Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Paddle Boat Ride (ex Bangkok)

Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Paddle Boat tour offers a fascinating glimpse into Thailand’s traditional way of life and bustling market culture. Located just outside Bangkok, this vibrant market is famous for its canals filled with colorful boats, each brimming with fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and local delicacies.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the market, followed by an authentic paddle boat ride through the winding waterways. As you glide past vendors selling everything from tropical fruits and vegetables to souvenirs and street food, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and take in the rich cultural heritage of this market.

This tour provides a unique opportunity to interact with friendly local sellers, capture stunning photos, and buy Thai snacks along the way. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic and memorable experience, the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour is a must-visit for anyone exploring Thailand.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour includes hotel pick up and is available from most central Bangkok hotels. You will be able to arrange pick up from your hotel or a nearby location . Hotel pick up may be 15-30 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location).

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must always be accompanied by an Adult

If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the paddle boat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour.

Please Note: Paddle boat ride to the floating markets will be approximately 30 minutes

Rates for child apply to those between the heights of 90-140 cm. Child height over than 140 cm. and/or older than 10 yrs old is considered to adult rate.

If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the pick up time you may be considered a No Show.

You will have approximately 2 hours to spend at the market. Please allow 6 hours for the whole day.

Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic conditions

Please Note: Paddle boats do not have life-jackets small enough for very young children. Adults are responsible for their children at all times

Pick up times at the hotel will be approx 30-45 minutes before tour time

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

One Way Transfer from your Hotel and return back to MBK

Local guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

30 minute Paddle boat ride around Damnoen Saduak floating market

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Coconut Sugar Farm

Small place selling lots of souvenirs. They also cook and make the coconut sugar for you to try and buy. On the way to the market.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Famous for its tourist-friendly floating markets, Damnoen Saduak is the one you’ll find in the tourist literature on Thailand. Bring your camera along to witness the river packed with wooden boats overflowing with fruit and vegetables, which they sell to people standing on land. The scene is colourful and loud; just as you’d expect from a Thai market. It is just 100km from Bangkok.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour

This is a private tour with own guide and vehicle
Pickup included

Joined Tour (No Hotel Pick Up)

Meeting Point: Make your way to Royal City Shopping Mall at 7am for bus to depart at 720am

Joined Tour & Hotel Pick Up

Hotel Pick Up: Hotel Pick up Included and drop off at River City (Central BKK)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lucky was absolutely...
Nadia G,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lucky was absolutely fabulous, good sense of humour too which made the day quite enjoyable! The markets were bustling and busy, but she made sure we got to see what we came for and everyone was safe at the end of the day Highly recommend this tour!
So much fun!
carrie o,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My 14 yr old son and I had an absolute blast! I wasn’t sure what to expect but this tour exceeded all of my expectations! We made 3 stops - train market, coconut factory, and the floating market - each stop was great. Our guide was helpful, knowledgeable, and gave us insight as to how to bargain! He was patient and let us go at exactly our speed. The driver was fabulous too - with a nice and air conditioned van, my son and I both napped on the way back to Bangkok! I highly recommend this tour!
A memorable adventure at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
biggycee,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a actioned packed day. The market is a must-see. The place was buzzing with energy, and the canals were packed with vendors selling all kinds of fresh fruits, snacks, and cool souvenirs. Riding a paddle boat through the market was super fun and included. It gave us an up-close look at everything, and we felt right in the middle of all the action. The vendors were really friendly and had some tasty treats for us to try, like pad thai and mango sticky rice. I highly recommend the cashew nut ice cream and the fresh mango to start off The scenery was beautiful, with traditional houses lining the canals. It was awesome to see how the locals live and shop. The whole experience was so unique and memorable. If you're in Bangkok, definitely check out the tour and a big thanks to the guide Natt who was excellent and so informative.
Amazing Experience Outside the Hustle and Bustle of Bangkok
Russel R,
Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a must-do especially if you're only in Bangkok during the week. We were shocked to find that the Floating Market in Bangkok is only on weekends, so this experience came in clutch as it runs all week long! You can't not go to Thailand without trying the floating market at least once and this provided that opportunity for us. The thrill of riding a boat and haggling over prices was priceless! Be sure to bargain!! We scored great deals, while having an ice cream on a coconut! Just be sure to bring cash as not all vendors accept card, and if they do, there's a charge. Fees add up and both you and vendors end up losing. I won't dock the score, but I do wish the tour was a wee bit longer as there are times where we felt rushed. But again, I can't expect too much from a half-day tour. For the price, it was all worth it. Our tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable. His name escapes me, but he even helped us ask one of the boat drivers to let us take a solo picture on the boat. The bus was also great; it was comfy and the AC was nice! A nice little bonus was the tour of the coconut plantation. It was great to see local craftspeople showing the many uses of coconut. It was also a great opportunity to see an authentic Thai household. Pro-tip: try not to buy the souvenirs at this stop as you can find many of those same things at the market and for lower price.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique adventure near Bangkok!
anntwiddle,
Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a fun time visiting the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market! The whole experience felt so unique and authentic, like stepping back in time. Riding along in a paddle boat was amazing—you get to see all the stalls up close and even chat with some of the vendors. There were so many cool things to see and try, from fresh fruit to handmade crafts, and of course, some delicious street food! Our guide Ms Nok was super friendly and knowledgeable, sharing interesting stories about the market’s history and helping us navigate the bustling waterways. It was a fantastic way to experience a real piece of Thai culture. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bangkok
Very well done and worth the drive from China Town.
Explorer30081729671,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, driver, and trip were well done. Fantastic people and tour from them both. Very clean, friendly and timely.
Fun in the boat
Brenda R,
Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lucky was very informative. The market was an awesome experience. Thank you lucky for a great your..
Easy day trip when in Bangkok!!
Sunuj S,
Apr 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour to explore the floating market tradition. The pit stop on the way at the coconut farm and traditional Thai house is a nice touch too. Joom, our travel guide for the day was excellent. She was courteous, accomodating and helpful. She knew the details well and allowed us sufficie to time without being pushy anywhere. She also made good lunch recommendations and helped us with arranging vegan food. Overall a nice tour and worth the money. It's a bonus if Joom is assigned as the tour guide. Rashmi & Sunuj
This was just amazing
Bianca W,
Mar 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The coconut farm was beautiful Me and my husband really enjoyed the flowing market as well. Our guide was wonderful showed up to the hotel on time and was such an amazing person.
Busy Floating Market
Hisham A,
Nov 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
It’s a very busy market and many boats competing to get through. It would be great to have less of gasoline powered boats … so bring your mask and arrive early. And keep your hands in the boat.