BANGKOK · DAY TRIP
Bangkok’s best days out.
The 15 most popular floating & railway market day trips in Bangkok. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and the operator who runs each.
Ride trains into Maeklong and glide by paddleboat to Damnoen Saduak. Two Thai market icons, guided, with time to eat and shop.
Most Popular“Instructor Patty, did a great job, communicated very clearly and made sure we had lots of fun. Was great having option to pick up from hostel. definitely recommend”
Paddleboat to Damnoen Saduak and watch trains pass through Maeklong Railway Market, with guide, Bangkok pickup, and local tasting time.
“A packed programme that certainly filled every minute of the day. Timings worked well, with long enough at each stop. Plenty of stops for toilets etc on the way and everyone asleep on the way home, so no stops needed. Ran as clockwork, so perfect day.”
Bangkok market day with Damnoen Saduak boat ride and Maeklong Railway Market train spectacle, plus guide tips and shopping time.
“Sam our tour guide was incredible! He was so fun and give us tons of valuable information about Thailand. He is the best!! Made the tour more valuable!”
Ride the train through the Mae Klong Railway Market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat for two unforgettable Bangkok-style markets.
“Ekaphol was an excellent guide. He spent the entire trip making sure we were well taken care off. His inside knowledge of the markets and timing was impeccable.”
Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Mahanakhon Skywalk. Train close-ups, canal boats.
“amazing trip great to explore everything such good value for money and our tour guide was amazing”
Guided Damnoen Saduak day trip from Bangkok with a palm sugar stop and a paddle boat ride through narrow canals.
“The trip was so fun. Kay was the best guide. She knew so much about where we were going and history about Thailand. You could ask her any question and she knew the answer. I wish Kay could be my tour guide for every tour I go on! If you go with this company for…”
Long-tail boats, a railway market where umbrellas close, and a banyan-root temple. Small-group day trip from Bangkok with an English guide.
“Unbelievable how quickly the market can put everything away and how close the train comes past. Really enjoyed the water markets and to see how the locals do their day to day things. The coconut stop was lovely. All these things was an incredible experience and we enjoy it very much.”
Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tail boat and Maeklong railway market, plus a Buffalo Café break.
“Tony was amazing!! She communicated, showed us things and was very helpful and nice. She truly needs a raise”
See the train-stopping Maeklong Market, ride a canal boat at Damnoen Saduak, then climb Wat Samphran’s dragon tower in a small group.
“The tour was excellent, and our guide, Nice, was incredibly accommodating and kind. She even treated us to some Thai snacks during the tour, which was such a thoughtful gesture. She knew all the best photo spots and took her time to make sure everyone had great pictures. I’d also like to mention that I…”
See Maeklong railway market and Damnoen Saduak floating market from Bangkok on train and long-tail boat with a guide.
“NJ was amazing, she was the very helpful. We had the early time, which was whilst early, very good to avoid a lot of the heat. Both the markets and the train ride were very good.”
Bangkok day trip to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with boat ride and food stops.
“What a great day trip! Yes the two locations are very busy but this adds to the atmosphere. I found both were well organised and our tour guide ‘Tammy’ had lots of fun energy, smiley, friendly and very informative. Thank you for all the hints and tips throughout the bus journey - no other tour…”
Private Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating markets, with hotel pickup, long-tail boat, and Thai snacks.
“Sam—and my apologize for forgetting how to spell the driver’s name—were amazing as our tour guide and driver. They went above and beyond by taking me to a pharmacy so I could pick up allergy medication when my allergies started acting up. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Sam.”
![Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury] - Getting there: Siam Square start, MBK Center finish](https://i.thebangkoktraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/floating-railway-market-and-coconut-farm-tour-optional-luxury.jpg)
Take a small-group day trip from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak floating market, the Mae Klong railway market, plus coconut sugar and salt.
“I booked this tour for husband, daughter and myself. It may have been the best tour or our 17 day trip around Thailand. The tour was private and focused on my family. I didn’t realize that when I booked. The price was great and the guide was amazing! She was knowledgeable and friendly. We visited…”
Private Bangkok tour with a motorboat at Damnoen Saduak and a train ride into Maeklong Railway Market, plus optional Erawan Falls.
“Tour guide Ice was really AMAZING! He went the extra mile at each site to make sure we had the best experience. Thank you Ice!”
See Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat from Bangkok, plus a sugar palm home stop. Guided half-day.
“the host was amazing and the day too, the market beautiful”
Every temple, market and rooftop in the city, and every road out of it.
