Wat Bang Kung

Discover a side of Thailand that few travelers experience with this captivating adventure, packed with vibrant markets, stunning temples, and tranquil riverside moments. **Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub):** Step off the beaten path at this 100-year-old market, famous for its fresh produce, souvenirs, and trinkets. The highlight? Watching a train thunder through the heart of the market, causing vendors to swiftly pack up and reset. **Wat Bang Kung:** Discover a hidden gem—a temple enveloped by the roots of an ancient Banyan tree. Inside, you’ll find a shrine and statues honoring soldiers who defended Thailand in the 1800s, evoking a sense of history and adventure. **Amphawa Floating Market:** Explore the lively Amphawa Floating Market along the canal. Sample delicious street food, browse local goods, and soak in the vibrant riverside atmosphere as boats float by with vendors selling everything from sweets to seafood. **Firefly Boat Tour:** End the day with a magical boat tour at dusk. As you drift along the Maeklong river, get a change to watch the twinkling fireflies—a perfect, serene conclusion to your adventure.

Discover Thailand’s most popular floating markets and must-see spots at your own pace in a luxurious private car with a knowledgeable driver. Design your own schedule and explore top attractions like Damnoen Saduak, Amphawa Floating Markets, and Maeklong Railway Market without any forced stops. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as your personal driver takes you to Thailand’s most iconic spots. Choose from a selection of premium vehicles tailored to your comfort and needs. Experience the ultimate in convenience and luxury, making your journey truly memorable. • Service hours: 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours • Driver Language: Thai, Basic English with Translation App help. “If you’d like to have an English, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese speaking person, please book a tour guide of each language. • Departure time: 7:00-10:00 am • Pick-up points: - Hotels in Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi International Airport - Don Mueang International Airport • Boat included package: The journey from the pier to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market along the canal takes approximately one hour • Recommended Attractions: - Damneon Saduak Floating Market - Maeklong Railway Market - Wat Bangkung - Chang Puak Camp (Elephant Village) - Sugar Farm - Wat Bang Kraprom - Wat Chulamanee - Amphawa Firefly Watching — Vehicle Info — • Sedan: 3 passengers and 2 pieces of 24- 28" luggage • MPV: 4 passengers and 4 pieces of 24- 28" luggage • Van: Maximum 9 passengers and 5 pieces of 24-28" luggage

Start your trip from your accommodation or meet the group at River City Bangkok and depart to Samut Songkhram on a day trip. Thaka Floating Market will give you a truly authentic experience! Here, the locals' way of life is still very much preserved. Thaka Floating market is in Tambon Thaka. It is a floating market where the local lifestyle is still well-conserved. The locals do farming and agricultural work for a living and bring their vegetables and fruits such as chilis, onions, coconut sugars, guavas, cononuts, rose apples, and pomelo to exchange and sell at the floating market in their boats. Along the way, make a quick stop to visit a traditional Thai house, where you can see locals making brown coconut sugar. Explore the house and its surrounding area, which is home to many different animals living on the coconut plantation. .  This floating market still remains the villagers’ way of life in nature. The villagers here do farming and grow various plants. They usually paddle a boat to bring their produce to sell to each other. The vegetables and fruits from their orchards include chili, shallot, garlic, coconut sugar, guava, coconut, rose apple, pomelo, etc. After an enjoyable day, transfer back to Bangkok

Experience the most inclusive Amphawa floating market trip, exploring Mae Klong Railway Market, Wat Bang Kung, Amphawa Floating Market, and the firefly habitat. As evening falls, the Mae Klong Railway Market transforms into a peaceful setting, offering a unique charm. Visit Wat Bang Kung, where an ancient Banyan tree embraces the ordination hall, creating a breathtaking sight. Stroll through the Amphawa Floating Market, where locals gather to enjoy traditional street food and riverside shopping. End your journey with a romantic boat ride, where fireflies light up the cork trees, casting a magical glow over the serene waters.

Colors of Damnoen Saduak starts with a pickup from your Bangkok-hotel around 07:00AM* by airconditioned minivan/car to bring you to Ratchaburi province. Markets of Thailand are some of the country’s most quintessential experience. They give a lively peek inside the more traditional culture of a country that often lives by water. That’s why our first stop will be at the famous Maeklong railroad market in Samut Songkhram. The market stalls are set up directly on the train tracks, and vendors sell a variety of fresh produce, seafood, meats, clothing, and other goods. When a train approaches, the vendors quickly retract their awnings and move their merchandise to make way for the passing train. Once the train has passed, they promptly resume their positions, and the market returns to its bustling state. At Damnoen Saduak we start with a long-tail boat ride through a maze of canals cutting through local villages and plantations; Visit a coconut plantation where they make palm & coconut sugar in a traditional Thai way. After we’ve visited Damnoen Saduak floating Market, our bicycles are waiting for us to continue this adventure. We ride along quiet country back roads, plantation trails and unpaved flat roads. On the way we will enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a Maeklong riverside restaurant. Depending on the season, we’ll see grapes, lychee, pomelo, and coconuts growing in trees and plants, ready to be harvested. Besides the overwhelming nature along the Mae Klong River delta there are a few beautiful temples we would like to show you and tell you more about. “Wat Bang Kung” dates out of the Ayutthaya period, is more than 500 years old, and is famous for the small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree, called Bot Prok Po. it’s like the tree itself is the pillar of the temple and without it will fall. “Wat Bang Kae Noi”, built in 1868, inside is covered with wood carving depicting the life of Buddha. 3 life sized wax statues of famous Thai monks completes this remarkable temple. This will be the last stop before heading back to Bangkok by minivan.

