Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comTemples and Ruins of Ayutthaya - Ancient Capital of Thailand Tour with River Cruise
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Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Product code: 3685BKK26C
Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok – it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River.
The Unesco World Heritage site of Ayutthaya is 53 miles (85 kilometers) north of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was a thriving Siamese kingdom from 1350 until 1767, when it was captured by the Burmese. Today, Ayutthaya is know for its spectacular ruins and temples. Many of its temples are still intact, such as Wat Phra Sanphet, Wat Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Panangcherng and Wat Chai Mongkol, known for its large bronze statue of the Reclining Buddha.
You will also see the summer palace of King Rama IV with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture. The palace is a well-preserved 'museum', providing a glimpse into a time when Thailand was known as Siam.
On your full-day guided excursion from Bangkok you have a choice of visiting Thailand's former ancient capital by boat and returning to Bangkok by van, or vice-versa. During the boat cruise to or from Ayutthaya you will see temples such as Wat Arun lining the Chao Phraya River.
- Day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, former capital of Siam
- Spectacular ruins and intact temples
- Wat Chai Mongkol's Reclining Buddha statue
- Riverboat cruise along the Chao Phraya River, either to or from Ayutthaya
- English-speaking licensed guide
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Pickup and drop-off from central Bangkok hotels
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Daily
Departure Point:Tour departs from Bangkok city hotels
Departure Time:8:00am
- hotel pickup between 6:15am and 7:00am
Tour returns to original departure point at approximately 5:00pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is available from Bangkok city hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking. If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the tour operator and advise them of this information directly, at least 48 hours prior to tour date.
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- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- One-way river boat group ride to or from Temples
- Lunch
- English speaking licensed guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour will ONLY operate with a minimum of two passengers
- Please note - group sizes vary from 2 to 40 passengers per tour. The type of transport provided may vary from a 9 seater minibus to 40 passenger coaches depending on number of passengers booked
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Viator has excelled in their Bangkok tours. The Palace and temples were good value with a knowledgeable ... Read more ›
John T, Australia, September 2008
This is a great day trip out of Bangkok. Our guide kept us entertained on the long bus ride and was ... Read more ›
Henry R, United States of America, August 2008
