A Pleasant Day in The Countryside

Venture out of Bangkok into the rural province of Samut Songkram on this full-day guided tour. Travel by local train to an amazing countryside market which is situated along the railway tracks. Continue to Tha Kha floating market, for a boat ride among the villages, stalls, and temples of this beautiful area. A short bike ride through local orchards and a visit to a pottery village completes your rural experience.

Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MTDT03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Bangkok - Samut Songkram province

• Day 1 - A Pleasant Day in The Countryside

  Place Transport: Car
  Meals: Lunch

  At just an hour's drive south of Bangkok, Samut Songkram province offers visitors a glimpse into Thai countryside life. We will start the day with a stop at a local train station to experience a short regional Train Ride bounding for an amazing country market that has sprouted along the railway tracks. Here, you will witness the dexterity and speed of the vendors as they quickly pack their stalls away whenever the trains approach. It is a standard practice and stall holders have learnt the art of assembling and reassembling their wares at a moment's notice! Then, we will visit Tha Kha, one of the many floating markets in the area where you can observe local trading in its authenticity. We will take a fascinating paddle boat journey through the maze of klongs (canals), and cruise past plantations and Buddhist temples before stopping to enjoy a glass of palm sugar syrup and chat with a friendly local family.
  Following lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to King Rama II Memorial Park which houses a Thai style pavilion museum displaying artifacts from the early Rattanakosin era and a landscaped garden filled with native flowers. An easy bike ride through the orchards provides great fun and completes the village experience. Visit artisans who produce exquisite hand-painted Benjarong porcelain and potteries before returning to Bangkok in the late afternoon. If the visit falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, we will spice up your upcountry trip with a visit to the weekend evening floating market full of vendors selling local delights.
  NOTE: Tour runs from 0700-1700; lunch included; The Tha Kha market is held every Saturday and Sunday. Weekday availability is 5-6 times a month depending on the lunar cycle calendar. On days when Tha Kha is not open, we will head to Ladplee Floating Market, an original site that is reminiscent of the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market in its early days.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program.

  - Lunch (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - Visas on arrival

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
  
  - Travel insurance 

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our Thailand tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Thailand Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)