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OVERVIEW
Explore Ayutthaya’s rich heritage and scenic landscapes on this day trip. Visit historic temples, the stunning Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and captivating ruins. Immerse yourself in Thailand’s culture and history.
KEY SIGHTS
Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Wat Yai Chaimongkon
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
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Wat Niwet Thammaprawat
Wat Mahathat
Ayutthaya Ancient Palace
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RECOMMENDED PICK-UP TIME
08:00 |
DEPART
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ITINERARY
| 08:00 |
Depart for Ayutthaya, located 76 kilometers north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was one of Indo-China’s most prosperous cities and is now a major historical attraction in Thailand. The area, which has been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage list since 1991, is well-preserved as a historical park and features numerous magnificent structures and ruins. |
| 09:30 |
Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The only royal residence open to the public is the Chiness-style Wehat Chamroon Palace, constructed entirely of materials imported from China. In addition, there is an Italian-style palace, a circular pavilion with steps leading down to a pool, the graceful Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion in the middle of a lake, and, across one of the waterways, a Buddhist chapel in the neo-Gothic style with stained-glass windows. Scattered around the extensive gardens are European statues as well as monuments ordered to be built by King Rama V in memory of members of his family, one of them a much-loved Queen who drowned in a boating accident. |
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Across from Bang Pa In is Wat Nivat - one of the more intriguing Buddhist temples - and this is where we'll moor for the night. Wat Nivat was constructed at the command of King Rama V in 1878, in the style of an English Gothic church. The temple's stained glass windows and unusual architecture make it one of the most distinctive Buddhist temples anywhere in Thailand. |
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Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkon, a large working wat with ruins that have appeared in many well-known photos of temples in Thailand. The wat features a large reclining Buddha in saffron robes, as well as a huge chedi swathed in golden cloth set in a courtyard lined with Buddha images all wearing saffron robes. |
| 12:30 |
Lunch will be provided at a riverside restaurant. |
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Transfer to visit Wat Mahathat is located in front of the Grand Palace to the east, next to Pa Than Bridge. The temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Its central prang, of which only the base remains, once rose to a height of 165 feet. Traces of the original stucco decorations can still be seen on some of the surrounding chedis. |
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Visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the most important temple within the Royal Palace compound and the original from which the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok was copied. Three outstanding Ceylonese style pagodas were built in the 15th century to enshrine the ashes of three Ayutthayan kings. |
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Continue to Ayutthaya Ancient Palace, which was originally built by King U-Thong in the 14th century and was expanded over the years. These pavilions were completely destroyed in 1767, leaving only the brick foundations, porticos, and walls. |
| 14:30 |
Leave Ayutthaya and pass through green paddy fields, villages, and temples on the way back to Bangkok. |
| 16:00 |
Arrive your hotel |
TOUR PRICE
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Child
(3-9 yrs) |
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2 |
3-4 |
5-8 |
| 9,600 |
5,500 |
5,150 |
4,200 |
3,800 |
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PRINT
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* All prices are in Thai Baht (THB) per person and subject to 7% VAT
OPTIONAL/UPGRADE
Toyota Alphard (1-4 Pax) or
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1-2 Pax)
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+ THB 7,000 |
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Mercedes-Benz Spinter VIP (5-10 Pax)
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+ THB 26,000 |
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Tour Code# AY1
TOUR INCLUDES
Private Transport
Travel Insurance
Lunch
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Licensed Guide
Admission fee
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DRESS CODE Dress modestly—men wear long pants and shirts with sleeves, while women wear long skirts or pants and cover their shoulders. No shorts or revealing attire.
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