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OVERVIEW
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Thailand with this scenic and cultural day trip. Witness the captivating transformation of Maeklong Railway Market, cruise along the Mae Klong River to visit historic temples, and indulge in the lively ambiance of Amphawa Floating Market, which operates only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This journey offers a perfect mix of history, local flavors, and scenic charm.
KEY SIGHTS
The Salt Fields
Boat trip along the Mae Klong river
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Maeklong Railway Market
Amphawa Floating Market
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RECOMMENDED PICK-UP TIME
13:00 |
DEPART
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ITINERARY
| 12:00 |
Depart for Samut Songkhram, a coastal province at the mouth of the Mae Klong River, is 74 kms. southwest of Bangkok. Samut Songkhram is the province of fertile land, of plants and food grains, the production source of vegetables and fruits, as well as a vast variety of seafood products. |
| 13:30 |
Visit The Salt Fields, one of the picturesque landmarks of the stretch between Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram are the salt fields on both sides of the road. This area is the biggest producer of brine salt in Thailand. |
| 14:00 |
Visit Talad Rom Hoop or or Maeklong Railway Market, a unique market that is held on the rail tracks. Experience the hustle and bustle of the market as vendors quickly pack up their goods and clear the tracks for the train’s arrival. Watch as the train passes by and the market swiftly returns to normal, showcasing the locals’ nonchalant attitude towards this daily occurrence.
[Train arrival time: 11:00 / 14:30 / 17:30]
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| 15:00 |
Take a 1 hour comfortable long-tail motor boat trip along the Mae Klong river and canals. You will be treated to a spectacular and colorful scenery of Thai life along the river banks.
The first stop on this pleasant journey was Wat Bang Kung. This is a historically important location because of a battle between King Taksin's forces and the invading Burmese. It is also famous for being featured in the Unseen Thailand guidebooks. In the temple grounds there is a small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree.
A short distance away we stopped at another temple. This one was called Wat Bangkae Noi. In the main chapel your can found quite a breathtaking view. The walls and ceiling had some amazing teakwood carvings. These depicted the life and teachings of the Lord Buddha. After this we headed back to our starting point at the Amphawan Floating Market. |
| 16:00 |
Free time at Amphawa Floating Market. Visitors can enjoy a cosy atmosphere and music broadcast by the community members, explore the market and local food. This is an afternoon floating market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, during 12:00 - 20:00 p.m., the Amphawa Canal is occupied by vendors who pack their boats with food and drinks, such as fried sea mussel, noodles, coffee, sweets, etc. |
| 18:00 |
Depart from Amphawa and return to Bangkok |
| 20:00 |
Arrive at your hotel. |
TOUR PRICE
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Child
(3-9 yrs) |
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2 |
3-4 |
5-8 |
| 8,250 |
4,500 |
3,450 |
2,950 |
3,100 |
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PRINT
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* All prices are in Thai Baht (THB) per person and subject to 7% VAT
OPTIONAL/UPGRADE
Toyota Alphard (1-4 Pax) or
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1-2 Pax)
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+ THB 8,000 |
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Mercedes-Benz Spinter VIP (5-10 Pax)
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+ THB 27,000 |
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Tour Code# AM1
TOUR INCLUDES
Private Transport
Travel Insurance
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Licensed Guide
Admission fee
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TOUR EXCLUDES
Meal
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