AYUTTHAYA 8-9 HOURS

Ayutthaya (8-9 hours): Bang-Pa-In Palace, Wat Yaichaimongkol, Wat Prasi-sanpet, Wat Chaiwattanaram.

If you’ve already explored Bangkok and have time to spare before heading north to Chiang Mai or south to the islands, a visit to the old capital of Ayutthaya is highly recommended. 

The trail of Ayutthaya is the tale of Siamese Kings from the 14th century, the places will give a contrast that you can feel to the time of the glory of the old capital especially the existence of the stunning temples and palaces awaiting you to experience.

The city of Ayutthaya was an old capital of Thailand from 1350 – 1767, the Bang-Pa-In summer palace was built as a royal retreat site by King Prasart Thong of Ayutthaya and is rebuilt by the Kings of Siam of the present dynasty. The historical site of the temples was recorded as a world heritage by UNESCO the existence of the royal palace and royal temples are left which can be seen today.

Price: US$280 per group (1-6)                                                                                                                                                              Price does include private transport but does not include entrance tickets and lunch.

This is the PER GROUP price, i.e., it’s the price for a private group of 1 to 6 people. For example, if you are the only person booking the Ayutthaya tour, the price is US$280 in total. If there are six of you, the price is still US$280 (making it much cheaper per person). The tour group is private. That means there is only you and your family or you and your friends on the tour and no one else. Please note that we do NOT put different individuals or groups together, even upon request.

Itinerary  

Start time at 8 am.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and escort you to Ayutthaya (about 90 minutes north of Bangkok) by private transport. You’ll visit all the important sights in the old capital, including the Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace, the modern King’s retreat built from 1872 to 1889 when the West influenced the Kingdom.  King’s throne halls were once used as an audience, reception, and living chambers then continue driving to the main spot where the legacy of all kings of Ayutthaya begins.  Lunch at a local restaurant and then continue driving to the historic island. 
Visit the Temples in the Historical Park, Wat Prasisanpet a former royal temple built in 1488 with its precinct adjoined to the palace where all kings resided, the in-shape three pagodas lined on the ground are the landmark of the city one of which was duplicated to be built in the Emerald Buddha Temple by King V.  Another an older royal temple is Wat Mahathat, was built in 1374 the temple has had the largest stupa designed in Khmer’s style like Ankor Wat and within the precinct, a head of the Buddha is entwined by the trees root.  Wat Pananchoeng is a primitive temple built in 1326, the enormous Buddha sitting in a huge vihara is the largest in Ayutthaya then continue to board a long-tailed boat taking you on a ride around the island.   After the tour, you will be driven back to Bangkok.