Thaka Floating Market: Thailand’s Most Authentic Experience

7 hours Free cancellation

Thaka Floating Market: Thailand’s Most Authentic Experience, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Of the many floating markets in Thailand, Thaka is perhaps the most 'authentic' version that there is. Vastly different than the neighbouring floating markets at Damnern Saduak and Amphawa, Thaka is not usually on the maps of most tourists. It could be considered as the last of its kind and it would be a wise decision to visit before it too welcomes mass tourist numbers.

This quaint, laidback floating market is still fully operational. Just as they have been doing for years, the locals buy and sell fruits, meats, fish and more from their floating wooden sampan in a very relaxed, old-world vibe.

Nearby is a coconut plantation where the farmer makes palm sugar the traditional, old fashioned way.

Another stop on this tour will be at Wat Bang Kung, a century's old temple that has been surrounded by the roots of a massive Banyan Tree.

The tour will finish off with a lunch break at an open-air restaurant which is right on the side of the Mae Kong River and enjoys the river breeze.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: I Asia Thailand

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide
Included: Paddle boat ride at Tha Kha floating market
Included: Thai Set Menu Lunch

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Drinks
Not included: Hotel pick up/drop off

Itinerary

Tha Kha Floating Market

45 min

A most traditional floating market remaining that operates on the weekends only (except on Buddhist holidays). Considered 'off-the-beaten-track' and not visited by foreign tourists as much as its neighbours, the Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa floating markets.
Wat Bang Kung

Passing by

Small temple built centuries ago and now completely surrounded by the roots of a Banyan Tree.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside KFC Restaurant, Chamchuri Square building, next to Samyan MRT Underground Train Station

End point

Outside KFC Restaurant, Chamchuri Square building, next to Samyan MRT Underground Train Station

Pickup points

All centrally located Bangkok hotels

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