Passeios por Amphawa Floating Market

Pipi Tony is de beste! Ik vond het geweldig hoe hij een korte geschiedenis van Thailand en de plaatsen die we bezochten deelde. Hij ondersteunde zijn verhalen zelfs met foto's, waardoor we ze nog meer waardeerden. Hij was geduldig, leuk om mee om te gaan en leerde ons zelfs hoe we moesten afdingen op de markt. Hij raadde ook gerechten aan om te proberen die ons hielpen geld te besparen zonder de ervaring te missen. Ik kan deze tour echt aan iedereen aanbevelen!

Because I wanted to visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and I didn't want to spend too much time planning transportation, I chose this one-day tour. It made getting around much simpler. This tour had several points I found good, and some that could be improved. Pros: 1. This tour happened to have a guide who spoke both Chinese and English fluently. Their Chinese had no noticeable accent, and communication and asking questions were perfectly fine. The driver also drove very steadily. 2. This tour involved taking a train into the railway market, which offers a different experience from watching the train arrive from the ground. However, when boarding the train, it was packed with people, and there was nowhere to sit. So, you might want to consider if you prefer this kind of experience or greeting the train from the ground. 3. The floating market stop was three hours. I initially thought it was too long, but after leisurely browsing and having dinner, it was actually just right. Cons: 1. The pick-up vehicle was a modified van, and the seats didn't have seatbelts. Those concerned about safety should consider this. Also, because it was a modified vehicle, the air conditioning felt very ineffective. 2. The time spent at the railway market was less than an hour (including mealtime). I found it very short and didn't allow for proper browsing. 3. In the evening, there was a firefly watching activity by boat, which was quite unique. However, taking a 30-minute boat ride specifically to see fireflies, only to see them for less than a minute before speeding back, was... well... Another point worth mentioning is that the return trip to Bangkok city center will definitely encounter traffic jams, so please don't schedule any other activities. We arrived in Bangkok city center an hour later than scheduled.

Everything went smoothly and was fun! We only had a few days in Thailand, and we wanted to take a photo with a giraffe (it's really popular after all) and also visit Hua Hin. This day tour perfectly met our expectations! After booking on Klook, we contacted AK customer service to arrange the giraffe photo. Not only did they help with the booking, but they also rearranged our itinerary and timing for the day, making everything very smooth and allowing us to get our dream photos! The driver arrived at the hotel early to pick us up, the car was very clean, and when we needed to use the restroom, we could communicate using Google Translate. Overall, highly recommended!

日本人です。英語と中国語のみ対応のツアーでしたが、英語で丁寧に説明してくれるためまったく問題ありませんでした。朝から夜まで丸一日がっつり楽しむコースですが、移動手段についての面倒は懸念がなくなるため、本当に参加してよかったと思います。ひとりでの参加でしたが、周りはご家族や二人連れがメインでした。少人数なのも自分に合っていてよかったです。ガイドさんも本当にずっと笑顔で優しくて丁寧でした。アンパワーの蛍クルーズは強くおすすめします！一生の思い出になりました！

The meeting point was very convenient, and our guide Oilly was also very attentive. We stayed at the Maeklong Railway Market for an hour, saw the train pass by, which was great. The Wat Chulamanee temple visit was purely for sightseeing, with no particular interest. The free Thai costume experience was a pleasant surprise; perhaps because we visited on a weekday, we were the only group of tourists, and the staff acted as photographers, taking many pictures for us. Dinner was also enjoyed here, with reasonable prices and good food. Finally, the boat trip to see the fireflies was also very enjoyable; seeing entire trees sparkling with fireflies, like lights hanging on a Christmas tree, was absolutely beautiful. The return point was the same as the meeting point, and Jodd Fairs Night Market was just across the road, allowing us to explore further, which was really nice.

The tour guide was wonderful and very kind, ensuring a truly enjoyable day. I especially enjoyed the train market. I hopped on an individual boat as soon as we reached the floating market, experiencing a wonderful tour of the river. I grew up in New York, where we had many fireflies, so I didn't necessarily need to see them again, but I believe others truly appreciated it, especially those who haven't experienced fireflies in their lives as I did as a child. Overall, it was a great trip, and the tour guide was wonderful. I highly recommend it.

You can easily travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin and arrange your itinerary according to your preferences (details finalized via email correspondence three days in advance). Our itinerary included: 08:00 Pick up at Hostel; 09:30-10:30 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (200 Thai Baht per person for a 30-minute paddle boat ride, paid to the driver); 11:30-12:00 Khao Luang Cave (an easily accessible cave); 12:10-14:00 Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace (Khao Wang Palace) (after taking the cable car up the mountain, there are three places to visit, requiring some walking, and the scenery is beautiful! Although it was very hot walking under the scorching sun at noon, it was well worth a visit); 14:40-16:00 Mrigadayavan Palace (a beautiful seaside palace); 16:15-16:20 RRC bus station (to buy tickets for the return trip to the airport). Everything went smoothly, and we arrived at our Hua Hin hotel ahead of schedule. Although the driver, Mr. Mok, only spoke very basic English, he confirmed all necessary details with us. As for the details of the attractions, it was very convenient to look them up on our phones! Overall, we were very satisfied and felt it offered great value for money, allowing us to visit all the attractions we wanted to see in one go.

Such an amazing trip and Wawa is an excellent host supported by her excellent team. Arm took wonderful pictures. Not forgetting the luxury bus that awed us right from the start of the tour. Timing was perfect, no long waits and enough time for bathroom breaks. Thank you Wawa and team. Highly Recommend!!!