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Floating Market & Hua Hin (FM10)

Hua Hin Railway Station
Fruit sellers on their boats at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Khao Takiab Hua Hin
The beautiful effect of sunshine illuminating the golden Buddha at Tham Khao Luang near Hua Hin.

Description

  • 07:00 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market which is located about 100km southwest of Bangkok in the Thai province of Ratchaburi. There are several floating markets with Damnoen Saduak Floating Market being the most popular and provides visitors with a distinctive shopping and cultural experience that takes place on and around the waterways.
  • You will take a ride in a paddle boat which is a great way to explore the floating market. Paddle boats are the ideal vehicle to navigate the busy waterways, allowing you to get a closer look at the colorful waterside market stalls and other passing boats and also engage with the traders. You will experience the dynamic atmosphere of the floating market with traders selling fruits, vegetables, foods, drinks, crafts and souvenirs from their boats and riverside stalls.
  • After the floating market you will then travel to Khao Luang Cave (Tham Khao Luang) which is a stunning natural attraction located in Petchaburi province. Tham Khao Luang is known for its impressive limestone formations and the way natural light filters through openings in the ceiling, illuminating the cave’s interior and creating a mystical atmosphere. Within Tham Khao Luang you will find a large number of Buddha statues and various religious artifacts making it a place of worship for many locals. The main chamber of the cave houses a large golden Buddha statue and the rays of sunlight hitting the statue create a dramatic and beautiful effect that has drawn photographers and travelers from around the world. Tham Khao Luang is part of the Khao Luang mountain range and is a tranquil spot that offers a combination of natural beauty and spiritual significance making it a ‘must visit’ for those interested in exploring the unique cultural and natural sites of Thailand.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • After lunch you will travel to Hua Hin Railway Station which was built during the reign of King Rama VI. Hua Hin Railway Station is one of Thailand’s oldest railway stations and also one of Thailand’s most beautiful train stations with unique architecture. Its most striking feature is the splendid ‘Royal Waiting Room’ constructed in Thai architectural style and which was relocated from Sanam Chan Palace in Nakhon Pathom province during the reign of King Rama VI.
  • After Hua Hin Railway Station you will then visit Khao Takiab Hua Hin which is a mountainous hill situated at the southern end of Hua Hin. Khao Takiab Hua Hin is located only 4km from the town of Hua Hin and visitors can walk up the hilltop to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Hua Hin and the surrounding countryside. Khao Takiab Hua Hin offers delightful views of the local area and there is a temple called Wat Khao Takiab situated at the top of the mound. At Wat Khao Takiab you will discover a beautiful giant golden Buddha statue which has become a landmark of Khao Takiab and Hua Hin.
  • 19:30 Return to your hotel.

** Guide times are approximate depending upon local traffic and weather conditions and can also be adjusted to suit your own personal requirements **

Tour includes

  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking local tour guide
  • All applicable entrance fees
  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Paddle boat ride
  • Khao Luang Cave (Tham Khao Luang)
  • Lunch
  • Hua Hin Railway Station
  • Khao Takiab Hua Hin
  • Travel insurance
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