- Wat Mahathat - A place of great historical significance, often considered the best of all of Ayutthaya’s ancient ruins. And home to the famous Buddha embedded in a tree trunk.
- Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - A temple notable for its large chedi and the outdoor reclining Buddha. The whole complex is surrounded by Buddha statues.
- Sam Chuk Market - 100 year old market well worth visiting
- Buffalo Village - A peaceful village designed to provide educations about, and interact with, buffalos. It is also a water buffalo preservation area. Buffalos having played a major part in Thailand’s history.
- Drinking water and cold towel
- Lunch at a local Restaurant
- Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned mini-van
- Professional, English speaking Guide
- Stops made at two provinces, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya & Suphanburi
- Thai snack at Sam Chuk market
- Beverages
- Any personal expenses
- Optional activities will be offered at Thai Farmers - Nahai Chai Learning Center at additional cost
This Private Tour begins with a hotel pick up (central Bangkok hotels) to be driven to the ancient capitol city of Thailand, then Siam. Ayutthaya is about 80 kilometres north of Bangkok and visits will be made to its two most famous temples and ruins. Wat Mahathat (famous for being home to the Buddha head in the trunk of a tree) and Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (famous for its outdoor Reclining Buddha, the Buddha statues surrounding the complex and for it still being a home for resident monks).
It is then off to the Sam Chuk 100 year old Market in Suphanburi Province. Browse in some old wooden shops and visit the award winning museum there.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Then onward to a water buffalo preservation area where you can see and learn about the significance on of buffalos in the history of Thailand’s farming. And finally it is on to a faming area that provides a more modern outlook to today’s way to farm the land. Optional activities can be arranged here (addit. cost).
- Should your travel plans change, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- Itinerary and/or timings subject to slight change as traffic or weather permits
- If you have any food allergies, etc. (eg. peanuts) you must advise your guide prior to the tour
- What to bring: Hat/Cap, Sunglasses, Sunscreen Lotion, etc.
- Baby seats area available but cannot be confirmed. Should a Child-Restraint be required please advise at time of booking and I Asia Thailand will do all po
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