Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
The cancellation policy may vary depending on your trip. The cancellation conditions available for your booking will always be shown before confirming your trip. Depending on eligibility, Daytrip offers different cancellation options:
Non-refundable: If your trip is canceled after confirmation, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Standard: If your trip is canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Flexible: If your trip is canceled at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Trips booked less than 24 hours before departure may not be eligible for free cancellation unless stated otherwise during the booking process.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Know more about traveling from Damnoen Saduak
The market is approximately 80 km (50 miles) southwest of central Bangkok. By private transfer the journey takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic, making it a very practical half-day or full-day excursion from the city.
Most visitors find 2 to 3 hours at the market itself is ideal. That gives you time to take a longtail boat ride through the canals, browse the vendors, and eat something fresh on the water without feeling rushed. Arriving early — before 10am — means cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and vendors at their most active.
With a group tour, your schedule belongs to the tour operator — fixed departure times, shared pickups across multiple hotels, and a countdown clock from the moment you arrive. A Daytrip private transfer picks you up from your door at the time that works for you, and your driver waits while you explore. There is no rushing back to a bus because others are done. You also have the flexibility to add a stop at Maeklong or another nearby attraction on the same journey.
The experience is hands-on. You can hire a small rowboat or longtail boat to navigate the canal network and pull up to floating vendors directly. You can taste coconut pancakes, papaya salad, and pad thai cooked to order on the boats. There are also canal-side stalls selling local crafts and produce. Many visitors combine the market with a stop at nearby Maeklong Railway Market, where a working train passes through an active street market — a dramatic contrast to the water-based scene at Damnoen Saduak.
Damnoen Saduak is one of Thailand's most iconic floating markets, where vendors sell fresh tropical fruit, local snacks, and handmade goods from wooden boats on a network of narrow canals. Unlike modern markets, the scene here is genuinely photogenic and rooted in a centuries-old trading tradition. For anyone traveling through Bangkok, it is the single most vivid snapshot of traditional Thai canal life you can experience in a day.
Go early. The market is most authentic and photogenic before the midday heat sets in and before the majority of day-trippers arrive. Bring cash in small denominations for boat rides and vendor purchases, as card payments are not widely accepted on the water. Light, breathable clothing is important given the open-air environment and Thailand's humidity. A hat and sunscreen go a long way once you are out on the canal.
