Thailand

Full Day Markets & Thai Community Lifestyle: Diethelm Standard

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day tour

Tour Level: Moderate

Tour Comfort: Standard

Tour Period: All day

10 hours    English, Spanish, French, Russian, German    Bangkok, Ratchaburi

tour highlights

  • Travel into the famous Mae Klong railway market by train
  • Visit a local enterprise to learn about the production of palm sugar
  • Immerse yourself in the iconic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Explore narrow canals and local communities by longtail boat
  • Visit an orchard and try your hand in the kitchen for lunch at a homestay

tour details

Escape the buzz of Bangkok and discover about Thai life outside of the capital in the surrounding countryside. The area is famous for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the Maeklong Train Market. We visit these two famous sites in a different way to other travel companies, offering a unique excursion.

tour description

Early morning, we board a local train into the famous Mae Klong railway market. When the train comes through, the goods from the market are moved from the rails in lightning speed. After the train has sped by, everything is moved back within a few seconds. We next visit a local enterprise that produces palm sugar, before embarking on a long-tail boat and ride from the small side canals into the Mae Klong River, passing traditional style houses on both banks and local life. We visit the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market (the floating market you see in most Bangkok postcards) and visit parts where there is still authentic charm.

After learning about Khao Lam (sticky rice cooked in a bamboo tube), you will visit Baan Bang Noi, where you can roll up your sleeves and help to prepare and cook different Thai dishes. Converse in the relaxing surroundings as you take a rest and enjoy the meal you have prepared. After satisfying your hunger, you will explore the surrounding orchards by foot, reached via a short bicycle ride. Return to Bangkok in the middle of the afternoon.

includes

  • All sightseeing tour and transfer services with private air-conditioned car/coach as detailed in our itinerary
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
  • Entrance fees for the places as mentioned in the program
  • Service charges, room tax and baggage handling
  • Drinking water and wet towels available on the vehicles
  • All arrangements as specified in the itinerary

excludes

  • Meals other than mentioned in the programme or drinks with meals
  • Domestic airfare in economy class (quoted separately)
  • Thailand visa fee (if required)
  • Optional tours
  • Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
  • Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness)
Tour code: EXBFDBPC

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