Thaka Floating Market Tour from Bangkok
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the authentic Thaka Floating Market
- Experience traditional Thai boat ride
- Discover local Thai culture and cuisine
- Shop for unique handcrafted souvenirs
- Enjoy a scenic journey through rural Thailand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Bangkok
- Guided tour of Thaka Floating Market
- Traditional Thai boat ride through the market
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet the group at River City Bangkok is a cultured lifestyle centre for arts and antiques where art-lovers and collectors can explore galleries, see international exhibitions, meet artists, attend talks, watch films, bid at auctions, enjoy live music, or gain an understanding of Thailand’s burgeoning contemporary art scene.
Watch the local people making coconut sugar house
Thaka Floating Market is in Tambon Thaka. It is a floating market where the local lifestyle is still well-conserved. The locals do farming and agricultural work for a living and bring their vegetables and fruits such as chilis, onions, coconut sugars, guavas, cononuts, rose apples, and pomelo to exchange and sell at the floating market in their boats.
Pass by: Samut Songkhram is at the mouth of the Mae Klong River to the Gulf of Thailand. By means of canals (khlong) the water of the river is spread through the province for irrigation. At the coast are many evaporation ponds for producing sea salt.
Meeting point
Start Location
River City Bangkok
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- The tour includes a boat ride; be prepared for a bumpy ride through narrow canals.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule and book in advance to secure your spot.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and boat rides.
- Bring cash for purchases at the market, as credit cards may not be accepted.
- Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen for sun protection during the boat ride.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Dress code is formal
Traveler reviews
Fun tour
Very good guide The first floating market was authentic We got excellent information from Tammy. The driver was very good.
Great experience
Really nice experience, the first market pretty authentic, great food. The staff was nice and we got a lot of information about the market and about Thailand.
Worthwhile but overpriced
The tour itself was worthwhile. Visited a “typical” Thai village house which was interesting until the horde of tourist buses arrived. The floating market at Thaka is a modest affair but thoroughly worthwhile. We boated past the market and through the local canals. We deliberately chose this tour as it promised to be less touristy and in terms of the markets, it delivered. The downside is that we spent an hour+ in each direction in the vehicle travelling. Whilst we enjoyed the tour and our guide was engaging and funny, we felt it was overpriced. Our guide made the day enjoyable and one hopes that she receives a good proportion of the fee, but sadly, I suspect not.
Floating Markets/Coconut Farm
Very attentive guide. I think her name was Beer. She went out of her way to take care of a sick traveler on the tour & I was so impressed of the professionalism she displayed. The coconut farm was an enjoyable stop, the longboat ride to the floating markets was wonderful, and the floating markets is a must do if you're in Bangkok. I would not hesitate to tour with this company in the future. The only criticism I would give is that the van used for transport needs an emissions inspection because I smelt fumes in the van the entire transport.
A total change of scenery!
I had a great guide: Sara, she has a lot of historical knowledge but also a lot of humor all of a sudden it makes the visit very attractive and dynamic. Having some difficulty moving around Sara adapted to me, and I found it very appreciative. I was delighted by this excursion, I recommended it.