Bangkok Floating Market Tour

Question 1

What is the best time to visit the Floating market in Bangkok?

Answer

It is good to plan your visit to Bangkok’s Floating Market early in the morning between 08:00 am to 10:00 am. This is the time when the market usually remains flooded with both vendor and tourist boats. Greater the count of vendor boats, more the exhibits. You will have a good count of varieties to choose amongst the stuff you intend to buy in the market.

Reaching early to the floating market gives you a fair chance to bargain on your favorite stuff as it will be the opening sale for the vendors too. Nevertheless, the weather would be pleasant, and you won’t be facing the wrath of the afternoon heat. Arriving early here gives you plenty of moments to click some beautiful snaps of the surroundings. The moment the sunlight falls on to the waterways, it creates a picture-perfect illumination.

Question 2

How to reach for Bangkok Floating market tour?

Answer

To reach the Bangkok floating market, you can choose public transport. The convenient route is coming to S6 Station, from there take a Chao Phraya Express Boat and reach Phra Pinklao Bridge Pier. Then you need to take a bus and arrive at the floating market.

If your hotel is located far away, you can opt for a pickup and drop service and reach the starting point of the tour seamlessly. The starting time will be around 6.15 am, and the tourists are requested to be ready as early as possible.

Question 3

What are the inclusions in Bangkok Floating Market tour?

Answer

English Speaking Guide – There will be an English-speaking tour guide, accompanying you throughout the journey and help you to buy local products at the cheapest prices.

Long-tailed boat ride – To traverse all floating boats in Bangkok easily, you will be taken in a long-tailed speedboat. It ensures a safe and comfortable ride.

Admission fees included – Once you’ve paid the package amount before the start date, you can enter into any market without giving extra money. All the admission fees are included in the overall package. Thus, one can do unlimited shopping, sightseeing, take hundreds of photographs, and make this Bangkok floating market day trip a memorable one.

Question 4

What is the duration of the Bangkok Floating Market Tour?

Answer

The Bangkok floating market day trip is a half-a-day voyage, where you will be witnessing three floating markets. Firstly, you will depart from Bangkok to the Train Market and get some eatables at affordable rates. Then, you will head towards the Damnoensaduak Floating Market, which is sought-after for delicious Thai food.

After that, one can take a stroll or do paddle boating for one hour time and experience the pleasant atmosphere around. Finally, you will be taken back to Bangkok, and the tour comes to an end.

Question 5

Will the guide be English speaking or some other language?

Answer

The tour guide can speak English apart from his native Thai language. Tourists from abroad, who are coming for this Bangkok floating market day trip, usually find difficulty in communicating with the local vendors and don’t know how to bargain the price. Thus, to fill this huge communication gap you will be provided a dedicated English-speaking tour guide.

Question 6

Are we allowed to take photos while sightseeing?

Answer

Yes, indeed. Since, the entire landscape is embraced with beautiful trees, floating houses, vibrant shops, and fresh fruits and vegetables; one cannot keep his cameras hidden anymore. Tourists take a million pictures throughout the market space and fill their camera with people & street photographs.

You don’t need to ask for permission or pay an additional fee to take photos. It is completely free and exciting.

Question 7

Will we visit the Train Market?

Answer

Yes, indeed. You will be visiting the most awaited Train Market. After departing from Bangkok, firstly you will be headed to Talad Rom-Hoob or Train Market (also called Maeklong Railway Market). This traditional Thai market sells an array of fresh vegetables, fruits, and tasty food. The market attained its popularity mainly because of its location.

It is located on both sides of a railway track, where trains run directly through the market. Since it is running safely between the small shops, the local business is also growing like never before. The customers need to walk along the train line and move sideways when the train arrives.

Question 8

Can we take kids with us for Bangkok Floating Market Tour?

Answer

Yes. The floating markets welcome both adults and children. Generally, kids enjoy the most among all tourists when they are surrounded by water, having colourful shops and smiling faces everywhere. The tourists are requested to keep an eye on their kids as they may tend to play with water without any limits.

The admission cost is the same for both adults and children. However, children aged between 0 and 2 years can join the tour for free, but they do not occupy an additional seat. The parents must keep them safely on their lap.

Question 9

Is the floating market in Bangkok worth it?

Answer

Yes, the floating markets in Bangkok are definitely worth in every sense. In fact, they form the city’s main local and tourist attraction. The colors, flavors, chaos, and atmosphere throughout these floating markets make them a wonderful place to spend some quality time with your family.

The early you reach here, the more you enjoy the sightseeing activity of this unique concept of Bangkok. The sunlight falling on the waterways illuminates them. Turn your eyes anywhere, and you have narrow wooden boats occupied with vendors selling snacks and fresh fruits. Thai delicacies such as pork satay and sticky mango rice are key cuisines to try here.

Question 10

How far is the floating market from Bangkok?

Answer

The floating market of Bangkok is situated at a distance of 64 km, and if you take the road trip to reach the market, the total distance accounts to 92 km. You can either opt for a train, bus or a minivan transfer to get transferred between two destinations.

Question 11

How many floating markets does Bangkok have?

Answer

In Bangkok, there are five different floating markets available.

Amphawa Floating Market – It is famous for locally produced handicrafts, fashion, and art products, which gets sold before the sunset. You can buy a variety of apparels, boutiques, watercolour paintings, etc.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – It is one of the must-see tourist-savvy spots in Bangkok. You can get some Thai delicacies such as mango sticky rice, pork satay, and so on.

Taling Chan Floating Market – This market is very close to Bangkok, having easy accessibility, unlike other floating markets. Tourists can freely bargain here and get their favourite products at ease.

Talad Rom-Hoob or Train Market – In this Bangkok floating market day trip, one cannot miss this uniquely built market, where vendors make way for the trains to pass by smoothly.

Bang Phli Floating Market – This market is widely known for its cultural significance as it has the most traditional ambiance of all. It is more than 150 years old and exhibits the same charm towards tourists.