Biking Bangkok’s Weekend Floating Markets

An era of traditional floating markets still thrives in small corners of Bangkok: void of mass tourism, these weekend-only authentic trade centres on the Klongs are included in a full day tour with the best means of transportation available: the bicycle.

• Meet authentic floating markets in Bangkok;
• Cycle through small communities and along Bangkok’s Klongs;
• Wade into Bangkok from yesteryear, void of mass tourism
• A weekend getaway, filled with authenticity
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant

A joint transfer from hotel to the central meeting point where the bicycles are waiting is included; the driver will be ready, waiting for you and your travel companions to meet your English-speaking biking guide. Getting properly fitted on your bike may take some time but it will be done for your comfort as you make your way through the Klongs and local communities to meet time-honoured floating market traditions.

The adventure includes boat crossings from one side of the waterway to the other in order to get to real authentic floating markets. Void of mass tourism, opened only during weekends and combined with a fun-filled bike ride, venture along Bangkok’s extensive canal network to see three different floating markets, each having its own characteristics.

Tucked away in the western corner of Bangkok in the Taling Chan district and surrounded by fruit orchards, Wat Saphan Floating Market offers a more authentic feeling of a traditional floating market compared to some of the more tourism-orientated ones.

Further down the biking path, the Klong Lad Mayom Floating Market is definitely a food heaven. This is a smaller, more authentic example of how trade on the canals in Thailand used to be.

Also away from central Bangkok, the floating market of Taling Chan is a scaled-down version of the more popular Damnern Saduak attraction. Comprising of a smaller number of boats and only open during the weekends, this local trading centre gives an authentic look into the Bangkok of yesteryear.

It is at these places where you still meet the Bangkok traditions of yesteryear alive and kicking.

Lunch is included at a local restaurant before we make our way back to the central meeting point where your driver who will bring you back to your hotel in downtown Bangkok only.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
• This tour is operated on joined / Seat-In-Coach basis only with English-speaking guide.
• We regret that we are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments. We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Bangkok area.
• A minimum number of guests are stated for each excursion; many of our tours do not have limitations on group size, depending on the availability of seats and other factors. We regret that we are not able to communicate in advance about this.
• We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
• Customers booking this this leisurely bicycle tour may expect some light hills, unequal terrain and/or some bike carrying along the way.
• A minimal degree of fitness may be needed to enjoy this excursion to the fullest.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.

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• All applicable taxes and service charges
• Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)
• Use of well-maintained bicycles during the tour, complete with helmets and insurance
• A full day tour with a professional English-speaking guide only.
• Boat transfers
• All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
• Transfer by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver from hotels inside Central Bangkok only

• Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
• Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
• Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
• No guide on the transfer

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– Pick-up times for excursions will be reconfirmed one day prior to commencement of your booked excursion. As an indication, the pick-up time from your accommodation is scheduled 30-60 minutes prior to the confirmed starting time.
– Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minute prior to your scheduled pick up time.
– Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.
– In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

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• This Tour is Provided by Asian Trails LTD.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Bangkok.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.