COUNTRYSIDE RICKSHAW TOUR

Mahachai is a small town located in Samut Sakhon province at the southwest side of Bangkok. There is one of the largest fresh seafood markets of Thailand, and yes, it is just one hour drive away from Bangkok. You can explore the Thai-Chinese old town and the big fishing village of Samut Sakhon!

The guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 9.00 AM and take the private minivan for 1 hour to Samut Sakhon, the coastal province along the line of Thailand bay. The main industrial is fishery and the large-scale production of sea salt. 

After that, we will meet the local guide at Wat Chong Lom Temple to see an amazing wall painting by birds first, then the journey of Thai-Chinese village by traditional rickshaw will be started to see the nice places around the village.

The first stop you will see the old-school train station, the age around 100 years and next you will visit Wat Laem Suwannaram Temple which shows you to see the architecture of ancient wooden Buddhist hall is Thai-Chinese style then you will continue ride to discover the old town and visit the Chinese God Shrine after that your local guide will take you to test Thai herbal drinks that make you refreshed!

Lunch at local restaurant

Then after a lovely lunch, the rickshaw friendly rider will take you to do the indigo-dyed workshop and make the masterpiece of a scarf, then you can take it home!

At 3.00 pm we will back to Bangkok by private vehicle. 

Activities and Experiences: 

• Traditional Rickshaw Experience

Samlor (three-wheeled bikes) have been used for over 60 years in Thailand. They were a very useful mode of transportation. Though motorcycle, TukTuk, and taxis are becoming more common for quick trips, Samlor or the rickshaw still being a good experience for you as well.

• Thai Temple & Chinese God Shrine 

As this area is the Thai-Chinese community, it's good to explore both of temple and Chinese God Shrine to see how they are related to local people. 

• Indigo-Dyed Workshop

You can learn to use the indigo dying to create your beautiful own patterns. 

Be Responsible:

This program will be a part that could be generated a community development fund to ensure that every travelers' spending goes to support local people to develop Baan Tha Chalom community. 

 Prices: Private Tour

• 2 persons: 5,040THB per person

• 3 persons: 3,980THB per person

• 4 persons: 3,450THB per person

• 5 persons: 3,130THB per person

• 6 persons: 2,920THB per person

Rates are quoted in THB per person per private group

 Inclusion:

• Private vehicle; round-trip transfer from hotel to the village

• English speaking guide

• Entrance fees and activities as mentioned

• Meal plan: Lunch at a local restaurant

• A dyed cotton a scarf 

• Travel insurance

 Exclusion:

• Any meals, transfers or tours that are not mentioned in the itinerary