Amphawa Floating Market & Mae Klong Railway Market
Amphawa Floating Market & Mae Klong Railway Market
⏱️ Duration: Afternoon–Evening (11:30 AM – 9:00 PM)
📅 Days: Friday – Sunday Only
📍 Start: Your Bangkok Hotel Lobby
🚐 Tour Type: Join Group / Private
Amphawa Floating Market is one of Thailand's oldest and most popular floating markets, and one of Samut Songkhram's top tourist attractions. Because it's not far from Bangkok, every Friday–Sunday the market fills with visitors who come to enjoy canal-side views and delicious food. Shop for seafood, local Thai desserts and souvenirs, then take a boat tour to see the views and lifestyle along Amphawa Canal. In the evening, cruise out to watch fireflies light up the cork trees — a magical night scene.
💰 Tour Prices
Join Group Tour
1,800 ฿
Adult 1,800 ฿ · Child 1,600 ฿ · ⭐ Most Popular
Private Group Tour
4,000 ฿
Adult 4,000 ฿ · Child 3,000 ฿
✨ Tour Highlights
- Watch the train pass directly through the busy Mae Klong Railway Market
- Browse hundreds of paddle boats selling traditional Thai food at Amphawa Floating Market
- Evening motorboat cruise along the canal, past villagers going about daily life
- Chance to see fireflies light up the cork trees after dark
- Only runs Friday–Sunday, when Amphawa is at its liveliest
📅 Tour Itinerary — Amphawa Floating Market & Mae Klong Railway
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12:30🏨 Hotel Pick-UpPick up from your Bangkok hotel only. Departure to Mae Klong Train Market (locally called Talad Rom Hoop) — watch the train pass through the busy marketplace as vendors chaotically pull their tables of vegetables, produce and meat out of the way.
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14:30🚂 Mae Klong Train MarketArrive at Mae Klong Train Market.
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15:30⛵ Amphawa Floating MarketDepart to Amphawa Floating Market — see hundreds of paddle boats selling Thai traditional food along the river. In the evening, take a motorboat cruise along the canal to see villagers' daily life, and if you're lucky, fireflies lighting up the night.
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19:00🏨 Return to BangkokBack to Bangkok — approximately 1.5–2 hours to your hotel.
✅ Includes & ❌ Excludes
✅ Tour Includes
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off within Bangkok City only
- Longtail motor boat, 10–15 minutes
- English-speaking guide
❌ Tour Excludes
- Gratuities / tips
- Paddle Boat add-on (150 THB/person)
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
💬 Why does this tour only run Friday to Sunday?
Amphawa Floating Market itself only operates Friday–Sunday, so the tour follows the same schedule to make sure the market and evening boat activities are open.
💬 What's the difference between Join Group and Private tours?
Join Group shares transport with other travellers on a set schedule. Private Group gives your party an exclusive vehicle and more flexible timing.
💬 Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, for hotels within the Bangkok City pick-up zone. Alternative meeting points are also available (see below).
💬 Are we guaranteed to see fireflies?
Firefly sightings depend on weather and season, so while the evening canal cruise gives you the chance to see them, it's not guaranteed every trip.
💬 What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.
ℹ️ Important Information
👶 Child Policy
- Children under 2 years old — Free of charge (no seat provided)
- Children over 140 cm — charged at adult rate
⚠️ No-Show & Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour
- No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure
- If you have last-minute changes, contact our reservation team at least 24 hours in advance
- Bookings should be made at least 1 day prior to the tour date, by 8:30 PM (office hours)
- Only fully paid bookings will receive a confirmation voucher
📋 How Booking Works
- Fill out the booking form and send it to us — we'll check tour availability and confirm your hotel name
- We'll then send an invoice for the total price (valid for 8 hours); once paid, your tour is booked and a confirmation email is sent
- If you don't have a hotel name yet, enter "tbc" (to be confirmed) — we'll reserve your place and keep your file open
🎒 What to Bring
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or cap for outdoor areas
- Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes
- Cash for personal expenses
🗺️ Join Group Pick-Up Area (Bangkok City Only)
- Asoke, Charoen Krung Road Soi 1–50, Chidlom, Pathumwan, Phayathai, Ploenchit, Pratunam
- Petchburi Road from Soi 1 to Avani Atrium, Silom, Sathorn, Siam Square
- Sukhumvit Soi 1–33 and Soi 2–24, Chinatown, Khao San Road
- Pick up at the lobby of your hotel — if your hotel is out of route, a meeting point will be suggested
- Phrom Phong / Phra Khanong area: pick-up at 11:00 am from hotel, drop off at Terminal 21 Asok only
- Alternative meeting points: Terminal 21 Asok (06:15–06:30 am) · Asia Hotel Bangkok, Phaya Thai Rd (06:30 am) · In front of Starbucks, Khao San Rd (07:00–07:15 am)
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- All times shown are estimates and may vary due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of the group, or unforeseen circumstances
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