4 Canoes & Kayaks Tours Worth the Early Start

1.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Paddle Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · from $48Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop at a coconut sugar farm, then spend about 30 minutes by paddle boat among fruit sellers, vegetables, sweets, and souvenirs. A local guide leads the small-group or private outing, which lasts about six hours.

“Perfect floating market experience, especially since most aren’t open during the week. Also stopped at a coconut palm farm which was very interesting & well done. Great value for the $$.”

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2.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with Paddle Boat Ride (ex Bangkok)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $48

Leave Bangkok early for Damnoen Saduak, stopping at a coconut sugar farm before a 30-minute paddle boat ride through the market canals. A local guide handles transport and timing, with guides such as Lucky, Joom, and Mindy praised for care and clear explanations. Expect about six hours, a small group, traffic, and a lively market.

“Lucky was very informative. The market was an awesome experience. Thank you lucky for a great your..”

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3.Damnoen Saduak Market & Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $62Top rated

Visit Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with an English-speaking guide, then kayak through coconut canals with Shiro, the kayak owner’s friendly dog. You’ll also make a small artwork, prepare a Thai herbal inhaler, and enjoy fresh coconut juice. Hotel pickup is included in the designated area.

“A very good trip where you can see Thailand’s old way of life. The guide explained things very well.”

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4.Explore Thailand’s Floating Market with Paddle Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $43Best value

Start at 7:00 am from River City Bangkok for a guided trip to Damnoen Saduak, about 80 kilometers away. You’ll see coconut country, traditional homes, and a famous floating market, with about 30 minutes in a paddle boat and 2 to 3 hours at the market. Guide Sam has been praised for making the long drive interesting.

“Although it’s a long drive from bangkok, our guide Sam made the drive interesting with lots of facts. We stopped at the coconut farm on the way where we learnt about local life with the coconuts. Once at the floating market, the boat experience was very relaxing and we bought food and drink as we paddled along. Worth the trip”

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