The floating market offers a wide range of items, including delicious food, drinks, street food, and souvenirs. Additionally, there are restaurants available for visitors. For just 50 baht per person, you can enjoy a boat ride through the entire floating market, which lasts around 50 minutes. During the boat ride, you’ll have the opportunity to admire temples from a unique perspective. Unlike the crowded Damnoen Floating Market, this floating market provides a more peaceful atmosphere. If you prefer a less crowded experience, I highly recommend visiting this place. To maximize your experience and see more vendors on boats, it’s best to arrive early. We visited in the late afternoon and found that most vendors selling from their boats had already left
How to get there from Bangkok
1.Private Tour with driver (most expensive) : Take a taxi straight from your hotel to Maeklong station around 2500 baht
2.Rideshare apps (mid-budget) : Grab, Bolt, Maxime can be used to get to the market for around 1500 baht.
3.Local transport (cheapest) : minibus, songthaew.
Take a Grab/bolt to Bangkok southern bus station→ go to booth number 10 and you can purchase your ticket for Maeklong train station (60 baht) , Amphawa floating market (70 baht) or Damnoen floating market (80 baht).
From Maeklong station to Amphawa Floating Market:
Take songthaew from outside the 711 opposite the market for around 10 baht. It will drop you off at Amphawa Floating market.
From Amphawa Floating Market to Bangkok:
To return to the Maeklong Train Station, cross the street from the Amphawa Floating Market parking lot and look for a coffee stand with a red bench. Wait at the coffee stand as it serves as a pickup point for the songthaew that will take you back to the Maeklong Train Station.
Once you arrive at the Maeklong Train Station, head back to the 711 convenience store where you initially started. From there, walk to the nearby bus stop, which can be found at the following location: https://goo.gl/maps/MPBR1D6mEtXXyExz6. This bus stop will be your departure point to catch the minibus back to Bangkok.
Getting There:
Hire a private driver : to ensure a relaxing and efficient journey, consider hiring a driver for 8 hours. This option allows you to fully immerse yourself in the destination without worrying about transportation logistics. The cost for this service is approximately 3000 baht. A driver can be hired on the National parks website.