Mahachai Railway Market & Amphawa
1 day
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About this activity
• You will meet your guide at New Road Guest House, Charoen Krung 36 at 08.00hrs for short tour briefing. The tour starts at 8.30 hrs.
Then walk to the sky train station for boarding the sky train for a short ride to Wongwian Yai station to connecting with the Train which will already leave you with a feel of a day beyond the beaten track when you walk through local neighbourhoods to get to the station where the train ride starts. If time admits, you will get a local snack and coffee from the local market stalls around the station.
Jumping on the train as it leaves the station. You will almost feel that you drive through the kitchens and living rooms of the locals. On the way, you will see the big buildings of Bangkok become smaller in the distance until rice fields and houses on stilts surround you. With open eyes you can lean back and enjoy the scenic ride.
When the train comes to a stop, you will literally have arrived in the middle of the Mahachai fresh market. Your guide will walk you through some of the small alleys and take you to a famous restaurant where you will be treated to some of the freshest and best seafood around.
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Then walk to the sky train station for boarding the sky train for a short ride to Wongwian Yai station to connecting with the Train which will already leave you with a feel of a day beyond the beaten track when you walk through local neighbourhoods to get to the station where the train ride starts. If time admits, you will get a local snack and coffee from the local market stalls around the station.
Jumping on the train as it leaves the station. You will almost feel that you drive through the kitchens and living rooms of the locals. On the way, you will see the big buildings of Bangkok become smaller in the distance until rice fields and houses on stilts surround you. With open eyes you can lean back and enjoy the scenic ride.
When the train comes to a stop, you will literally have arrived in the middle of the Mahachai fresh market. Your guide will walk you through some of the small alleys and take you to a famous restaurant where you will be treated to some of the freshest and best seafood around.
Included
- Meals: Lunch & Snacks
- Transport: Sky train, local train, taxi & ferry
- Local English speaking tour guide
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Not included
- Transport to starting point (New Road Guest House, 1216/1 Charoen Krung Road, Bangrak, Bangkok)
- Transport from end point (Saphan Taksin BTS Station)
- All other expenses not stated as included.
- Personal Insurance (compulsory)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travel Season:
- Go Beyond operates trips in Thailand throughout the year—including the rainy season—and changes may result from inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to change the itinerary according to such circumstances as we see fit to ensure the best experience for our customers.
- Type of Transportation:
- Sky train, local train, taxi, ferry & walking
- Know before you go
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
- At least 3 people are required for this activity to take place
- The tour ends at Saphan Taksin Pier (close to BTS Sky Train station) in Bangkok. You must make your own way back to your hotel.
- You should wear comfortable clothing and bring a camera as well as some spending cash.
- You must have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to walk over the long hours approximate 3-3.5 hrs.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Original
30%
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