Full Day Exploring The Local Life with Maeklong Railway Market And Amphawa Floating Market (DSTH)

Full Day Exploring The Local Life with Maeklong Railway Market And Amphawa Floating Market (DSTH)

HIGHLIGHT: 

• Visit the local market "Ta Laad Rom Hoob"
• Experience the local riverfront life
• Touch and learn local wisdom
• Visit Amphawa Floating Maket

PROGRAM:

Visit The Maeklong Railway Market or “Talad Rom Hoop” as it is said in Thai, witness the action of the stall holders whisking their stock away as to allow the train to pass, and all this is done in several minutes before the train is due pass through. The process happens so quick that you will feel absolutely thrilled from this unique moment.

Drive to Samut Songkram province and visit Baan Rim Klong community. Here you will learn the true meaning of ‘slow life’ while enjoying local products from 100% natural ingredients. ‘Uncle Somchai’ will explain and show, how to climb up the coconut trees and how to extract sugar from fresh coconuts. Help grandma ‘Chaweean’ in her kitchen to prepare ‘Kanom Thai’ - a local sweet Thai dessert and watch ‘Uncle Lantom’ how to weave baskets from palm leaves.

After Lunch, then continue to the nearby market “Amphawa Floating Market”, an afternoon food market held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, situated on the canals close to Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram. See the charm and colourful scenery of Thai life along the river banks. Here you have time to explore the market and learn how Thais used to trade in the old days. Sit down on the tiny tables overlooking the canals and try some of the local Thai foods, snack, and drinks from the original vendors who sell goods directly from their boats.

Return to Bangkok and get dropped off at your hotel.

 DETAILS: 

 OPERATION SCHEDULE:

  INCLUDED SERVICES: 

• Hotel pickup/drop off (selected hotels only)
• Transport by air-conditioned van
• Professional local guide 
• Entrance/admission fees 
• Lunch

NOT INCLUDED: 

• Expenditures of personal nature and gratuity for guide and driver

 REMARK:

• Child Discount 50% apply on PRIVATE basis when travel with minimum 2 adults, otherwise no discount.
• Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Thailand.
• Please bring: Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during the trip. 
• JOIN Tour with pick-up OUTER BKK CITY, SURCHARGE THB 320.-per adult and THB 160.-per child is applied (Zones: Suvarnabhumi, Bang Na, On Nut, Don Muang, Viphavadee, Thonburi).