Kelluva markkinat kahvilalla (Bubble in the Forest, After the Rain)

Arvosteluihin on vaikea uskoa, mutta uskokaa, että Papa Paul (matkaoppaamme) oli paras. Aikaa ei kiirehditty, se oli täydellistä. Kävimme Mekongin rautatiellä ja pystyimme ostamaan tavaraa (se on täällä halvempaa kuin kelluvilla markkinoilla). Kelluvat markkinat olivat ihan ok, mutta kookosjäätelö oli herkullista! Ja ostakaa Papa Paulin mangoriisivanukasta, koska se on todellakin parasta. Kokeilimme niin monia mangoriisivanukkaita, mutta hänen oli herkullisin. Olemme niin iloisia, että varasimme retken kahviloiden kanssa, koska ne olivat upeita. 100 bahtia per henkilö per kahvila sisältyy lippuun. Ei välttämättä juomia, voit ostaa myös ruokaa sen sijaan. Rakastimme After the Rain -kahvilaa, papaijaveneitä (lol), jouduimme melomaan venettä itse. Bubble Cafe oli todella todella kaunis, luulimme, että juomat olisivat niin ja näin. Mutta meillä oli paras thaimaalainen maitotee täällä. Tämä retki on todella sen arvoinen, lupaamme, ettet kadu sitä. Rakastamme sinua Papa Paul!!!!

Paras kiertomatkapaketti ikinä!! Se on täynnä rautatieaseman markkinoita ja junien ohituksia. Sitten teimme kelluvat markkinat. Ota paljon käteistä mukaan. Paljon hyviä tarjouksia. Sitten vierailimme temppelissä, jossa oli jättimäinen pagodi. Lounas After the Rain -ravintolassa on hieno. He hyväksyvät luottokortit, MUTTA vähimmäiskulutus on 500 bahtia. Oli vaikea saavuttaa tuo summa, koska ruoka oli halpaa ja olimme vain minä ja mieheni. Sitten pääsimme näkemään Bubble in the Forest -paikan juomien ja valokuvien vuoksi. Paul oli hauska ja erittäin vieraanvarainen! Nautin kiertomatkasta. KIITOS!!! matkasuunnitelma: Koko päivä!! Rakastin sitä! opas: Paul – MAHTAVA ryhmäkoko: 9

感謝導遊Pani一路上的照顧，不但幫我們拍美照還會幫我們找廁所。鐵道市場真的很有特色，看到喜歡的東西建議多比價，價格會差到一半以上，火車快來時要盡快找好位置，不然會被擠到無法近距離看火車的地方。在丹嫩莎朵就是乘船遊一圈感受水上市場，東西偏貴所以什麼也沒買。佛統大塔非常壯觀令人肅然起敬。下午的兩個咖啡廳都是拍照好地點，一個可以划船很有趣，一個是有美美的水池，兩家導遊都有請喝100銖的飲料。不想花時間規劃交通的話很適合參加。

Arrived 8am in Hug Thai, we we’re only 7 in total in the group tour which was easy to control no need to wait for anyone. We departed earlier than the actual time 8:20 am and arrived aroun 9:40 in Maeklong Station. Maeklong Station is just a railway market where you could find dried fruits, thai food, thai souvenirs, clothes, and a lot more. It’s cheaper here compared to the floating market so better buy or eat here first. We had green thai milk tea (40 baht), pad thai (60 baht), mango sticky rice (50 baht), and bought some souvenirs. Train arrived at 11:10 and there were a lot of tourists already flocking to take some photos. It was an okay experience, something to add to your itinerary since market is cheaper. After the railway market, we went to Damnoen Floating Market, it was expectations vs. reality moment, it’s nice to experience it maybe once but it’s just another market on water but prices are more expensive compared to others, I just tried their coconut ice cream just for the experience. We went to the temple at noon, where we just roam around the area and took some pictures, there’s food stalls also outside the temple. The temple is around 40-50 minutes away from the floating market. After the temple, we went cafe hopping, first in After the Rain Cafe and Gallery, it’s good for photos, we had drinks each included in the tour package worth 100 baht below only, you just pay the excess. We also bought Rice Noodles with Pork, one of their best sellers, and didn’t disappoint, it was good and serving is also okay. In Bubble in the Forest, we only spent around 30 mins in the cafe to avoid Bangkok traffic, we took photos in the area, ordered another drink (below 100 baht) and roamed in the area. We arrived around 17:30 in Bangkok and was dropped off in Hug Thai, it’s more expensive than doing it DIY but for the convenience and comfort, it’s a reasonable price. Good experience!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience booking our day tour through Klook to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market, Phra Pathom Chedi, Bubble in the Forest, and After the Rain Cafe. The entire itinerary was well-organized and strictly on time, which made the day run very smoothly. We want to give a huge commendation to our guide, Steve, and our driver for their excellent service. Steve was incredibly nice and refreshingly honest, providing us with great advice on what was truly worth seeing and which tourist traps we should avoid. Even though the itinerary felt a bit fast-paced since there were only three of us in the group, we never felt rushed. Steve guided us every step of the way, ensuring we stayed relaxed and informed throughout the day. This tour was a highlight of my mom’s 70th birthday celebration, and I was so impressed by how comfortable and accommodating it was for her. Thank you, Klook and Steve, for such a memorable and comfy experience!

