Full Day RAILWAY MARKET AND AMPHAWA FLOATING MARKET

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Maeklong Railway Market, a unique market that is held every day literally on the rail tracks
• Spectacular and colorful scenery of Thai Life along the canal during Long tailed boat trip to Amphawa Floating Market
• Visit Amphawa Floating Market, a cozy atmosphere and music broadcast by the community members

PROGRAM:

This full day tour combines two amazing markets together. The excursion features the one and only “Maeklong Railway Market”, or “Talad Rom Hoop” in Thai and the afternoon floating market “Talat Nam Yam Yen Amphawa”. Depart from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram to visit Talad Rom Hoop, upon arrival the guide will introduce you to the history of the area. See the action several minutes before the train is due to pass through the market. The process happens so quick it will amaze you for this unique moment. 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.

DETAILS:

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PICKUP TIMES:

Pickup from Bangkok city hotels start at 11:30. Hotel pickup from hotels in Suvarnabhumi, Bang Na, On Nut, Don Muang, Viphavadee, Thonburi is subject to supplement charge.

INCLUDED SERVICES:

• Hotel pickup/drop off (selected hotels only)
• Transport by air-conditioned van or coach
• Guided tour with professional local guide
• Long tailed boat trip from Railway Market to Amphawa Market
• Entrance/admission fees
• Insurance