Explore Thailand in a more authentic way with a private trip to Amphawa Floating Market. See how life is outside of Bangkok as you observe locals buy and sell fruits, food and handmade souvenirs from the wooden boats. Start off your private excursion by meeting your driver at your hotel lobby at the selected pickup time. Set off towards Amphawa Floating Market. On the way, make an optional stop at Wat Bang Kung temple if you wish to. Arrive at Amphawa Floating Market and immerse yourself in this foodie paradise. Soak up the sights, sounds, and aromas as you watch food cooked right alongside your boat. Sample local dishes like steamed fish and other classic Thai recipes including refreshing fruit drinks. Be amazed by locally handcrafted products that you might not find in Bangkok. Spend your leisure time walking around with no rush then enjoy a comfortable ride back to Bangkok. Get dropped off at your hotel with memories of the incredible experiences you designed.

Travel to Wat Samphran Temple to see a dragon wrapped around a 17-story building with this day tour from Bangkok. See a Buddha figure in a tree at the Bang Kung Temple (Temple of the Roots). Enjoy a boat tour of the Amphawa Floating Market. Be picked up from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Wat Samphran Temple. Admire the red and green dragon curling around the towering temple. Journey to Wat Bang Kung Temple to learn more about Buddhism from your local guide.  Cruise on a traditional Thai boat through the Amphawa Floating Market. Marvel at the fireflies as you take in the local vibe. Have an hour of free time to explore the market, where you can try some local cuisine.  Finish at around 7:30 pm with drop-off in your hotel in Bangkok

Our Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour will take you to two of the most famous markets in Thailand, all in one day! It’s a day packed full of famous landmarks, traditional culture, beautiful architecture and much more! The day will start with a private pickup directly from your hotel by one of our friendly, english speaking guides who will be your tour guide and entertainer for the day! Relax and enjoy the VIP experience in your own private ForeverVacation car, which will take you straight to the legendary Damnoen Sudak Floating Market - a must-do Thai experience! After the floating market, watch the trains going by at the Maeklong Railway Market followed by a delicious lunch. You will also have time to explore some of the country’s most magnificent temples and get some great photographs! Stops on this tour include: -Damnoen Suduak Floating Market -Take a Rowboat Along The Market -Maeklong Railway -Wat Bang Kung -Wat Sam Phran Dragon Temple We’ve got everything covered from start to finish, so no need to worry about boat tickets, entrance fees, where to go or where to eat. If you're looking to get treated like a VIP and have a fun, action-packed day, exploring Thai culture, this is the trip for you! We can't wait to take you!

Morning: Maeklong Railway Market Begin your day with an early breakfast at your hotel in Bangkok. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel for the drive to the Maeklong Railway Market, located about 70 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. Known as Talad Rom Hoop ("Market Umbrella Close"), this market is unique for being set along active railway tracks. Watch in amazement as vendors swiftly move their goods and retract their awnings when the train approaches, then return to business as usual once it passes. Late Morning: Wat Bangkung After exploring the railway market, continue your journey to Wat Bangkung, an ancient temple that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. The temple is famously enveloped by the roots of a large banyan tree, giving it a mystical and picturesque appearance. Inside, you’ll find a revered statue of Buddha. Your guide will share the historical and cultural significance of this unique temple. Afternoon: Amphawa Floating Market Next, head to the Amphawa Floating Market, a vibrant and bustling market set along the canals. Here, you'll find an array of vendors selling everything from delicious Thai street food and fresh seafood to handmade crafts and souvenirs. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the market, sampling local delicacies and perhaps finding some unique items to take home. Your guide can recommend some must-try dishes and assist you with any purchases. Evening: Fireflies Boat Ride As the sun sets, prepare for a magical experience with a boat ride along the canals to see the fireflies. Amphawa is famous for its fireflies that light up the trees along the waterways, creating a mesmerizing and romantic atmosphere. The boat ride offers a peaceful and enchanting way to end your day, with the flickering lights of the fireflies providing a stunning natural display. Night: Return to Bangkok After the fireflies boat ride, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel in Bangkok. Reflect on the day’s unique experiences during the comfortable drive back, arriving at your hotel in the late evening, filled with memories of Thailand's vibrant markets and natural beauty.

Discover the rich culture of Thailand on a day tour from Bangkok. Visit top attractions like Maeklong Train Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, savor local snacks, and explore historic landmarks. Start your day with a pick-up from your meeting point and head to the Maeklong Railway Market. Watch as the vendors quickly pack up their stalls to make way for the train that passes through the market. Next, head to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and savor some local snacks. Afterward, visit the Bang Kung Temple and the Aumpawa Sri Cafe. Finally, head back to Bangkok and be dropped off at the night market.