Our drive goes south from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram province. We arrange the programme so that you either see the Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak or in Amphawa, this depends on the day of the week. The klongs were partly dug out or created by diversion of the rivers. They were used as transport routes to distribute the goods that were grown and harvested in the area. Of course, souvenirs are sold today as they contribute to the livelihood of the locals.  Directly at the Klong, fresh meals are prepared on the old boats, here you can get grilled fish, called Phla in Thai language, in all variations and of course Pad Thai, fried noodles or Pat Pak, fried mixed vegetables. You will also see many boats selling fresh fruit in small portions, for 30 to 40 Bath you can get the best fruits. 

We continue our journey and go to the "Umbrellas Back Market" which is also called Talad Room Hoob in Thai. The train runs 4 times a day and you can watch the train either coming in or going out, if it is feasible in terms of time, we will definitely try to do the trip either from the last station into the station, or from the station out. Your tour guide will walk with you through the market and explain one or two Thai specialities. You can try fruits such as sour or sweet green mango, mangosteen or the lychee fruits grown regionally here. Fish and other dried seafood also create a strong smell in the market. The market is an absolute highlight and attracts many tourists from all over the world every year.

Once in the mangrove area, take a longtail boat into the extensive mangrove forests that end in the sea. Most of the mangroves have been cut down to create breeding ponds for seafood. We visit the mussel divers in the estuary, depending on the height of the tide. On this trip we pass the "swimming monkeys" that have settled here and live in the mangrove forests. As they have no natural enemies and are constantly fed, they are very trusting and sometimes come into the boat to grab a banana. On the way, you will see from the water and from land the traditional townhouses standing on stilts at the estuary to the sea. Experience the way of life of the locals who live on the river banks and manage their shrimp and mussel farms, the houses are mostly open because of the heat and thus you can have a look inside.

The temple was built when King Taksin was fighting with his soldiers in Ayutthaya, with the area serving as a navy camp. The temple was the spiritual centre for the soldiers, in honour of King Taksin the place was redesigned and is now a popular destination for Thais who celebrate their faith there. Many Chinese are also seen here, as the camp was guarded by Chinese soldiers assembled from the provinces during the Ayutthaya period. The camp was called Bang Kung Chinese Camp. In the square you can see cast figures of Muay Thai boxers in various fighting positions. A very interesting place to see, as there are hardly any European tourists there. After this interesting tour, we drive back to Bangkok to the starting point of the tour.