Aboard · SHOPPING TOURS
The 4 best shopping tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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”
Spend about 12 hours with a private guide and driver visiting all three Giza pyramids, the Sphinx, a panoramic viewpoint, and desert ATV tracks. The day also includes a 20-minute camel ride, lunch, shopping stops, and a two-hour Nile dinner cruise with music and dancing. Guides may include Michael, Habeba, Hamdy, or Mahmoud.
“It was amazing, our tour guide Mona and cab driver Osama was amazing. They were extremely helpful and made our trip fabulous. I can't thank enough to Mona and Osama for making our trip grand successful. It's all thanks to both of you.”
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