The Best of Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak: Railway & Floating Market

Overview

• ✓Maeklong Market is a unique, 'must-see attraction' that should be on every visitor's itinerary.
• ✓It is called 'Risky Market' because there is a train track that runs directly through the middle of the market.
• ✓Literally within seconds of the train passing through the market vendors have to pull their goods, and themselves, out of the way.
• ✓The precision timings and movements of everyone involved are fascinating to witness.
• ✓The second market on this itinerary is at the floating market at Damnoen Saduak.

Maeklong Market is a unique, 'must-see attraction' that should be on every visitor's itinerary. It is called 'Risky Market' because there is a train track that runs directly through the middle of the market. Literally within seconds of the train passing through the market vendors have to pull their goods, and themselves, out of the way. The precision timings and movements of everyone involved are fascinating to witness. The second market on this itinerary is at the floating market at Damnoen Saduak. Whilst it is authentic and still used by locals, due to its popularity, it has become busy with tourists. You'll have plenty of time to wander along the side of the canal here, take a short paddle boat ride, and make a few purchases. 09:00 Leave River City 10:40 Ban Ka Long Railway Station 11:10 Arrive The Maeklong Railway Station 11:30 Watch the train passing Market 12:10 Floating Market with paddle boat 15 mins 13:30 Leave for Bangkok 15:00 Drop Off MBK

What to Bring

• •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• •Please Note: Paddle boats do not have life-jackets small enough for very young children. Adults are responsible for their children at all times
• •Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• •Please Note: Paddle boat ride around floating markets will be approximately 30 minutes
• •Meeting Point is at the large, main entrance to the River City Shopping Mall (next to Royal Orchid Shopping Mall).
• •Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time .
• •Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic conditions
• •Optional pick up from the following areas: Sathorn, Silom, Siam, Pratunam, Khao San Road, Charoenkrung Road, or the Sukhumvit area between Soi 1-39 and 2-24. Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. (Hotel pick up is about 30-60minutes prior tour departure time.)

Meeting and Pickup