DAY TRIPS FROM BANGKOK: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

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When visiting Thailand, every traveler should not miss visiting a floating market. One of the biggest and oldest floating markets in Thailand, and a popular destination among tourists is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here, you can get to experience riding a boat and shop at different stores selling a wide array of Thai products and souvenirs.

Located southwest of Bangkok, Thailand, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is considered as "the biggest floating market in Thailand." As the most popular floating market in Thailand, this is a good place to visit for tourists who love to shop, want to try traditional food, and to experience the atmosphere of Thailand’s water market culture.

Bangkok is known for scams. So, for ease and convenience, and to avoid scams, we decided to pre-book our visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market via Klook.com. The packaged tour includes rountrip transfers in an air-conditioned van from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and back to Bangkok, services of an English-speaking tour guide, all entrance fees, boat ride fees, bottled water, and insurance provided by the local operator. Joining a group tour is a convenient and economical way to visit the floating markets in Thailand. Plus, you won't need to worry how to get there, where and what to eat, because everything will taken cared of by the tour guide.

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The tour started at the meet-up point in Bangkok. Then we traveled for almost 2 hours to the town of Ratchaburi where we took a motorized boat and explored the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This tour will let you experience the colorful and amazing scenes of seeing local vendors selling products from the sides of the canal and from their boats.

We then glided down the narrow canals and had a peek at the houses on stilts that line the sides of the river and get to see the peaceful and quiet everyday lives of the locals which is a total contrast to the hectic and busy market.

Navigating through the canal on a boat while shopping for affordable souvenirs, delicacies, and local products is definitely a cultural experience you shouldn't miss when visiting Thailand. You can also grab some local Thai snacks and drinks like Pad Thai, fresh coconut juice, coolers, teas, fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables, and more. It's not just a cultural experience, but also a gastronomic adventure as well.

What I love about this tour is that we were given ample free time to explore on our own to enjoy the food, immerse in the culture, and to shop. The tour also includes passing by the old Chinese floating market which is said to be the original location of the floating market before it was transferred to its current location, a visit to a local seafood market where you could also shop or have some snacks before going back to Bangkok, and given King Power Duty Free Privileges voucher.

Traveling to Thailand will not be complete without experiencing a day at a floating market. So, what are you waiting for? Explore one of Thailand's oldest and unique traditions and visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market! It's a must-do day trip from Bangkok you should not miss!

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DAY TOUR ITINERARY

• 08:00 AM - Meet up at Century Mall (next to BTS Victory Monument station)
• 10:00 AM - Arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and enjoy a 60-minute electric boat ride
• 10:30 AM - Feed fish while on a boat
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN - Freely explore the floating market
• 12:00 NN - 01:00 PM - Visit a local seafood market
• 02:00/03:00 PM - Return/arrive at Century Mall Bangkok
• You can choose to shop at King Power or end the tour after drop off at King Power

Other Floating Market Tours in Thailand

• Thailand Floating Markets Day Tour
• Bangkok Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Grand Palace Half Day Trip
• Amphawa Floating Market Half Day Trip
• Vana Nava Waterpark & Floating Market Custom Tour from Bangkok
• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Chatuchak Weekend Market Private Day Tour
• Maeklong Train Market and Amphawa Floating Night Market with Firefly Viewing Tour
• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Chatuchak Weekend Market Half Day Trip

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Hotels in Bangkok

As this can be a day trip from Bangkok, you can choose from the wide array of budget, mid-range ad luxury hotels in Bangkok that will fit your budget and needs. You could save as much as 50% off on room rates when you book in advance via Agoda.

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This trip to Thailand was made possible by Traveloka and Klook Travel.