Description
Combine a voyage on a riverboat on the Chao Phraya River with a tour to Ayutthaya, the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Siam, from Bangkok. As you visit the Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins, and Buddha statues in the former capital of Thailand—which was looted by Burmese invaders in the 18th century—a knowledgeable guide explores the country's interesting history. Lunch is provided on this full-day excursion, which ends with a boat ride back to Bangkok.
Overview
- Day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, former capital of Siam
- Riverboat cruise along the Chao Phraya River from Ayutthaya See Wat Mahathat and Buddha's head entwined in tree roots
- English-speaking licensed guide
- Pickup and drop-off from central Bangkok hotels
Inclusion
- Admission Fees to all the temples & palace Local
- English Speaking Guide
- Thai & International Lunch Buffet on board
- Return riverboat trip
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off (applies for the option "With Hotel Pick Up" only)
Exclusion
- Soda/Pop
- Gratuities
- Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary
Your car departs from Bangkok and travels north to Ayutthaya Historical Park after being picked up at the hotel. The Burmese extensively devastated Ayutthaya, which served as the old capital of Thailand (also known as the Kingdom of Siam) from 1350 until 1767. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with of intact temples, monasteries, palace remains, and headless Buddhist sculptures.
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat, “the temple of the Great Relic” was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located on the historical island the large monastery features a huge central prang, a very large principal viharn and ubosot and a great number of subsidiary chedis and viharns. The upper part of its once massive central prang has collapsed. Today only the base remains.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, also known as the "Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient" was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya during the Ayutthaya period and until the city was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit
Housing a large bronze seated Buddha image of 12.45 meters high (Phra Mongkhon Bophit), it was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east. It could be dated to the 15th and has a long history prior to being enshrined and to being covered nowadays with a Mondop. To know more, please ask our guide who will be delighted to provide you with further explanations.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
Wat Lokayasutharam is situated at Pratoochai District, behind the Ancient Palace and the Pratoochai Primary School, in the area 0f Wat Worapoh (Wat Rakhang) and Wat Worachettharam. Wat Lokayasutharam is 800 meters from Wat Phra Mongkon Bophit. Wat Worachettharam and Wat Worapoh are also closeby. Nevertheless, we had quite some difficulty finding Wat Lokayasutharam, likely our otherwise good Ayutthaya map, was a bit off the mark.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chao Phraya River (Pass By)
Cruise and Lunch on the Chao Phraya River by Cruise Boat
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) (Pass By)
Pass by boat
The Grand Palace (Pass By)
Pass by Boat
ICONSIAM (Pass By)
A new shopping complex located on the banks of Chao Phraya River.
Cancellation Policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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