Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Paddle Boat Ride (ex Bangkok)
Overview
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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
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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.
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.
Options
Private Tour
This is a private tour with own guide and vehicle
Pickup included
Joined Tour & Hotel Pick Up
Hotel Pick Up: Hotel Pick up Included and drop off at River City (Central BKK)
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
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lucky was absolutely...
Nadia G,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lucky 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
- Viator
5.00My 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!
Amazing Experience Outside the Hustle and Bustle of Bangkok
Russel R,
Dec 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00This 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.
Fun in the boat
Brenda R,
Apr 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Lucky 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
- Viator
5.00This 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
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