Description
Combine a visit from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—The UNESCO listed ancient capital of Siam—with a river boat trip on the Chao Phraya River. An informative guide highlights Thailand’s fascinating history as you explore Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins and Buddha statues in the old capital of Thailand, which was ransacked by invading Burmese in the 18th century. This full-day tour includes lunch and returns you to Bangkok by boat. Day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, former capital of Siam River boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River from Ayutthaya See Wat Mahathat and Buddha’s head entwined in tree roots. English-speaking licensed guide Pickup and drop-off from central Bangkok hotels.
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PRICE For This Tours Includes.
- Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver.
- English-speaking guide.
- All admission fees as mentioned in the program.
- Transfer from / to Hotel.
- Lunch.
Does not Include :
- Items of a personal nature.
- Tips or Gratuities to Guides or Drivers.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, insurance, tips for driver, etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.
Temple Dress Rules :
- Please wear dress politely for Summer Palace & Temple.
- Ladies should have minimum 3 quarter length sleeves and shorts to the knee for the temple.
Warning Tips..It can be hot our there! Thailand is very hot. Drink bottled water,
Don’t forget to bring a cap, sun glasses, Mosquito spray Can buy at 7/11.
Take special care of camera equipment make sure battery is full charged.
It’s easy to trip and drop a camera. Always keep back up SD cards and back up your photos.
Tipping : If you tip the guide remember the driver he is the one that gets you there and back to your hotel safely.
Itinerary
07:30 am Meet Tour Guide at Hotel. Leave the Bangkok hustle and bustle behind while you spend the day exploring the ancient city of Ayutthaya.
Conditioned coach for a comfortable and stunning drive north through the country side.
09:00 am During a pitstop halfway, Visit Bang Pa-In and admire the colorful Summer Palace of King Rama V with it’s mixture of Thai, Chinese and
Gothic architecture. Also on the peaceful complex, see the floating pavilion Aisawan Thiphya, Warophat Phiman Neo-classical mansion, and the
ornamental palace and throne room of Wehart Chamrun.
11:00 am On arrival at Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, begin your adventure to the temple ruins where luscious grass grows around
the ancient red brick and stone. Be sure to find the stone Buddha head peaking out of tangled tree roots. Visit Wat Mahatad, the royal monastery
that served as the residence of the supreme monk. Explore inside the largest and one of the most important temples, Wat Phrasrisanphet, and
marvel at Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, a massive, meditating bronze Buddha statue.
12:00 pm Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00 pm Spend the afternoon aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner and embark from the Wat Chong-Lom Pier down the Chao Phraya River
back towards Bangkok. Coffee and tea will be served as you glide along the River of Kings passing through exciting Thai river life. Keep an
eye out for Thammasart University, Siriraj Hospital, the Royal Grand Palace, and Wat Arun (the temple of dawn) with its magnificent 79-meter
spire. Before disembarking, indulge in a sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of Thai and Western cuisines.
On arrival at the River City Shopping Complex Pier in Bangkok, say goodbye to the cruise liner as this adventure comes to an end.
Note : That this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures’ preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travelers.