I was pair up with the guide Champ and he was attentive, patience, helpful and funny. made the tour quite a lovely experience. I left my phone at one of the cafes and he had a Grab drop it off at my hotel. helped with taking pictures and shared some of the history of Thailand - the floating Market and the cafes. offered helpful suggestions of how to bargain with the locals in the Market. the only thing that could've improved was the weather... I was literally soaked in sweat by the time we finished, you will definitely need a fan on the go, don't chance a heat stroke trying to look cool 🙃 Met a lovely couple from Australia who made the experience a touch better, overall don't hesitate to book even as a solo traveler! just bring enought cash, water and a fan... there are no ATMs near the locations we went. used most of my cash in the first two markets like a dummy 😂

Kiertue oli superhauska ja hintansa arvoinen! Erityisesti siksi, että kohteet olivat todella kaukana kaupungin keskustasta ja noutopisteestä. Varasimme Centralworldin noutopisteeksi, mutta noin kaksi yötä ennen he ilmoittivat meille, että noutopiste oli muuttunut. Se oli ihan hyvä, koska uusi noutopiste oli noin 10 minuutin kävelymatkan päässä alkuperäisestä. Opas, herra Sammy, oli avulias, ystävällinen ja informatiivinen! Hän osaa jopa monia filippiiniläisiä sanoja ja opetti meille muutaman sanan myös thaiksi :) Saimme myös ison vesipullon ja keksin matkan alussa (mikä oli todella huomaavaista, koska useimmat ravintolat eivät tarjoa ilmaista vettä). Kävimme kaikissa matkasuunnitelman kohteissa, mutta toivoin, että olisimme viettäneet enemmän aikaa joissakin paikoissa (kuten temppelissä, koska siellä oli festivaali + ruokakojuja). Meitä oli vain viisi kiertueella, mutta luulen, että maksimi on seitsemän. Joka tapauksessa auto oli tilava ja mukava. Kaiken kaikkiaan perheelläni ja minulla oli todella hauskaa! Suuri kiitos herra Sammylle ja kuljettajallemme!

Fantastic Guide and Picture-Perfect Itinerary: The itinerary was amazing, with plenty of beautiful spots to take great pictures. Our group was small, just 8 people plus Jimmy, our guide, which felt more personal compared to the larger tour groups we saw along the way. Unfortunately, Bangkok traffic was worse than usual that day due to an accident ahead, which caused delays in our schedule. Despite this, we managed to catch the train passing by at the railway market, though we only had around 20 minutes there because of the packed schedule. At the floating market, we grabbed lunch, and the experience was absolutely fascinating as a tourist. The coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice were delicious, and the floating market offers cheap souvenirs. By the time we reached the last café, we were about an hour behind schedule, but Jimmy made the experience enjoyable. He’s such a jolly and experienced guide, with fluent English that made conversations easy and fun. He even managed to make us laugh—a skill not every guide can master! It’s clear he has years of experience, and his cheerful personality really stood out.

Crossing the floating market, Bubble in the Forest, and the train market off my Thailand bucket list was such a memorable experience! Exploring the bustling market on the water, relaxing in the unique Bubble in the Forest, and witnessing the train pass through the market were all incredible moments. Our tour guide, Marco, was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure we had the best experience possible. This tour was a fantastic way to experience the vibrant culture and hidden gems of Thailand!

Really fun, even for a solo traveller! I was worried we wouldn't have enough time for each cafe, but it was definitely sufficient given how many activities are in the itinerary. Good balance of guided and free time to self-explore. Lunch is at your own cost - and despite it being a hot day, the Tom Sum boat noodles at the floating market are worth the try! Guide gave clear expectations and cooperative participees made everything run with like clockwork. I mistakenly left my bag in the vehicle thinking that we would get back on the vehicle after a short bathroom break, but it turned out we were already at the site. Luckily, our guide and driver worked together so I could get my bag quickly and it didn't slow down our tour. Overall well organized, knowledgeable and experienced guide (ask for Tom!), and safe driving (thank you Mr. Driver and I'm sorry I don't remember your name!).