Ayutthaya: UNESCO World Heritage Site Exploration and Sunset Boat Ride
4.7
20 Ratings
Khwaeng Suriya Wong
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya, once Asia's most magnificent capital, on a guided tour. Enjoy a sunset boat ride and visit iconic temples. Join this cultural day trip now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bangkok - Pick up from Hotels in Bangkok from 13:30 Hours for private tour.\n\nFor join tour, meet us at Novotel Hotel Silom or Novotel Hotel Ploenchit\n- Wat Mahathat - 15:30 Hours :- (30 Minute) Wat Mahathat :- built in 13th Centaury It is one of the oldest and most significant temples in the history of Ayutthaya as it housed the Buddha’s holy relic\n- Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - 16:15 Hours:- (30 Minute) Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon-Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or “Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory”. Its distinguishing feature is the high prang (tower) dominating the area. The temple is old and was built in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong. Interestingly, it is still active and monks live in it. The current name of the monastery was acquired at the end of the 16th century, when a large chedi was built. In the northeast, you can see a large statue of the Reclining Buddha wrapped in yellow cloth, facing east towards the rising sun. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, like many other buildings in the area, was destroyed during the invasion in 1767. Great place and worth visiting.\n- Wat Chaiwatthanaram - 16:45 Hours:- Wat Chaiwatthanaram:- It is one of the most iconic and well-preserved temples in Ayutthaya, known for its impressive Khmer-style architecture and scenic riverside location.Everyone goes here for late afternoon and sunset. Many local people dressed in traditional clothing pray in the evening which makes the evening even more interesting. Look out for bats in the inside of the buildings as they leave their resting space at sunset. One of the stupas is currently being restored but it does not interfere with the sunset view. (We will come back and enjoy the glittering temple in the evening time)\n- Historic City of Ayutthaya - 16:45 Hours :-(60 Minute)- River Boat Ride around Ayutthaya :- Enjoy the riverside culture of Ayutthaya, Witness the best site of Ayutthaya, local village, ruins and ancient city, pagoda, temples on your own personal boat. We will drop for food here at 100 Years old Restaurant\n- Wat Chaiwatthanaram - 17:45 Hours :- Visit Wat Chaiwathanaram which is the only temple we can experience best at nightlight. \n- Bangkok - 18:30 Hours:- Return to Bangkok
What's Included
- Scenic Sunset Cruise at Ayutthaya
- Visit iconic Buddha statues & Beautiful Temple
- Private Transportation (for private tour only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pickup & Drop off (for private tour only)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch or Dinner
Additional Information
Wake up late and Explore the World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya for an afternoon guided Tours at the ancient capital of Siam. Enjoy an amazing River Boat Ride on this Ayutthaya tour. Escape the scorching sun and enjoy a tour at the best time of the city.
- Join this cultural day trip to UNESCO World Heritage Site Ayutthaya, once Asia’s most magnificent capital with the River Boat Experience.
- Say goodbye to long, stressful Train or Van journeys on this convenient small-bus- group guided tour.
- Visit iconic sites, including Wat Mahathat, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol
- Learn about Thai Buddhism as you tour Ayutthaya’s ancient temples (wats)
- Experience unique itineraries crafted alongside famous travel bloggers and local guides
- Hop aboard two-way transfers from Bangkok hotels within selected areas or at Our Meeting Point at Novotel Hotel Silom or Novotel Hotel Ploenchit
- Enjoy a Signature experience: curated, solo travel-friendly, and in small groups
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
- 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours
- Please dress respectfully when you visit any temple in Thailand. Make sure your shoulders are covered (no vests, tank-tops or spaghetti straps) and although skirts or shorts are acceptable at many temples, they should be smart and at least knee-length
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom
Silom Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(20 Ratings)
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Robert_k
Apr 4, 2024
Very enjoyable excursion with a knowledgeable guide, Johnny, who has a great sense of humor. - Johnny was very professional, answering all our questions, providing much history of the Ayutthaya city.
The schedule worked well. The boat ride to the last temple was fun. The second boat scheduled was not available, but a replacement was quickly found, such that no time was lost.
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Leroysequeira
Mar 31, 2024
Fun guide and informative!! - Our guide, Jom had great energy, the occasional salacious joke, and kept the group inclusive - he would wait for us to congregate before explaining about certain spots. He also kept everything going with a smile! Truly energetic and a wonderful trip to see temples you wouldn’t normally see in Bangkok.
Would recommend to others seeking a getaway from the city life!
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Daydream34097274901
Mar 20, 2024
Gaito is wonderful! Recommended for those who want to get around Ayutthaya efficiently - The guide's older brother was very kind and I felt relieved just seeing his smiling face.
Thai people's smiles are really nice.
I was able to visit the main tourist spots in Ayutthaya at a good pace.
It was a 45 minute boat ride, but looking at the restaurants and shops along the river reminded me of the way people lived in Ayutthaya in the past.
Although the tour is in English, I think you can enjoy it as long as you have basic English skills.
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Christopher_d
Feb 26, 2024
Great tour - This was a great tour with a friendly and helpful guide. The temples were beautiful and boat ride a fun way to cool off a little, arriving at the final temple just as the sun was setting.
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Summer_l
Feb 8, 2024
Overall great trip! - Bus was air conditioned and comfortable. The temple ruins were absolutely beautiful. The river cruise portion was enjoyable, nice to get a break from the sun, enjoy the breeze, and feed some fish. Dinner was included, even though the description says otherwise... I was a little irritated at this, only because the meal was previously decided... not a select menu, and that my husband and I had a late, and heavy lunch, as we were anticipating not eating until after our tour. Good thing we didn't have dinner reservations elsewhere! Our tour guide Johnny was great! He was informational and also funny. $116 and change, for 2 adults, definitely worth the money!
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Ursula_w
Jan 9, 2024
Great experience - highly recommend! - Definitely worth it and I highly recommend this well organised adventure to delve into the history of Thailand! The sunset arrival was so perfectly timed! Thank you to our knowledge guide, Susan!
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Zigster6
Mar 12, 2024
Worth doing - A big air-conditioned bus, every seat filled, took us from a central meeting place. The tour felt a bit rushed, but the guide was good and knew his stuff. It was worth it to see Ayutthaya! The river ride was scenic and they gave us bread to feed the fish.
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Leslie
Mar 1, 2024
A nice visit but our guide wasn't great - The places visited are interesting but our guide did not impress us. She was very kind and smiling but she didn't give us much information. His level of French was really not very good. We generally had a pleasant time and the boat trip at the end of the day was perfect!
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Erica_w
Jan 22, 2024
Temples, Temples and Temples…oh my! - Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The temples were amazing! If you want to climb the steep stairs to the top of one, be prepared. Stairs are steep, but this 60 yo woman made it with no difficulty.
We were served a small portion of Pad Thai for dinner which I would consider only average.
The views from the river as the sun set behind some of the temples were beautiful. Great photos were captured!
I would recommend this tour if you want to see ancient temples dating back hundreds of years. Susan, our guide, was excellent!
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Teresa_h
Mar 5, 2024
Slightly misleading and rushed tour - Not the best of trips if I’m to be honest but you need to make your own minds up, however not one id recommend, expensive for not a lot…
Definately no food, as others have suggested, and you definately do not see what’s showing on the picture, we looked hard to find at the end of the trip. Somewhat misleading and the whole trip felt a bit rushed. From start to finish done in 6 hrs and not the 7 as stated..
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