Bangkok Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

Bangkok, Thailand
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Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers
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Overview

Depart from Bangkok in the morning and head to Ratchaburi Province.

Start with a short stop at traditional Thai house and coconut plantation area, where you can see how palm sugar is made and learn about a local product commonly used in Thai cooking.

Continue to the canal area and board a paddleboat for a gentle ride toward Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Along the way, pass local canal-side houses and get a glimpse of daily life around the waterways.

At the floating market, enjoy free time to walk around, take photos, browse souvenirs, and try local snacks at your own expense. Popular choices include Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, boat noodles, coconut ice cream, fresh fruit, and Thai desserts.

This tour includes an English-speaking guide, water, paddleboat fee, insurance, and one-way hotel pickup from selected central Bangkok areas if the pickup option is selected. Long-tail boat rides inside the market are not included and can be purchased directly from local vendors if available.

What's included

  • Water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Paddleboat fee to the floating market
  • Insurance
  • One-way hotel pickup from selected central Bangkok areas
  • Lunch
  • Long-tail boat ride inside the market (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 min ride)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Damnoen Saduak
    1h 30m
    Depart from Bangkok in the morning and head to Ratchaburi Province, home of the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Along the way, make a quick stop to visit a traditional Thai house, where you can see locals making palm sugar. Explore the house and its surrounding area, which is home to many different animals living on the coconut plantation.
  3. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Continue your trip by boarding a paddle boat for a ride along narrow canals to the floating market. See the local houses lining the canals and take a quick glance at their way of living, while you pass by.

    Once you arrive at the market, see the amazing array of vendors in their boats selling fresh products, from fruits and vegetables to prepared dishes.

    Explore the floating market at your leisure for about an hour and take time to try some authentic Thai foods, such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles or Coconut Ice Cream sold along the canal.
  4. Bangkok
    1h 30m
    Meet up with your guide to head back to the meeting point in Bangkok, where you will arrive between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Booking Security Check: At pickup, the lead traveler may be required to present the original Viator voucher, a valid photo ID matching the booking name, and the payment card used for payment. A signature may also be required. If the cardholder is not traveling, please contact Viator Support before pickup. Service may be withheld until verification is completed. No copies of your ID or payment card will be retained.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the tour does not offer a long-tail boat ride inside the market, however you may purchase it directly from a local vendor (around 150 Baht for a 25-30 minute ride)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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