Private Floating Market & River Kwai Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Experience local culture and shop for unique souvenirs
- Visit the historic Bridge on the River Kwai
- Learn about World War II history at the museum
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Kwai River
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Bangkok
- Guided tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit to the Bridge on the River Kwai
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Damnoen Saduak is the most popular floating market in Thailand, great for photo opportunities, food, and for giving you an insight into a bygone way of life.
This steel bridge is one of important historical landmarks and memorials in Thailand. It is almost a symbol of the province and is a recommended place in Kanchanaburi travel guide. The history of the bridge is well known, as it was part of the railway lines in World War II and had seen its share of conflict and bloodshed
Close enough to Bangkok for a day trip, Thailand's Kanchanaburi province is steeped in important World War Two-era history
The JEATH War Museum is a war museum in Thailand about the Death Railway built from 1942 to 1943 by Allied POWs under the direction of the Japanese, a part of the Thai-Burma railways
The Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is the main prisoner of war cemetery for victims of Japanese imprisonment while building the Burma Railway. It is on the main road, Saeng Chuto Road, through the town of Kanchanaburi,
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- Confirm the pickup time and location with the tour operator in advance.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion, including travel time to and from the destinations.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and boat rides.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the vibrant scenes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- *Please note - Departs Kanchanaburi approx. 4.30pm. and will reach Bangkok approx 7.00pm. Timing depends on traffic conditions. It is not recommended that you make plans for the early evening in Bangkok in case bad traffic/weather delays your return time back to Bangkok.
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- If you have mobility problems, you may have difficulties getting into or out of the long-tailed speedboat. Please advise your guide of this at the commencement of the tour. Your guide will arrange for the driver to take you to the Bridge by road instead.
Traveler reviews
best trip floating market, elephant ride a bonus, Mr. Watchira Tapaoloy very good guide.
very good trip, guide extra good, 5 star, some great memories, elephant ride a bonus, see where the train comes in at train market another bonus, The floating market great fun. Will remember this trip as one of our best ever memories. Thank you so much Mr. Watchira Tapaoloy from Sue and Graham Fry.
We would definitely recommend that trip
The guide NUI who met us at the hotel was the star of the day. He was an extremely knowledgeable rep. He was so experienced and motivated that now we could almost write a thesis about Thailand and its history. He was worth the trip by himself. Never seen a guide so passionate. The bridge on the River Kwai was a brilliant experience. Of course, the floating market is something worth experiencing. This is a long day but worth it to see the 2 best areas of Thailand. Tip - Make time to try the coconut ice cream at the market
Worth a visit
Good tour, well communicated. The tour guide & driver were on time and took us to see the sites. Many things to see as you motor through the waters and good things to eat! My only offering would be for the van to stock water. It states that they don't, but they were the only tour we had that didn't offer water and the Thai sun was pretty brutal and it would have made the tour better.
Long day, but fascinating glimpse of history! Get a private tour, avoid the crowds
We really loved this tour and so glad we choose the private tour as our guide, Ms Julie was great. Full of useful information throughout the day. She took us to see the railway markets which was a bonus as we wanted to see this and she made a detour for us. The River Kwai bridge and cemetery was spine chilling to think what these people went through. The market was also a great experience and we went over to the food section as a bonus. Very unique experience.