Things to do in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram Province: The Best Bus Tours

Tha Kha also known as Thaka Floating Market is a hidden gem, and only 60 kilometers away from Bangkok. This Floating Market will give you a different perspective than other markets closer to Bangkok as it is less touristy and gives you a more genuine and charming view of a traditional Thai floating market.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Meals, Personal expenses and gratuities

The trip starts in Bangkok from your hotel. Once at the famous Maeklong Railway Market, you’ll walk around the bustling market stalls laying on both sides of the railway tracks then watch shopkeepers scramble to move their merchandise out of the way of the oncoming trains! Next, we drive to Wat Kai Bang Krung an iconic temple, known for its roots and branches of a banyan tree which over the centuries have surrounded the building, that houses a golden Buddha. Afterward we continue to the charming Amphawa Floating Market. You’ll take a stroll along the canal where you can see rowing boats, wooden Thai houses, traditional shops and stalls selling souvenirs, local foods & products. You’ll have a chance to taste an array of exotic Thai foods while trying out your haggling skills. When you’ve exhausted your taste buds we’ll take a traditional riverboat down the Amphawa River. There we see local people living off the river in their traditional wooden homes set above the water.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Showing the most must see Thai markets in one day, making you experience and learn the culture with the most experience tour guide, THE TOUR THAT YOU MUST JOIN!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Old School Palm Sugar Factory | Danonsaduak floating market | Paddle boat experience | Meklong Train market | Experience Train ride | Thai Dessert refreshment | Wat Bang Kung | Muay Thai Park | Ampawa Floating market | Firefly canal , insurance

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Some of Bangkok’s must-see attractions can be difficult to reach by public transport. So why not visit the city’s far-flung wonders on a day trip with your own private driver? We’ve put together a suggested plan to make the most of your time in the Land of Smiles, but if you want to adjust the route just let your host know. Why not discover a local market which has a train running through it? Want to know how it came to be? Hear the story from your friendly local as to why a market and train line were placed so close together. Want to discover Bangkok’s famous floating market? Your local host will take you there! Take in the colors and stalls filled with fresh fruits and vegetables at this cool spot. Then with historic temples where monks still live today and traditional Thai houses just waiting to be discovered, let your local host know where you would like to go on this fully customizable day trip.

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, Driver

Exclusions: Meals, Entrance fees (around 10 euros)

Thailand will take your breath away on this private day trip. With your favorite local, you’ll experience life on the Maeklong train market where a train passes through the centre of the market each day! You’ll see shopkeepers literally pick up their stalls and move them out of the way then watch as the train gently passes. There is nothing quite like it! “Wood” you like to know what’s next on this Bangkok day trip? A stunning temple with hand carved teak wood walls showing the amazing story of the Buddha. After all this excitement it’s time to eat! You will be blown away by the beautiful Amphawa at sunset. Enjoy a traditional dinner of scrummy specialties by the water as your local host shares the magnificent stories of the floating market. Ahoy there! Who doesn’t love a private boat trip? After dinner, you and your local host will be picked up and you’ll head out on the river in search of burning bright fireflies!

Inclusions: Local guide, Meals, Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Boat ride in Amphawa, Private tour, 1 non alcoholic drinks

Exclusions: Food and beverages not listed as inclusions

This 8 hours custom and private guided day tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond both traditonal and off-the-beaten-path based on your own itinerary. You travel with your fully licenced private tour guide to top attractions such as Grand Palace, the Summer Palace,Wat Pho, Wat Arun  and floating market who will give you the insights and history of sites you visit. Explore and experience vibrant neighborhoods viewing way of life of the locals, testing local cusine (own expense). You are in control of your day.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off by tour guides.

Exclusions: Entrance fees to attractions, Transportation fees (While together with your guide you are required to cove these expenses of your guide), Food and drinks (While together with your guide you are required to cove these expenses of your guide if eating together)

Amphawa is one of the most popular floating market near Bangkok, with visitors almost exclusively Thai. Located 50 km from Bangkok this once small village was apparently already present in the mid-Seventeenth Century. It has become such a magnet for Thai weekenders that food stalls have grown from the riverbanks and stretched far into the surrounding streets. • Visit Thailand's floating markets on an immersive half day trip from Bangkok • Shop by boat along a riverbank in a longtail boat at a floating market • Buy plenty of unique and inexpensive traditional Thai snacks - the perfect souveniers from your trip! • Watch a train pass through the middle of a bustling market at Maeklong Railway Market

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Standard rates include Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

● Escape busy Bangkok and explore these atmospheric cultural gems outside the city ● Watch local life along the lines of the Maeklong Railway Market ● Explore the Ayutthaya-era Wat Bang Kung Temple ● Visit Amphawa Floating Market and spot fireflies on an early-evening boat tour ● Travel with a local guide in a small group tour from Bangkok

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Transportation between attractions, Bottled water, Firefly boat tour (THB100/person), Hotel pick up and drop off within free pick up area

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Meals, Paddle boat in the floating market (THB150/per person)

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. Amphawa Weekend Evening Floating Markets is equally unique and special and well worth a visit!

Inclusions: Professional Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Escape from Bangkok and visit the countryside to see vibrant markets and traditional ways of life. Stop at an unusual railway market then take a tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Get a closer look at the local lifestyles with a relaxing paddle boat ride through countryside canals.

Inclusions: Transportation with driver in A/C vehicle, Paddle boat ride at Damnoen Saduak or Tha Kha, Service of English speaking local guide, Drinking water during the tour, Tips for driver, Bottled water

Exclusions: Other meals than mentioned, Other services than mentioned, Gratuities, personal expenses, drinks, and other items