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Ayutthaya Temples Tour: Cultural Day Trip from Bangkok
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Khwaeng Talat Noi
Take a cultural day journey from Bangkok to the Ayutthaya temples, a standout experience in any Thailand trip. The excursion to the old Siam capital comprises of a riverboat ride, a quintessential Bangkok activity, rendering intimate views of the temples and historical landmarks situated along the Chao Phraya River
Take a cultural day journey from Bangkok to the Ayutthaya temples, a standout experience in any Thailand trip. The excursion to the old Siam capital comprises of a riverboat ride, a quintessential Bangkok activity, rendering intimate views of the temples and historical landmarks situated along the Chao Phraya River
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
- Vihara 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.
- Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) - Wat Lokayasutharam is situated at Pratoochai District, behind the Ancient Palace and the Pratoochai Primary School, in the area 0f Wat Worapoh (Wat Rakhang) and Wat Worachettharam.
Wat Lokayasutharam is 800 meters from Wat Phra Mongkon Bophit. Wat Worachettharam and Wat Worapoh are also closeby. Nevertheless, we had quite some difficulty finding Wat Lokayasutharam, likely our otherwise good Ayutthaya map, was a bit off the mark.
- Chao Phraya River - Cruise and Lunch on the Chao Phraya River by Cruise Boat
- Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Pass by boat
- The Grand Palace - Pass by Boat
- ICONSIAM - A new shopping complex located on the banks of Chao Phraya River.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for certain packages
- Round-trip riverboat journey
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All admission fees to temples and palace included
- Knowledgeable local English-speaking guide
- Delicious Thai and international lunch buffet on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for certain packages
- Round-trip riverboat journey
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All admission fees to temples and palace included
- Knowledgeable local English-speaking guide
- Delicious Thai and international lunch buffet on board
What's Not Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Gratuities
- Carbonated beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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
Location
River City Bangkok
Soi Charoen Krung 24
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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R2480lqandys
Dec 23, 2024
Ayatthaya Temples - We were lucky enough to visit this historic city with my girlfriend's family, who have lived in Bangkok for many years but, there are many tour operators that provide either private tours or group tours, that include not only this magnificent part of Thai history but other locations enroute. I whole heartedly recommend a trip to this incredible ancient city, which for over 400 years was Thailand's capital. This used to have palaces as splendid and as spectacular as the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It is now sadly in ruins after it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. As well as the Ancient Palace, Wat Chai Watthanaram Temple (which is very photogenic) and the enormous Wat Mahatat Temple, on the eastern side of Phraram Park in the city centre, which will blow your mind, there is also the Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre, where you can learn so much more about this incredible place. We walked a lot throughout our trip so I would definitely advise taking plenty of water. There is an air of tranquillity throughout this city. An overriding peacefulness that leaves you feeling calm and at ease with the world. I'm writing this quite a long time after visiting but if memory serves me correct it's about a two hour drive from the centre of Bangkok. One other bit of advice is that you are respectfully asked not to sit on any of the stones. I completely recommend a visit.
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Martha_r
Dec 16, 2024
They ruined were... - They ruined were fantastic. And the boat ride was even better on the boat. We had a delicious lunch.
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Walter_m
Dec 8, 2024
Day trip - The tour guide, First, was excellent. The buffet on the cruise ship was surprisingly very good. Was a wonderful day.
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Jaquan_f
Dec 1, 2024
A great informative tour!... - A great informative tour! We really appreciated this tour because it was informative and insightful without being overly long/taxing. Concerns with trips like this is that you spend too much time at a place - but we felt like we had an appropriate amount of time at each stop without feeling rushed. Donna was a wonderful tour guide and really enjoyed her vibes as she was funny and informative without being awkward or cringey. The boat cruise back is shared with other groups - not just your group - but you get to sit by yourself (so my partner and I sat at a 2-person table) and enjoyed a great buffet of food. We were surprised by the quality of the food and enjoyed a great meal. The boat ride back is a little long, but we enjoyed the time to relax and cool down from the heat. Highly recommend!
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Matt_b
Nov 29, 2024
Amazing Tour - This was an amazing tour. First (our tour guide) was very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge with the group. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about going. We had zero issues and enjoyed our time.
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Timbm2923gv
Nov 26, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent tour, with a very knowledgeable and humorous guide and a fun river cruise to finish off. Great value for money. Would recommend it.
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Michael_p
Nov 18, 2024
A nice way to spend the day - I had a very nice time on this trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and the various places we went to were quite beautiful the food on the river cruise which okay? It could’ve been a little better sitting on the top deck watching the sites as we are cruising into Bangkok was a highlight for me.
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624jatinderc
Nov 13, 2024
Amazing trip to Ayutthaya. - Absolute a must if you are visiting Bangkok. Transportation to trip management was great, shout out for our guide “FIRST”, amazing person with great knowledge of the area.
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Chinatsu_a
Dec 11, 2024
It was a great experience... - It was a great experience overall. Some minor things like being picked up at 630/arriving before 700 but having to wait another hour - hour and a half before starting the bus trip was a bit tiring. The guide Mr First was friendly and we could see his love and pride for Ayuttaya and for his job, which was nice.
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Jerry_h
Dec 4, 2024
Excellent overall trip - Ayutthaya temples are fabulous to visit and the cruise to Bangkok turned out to be much better than we expected with a very good buffet. Our only disappointment was the chaos at the beginning transferring coaches and waiting ages for people to arrive.
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