Bangkok Floating Market Tour

It is good to plan your visit to Bangkok’s Floating Market early in the morning between 08:00 am to 10:00 am. This is the time when the market usually remains flooded with both vendor and tourist boats. Greater the count of vendor boats, more the exhibits. You will have a good count of varieties to choose amongst the stuff you intend to buy in the market.

Reaching early to the floating market gives you a fair chance to bargain on your favorite stuff as it will be the opening sale for the vendors too. Nevertheless, the weather would be pleasant, and you won’t be facing the wrath of the afternoon heat. Arriving early here gives you plenty of moments to click some beautiful snaps of the surroundings. The moment the sunlight falls on to the waterways, it creates a picture-perfect illumination.

In Bangkok, there are five different floating markets available.

1. Amphawa Floating Market – It is famous for locally produced handicrafts, fashion, and art products, which gets sold before the sunset. You can buy a variety of apparels, boutiques, watercolour paintings, etc.
2. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – It is one of the must-see tourist-savvy spots in Bangkok. You can get some Thai delicacies such as mango sticky rice, pork satay, and so on.
3. Taling Chan Floating Market – This market is very close to Bangkok, having easy accessibility, unlike other floating markets. Tourists can freely bargain here and get their favourite products at ease.
4. Talad Rom-Hoob or Train Market – In this Bangkok floating market day trip, one cannot miss this uniquely built market, where vendors make way for the trains to pass by smoothly.
5. Bang Phli Floating Market – This market is widely known for its cultural significance as it has the most traditional ambiance of all. It is more than 150 years old and exhibits the same charm towards tourists.

The Bangkok Floating Market is located around 50 kilometers far from Bangkok city center, and is easily accessible by public transport in the city.

The best way to reach the market is heading to the S6 Station, from where you can avail the Chao Phraya Express Boat and reach the Phra Pinklao Bridge Pier. Upon arrival at the Pier, you can take a bus and reach the floating market. 

Alternatively, you can also take a taxi or cab directly to the market, which will take anywhere between 60 to 90 minutes.

1. English Speaking Guide – There will be an English-speaking tour guide, accompanying you throughout the journey and help you to buy local products at the cheapest prices.
2. Long-Tailed Boat Ride – To traverse all floating boats in Bangkok easily, you will be taken in a long-tailed speedboat. It ensures a safe and comfortable ride.
3. Admission Fees Included – Once you’ve paid the package amount before the start date, you can enter into any market without giving extra money. All the admission fees are included in the overall package. Thus, one can do unlimited shopping, sightseeing, take hundreds of photographs, and make this Bangkok floating market day trip a memorable one.

The Bangkok floating market day trip is a half-a-day voyage, where you will be witnessing three floating markets. Firstly, you will depart from Bangkok to the Train Market and get some eatables at affordable rates. Then, you will head towards the Damnoensaduak Floating Market, which is sought-after for delicious Thai food.

After that, one can take a stroll or do paddle boating for one hour time and experience the pleasant atmosphere around. Finally, you will be taken back to Bangkok, and the tour comes to an end.

The best time to go for a Bangkok Floating Market Tour is in the early hours of the morning, between 07:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This is when the weather is pleasant and relatively cool. Additionally, you can also find both tourist boats and vendors here at this time, and get your hands on fresh produce at cheaper prices, without having to deal with the high afternoon heat.

Yes, indeed. Since, the entire landscape is embraced with beautiful trees, floating houses, vibrant shops, and fresh fruits and vegetables; one cannot keep his cameras hidden anymore. Tourists take a million pictures throughout the market space and fill their camera with people & street photographs.

You don’t need to ask for permission or pay an additional fee to take photos. It is completely free and exciting.

Yes, indeed. You will be visiting the most awaited Train Market. After departing from Bangkok, firstly you will be headed to Talad Rom-Hoob or Train Market (also called Maeklong Railway Market). This traditional Thai market sells an array of fresh vegetables, fruits, and tasty food. The market attained its popularity mainly because of its location.

It is located on both sides of a railway track, where trains run directly through the market. Since it is running safely between the small shops, the local business is also growing like never before. The customers need to walk along the train line and move sideways when the train arrives.