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Ayutthaya Ruins, Summer Palace & Grand Pearl River Cruise
Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ban Pom, Thailand
Cruise ship on Chao Phraya River with Wat Kanlayanamit in the background
Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ban Pom, Thailand

Day out to Ayutthaya with return Grand Pearl River Cruise

By I Asia Thailand
2.8 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price was NZ$125, price is now NZ$110 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed former capital of Ayutthaya
  • Explore the most famous temples
  • See several centuries-old ruins
  • Air-conditioned coach there and return by luxury cruiser
  • Buffet lunch cruising down the mighty 'River of Kings'

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • River City Shopping Complex
    • 52 Charoen Krung Road
    • 10200, Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Day Out To Ayutthaya With Return Grand Pearl River Cruise without Hotel Transfers
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m8h 30m
  • English
  • Food only

Explore the cultural heritage of this ancient capital that had a history of over 400 year. You will find attractive temples, ruins and palaces and enjoy an enchanting boat trip with spectacular view of Chao Phraya River on the way back to Bangkok

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
NZ$124.27
NZ$110.46 x 1 AdultNZ$110.46
Total
Price was NZ$124.27, price is now NZ$110.46
16% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned coach ride from Bangkok
  • What's includedWhat's includedGrand Pearl cruise back to Bangkok
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll admission fees and temples and palaces
  • What's includedWhat's includedThai and International buffet lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee break with refreshments
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport hotel to/from River City

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
  • Proper attire to enter a temple (No dresses above the knee. No short pants or three quarter pants. Modest shirt. No see through garments. No sports-wear. No footwear inside temple.).

What you can expect

This full-day package tour will have you stopping to marvel at the beauty and splendour of a centuries-old summer palace for past Kings of Siam, visiting several ruins around the ancient city of Ayutthaya, and also cruising down the wide expanse that is the Chao Phraya - Thailand's biggest river.

Make your own way to River City Shopping Complex by 7.30am (easy to locate right next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel) for general formalities before departure at 8.00am by air-conditioned coach headed for Ayutthaya Province.

07.30am - Check in at River City Shopping Complex

08.00am - Depart from Bangkok by air-conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province.

09.15am - Arrive in Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city. Former capital of Thailand (B.E.1350 - 1767). Ayutthaya was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991, December 13.

WATMAHATHAT, One of the most amazing Buddha's heads at the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk in the early Ayutthaya period.
WATPHRA SRI SANPHET, The largest and the most important temple in the Royal Palace compound. Ayutthaya is the prototype of the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.
WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET. There is a large bronze Buddha image which was originally enshrined in the open area outside the royal monastery and later covered by this chapel.
WAT LOKAYASUTHARAM is believed to have been built in the middle phase of the Ayutthaya Era. It is also believed that there had been a pantheon built to shelter the Buddha image but the pantheon was destroyed. The Buddha image has been renovated many times, especially in A.D. 1954 and A.D. 1989, until the Buddha image looks completely beautiful.

13.00pm Welcome on board to Grand Pearl Cruiser at WAT CHONG LOM (Pathum Thani province) for cruising back to Bangkok along the Chao Praya River. A superb buffet lunch which includes a delightful variety of oriental and western cuisines will be served.
The cruise passes through Nonthaburi Pier, Koh Kret (Mon's community), and local Thai villages.

15.00pm Coffee break will be served while you enjoy the enchanting sights along the river banks such as the Royal Bargeshouse, Thammasart University, The Royal Grand Palace, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) etc.

16.00pm Arrive at the River City Pier Shopping Complex.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERiver City Shopping Complex
    • 52 Charoen Krung Road
    • 10200, Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECentrally located Bangkok hotels
    • Bangkok, Thailand