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A tree with extensive roots and a carved Buddha head emerging from the trunk. 1
A person in a boat with a straw hat, wearing a colorful patterned shirt, looking at a market. 2
A floating market with vendors selling fruits, vegetables, and other goods in traditional boats. 3
By WanderSiam Chiang Mai
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$100 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience Three Iconic Thai Destinations in One Unforgettable Day!

    Start your adventure at the famous Maeklong Railway Market, one of the most unique markets in the world, where vendors casually pull back their awnings as the train passes right through the middle of the market!

    Next, head to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand’s most iconic (though touristy) floating market. Glide through narrow canals in a traditional long-tail boat and take in the lively scene, with colourful stalls lining the water (mainly offering souvenirs for visitors).

    In the afternoon, journey back in time to the majestic ruins of Ayutthaya, the former royal capital of Siam and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling through these historic grounds offers a glimpse into Thailand’s rich past and architectural heritage.

    This full-day tour is the perfect blend of vibrant local culture, breathtaking photo stops, and awe-inspiring history, all in one day!

    Maximum of 12 participants per group.

Activity location

  • Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)
    • Si Champa Alley
    • 75000, Mae Klong, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Silom MRT Station
    • Lumphini
    • 10330, Lumphini, Bangkok, Thailand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Small Group Without Entry Fees

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Small Group Without Entry Fees

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$90.61 x 1 AdultAU$90.61
Paid at activityAU$9.27
Total
Price is AU$99.88

Small Group With Entrance Fees

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$99.88 x 1 AdultAU$99.88
Paid at activityAU$9.27
Total
Price is AU$109.15

Small Group With Transfers

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Van and Car

Starting time: 6:00 AM
Price details
AU$113.79 x 1 AdultAU$113.79
Paid at activityAU$9.27
Total
Price is AU$123.06

Private: Ticket & Transfers

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Van

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$724.86 x 1 AdultAU$724.86
Paid at activityAU$9.27
Total
Price is AU$734.13

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    One bottle of drinking water per person
  • Inclusions
    Transport by airconditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    All Entrance Fees

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Bangkok’s traffic can be heavily congested. As the tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do the best to reschedule you for the next available day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
    • Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
    • The tour operates rain or shine. Therefore, cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
    • The exact departure time from the meeting point will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform one day before the tour. Please check your email (including your junk/spam folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
    • Depending on the number of participants, departure from the meeting point will be between 6:30 and 7:00 hrs.

Activity itinerary

Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)

  • 2h 30m
The Mae Klong Railway Market dates back to 1905. Fishing has long been a main source of income for the local community, and the market became a key place for selling fresh catch and produce. When officials built a railway to help transport goods to other provinces, the market didn't disappear; instead, it adapted. To this day, vendors continue to sell their goods right on the tracks. Just moments before the train passes, they swiftly pull back their awnings and move their baskets and trays, only to resume business as usual once the train has passed. It’s a fascinating and truly unique sight: chaotic, impressive, and unmistakably Thai! The total duration includes travel time from Bangkok to Maeklong Market.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

  • 2h
We'll visit Thailand’s most famous floating market: Damnoen Saduak. Upon arrival, you'll board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride through the canals, offering a glimpse into life along the waterways. The Damnoen Saduak canal was commissioned in 1866 by King Rama IV to connect the Mae Klong and Tha Chin rivers and improve water transport between the Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. Photographs of this colourful and bustling market are among the most widely featured in travel brochures about Thailand. While the market today caters largely to tourists, it still offers an unforgettable experience with its lively atmosphere, boats, and canal scenes. Note: Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.

Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Wat Phanan Choeng is one of Ayutthaya’s oldest and most revered temples, founded in 1324; 26 years before the city itself was officially established. The temple is renowned for its massive seated Buddha image, known as Luang Pho Tho, which stands 19 metres tall and is considered one of the most beautiful in Thailand. It’s a deeply spiritual site for many Thai Buddhists, who come to pay their respects and make merit. The temple is still actively used and offers a lively, authentic atmosphere. Entrance fee of THB 20 per person is not included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour. The total duration includes travel time from Damnoen Saduak to Ayutthaya.

Wat Mahathat

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Wat Mahathat was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, serving as the spiritual and political heart of the capital. It once housed sacred Buddha relics and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch, making it the centre of Thai Buddhism. Located near the Royal Palace, it played a key role in royal ceremonies, such as the Kathin robe offering. Though largely in ruins today, its atmosphere remains powerful. The temple’s most iconic feature is the mysterious stone Buddha head nestled in the roots of a Banyan tree, one of the most photographed and intriguing images in Ayutthaya. Visitors can stroll through crumbling chedis, ancient walls, and weathered Buddha images, all echoing centuries of devotion and history. Entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the most important and grandest temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located within the Royal Palace complex, it served exclusively as the royal chapel, much like the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok today. Unlike other monasteries, it had no resident monks and was reserved solely for royal ceremonies, including religious rituals conducted by Ayutthaya’s kings and their families. The highlight of the temple was a 16-meter high standing Buddha covered in over 150 kilogrammes of gold, which was tragically melted down when the Burmese army invaded Ayutthaya in 1767. Much of the temple was destroyed during this attack, but the three iconic bell-shaped stupas, containing the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings, still stand proudly today. Entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour. The total duration includes travel time from Ayutthaya to Bangkok.

Location

Activity location

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    Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)
    • Si Champa Alley
    • 75000, Mae Klong, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Silom MRT Station
    • Lumphini
    • 10330, Lumphini, Bangkok, Thailand
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    • 98 Chakrabongse Road
    • 10200, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

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