The Floating Market at Taling Chan only operates on the weekends so if you are in Bangkok on Saturday or Sunday this is a great place to visit. You can stop here as part of your boat trip through the Bangkok Noi canal system. There’s a wonderful array of freshly cooked food to sate all appetites.
The Floating Market at Taling Chan only operates on the weekends so if you are in Bangkok on Saturday or Sunday this is a great place to visit. You can stop here as part of your boat trip through the Bangkok Noi canal system. There’s a wonderful array of freshly cooked food to sate all appetites.
Departs: 09:30
09:30 Pick up from Hotel
Please wait in the lobby of your hotel. We’ll meet you there.
10:30 Wat Arun – The Temple of Dawn
The first part of the boat trip will be on the Chao Phraya River, with a stop at Wat Arun on the way. More…
11:30 Long-tail Boat Trip
Now the long-tail boat will pass through the locks and into the canal system of Bangkok Noi. We’ll stop at the Floating Market in Taling Chan for the afternoon. More…
12:00 Taling Chan Floating Market
This is an excellent place to visit when you’re hungry because the food choices are amazing. You can sit and eat beside the canal while the food is cooked on the boats below you. After lunch you can wander through the market & taste the Thai desserts. More…
15:00 Return to Hotel
You can expect to be back at your hotel around 3:30 or 4:00, depending on how long you stay in the market.
Taling Chan is the only Floating Market in Bangkok city, albeit across the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok Noi. We’ll stop here as part of our tour of the Thonburi canals so you can sample the freshly cooked goodies from the floating market.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Private van transfer throughout the day to the floating market.
- English speaking guide throughout the tour)
- Lunch
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Personal expenses, tipping etc.
- Surcharge for pick up/drop off outside of central Bangkok area
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
