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Travel to both the old and new capitals of Thailand. Visit the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Mahathat, and some of Bangkok and Ayutthaya's most stunning attractions. Join us as our knowledgeable and friendly guide provides live commentary as you immerse yourself in the history of these two capital cities.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is provided for hotels/condominium in Bangkok city area. Pickup time is at 07:30 AM in your hotel lobby. There is a surcharge for hotels outside of the city (eg. BKK Airport hotels). If you are using the hotel only as the pickup point, not staying at the hotel, please let us know. For travelers staying at condominium/Airbnb/relative home should provide BOTH location name (eg. Building name, village) and address as Thai addresses are not easy to locate. Otherwise, providing local phone numbers is strongly recommended for smooth pickup.
Itinerary
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Travel about 15 minutes to Rattanakosin Historical Island by car. Visit the Grand Palace, the most recognized structure in Bangkok, which King Rama I, the city's founder, constructed in 1782.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Every building in the complex is a work of art, most notably the royal chapel of Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which houses the most revered Buddha Image in Thailand. Only those who are adequately attired may enter.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Observe the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, one of the most significant Temples in Bangkok. In addition to holding the world's largest Reclining Buddha, the temple is renowned as the premier school for traditional Thai massage.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Drive for about 1.5 hours to Ayutthaya then explore the 1350-founded Historic City of Ayutthaya after lunch. Visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the emblematic temple of Ayutthaya Historical Park, which features three bell-shaped stupas on a raised platform. It was the most significant temple in Ayutthaya and a royal temple without a resident monk.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Continue to the neighboring Wat Mahathat, famous for the Buddha's head entangled with the roots of the Bodhi Tree. Wat Mahathat, also known as the Monastery of the Great Relic, was one of the largest temple complexes on the island of Ayutthaya, serving as the Royal Temple's religious center and housing Buddha's relics. It was also the residence of the city's supreme patriarch.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Proceed to the riverside temple of Wat Chaiwattanaram. The temple, commissioned in 1630 by King Prasat Thong in the conventional style with Khmer elements, has been identified by cultural historians as the edifice most representative of Buddhism's influence on Thai society. An opportunity to taste Ayutthaya’s famous sweet snack “Roti Saimai”, cotton candy crepe, which are well-known amount locals and tourists, before heading back to your hotel in Bangkok.(1.5 hours drive)
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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