Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok
Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok, it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River
Options
With Hotel Pick Up
Hotel Pick Up: This option includes pick up and drop off from your hotel. The Pickup time from your hotel is between 6:15 am and 7:20 am
Pickup included
What's included in Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
Wihan 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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off (applies for the option "With Hotel Pick Up" only)
- Return riverboat trip
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission Fees to all the temples & palace
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Thai & International Lunch Buffet on board
- Soft drinks, beers, wines, juices, liquors (will be charged separately)
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. Long pants which go down to the ankle, not tight and not torn - Tops with sleeves and must not be see-through should be worn. If the dress code is not applied then upon the day of the activity it may be possible to rent on spot at your cost. Our guide will help you
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location.
- There is no health restrictions for this tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The Departure time of the tour is 7:30 am. The Pickup time from your hotel is between 6:30 am and 7:30 am - various depending on the location of your hotel. The exact Pickup time will be communicated to you with your booking confirmation. Remarks: *If you select the option "With Hotel Pick Up": This option includes the pick-up from your hotel and covers all the hotels located in the following areas: (Silom Road, Thai Cultural Centre, Phaya Thai, Huai Khang, Bang Rak, Sathorn, Surawong Road, Rajdamri Road, Ram Buttri Chana Songkhram, Luangsuan Road, Khaosan Road) For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking. *If you select the option "without the hotel pickup": Please make your way to River City Bangkok, 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand on the day of the tour. Please wait opposite the 7-Eleven shop. The Check in is at 7:20 am.
Meeting / End Points
- If you choose the option with no hotel pickup, please arrive at: River City Bangkok 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100. Please wait opposite the 7-Eleven shop. Check in at 7:20 am.
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Ticket Redemption
Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location. If you have not received these details, please contact Tour East Thailand: Email: [email protected] Reservation Number: Office hours: 09.00 hrs - 18.00 hrs -Closed on weekends Tel: (66)-2-230-0405 # 201 Emergency number Operating hours: 07.00 hrs - 19.00 hrs - Daily and weekends Tel: (66)-92-256-0692 Please Note: Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from selected hotels only. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.