From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Tour by Bus and Boat

Visit the ancient city of Ayutthaya, capital of Siam. Enjoy a river cruise and enjoy the beautiful scenery and attractions along the river.

Experience

Highlights

Visit the remarkable Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Explore the ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples and palaces
Drive back along the river from Ayutthaya to Bangkok and enjoy a delicious lunch
Experience the largest reclining Buddha in Ayutthaya over a length of 42 meters
See Wat Mahatat, where the head of a Buddha is tangled in a tree trunk and roots

Full description

Leave Bangkok at 7:30 am and take the bus to Ayutthaya. Your first stop at 9:00 am is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, beautifully decorated in both Chinese and European styles.

Then visit Wat Mahathat, Wat Na Phra Mane and Wat Lokayasutharam to explore the ruins of ancient palaces, Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues. Wat Mahatat is known for its Buddha head around which a tree trunk and roots grow, while the temple at Wat Lokayasutharam, 42 meters long and 8 meters high, houses the largest reclining Buddha in Ayutthaya.

Board the White Orchid River Cruise at Wat Chong Lom Pier at around 1:00 pm. Enjoy on board a delicious Thai or European lunch with desserts, seasonal fruits, coffee and tea. Sit back and relax as you cruise along the banks of the Chao Phraya River and enjoy views of famous Thai landmarks such as Wat Arun, the Royal Palace and the Rama VIII Bridge.

The cruise will arrive in Bangkok around 4:00 pm, from where you can easily return to your hotel or enjoy the city in the evening.

Includes

• Transport in air-conditioned coach
• Entrance fees for all attractions
• English speaking guide
• Thai & international lunch buffet on board
• Coffee, tea and drinking water
• Return by river boat on the White Orchid Cruise
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off at hotels in central Bangkok (if selected)

What is not included?

• Alcoholic drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips for the tour guide and the driver