Embark on a magical day-long tour, delving into the heart of Thailand's iconic floating and railway markets, immersed in the lively local communities.
Your adventure commences at a traditional salt farm, where you'll gain insight into the age-old salt-making process. Following this, you'll witness the mesmerising spectacle of the Maeklong Railway Market, renowned for its "Unseen-Thailand" scenes where traders nimbly fold away their umbrellas as a train sweeps through. Your journey continues with a boat trip at the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, navigating the teeming waterways brimming with vendors and shoppers. After this, pay a visit to a coconut farm to discover traditional methods of boiling coconut sugar and crafting sugar loaves. But your adventure doesn’t stop there. Venture into the Mangrove Forest Conservation Centre, gliding through tranquil waters, admiring verdant mangrove forests, and observing local conservation efforts. If circumstances permit, you might even get the chance to plant a mangrove tree yourself.
Round off your tour by watching traditional clam digging by locals and savour the distinctive experience of feeding monkeys from a safe distance, using floating jicama from the boat. Rest easy, the monkeys will maintain their distance in this serene and scenic setting.
