Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]
Our tour will bring you many eye-opening experiences. In Damnoen Saduak, you'll take a fun boat ride to explore the legendary floating market, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover unique products. You'll also visit a local coconut sugar farm to learn about the traditional process of making coconut sugar and see how salt farmers produce sea salt for cooking and skincare. At the "risky" market, we'll provide an insightful walking tour to witness the "Unseen Thailand" moments as sellers retract their stalls when the train approaches.
For your convenience, you can choose between a standard vehicle or a luxury vehicle for your journey. Whether you prefer an economical ride or a more comfortable and stylish experience, we have the perfect option to suit your needs. Our vehicles are well-maintained to ensure your safety and comfort. Let us know your preference, and we'll make the necessary arrangements for an unforgettable experience.
Options
Group tour in English
Group tour/English: Standard group tour vehicle. English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup. Dropoff at MBK center.
Pickup included
What's included in Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak is one of the most attractive floating markets in Thailand. Worldwide tourists come here to experience this 38 kilometers, man-made canal initiated by the visionary King Rama IV 150 years ago. This canal was used as “road” when there was no road in Thailand. This floating market is currently the center of fruits and vegetable trading. At this floating market, you can try a number of delicious Thai fruits and foods such as sweet mango on sticky rice, freshly-made coconut icecream, and Thai-style boat noodle. A motor boat ride is already included in your tour.
Coconut Sugar Farm
You will observe how Thai farmers produce coconut nectar and palm sugar loaf. You will see a demonstration of coconut flower cutting, pouring the nectar into a bamboo container, putting preservation woods in the container, boiling up and pasteurizing the coconut nectar into the drinkable one. You will try squeezing coconut milk from coconut shell using a traditional Thai “rabbit-teeth” wooden machine.
Samut Sakhon
The whitish salt field, not a rice field, of course. A special bonus tour for our guests who join our floating and railway market tour in 2020. This sea salt is produced by Thai local wisdom. The salt farmer will rotate the sea water in different levels matching the strength of wind and sunlight. The rotation will continue until the salt becomes a “salt mountain” which are ready for cooking, skincare, and agriculture. On the Highway 35 in Samut Sakhorn province, our guide will lead you to rub the salt to your hand and take amazing photos!
Inclusions
- Motor boat ride, and travel accident insurance
- [Luxury Tour] Private luxury VIP van, roundtrip hotel transfer, and train ride
- Private licensed guide or interpreter fluent in your ticket's language (EN, ZH, ES, IT, FR, DE)
- [Private Tour] Private standard vehicle, roundtrip hotel transfer, and train ride
- [Group Tour] One-way hotel pickup in Bangkok downtown, and conditional train ride
- Lunch and hotel pick-up from non-downtown Bangkok
- [Group Tour] No hotel drop-off. No train ride and salt farm if too many hotel pickups. No baby seat.
- [Private/Luxury Tour] No coconut farm workshop for 9:00 AM hotel pickups
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No baby seat for group tour customers
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
• Group Tour: Pickup Option. Standard pickup time 6.00am. Free pickup for hotels nearby selected BTS skytrain stations & MRT subway stations. List of BTS skytrain station names are Siam, National Stadium, Ratchathewi, Phaya Thai, Chidlom, Phloen Chit, Nana, Asoke, Rachadamri, Sala Daeng, Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis, Surasak, Saphan Taksin. List of MRT subway stations names are Sukhumwit, Queen Sirikit Center, Khlong Toei, Lumphini, Silom, Samyan, Hua Lamphong. • Private Tour: Enjoy our premium pickup service for many locations in Bangkok downtown (condition applies).
Meeting / End Points
- BTS Siam Exit No.2 (connecting walkway to CenterPoint of Siam Square)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Welcome to Thailand Insight Travel. • This tour has two types of pick-up service: 1) Group Tour Pickup and 2) Private/Luxury Tour Pickup. • The first type, Group Tour Pickup. The standard pickup time is around 6.00-6.30 AM. Free pickup for hotels nearby selected BTS skytrain and MRT subway stations. List of BTS skytrain stations are Siam, National Stadium, Ratchathewi, Phaya Thai, Chidlom, Phloen Chit, Nana, Asoke, Rachadamri, Sala Daeng, Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis, Surasak, and Saphan Taksin. List of MRT subway stations are Sukhumvit, Queen Sirikit Center, Khlong Toei, Lumphini, Silom, Samyan, and Hua Lamphong. After the tour, we will drop you off at MBK Center (near BTS National Stadium), not at your hotel. You can ride BTS skytrain to return to your hotel conveniently. Google map of MBK Center: https://goo.gl/maps/x6ciR7X8KsBNYdCK9 • The second type, Private/Luxury Tour Pickup. Enjoy our premium pickup and drop-off service from many locations in Bangkok downtown and nearby (condition applies). The standard pickup time is 6.30 AM or 9.00 AM (customizable up to 9 AM). • Pickup info: Please email us at [email protected] or WhatsApp: wa.me/66896808685 and provide us your name, hotel name and its location, room No., and Thailand phone No. (really appreciate your cooperation!). On the travel date, please wait for our staff at the lobby of your hotel at around 6.00 - 6.30 AM or 15 minutes before your departing time and show your mobile ticket on Viator app to our staff. • Note for group tour travelers: If your hotel is outside Bangkok downtown, we may kindly request you to meet us at BTS Siam Exit No.2 (the walkway to the Center Point of Siam Square) at around 6.10 - 6.30 AM. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vjnLkkGRBHEPwWEj8?g_st=il • Contact us: Website: www.thistravel.net Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: wa.me/66896808685 Looking forward to making your wonderful day :-)