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

Our Colors of Damnoen Saduak cycling tour is a relaxed bicycle ride from Damnoen Saduak floating market through Amphawa district. The tour starts with a long tail boat trip and a visit to the most famous floating market in Thailand. Once back on land we continue our ride through pleasant and shady trail taking us past typical Thai houses, temples, and agricultural villages. We stop at a cozy riverside restaurant to enjoy a delicious Amphawa lunch.

Inclusions: Bicycle and safety equipment, Lunch at a local riverside restaurant, Local English speaking guide, Bottled water, Round-trip shared transfer from our Bangkok office to Damnoen Saduak

Exclusions: Gratuities

Come with me on this trip to Samut Songkhram, and you'll not only see 1, but 2 iconic markets of Thailand in one day! Also, you'll get to visit Wat Bang Kung, one of the most unique temples in the area. We'll start the trip by picking you up from your hotel in Bangkok, and we'll head to Maeklong Railway Market first. Here, you'll see vendors selling fresh produce right by the train tracks and packing hurriedly their goods to make way for the train, only to resume their services after the trains had left. Next, we'll go to Tha Kha Floating market, one of the more "local" floating markets in the area with not many tourists. Ride the paddle boat along the canal to see the "real" local life. Best of all, we'll learn how to make coconut sugar the traditional way! After having lunch, we'll visit Wat Bang Kung together to see the one-of-a-kind ordination hall. Believe it or not, the ordination hall is covered within the Banyan and Bodhi Tree!

Inclusions: Lunch at local restaurant provided, Boat ride, Admission fee, Insurance, Gratuities, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: 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

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)

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

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