Amphawa Floating Market & Firefly Tours
Amphawa Floating Market & Firefly Tours
A more authentic floating market 90 km from Bangkok, famous for Friday-Sunday evening seafood vendors and magical firefly longtail boat tours after dark.
The firefly boat tours are genuinely magical—thousands of fireflies blinking in synchronized patterns among mangrove trees. Seasonal best is rainy season (June-October) when firefly populations peak.
Monika's Tip
Firefly tours (Jun-Oct) are genuinely magical—utterly different from daytime floating market. Go during rainy season for peak firefly activity. The synchronized blinking creates a natural light show. Arrive market 3-4 PM for early dinner before firefly boats depart at dusk.
Practical Info
- Market hoursFriday-Sunday only, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Private longtail~฿500 per boat
- Shared boats~฿50 per person
- Firefly tour~฿1,500 per group up to 6
- Firefly departureAfter dark ~7:00-8:00 PM
- Best firefly seasonJune-October
Budget
฿฿ (Mid-range) - Market boat ~฿500; Firefly tour ~฿1,500 per group
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