Where to Book Farm Trips by Train: Our 7 Favourites

1.Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 835 reviews · from $88Our pick

Review of Bangkok’s floating and railway market tour, with boat ride, coconut farm, salt fields, guide options, pricing, and practical tips.

“Lin was friendly and thoughtful & the driver Kevin was helpful! Lin even made sure there was time to pause for memorable photos. She took her time with the photos to ensure satisfactory results! Lin also offered suggestions for hidden gems. The only downside was she constantly was asking for us to leave a review. Her pleasant personality made up for constant ask. Would recommend Lin and Kevin!”

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2.Floating & Railway Markets Tour & Coconut Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 145 reviews · 7 hours · from $98

Review of Bangkok’s floating and railway markets tour, with coconut sugar and salt farms, transport choices, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Was a great tour, the guide really looked after us.”

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3.Palma: Orange Valley Vintage Train and Orange Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 8h 30m · from $253

Ride Mallorca’s vintage train to Sóller, visit an orange grove, taste local treats, and enjoy free time by the sea in Port de Sóller.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic we had a great time with Yvonne driving around Mallorca.”

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4.Small train tour of a banana farm in Martinique

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $23Best value

Ride a small train through Martinique’s Belfort banana farm, learn how bananas grow, meet Bruno, and finish with local tastings.

“We went to the "meeting place," Soudan, Lamentin, no signs, no train anywhere to be found, yesterday (May 20) 8 tickets for 182 Euros. Total loss!!! Is this some kind of a fraudulent scam?”

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5.Régua: Wine Tasting at a Farm, Traditional Lunch, Cruise and Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $125

Review of Régua’s wine, farm lunch, Douro cruise, and train tour, with practical advice on value, timing, food, transport, and who should go.

“If you are looking for a tour from Regua, this is your answer. This was a fantastic tour. We were looking for a tour that left from Regua where we were staying, and could only find them leaving from Porto. Then we found this. It was an intimate tour with only 8 people. The tasting at Quinta dos Mattos was really great. They gave us more tasting than advertised and the surprise was a 40 year Tawny Port that was amazing. The lunch that followed at Quinta Da Laceira in Guiaes, Vila Real, was also really good with three course meal and two more wines. Following lunch we had a…”

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6.Private Floating & Railway Markets with Farm Visits

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews

Review of Bangkok’s private railway and floating market tour, with farm visits, boat rides, local food, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The private pick-up service was good, the car was clean and fast. But the market has nothing authentic to offer. It's a tourist destination and only made for tourists. Not particularly nice, and definitely not clean. Overall, a mediocre experience.”

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7.Cook in Farm, Market tour & Go by a Local Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $57

Ride a local train from Chiang Mai to Lamphun, shop an old market, gather organic herbs, and cook a personal Thai menu for $57.

“Shisha and Poppy were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the intimate and laid back outdoor setting and getting to socialize with our guides and learn more about modern Thai culture. Shisha and Poppy were very knowledgeable about the fruits and vegetables growing in the garden. The food was also delicious! If you are taking the train be sure to bring your passport! Highly recommend!!”

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