Hana Go Pro · Robinson Sukhumvit, Asok
A morning coach from Asok to Ban Ka Long, a local train into the railway market, a paddle boat into Damnoen Saduak, then drop-off at King Power Mahanakhon. Pick it if you want the train ride at a low price and a city view to close the day, with the SkyWalk ticket as an option you can add.
There is no hotel pickup on this one. You make your own way to the Robinson Department Store on Sukhumvit and meet the guide by 09:00, in front of the McDonald's on the first floor, next to the Westin Grande. The listing puts it about 50 m from BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit, which makes it easy from most of the Sukhumvit hotels. One guest wrote that Google Maps could not find the spot and the guide waited for her, so give yourself ten spare minutes and screenshot the directions on the booking.
You ride the train in. The coach takes about 1.5 hours to Ban Ka Long (spelled Ban Kalong on the line's station list), a small halt about 18 km of track before Mae Klong, and you board the local train there for the last stretch. The listing does not name the train, but a 09:00 start and a 1.5-hour drive line up with the State Railway of Thailand timetable's 10:10 from Ban Laem, due in Mae Klong at 11:10. From the carriage you see the awnings fold back just ahead of you, then you walk the market with the guide. Guests say the time there is short, so know what you want to buy before you step off.
Next comes a paddle boat into Damnoen Saduak, with about an hour of free time for boat noodles, mango sticky rice and the stalls. It is the touristy part of the day: busy water, souvenir boats, and prices to match. The coach then runs about 1.5 hours back and drops you at King Power Mahanakhon, not at your hotel. The SkyWalk entry is only included if you pick that option; food, drinks and personal spending are on you. Bring cash for the markets.
Meet the guide in front of McDonald's on the first floor of the Robinson Department Store, about 50 m from BTS Asok. There is no hotel pickup, so arrive a few minutes early.
An air-conditioned coach heads southwest out of Bangkok to the small halt at Ban Ka Long.
Board the local train for the last stretch into Mae Klong. On this timing it is the train due at 11:10; vendors pull back the awnings a few meters ahead of the carriage.
Walk the track with the guide: seafood baskets, fruit, curry pastes and dried fish, set out inches from the rails.
Board a paddle boat through the canals into the floating market, then free time for lunch at your own cost and a look at the stalls.
About 1.5 hours back to Bangkok and a drop-off at King Power Mahanakhon. With the SkyWalk option you go straight up to the deck.
★★★★★The boat and train markets were quite an experience. I enjoyed using both transportation options to access the markets. The train market is the more affordable option for shopping. Wrapping up the day with a walk at the Mahanakhon Sky Walk, 314 m above ground, was fantastic.
★★★★★Thank you, Jenny, for the wonderful excursion! She told us a lot about Thailand and Thai culture, as well as about the markets we visited. We also had enough time at the markets to do a bit of shopping on our own. We can definitely recommend this day trip!
★★★★★Excellent! Our guide Jenny did an amazing job, she was very helpful and gave us interesting information. The organization is spectacular and gives you plenty of time to explore.
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No. You meet the guide by 09:00 in front of McDonald's on the first floor of the Robinson Department Store on Sukhumvit, about 50 m from BTS Asok, and the tour ends at King Power Mahanakhon.
Yes. The coach takes about 1.5 hours to Ban Ka Long, and you ride the local train from there into Mae Klong. On this timing it is the train the State Railway of Thailand timetable has arriving at 11:10.
Only if you choose the option with the SkyWalk entry. On the basic option you are dropped at King Power Mahanakhon and can buy a ticket there; the official site lists prices from THB 500 to THB 1,200 by time slot.
From $21 per person on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Food, drinks and the SkyWalk on the basic option are extra.
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Train in from Ban Ka Long, a paddle boat, and drop-off at Mahanakhon. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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