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Private full-day tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with boat cruise

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$79.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

Why you’ll love this…

Embark on an unforgettable day trip to one of Thailand's must-see historic sites
Explore Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of Thailand
Discover the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, the former royal residence
Relax during 1 hour boat tour on Ayutthaya River

What to expect

Join this great full-day tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, explore the city with your guide and relax during 1 hours boat cruise around the city of Ayutthaya

Your excursion will start in central Bangkok at the pickup address you choose. Together with your guide, you will head in the direction of Ayutthaya province on an air-conditioned bus. Before reaching the ancient city itself, you will make a stop at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. The former royal residence, a magnificent riverside palace complex, is a breath-taking fusion of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architectural styles. Continuing on your route, you will reach Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of Thailand, or Siam as it was historically known until Bangkok was founded in 1767. Then take 1 hours boat cruise around the city of Ayutthaya who wants to explore the rivers and canals, as well temples and ruins around the city of Ayutthaya

Visit the spectacular ruins of Wat Mahathat, which was the royal monastery. Discover Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the largest and most beautiful temple within the Ayutthaya Royal Palace compound. Admire the massive bronze Buddha enshrined within the Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit temple.

Last but not least, finish your trip at the grand, riverside Wat Chaiwattanaram. Marvel at its compelling architectural style, influenced by the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia, as you wander around the monumental grounds. Before get on the bus back to Bangkok around 17:00 pm

What's included

Boat cruise
Coffee
English Speaking Guide (Surcharge for German and Spainish Guide)
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Surcharge for Spanish or German-speaking guide
Food and drinks (please provide your own)
Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Bangkok City Downtown are included. Please indicate your address for pickup during checkout.

What to remember

The maximum number of participants on this tour is 9 people
Infants (age 0-6) can join this tour for free
Note there is a surcharge for guided tours booked in German or Spanish - Customers will pay an additional surcharge price (the equivalent of 20 USD in either EUR, USD or Thai Bath) directly to the tour guide
Note that food and drinks are not included in this tour. Please provide your own
Please bring your own sunscreen, cap, raincoat or poncho are recommended in monsoon season
Please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local partner at least 48h prior to departure. You will find the contact details (email address) on your voucher

Provider

Bravo Indochina Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Schorsch1763
From Germany - March 2024

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - November 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The tour guide was very accommodating. She took us to all the historical temples, plus lunch and an elephant ride which weren't even part of the tour. ...
Rebecca
From Germany - November 2022

Traveled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Fahrer, Tourguide, Fahrzeug: Top. Tour auch Top aber leider gab es keine Bootsfahrt, dafür aber lecker essen. Tourguide war sehr sehr sehr freundlich ...
Alex
From Germany - September 2022

Traveled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Der Ausflug war sehr interessant, vielfältig! Die Reiseführerin war Klasse ! Sie hat sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben! Schlecht war die Organisation von de ...

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