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Historical Highlights of Ayutthaya Full day

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Discover the historical highlights of Ayutthaya by minivan and boat on this full day trip from Bangkok to the ancient capital of Thailand. You will see its rich cultural heritage, seeing whats remained of this ransacked city. In addition, you will explore the beauty of architecture in Bang-Pa-In palace known as Summer Palace - a magical place.

Bangkok - Bang Pa-in Royal Place - Ayutthaya - Historic City of Ayutthaya
Departure:  Daily departure from Bangkok
Daily departure from Bangkok
Category:  Temple Tours
Theme: Cultural, Nature
Suitable: Young Adults
Type: Private tour

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace - a former royal palace built since Ayuthaya period
  • Admire Thailand's history and cultural heritage
  • Enjoy the fascinating sights along the Chao Praya River - “The River of Kings”

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Historical highlights of Ayutthaya full day

08:00 Pick up at your hotel in Bangkok center.

Departing from Bangkok, you first reach Bang Pa-In Palace - Summer Palace, boasting a mix of European, gothic and Thai-Buddhist architecture. Take the time to explore the charming temples, wander a circle around the lake with colourful tower and also admire the palace's architecture of unusual excellence.

Continue the trip with a short visit to Wat Yai Chai Mongkol - a temple said to have been built by King U-Thong as the place for monks returning from Sri Lanka to rest their heads on the eastern banks of the Pa Sak River.

Then take a short walk to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - was the holiest temple on the site of the old Royal Palace in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya until the city was completely destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. You also have chance to visit Wat Mahathat - “the temple of the Great Relic” was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It is a highly-sacred temple famous for its Lord Buddha relics and traditional style once used as a model for other temples in the ancient kingdom. 

13:00 Enjoy lunch in a riverside restaurant with traditional Thai dishes while reveling in scenery of river. 

Afterward, cruising along the Chao Phraya River by longtail boat to see the ruins, imagine once it was the charming and glory city in the past.

16:00 Get on car to head back Bangkok, reaching your hotel in Bangkok center.

Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: NA
  • Bang Pain Palace
  • Bang Pain Palace
  • Wat Mahathat 010
  • Wat Mahathat 010

Important Notes:

  • PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

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Prices
US $129/pax

Total
US $258

Booking Policy

Price Includes

  • 1 Lunch
  • Car
  • Air-con vehicle (Car / Van / Coach)
  • Lunch
  • Cruise ride
  • English speaking guide
  • Admission fee as mentioned in the program

Price Excludes

  • Tips
  • Personal expense
  • Other things are not mentioned in program

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 7 days prior: 10% of total rates.
  • From 4 to 7 days prior: 50% of total rates.
  • Less than 3 days prior: 100% of total rates.
  • No-Show: 100% of total rates.

Children Policy

  • Child under 2 year old: FREE of charge, limit 1 child/ booking
  • Child from 2 - 10 year old: 75% charge
  • Child from 11 year & above: 100% adult rate

Customer Reviews

9.4
Excellent 1 reviews
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Score breakdown
  • Itinerary 10
  • Food/Drink 9
  • Tour guide 10
  • Enter/act 9
  • Transportation 9
9.4
Excellent - Jan Handrich
28/07/2022
Private trip to Ayutthaya

Amazing experience! Thanks to this company we were able to explore the beauties of Ayutthaya. The transportation, guide, food and activities were so good. Thanks to Tansy who made our trip perfect!!

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