Grassroutes Amphawa | bangkokvanguards
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Grassroutes Amphawa

Experience the Last Venice of Thailand

Grassroutes Amphawa is a full day (or multi-day) experience that takes on a slow-life journey to Samut Sonkghram, the smallest yet one of the most serene and picturesque provinces in Thailand. Explore coastal trading centers as you travel by train to the infamous Maeklong Train Market. However, you’ll be going far beyond the tourist attractions.

 

Since Samut Songkhram is dubbed the Last Venice of Thailand you will join us traveling up the Maeklong river in your private boat to old river-front communities to enjoy the nature, rural heritage and way of life through the lens of agriculture and waterborne trade. Experience the DNA of Samut Songkhram connected to story of our founder’s  97-year old grandmother (see image above) to explore off the beaten path and trace the old world when Michael’s grandmother was a young lady. Lets keep the memory of the old days alive, celebrate the heritage of the Maeklong River basin and swap modern city life for a unique and memorable time in the rural heart of Thailand.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Suffice to say the scenery was stunning, we travelled through wonderful quiet roads and tracks. Chatted to locals, stopped off at local farmers, snacks and breaks whenever you want, finished up back at the base camp. This tour really is a wonderful day. This is a relatively small organisation trying, and in my experience successfully delivering high quality experiences which offer good value for money. If you want something a bit different groups like the vanguards really should be one of your key places to go.

    Graeme. Gateshead, United Kingdom

  • Impressive Insights and Amazing Places. I did the one-day Back2Basics tour with my parents and still can't get over my amazement. We have been to many breath-taking places such as seafood and floating markets, temples and hidden resorts, cities and landscapes - both crowded and empty.

    Sina, Germany

  • We have done many tours all over the world. If you want something different away from the normal tourist trail to see the real life and meet Thai people please use this company. Last year we did the 360 tour around Bangkok city, this year the two day bike tour staying overnight... amazing!! Can't wait to come back next year and see where the team will take us...thank you ... so memorable!

    Jane S., UK

  • “Not a Tour, an Experience”

    rcatesby., Tucson AZ

  • “I'd give this 6 stars if I could”

    Eigerdreamer., Michigan

TOUR INFO

HIGHLIGHTS

One of Thailand’s largest coastal markets

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‘Slow-life’ train ride to Maeklong and Maeklong Train Market

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1 private river tour on the Maeklong River

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The secluded Bangnoi water front community

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UNESCO registered canal market of Amphawa

AVAILABILITY

AVAILABILITY:
SAT-SUN (we have to check availability of guides first)

 

DURATION:
8:00 – 19:00 (Approx. 11-12 hours incl. transfer times)

 

DISTANCE TO DESTINATION:
Approx.80km

 

GROUP SIZE:
Flexible for private groups. Minimum: 2pax. 

 

MEETING POINT:
Hotel pickup

INCLUSIONS

Licensed English or German speaking tour guide

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Hotel pick up and full day car/van rental 

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Private boat tour, ferry, train and rickshaw rides

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Lunch, snacks and soft drinks

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Pomelo salad Workshop

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Coffee tasting with local barista

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Basic accident insurance and taxes

EXCLUSIONS

Personal expenses

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Alcoholic drinks

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Anything other than offered by the guide

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Dinner

To book this tour send us an email to [email protected] and we will check our availability for your requested dates.

Book this tour as a cycling adventure and/or book this with an overnight stay at our homestay Bangnoi1960. Click images below for more information.