The 8 Bangkok Farm Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 835 reviews · from $88Our pick

Travel from central Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong with a guide such as Lin, Nina, or Jim. You’ll ride a motorboat, watch market stalls fold for a passing train, visit a coconut sugar farm, and possibly see Samut Sakhon salt fields. Private and luxury options are available.

“The train arrival in the market was unbelievable! I had read about this but you have to experience it in person to fully appreciate it. Then the floating market was beyond my wildest imagination. What a wonderful day and these experiences I will always treasure. Our guide, Pui, did an excellent job of helping me with my mobility issues. He also took wonderful [pictures of me and my adult son at every stop on the tour as well as positioning us for the best shots. We learned so much from Pui and thoroughly enjoyed his explanations during the tour.”

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2.Floating & Railway Markets Tour & Coconut Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · 7 hours · from $98

Travel from Bangkok to Ratchaburi with an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Pop, or MK. Ride a longtail boat at Damnoen Saduak, watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, visit a coconut sugar farm, and learn how seawater becomes salt. Choose standard or luxury transport.

“A wonderful day provided by our guide Lin and driver Mr Korn. Our favourite bit was the railway ride. Lin went out of her way to make sure we got the best seats and took photos and videos of us. The coconut farm was a fun stop. Very enjoyable would use Lin and this company again.”

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3.Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride to an Orchid Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 5 hours · from $76

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Ken, or Gift, traveling by private car and long-tail boat through Khlong Lat Mayom. Eat local Thai dishes, visit Wat Saphan, browse a mostly local market, and stop at an orchid farm.

“Another very well organised trip! Our lovely tour guide Ken collected as from our hotel and we drove to the floating market. He was extremely kind and friendly. We were not only introduced to the local customs but also to the overwhelmingly choices of Thai food. It was a vibrant atmosphere and we felt very well looked after at all times. Thank you, Ken.”

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4.Private Floating & Railway Markets with Farm Visits

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews

Take a private day trip from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your English-speaking guide, such as Gung, travels with you by private car, long-tail boat, and on foot, with stops for coconut sugar and traditional salt making.

“The private pick-up service was good, the car was clean and fast. But the market has nothing authentic to offer. It's a tourist destination and only made for tourists. Not particularly nice, and definitely not clean. Overall, a mediocre experience.”

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5.Mahasawat Canal and farm with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $161

Trade Bangkok traffic for the Mahasawat Canal, where you cruise by long-tail boat, pick lotus flowers, visit orchid and fruit farms, make a crispy rice snack, and eat a local lunch. English-speaking guides such as Aom, Adam, Bobby, and Wes have led this personal, flexible outing.

“Highly recommended! Our experience with the private tour of the Mahasawat Canal and Farm with lunch was exceptional! Our guide, Adam, and driver, Wut, were incredibly friendly and punctual. The car provided was comfortable and the journey was enjoyable. The tour itself was both interesting and informative, providing fascinating insights into local life and allowing us to appreciate the stunning natural scenery. Visit to lotus fields was a highlight and we even received lotus flowers as gifts! We had also the opportunity to participate in a Thai cooking, and I appreciated being able to take home the recipes. Everyone we encountered was extremely welcoming and hospitable! The included lunch wa...”

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6.Khao Yai Vineyard Tasting Tour & Horse Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $189

Leave central Bangkok at 6:30 AM for PB Valley Khao Yai Winery. Tour the vineyard by tram, taste three Thai wines, eat lunch at The Great Hornbill Restaurant, then visit a family-friendly horse farm for feeding, grooming, and a short beginner ride.

“The vineyard was definitely the highlight for my husband and I. They tour, tasting, and lunch were exactly what you would expect and it was fun to try wine from a new region of the world! However, we could have stopped there. We anticipated horse back riding but the next stop was at a farm where you do a bunch of little activities including feeding goats and pigs, painting figurines, washing a small pony. We did ride a horse for about 8-10min but were expecting this to be the main high light of the second stop. The bus was clean and the driver was very friendly but our perception of…”

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7.Cultural immersion: Thai cooking, rice farming, eco printing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $169

From Bangkok, you’ll visit Nakhon Nayok market, taste Miang Kham, print leaves onto fabric, cook five Thai dishes, plant rice in boots, and make a Pla Tapian fish. English guidance, meals, transport, and adult souvenirs are included.

“A wonderful experience. My expectations were absolutely exceeded. Super great, friendly and wonderful people. A great memory with many, sometimes personal, conversations about the diversity of our cultures.”

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8.Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride to an Orchid Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $66Best value

Spend about five hours at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, riding a canal boat to Wat Saphan community and a local orchid farm before sampling Thai dishes and desserts. Your host recommends what to eat, and the group stays small, with no more than eight people.

“Ballade en bateau agréable, le marché est très attrayant, repas dans les petits restaurants du marché, une multitude de choses à voir”

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