What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours and a half.

Thailand

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: 07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier with your voucher and ID.

★★★★⯨ 4.8

8 hours and a half

Home ›Thailand›Bangkok › Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience Book Now →

Overview

Begin your full-day journey north of Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of a 14th-century Siamese kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Start your exploration at the royal monastery, home to a striking white prang in the heart of the ancient complex. Next, visit the iconic Wat Mahathat, where the Buddha's serene face is famously entwined within the roots of a tree. Continue to the sacred Wat Na Phra Men, housing a magnificent golden seated Buddha statue.

Your knowledgeable guide will share the captivating history of Ayutthaya. Your journey through Ayutthaya's heritage continues at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, once the holiest temple of the city.

Around midday, board a riverboat for a scenic cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch as you gently drift past lush landscapes and riverside villages. Return to Bangkok, arriving at River City by approximately 4:00 pm, after a day filled with culture, history, and relaxation.

Gallery

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 1

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 2

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 3

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 4

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 5

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 6

Historic Ayutthaya & Return Grand Pearl Cruise Experience — photo 7

What's Included

✓ Included

Cruise back to Bangkok
Admission fees
Live tour commentary provided in English
Guided tour of Ayutthaya
Buffet Lunch

✗ Not Included

Gratuities (optional)
Transportation hotel to/from River City

Itinerary

Stop 1

07.30am - Check in at River City Shopping Complex 08.00am - Depart from Bangkok by air - conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province.

Stop 2

09.15am - Arrive Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city. Former capital of Thailand (B.E.1350 - 1767). Ayutthaya was declared a UNESCO world heritage sitei n 1991, December 13. WAT MAHATHAT, One of the most amazing Buddha's head in the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk. WATPHRA SRI SANPHET, The largest and the most important temple with in the Royal palace compound. 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 be built in the middle phase of 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.

Stop 3

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. Superb buffet lunch which includes a delight 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.

Meeting & End Point

📍

Meeting Point

07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier with your voucher and ID

🏁

End Point

07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier with your voucher and ID

Find Hotels in Bangkok

Good to Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.).

Known For:

Private and Luxury in Bangkok, Historical Tours in Bangkok, Bus Tours in Bangkok, Water Tours in Bangkok, Day Trips in Bangkok, Full-day Tours in Bangkok

Special Instructions

I Asia Thailand will contact you shortly after your booking to reconfirm and advise your pickup time and location (if required). Please ensure that you have entered the correct contact details upon booking.

If you have not been contacted by I Asia Thailand, please call us at +66 2 007 2175-76 (hours of operation are from 08.00am to 18.00pm Monday to Friday and 09.00am to 17.00pm Saturday and Sunday) or email to thailand@iasiathailand.com

If you will not be arriving at your destination with sufficient time to ensure reconfirmation, please contact the local service provider prior to travel.

Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.
07:30 am. Check in at River City Shopping Complex – Sipraya Pier