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Floating Market Damnoen Saduak
Waterways have always been an integral part of Thai life and many communities depended entirely on them for their daily existence.
Long before cars, boats of all shapes and sizes plied the rivers and canals through the kingdom of Thailand, trading their wares and delivering their supplies.
The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is located in Ratchaburi Province which is just over 100 kms or two hours drive from the capital city of Bangkok.
This is a particularly fertile area, being irrigated by a 32 kilometre straight-line canal constructed by King Rama IV way back in 1866.
It connects the Taachin River with the Mae Klong River and became a major transport artery between the provinces of Samut Sakorn and Samut Songkram.
Apart from providing transportation, Damnoen Saduak Canal also provides year-round water, with more than 200 small canals having been dug by farmers to irrigate their land.
The area is famous for the quality of its fruit, namely grapes, mangoes, bananas, oranges, papaya & coconut.
Nowadays, both sides of the canal are densely populated and bright and early every morning vendors from the surrounding area turn up to trade their wares.
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Bridge over the River Kwai
The Bridge over the River Kwai was built during World War II for the Japanese Army using Allied POWs.
Altogether, 61,700 British, American, Australian, Dutch and New Zealand soldiers and a large number of Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Burmese and Indian labourers were involved.
Two bridges were actually built side by side. A wooden trestle bridge, which is no longer there, was completed in February 1943 and an eleven span steel bridge completed in April 1943.
This bridge had been dismantled by the Japanese and brought to Kanchanaburi from Java in 1942. The central spans were destroyed by Allied bombings and rebuilt by British Army Engineers immediately after the war.
It was part of the strategic railway linking Thailand with Burma. During the construction of the bridge over the Khwae Yai River - River Kwai as it is known among foreigners - the brutalities of war, disease and starvation claimed thousands of POWs lives.
The bridge was immortalised in the book by Pierre Boulle entitled The Bridge Over The River Kwai and later in the movie of the same name. Unfortunately, he had never been to Kanchanaburi or he would have known that the railway does not cross the River Kwai. It actually crosses the Mae Klong River, so the Thai authorities simply renamed the river to aid tourism!
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Tiger Cubs @ Wildlife Sanctuary Safari
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species. The species is classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, leopard, jaguar and snow leopard. (we will feed the Tiger, age less than one year)
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Ride Elephants
In Thailand, elephants are the most revered of all animals and still play an active part within Thai society and culture.
In the past they have been used at the forefront of battles and in more recent times to assist in the logging trade. Now, visitors have the opportunity to ride them.
Despite their vast size, elephants are remarkably agile and are particularly adept at negotiating the narrow tracks in the forest. It's a little nerve wracking, especially when they are going downhill and so make sure you hold on tight.
They often pause along the way, bending far out to pluck some tasty morsel, oblivious to you perched high on their back.
Floating Market Tiger Elephants (Code:1118)
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This tour is not designed for cruise ship passengers. Exclusive cruise ship tours are available from Klong Toey Port and Laem Chabang Port.
This great tour includes the FLOATING MARKET at Damnoen Saduak. The BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI at Kanchanaburi. You also get FEED THE TIGER CUB @ Wildlife Sanctuary Safari. This extended tour covers so much and ends at the ELEPHANT CAMP and you even get a very memorable ride through the jungle at the end. One of our most popular tours.
Do you want your tailor-made tour?
A tailor-made tour is the best kind of independent travel itinerary, designed and arranged just for you and your needs.
All events and activities are part of your very personal, privately guided tour.
Just ask us and we will be happy to make your tour an unforgettable experience. We have been doing this for 25 years and the quality of tailor made tours has never changed.
Why is a private tour a better choice?
With a private tour, you have the freedom to choose what you want to do and when you want to do it. There is much more room for flexibility and changes to your itinerary at every step of the way because you don't have to consider the needs of other travelers. The flexibility and freedom to make the most of your time is the reason why so many people choose to take a private tour rather than a group tour.Tour Programme
07:00 - Pick up from your hotel
We'll pick you up from your hotel. Please wait in the lobby.
08:30 - Floating Market Damnoen Saduak
You can take the boat on the canal through the floating market. Please keep your hands inside the boat as there are many boats and we don't want you to jam your fingers.Read More >
09:30 - Depart for Kanchanaburi Province
11:30 - Bridge over the River Kwai
First stop in Kanchanaburi will be at the Bridge over the River Kwai. You can take a walk across the bridge but take care as there are no safety barriers. The local English-speaking guide will join you here.Read More >
11:45 - Lunch in a Thai Restaurant
Lunch will be served in a local Thai restaurant.
12:30 - Depart for Wildlife Sanctuary Safari
13:00 - Tiger Cub - Wildlife Sanctuary Safari
You'll be able to feed the tigers. Getting them to respond to simple commands is a very rewarding experience.Read More >
13:30 - Depart for Elephants Camp
14:30 - Elephant Ride
It's a about one hour drive to the Elephants Camp where you can experience the uniqueness of a ride on the back of an elephant. The ride normally takes half an hour.Read More >
15:00 - Depart for Bangkok
You can relax in air conditioned comfort while the driver returns you to your hotel in Bangkok.
19:00 - Arrive at your hotel
You can expect to be back at your hotel by about 7:00pm depending on the traffic.
Important Information
Tiger Cubs will be one of a three difference species ‘Leopard, Lion or Tiger cubs’ seasonal. Depend on the time when we’ll visit!
*** The additional charge for the vehicle and the tour guide (if) after 07:00pm. will be 600 Baht per hours. ***
Testimonials
05.09.2018 | Kristy B
So much fun!
661kristyr. Raleigh, North Carolina My 21 yr old daughter and I did the all day trip that included the floating market, bridge over the River Kwai, leopard feeding and elephant rides. One of...
18.02.2018 | Anna C
Amazing!
Booked a 12 hour trip which included the floating marked, the bridge over Kwai, feeding tiger cubs and riding elephants. The day was great and well planned. Our guide and driver were very...
So much fun!
05.09.2018
661kristyr. Raleigh, North Carolina My 21 yr old daughter and I did the all day trip that included the floating market, bridge over the River Kwai, leopard feeding and elephant rides. One of...
Amazing!
18.02.2018
Booked a 12 hour trip which included the floating marked, the bridge over Kwai, feeding tiger cubs and riding elephants. The day was great and well planned. Our guide and driver were very...