train that passes through a market, and a private boat among the vendors of Damnoen Saduak – the classic morning, without a big group bus.

Private tour – only your group English-speaking guide; other languages on request

Tour overview

You leave Bangkok early to reach the Maeklong Railway Market for the morning train, when vendors pull back their awnings and the train passes a few centimetres away. Then you continue to Damnoen Saduak for an hour by private boat through the floating market. Lunch is a free stop and is not included; you are back in Bangkok in the early afternoon. Train times are checked before your date.

Hotel pickup07:00 pickup in Bangkok; estimated hotel arrival around 14:00
Private tourSamut Songkhram and Ratchaburi

Scheduled stops

  • •Maeklong Railway Market and the train
  • •Private boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • •Lunch on the way back

Markets itinerary

Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, queues, temple access and local conditions. The order of visits may be adjusted when necessary to provide the smoothest experience.

07:00

Hotel pickup in Bangkok

About 1.5 hours to Maeklong.

08:30

Maeklong Railway Market

Watch the train pass through the market.

10:00

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

One hour by private boat among the vendors.

12:00

Lunch

The meal is not included in the standard tour price and is available on request.

14:00

Estimated arrival at your hotel

Around 14:00, depending on traffic.

Photo gallery

Vendors at Damnoen Saduak.
Vendors at Damnoen Saduak.
The train through the Maeklong market.
The train through the Maeklong market.
Long-tail boats on the floating market canal.
Long-tail boats on the floating market canal.

Frequently asked questions

Does the train run every day?

Usually several times a day; we check the timetable for your date and adjust the pickup time.

Is the tour private?

Yes. The vehicle, the driver and the guide are only for your group (1–8 people). Larger groups on request.

Is the boat included?

Yes, one hour by private boat at Damnoen Saduak. Lunch and shopping are not included.

Can we also see Amphawa and the fireflies?

Yes, as a separate afternoon and evening tour on Friday to Sunday: Amphawa & Fireflies.

What is included

  • Licensed local English-speaking guide.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, fuel, tolls and parking.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Bangkok.
  • Private boat at Damnoen Saduak (about one hour).
  • Basic travel insurance for every customer, the guide and the driver.

Tour price inclusions and exclusions

  • Lunch is not included in the standard tour price; it is available on request.
  • Shopping and snacks at the markets are at your own expense.
  • Price for the whole private group, VAT included.

Practical tips

  • Hold your belongings when the train passes and follow your guide’s signal.
  • Bring small cash for snacks at the markets.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle.