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Amphawa Floating Market

Late afternoon to evening floating market, boating to see glow fireflies and local sheds

 
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Bangkok Central Thailand Thailand private tour, personal tour
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* AVAILABLE ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ONLY *

Charming local area with shops floating on the river , Amphawa Floating Market at Samut Songkhram Province. Another type way of life of local Thai people on the canalside area with the atmosphere of Thai tradition and culture. The Bay of Bangkok also known as the Bight of Bangkok, is a part of the Gulf of Thailand.
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* At 15:00 pm, transfer by private minivan to Samut Songkhram Province
* Visit Amphawa Floating Market, the local product merchandise is sold from boats along the canals which are part of Mae Klong River. The water transport played an important role in area daily life. Enjoy some Thai traditional local snacks or sweets during free time at the floating market.
* Dinner at own leisure under own expense
* Boating out along the canalside in the evening (when getting dark) to explore the area by boat and for watching the fireflies (the insects with tiny illuminated blinking light in the night time)
* Transfer back to the same original place in Bangkok (arrive destination at 20:00 pm or later)
  Where and When:
Meet up location: The hotel lobby in Bangkok Metropolitan area or at the airports (Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Muang Airport) or at any place upon the clients' convenience but only in the Bangkok Metropolitan area. The starting and meeting point is one place only.
The meeting schedule is set at 15:00.
End location: The same as the original starting place or at any other place in Bangkok Metropolitan area. The stop is just at destination place only. The driving hour is set minimum driving time and covering some extended hour due to variables such as traffic, weather etc.
Duration: 5 hours
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TOUR PRICE:  (duration 5 hours)
182 USD (for up to 9 people)
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  What's Included:
1 Thai local professional English speaking Guide
2 Private minivan including toll fee and gasoline
3 Private boat
  Details:
Tour #: 21514
Tour Type: Cultural, Water - Kayak, Rafting, Sailing, Other
Transportation Method: Minivan & Longtail Boat
* 1 Minivan : Toyota Commuter D4D with air-conditioner and music player. Capacity up to 9 people without luggages or 6 with luggages. If coming with big luggages (one piece per person), the last seating row will be used to store each big luggage in case of the store place of the back is not enough
available space. Should there be any wheelchair, it will be allowed only one to protect enough space to keep the total.
* 2 Private local Boat
Activity Level: Light
Friendly: Yes.
Be able to get in and out of the car individually.
Kid Friendly: Yes. It is suitable for all ages.
Language(s): English (advanced), Thai (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 9
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