Aboard · MARKETS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 3 market tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you step aboard.
Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market by air-conditioned coach. A 20-minute traditional boat ride, train-side photos, local snacks, and guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed make this a lively, well-organized day out.
“Everything went great! Especially the guide! Jema was great and very fun!”
Spend 4.5 hours exploring Hoi An’s market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Hai, Ly, Lily, and Phuong lead relaxed, hands-on classes for groups of up to 12.
“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What a highlight”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ivegan shop for a market visit, 40-minute bamboo basket boat ride, and hands-on cooking class. Guides such as Anna, Thao, Linh, and Thuy teach dishes including bánh xèo, bánh cuốn, phở, and chè. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly ingredients can be arranged.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
