9-Hour Chao Phraya River Cruise To Ayutthaya Attractions

Highlights

Cruise through the Chao Phraya River, the major river in Thailand

Explore the Royal Summer Retreat Palace, a palace complex

Bangkok, Ayutthaya

archaeological, cultural, historical

Group Tour

9 Hours

Easy

English, French, German, Lao, Thai

Description

Explore the extravagant Royal Summer Retreat Palace of Bang Pa, the impressive temples, the picturesque Khmer influence Wat Chaiwattanaram and more historic sites. Elephants lovers can also stop by the Elephant Kraal. Enjoy cruising on the Chao Phraya River.

Itinerary

Ayutthaya Tour
- Cruise in a private boat along the scenic Chao Phraya River, which flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand.
- Visit Ayutthaya’s Elephant Kraal, an unusual structure that was used during the 16th century to entrap wild elephants for the Thai army.
- Set in a highly decorated garden, the palace also consists of impressive temples; one of them being Wat Mahatat, which represents a sandstone Buddha image. Embedded in the Po Tree, the temple was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in 1991.

What's Included

Specialised English-speaking Ayutthaya tour guide

Private car and driver

Private motorized long-tail boat/Elephant ride with small shows

All entrance tickets

What's Excluded

Cost of lunch and drinks

Personal expenses

Tips

Know Before You Go

If travelling on a weekend (every Sat & Sun), don’t miss visiting the traditional “Gong Kong Market” that is off beaten tracks in Ayutthaya. Thai fresh agricultural produce, local food, and handicrafts from the village will be a trade-in for this charming market.

This tour has an early start to see as much as possible before the day gets too hot.

Visitors are required to dress appropriately when visiting sacred temples. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed to visit Bang Ba-In Palace (sandals, shorts, and skirts which cover the knee are applicable).