Bangkok Floating Market with Elephant Rides/Shows + Hotel Transfers

The Must-Visit Floating Market

If you’re wondering what a floating market is, it is exactly what it sounds like: a market afloat a maze of canals. Experiencing the floating market of Damnoen Saduak is a rare opportunity when in Thailand, a great way to engage with the locals and pick up on their culture and lifestyle.

You will take a long-tail boat and sail along the Damnoen Saduak canals. Notice the local houses lined along the canal and take a peek at their intriguing ways of living. When you arrive at the market, be mesmerized by the stunning array of merchants and local vendors selling their products on their boats. Indulge in tasting the local food, such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles, and Coconut Ice Cream. Don’t forget to take back home a souvenir of this vibrant floating market.

Damnoen Saduak is not only famous for its floating market, but its exciting elephant village as well. Get down at this elephant village on your way back, and wave at the majestic animals. You may ride an elephant if you like, at your own expense.

Visit the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo (Optional)

The Samphran elephant ground and zoo ensures there’s something in store for all age groups. The two main highlights of the Samphran include the Elephant Theme Show and the Crocodile Wrestling Show.

The Elephant Show is quite the display, bursting with colors and culture. It includes an all-encompassing sound system with narrations, making it easier to understand various stages of the performance. The stars of the show, the elephants, engage the audiences by performing dances, playing soccer, and even fighting battles, much like the “Yutha Hathi.” The Yutha Hatti is a historical battle scene that involved elephants during the fight.

The Crocodile Show is yet another beguiling experience where the “master crocodile catcher” involves the crocodiles in some breathtaking stunts. You’ll be sitting at the edge of your seat the entire time!

Ticket Information

There are two ticket options you can choose between:
1)Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Elephant Rides (Itinerary):
6 AM- 7 PM: Hotel pickups
7 PM: Depart from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
8:30 AM: Board the long-tail boat
9 AM: Arrive at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and notice the local products being sold on boat
10:30 AM: Visit the elephant park and choose to ride an elephant (at your own expense)
12 PM: Depart from Damnoen Saduak
2 PM (approximately): Return back to Bangkok at your hotel

2) Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Elephant Theme Show + Crocodile Farm (Itinerary):
6 AM- 7 PM: Hotel pickups
7 PM: Depart from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
8:30 AM: Board the long-tail boat
9 AM: Arrive at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and notice the local products being sold on boat
10:30 AM: Visit the elephant park and choose to ride an elephant (at your own expense)
12 PM: Depart from Damnoen Saduak
1:45 PM: Arrive at Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
3 PM: Watch the Crocodile Show, Elephant Show, and magical show
4 PM: Depart from Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
5:30 (approximately): Return back to Bangkok at your hotel