Most bookedDamnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market
The most-booked trip: the Maeklong train market, then about 1.5 hours at the floating market by paddle boat, lunch included.
At the market: About 1.5 h, paddle boat
Nine ways to reach the canal, sorted by what you actually get: both markets in one day, the floating market alone, or Amphawa at the weekend. Each one has its own page with the time at the market, the day and what guests say.
The classic combo with Maeklong Railway Market, from the cheapest coach to your own guide.
Most bookedThe most-booked trip: the Maeklong train market, then about 1.5 hours at the floating market by paddle boat, lunch included.
At the market: About 1.5 h, paddle boat
Budget pickThe lowest price for both markets: a ride on the Maeklong train, a 45-minute longtail and about an hour free.
At the market: About 1 h free, 45-min longtail
Max 9 guestsNine guests at most, food tastings at both markets and two full hours at the floating market, boat fees paid.
At the market: About 2 h, motor or paddle boat
Hotel pickupHotel pickup, the train market, an hour at Damnoen Saduak by longtail, then the older Lao Tuk Luck market and a sugar house.
At the market: About 1 h, longtail, then Lao Tuk Luck
Fully privateFully private: your own guide, van and longtail, with the local train ride into Maeklong and an hour at the floating market.
At the market: About 1 h, private longtail
Three in oneBoth markets in the morning, then three temples in Ayutthaya: a 12-hour day with about 1.5 hours at the floating market.
At the market: About 1.5 h, paddle boat
More time on the canal, no train market.
No train marketThe only tour with just the floating market: private van, a paddle boat through side canals, two hours there and lunch.
At the market: About 2 h, paddle boat
DIY travellersJust the boat: a 40-minute longtail from Wandee Pier at a fixed price, for travellers who get there by bus or taxi.
At the market: 40-min longtail, no transport
Amphawa, the afternoon and evening market 25 km away, Friday to Sunday.
Cross-sellFriday to Sunday only: the Maeklong train, Amphawa's canal-side seafood and a firefly boat after dark. Nine guests at most.
At the market: None: Amphawa instead