Ayutthaya Ancient Temples Tour from Bangkok by Road (SHA Plus)

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Escape Bangkok for the day and journey to the Ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit UNESCO-listed temples which contains important artifacts from the kingdom's 417-year history.
- Take a daytrip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand
- Entrance fees to all elegant temples
- Explore ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples and palaces
- Marvel at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the royal palace grounds
- Journey to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples

What's Included

Entrance fees to the temples
Entry/Admission - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Professional guide
Round trip transfer
Entry/Admission - Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
Entry/Admission - Wat Mahathat
Entry/Admission - Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon
Entry/Admission - Historic City of Ayutthaya
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, Level 29 The Offices at Central World 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathumwan Pathum Wan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10330 Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bangkok

    06:00 : Pick up from Hotel 07:30 : Depart Bangkok for Ayutthaya (76 Kilometer)

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Historic City of Ayutthaya

    Proceed to Ayutthaya, the Ancient capital in the period of 1350-1767 A.D. The most interesting historical sites in the country, to visit a few famous Buddhist Temples

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol

    10:00 : Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, This temple is also called "Wat Chao Phraya Thai". It was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation. The central pagoda built under King Naresuan at the end of the 16th century was tall enough to outshine the Burmese-built Phu Khao Thong temple

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

    Wat Phra Sri Sanphet This monastery was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and situated within the Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)

    11:00 : Wat Lokayasutharam had Phra Noon (Reclining Buddha) the important feature is a huge reclining Buddha image. The other two ancient temple, as well as the ruined site also surround the compound area.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Wat Mahathat

    12:00- Wat Maha That: Also known as “Monastery of Great Relic “.It was the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom Burmese put it on fire. A Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the most recognizable image in temple. Wat Na Phra Men or “The Monastery in Front of the Funeral Pyre”. The crowned Buddha the most important Buddha image. The crowned image sits in the Subduing Mara posture and measures 6 m high and 4.50 m in width across the lap. The image was cast of metal and covered with gold leaf. The peculiars of Phra Buddha are that the image is attired in royal dress complete with crown, earrings, necklace, chest and arm ornament.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Ayutthaya

    14:30-Depart from Ayutthaya.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Bangkok

    16:00- Arrive Bangkok and transfer you back to your hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
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Small Group
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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