Amphawa Floating Market, Maeklong Railway, Fireflies Tour by AK Go
- Experience Thailand like a true local—take the railway train and shop at the floating markets
- Visit Amphawa Floating Market, famous for its delicious shellfish and various seafood cuisine
- Visit one of Thailand’s most fascinating temples, Wat Bang Kung, surrounded by the roots of a banyan tree
- Travel with just your family and friends in this private day tour!
- Get a professional driver and friendly English/Chinese speaking guide for a hassle free experience
What to expect
Explore Thailand's iconic floating markets and immerse yourself in the authentic Thai life in this fun private day tour! The first stop of the tour is the Maeklong Railway Market, a market that sits atop train tracks. Here you'll witness the vendors folding their umbrellas and moving their produce as the train comes charging down. You'll then head to Wat Bang Kung, a temple hidden within the roots of a banyan tree. Learn the historic significance of the temple from the tour guide and marvel at the beautiful natural surroundings. Your next stop is the Amphawa Floating Market, which boasts a unique small town charm. Join the locals for some shopping here, and get freshly caught fish, crab etc. End the tour with a relaxing long-tail boat ride to see the beautifully glowing fireflies at night!













Reviews
Because I wanted to see the famous railway market and floating market, and didn't want to do too much research on transportation, I chose this one-day tour to simplify transportation. This itinerary has several good points and points that can be better: 1. This group happened to have a tour guide who could speak both Chinese and English. He spoke Chinese without any accent, so it was ok for communication and asking questions. The driver drove very steadily. 2. This group takes the train to the train market, which is different from other groups who watch the train entering the station from the ground. However, there are also a lot of people on the train and there is no place to sit, so you can think about whether you want to experience this feeling or greet the train entering the station on the ground. 3. The stay at the floating market is three hours, which I originally thought was too long, but with a slow stroll and dinner, it's actually ok. Disadvantages: 1. The shuttle bus is a modified van, and the seats don't have seat belts. People who have concerns about safety should evaluate it. In addition, because it is a modified car, the air-conditioning doesn't feel very cold. 2. The time spent at the railway market is less than an hour (including the time for dinner), which I think is very short and I can't have a good stroll. 3. There is an activity of taking a boat to watch fireflies in the evening, which is quite special, but I took a half-hour boat ride to see the fireflies, and then rushed back by boat after not seeing them for 1 minute. This is... It is also worth mentioning that there will be traffic jams on the way back to Bangkok city, so please don't arrange other trips, because we arrived in Bangkok city an hour later than scheduled.
The tour was very organized. We were picked up from our hotel on time by our tour guide, Bee. We enjoyed the maeklong railway experience( food , shopping and the train ride) . The firelies were amazing ,,we're glad we did not skip that part of the tour. We were able to do a sidetrip to a mall on our way to the maeklong railway thanks to Bee and our driver.
A friendly & accommodating tour guide, Roger. We request for road side stopover sightseeing of times allowing and it was nicely arranged. Also, the driver was a careful person. Food suggestion by Roger was nice with reasonable price. Overall, it was a comfortable & leisurely private tour.
Facilities: The van was very clean and the air conditioning was sufficient. There were 6 of us that day and it was very comfortable. Tour guide: Please explain clearly. Train: I used to watch the train next to the train tracks, but this time I was able to take the local train to the market... it felt new! Itinerary arrangement: The time arrangement is good, there is enough time for each attraction. The time on the water may be a bit long, but the weather was good that day, so we took our time walking and watching, had dinner, and then slowly walked to the pier. The timing was just right! Scenery: The focus was on seeing fireflies... Luckily... there weren't too many... but at least there were some... The boat ride was also very comfortable... We were dropped off at the pier and picked up to go back to Bangkok... The timing was just right! Great!
First of all, a huge thank you to our guide, "Ah Seng Sern," for his explanations and attention to detail regarding the sights, which helped us understand Thailand even better. Train: Usually, you just watch the train pass by, but this was my first time feeling like a celebrity, with people cheering us on. Itinerary: Our guide, Ah Seng, carefully explained how to pray in Thailand, which was very detailed. Scenery: Whether it was the train ride or the boat trip to see fireflies, everything was fantastic. Guide: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A big thank you to Ah Seng, who also helped us better understand the humor and wit of the Thai people. Facilities: All facilities and itineraries were well-organized and not too rushed.
Was a great travel experience with Wawa. She was attentive, understood our requirement and got us to shops where we wanted to get local produce. Thanks again
It's the best way to start my Bangkok solo trip. The entire flow of the trip was so smooth and I really had an amazing time especially because of our tour guide, Alex! 😁 He took the time to explain everything both in Chinese and English and would accommodate every inquiry you have. Never regret booking this tour trip!!!
it’s such a well-thought trip. i enjoyed it a lot. Mr. Pha is such a joy to be with; full of energy and smiles. i highly recommend this tour.
This itinerary was very comfortable. The driver and the tour guide paid great attention to safety. The tour guide, Asheng, spoke very good Chinese and explained very carefully. The experience of taking the train to the market is highly recommended. Although the floating market is in the off-season and not many shops are open, it is also another kind of comfort to visit with fewer people. There will be some traffic jams on the return trip, but we still returned to the hotel at about the estimated time👍
The itinerary of the day trip will not make people feel tight, and every time is sufficient. Although it is in the suburbs of Bangkok, it arrived quickly. It is recommended to come on weekends, because many vendors are closed on weekdays. As for fireflies, the tour guide said that you will see more fireflies during the rainy season. If you come at other times, be mentally prepared to see only a small number of fireflies.
Good to know
Insider Tips:
- Thailand is a devout Buddhist country, so please observe proper dress code when visiting the temples as a form of respect. The basic rule is to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees (e.g. pants, T-shirt, etc.)
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