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Discover Ayutthaya’s legendary temples on a small group tour from Bangkok. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace, see the iconic Buddha head, and cruise the Chao Phraya River with lunch and entrance fees included
• Wander through the elegant lakeside gardens of Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace
• Explore three of Ayutthaya’s temple complexes with our expert guide
• See the mysterious Buddha head entwined within the roots of a sacred Bodhi tree
• Cruise the Chao Phraya River around Ayutthaya past riverside temples
• Travel worry-free with hotel pickup, all entrance fees, and Thai lunch included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be informed that pickup services are available exclusively for hotels within the central Bangkok city area. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional charge will apply. Our team will notify you of the surcharge details via email.
Pickup times will be between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Our tour guide will contact you by 10:00 PM the evening prior to the tour date to confirm the exact pickup time. Kindly ensure that you check your phone for this information. We kindly ask that you wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
Please kindly provide us the below information:
-Full name of each participant.
-Hotel Name and Hotel Address.
Itinerary
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1Ayutthaya
Begin your adventure in the morning with a comfortable minivan ride from your hotel in Bangkok to Ayutthaya.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bang Pa In Palace
Our first stop is the elegant Bang Pa-In Royal Summer Palace. As we walk through its peaceful gardens, discover how Siamese kings once spent their summers here, welcoming foreign guests and members of the royal court among graceful pavilions and tranquil lakes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
One of the first temple visits is Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, one of Ayutthaya’s most impressive temple complexes. Its towering bell-shaped stupa was built to celebrate a legendary royal victory in an elephant battle, while rows of saffron-robed Buddha statues line the temple grounds. At the rear of the complex, a large reclining Buddha rests peacefully among the temple ruins, adding another memorable highlight to this remarkable site.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Ayutthaya
Enjoy a delicious riverside lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Thai flavors while taking in the tranquil views.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
You will also see the royal temple marked by three iconic chedis that once held the ashes of ancient kings (Wat Phra Sri Sanphet), along with the impressive former royal palace grounds that once stood at the center of the kingdom’s power.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Wat Mahathat
One of the highlights is the temple home to one of Thailand’s most famous sights: the mysterious Buddha head entwined within the roots of a sacred Bodhi tree (Wat Mahathat).
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Ayutthaya
In the afternoon, board a traditional river boat and cruise along the Chao Phraya River around the island. From the water you’ll see Ayutthaya from a different perspective, passing historic monasteries and the magnificent riverside temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram before returning to Bangkok in the late afternoon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Bangkok
The tour finished, our driver will take care you back to your hotel in Bangkok.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After the tour ends, there may be instances where our guide does not accompany the clients all the way to their hotel. In these cases, our driver will ensure that you are safely dropped off at your hotel.
- Long trousers are mandatory for both men and women when visiting the Royal Palace, you are welcome to wear shorts during the day, but please bring long pants to change into if needed. Affordable trousers are also available for purchase at the entrance.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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