BANGKOK AYUTTHAYA BY RIVER SUN CRUISE
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Hightlight: Ayutthaya World Historic Park, Temples , Bangprain Summer Palace
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**Depart by Coach and Return trip by River Sun Cruise**
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Itinerary
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Descriptions
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07:30 hrs.
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Pick up from major hotel in city area check in at River City Shopping comlex, Siphraya
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08:00 hrs.
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Depart by coach from the River City Shopping Complex
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09:30 hrs.
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Arrival at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace,built during the Ayutthaya era.
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The palace is beautifully decorated in both traditional Chinese and European style.
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10:30 hrs.
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Arrive at the Ayutthay,the Ancient city ,which was the fomer Thai capital for over
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400 years.Nowadays the glory and the beauty of the grand palace ang Temples in the past
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has vanished , leaviing merely a glimpse of ruins,despite this it is a good reflectionof the past
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River Sun brings you a combination of both the ruins and the remaining historical attractions.
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– Wat Maha That : Over 600 years old,Wat Maha That was the heart and soul of the Ayutthaya
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people.It was almost completely destroyed by the burmese during Thai Burmese war
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-Wat Na Phara Mane : Remains in perfect condition,as it was used as ther Burmese headquarters.
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The splendid Golden Buddha,dressed in regal attire,was placed in the temple a long with the
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three thousand-year-old green stone carved Buddha.Both are considered as extremely valuable
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national relics.
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-Wat Lokayasutharam : has a mysterious past,whereby its origins are unknown. The temple
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enshrines a Largest Reclining Buddha Image whish was built during The Early Period of the
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Ayutthaya Region. The other two ancient temples,as well as the ruined site also surround the
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compound area.
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12:30 hrs.
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Depart Wat Lokayasutharam for the River Sun Cruise at Wat Chong Lom Pier in Nantaburi Province
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Buffet Lunch :
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"Delicious Meals served in ther luxurious surroundings of the cruise boat"
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-A full menu of Thai and European cuisines,desserts,seasonal fruits,coffee and tea.
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-Coffee Break
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Throughout the journey you are able to watch the Chao Pharaya River banks scenery from the
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River Sun Cruise,either on deck in the fresh cool tropical air or from the refreshing air-conditioned
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passenger room.Either view you get an amazing ling clear view of the life of the inhabitants that dwell
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along the river,and the unforgettable scenery of children as they greet the visitors going by,making it
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an altogether worthwhile experience.
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-Arriving at the city, Pass the Royal Grand Palace, Followed by Wat Arun(The Temple of Dawn)
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The temple was the former palace when the Thai Capital of Ayutthaya was replaced by Thonburi.
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15:30 hrs.
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(approx)Arrive at the River City Complex Pier, Si Phraya.
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Tour & Meal may changed due to traffic & weather conditions
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Tour service by our local English speaking tour guide
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DRESS RESTRICTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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During this tour, visits will be made to a former Royal Palace and areas of religious significance.
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Therefore, appropriate attire is required.
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* No shorts
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* No flip flops, slippers or open toe shoes.
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* Shoulders must be covered
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* T-shirts are permitted
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* No culottes or 3/4 pants
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* No figure hugging clothes, aerobics or exercise dress
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* No sports wear (ie. tracksuits)
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* No see through clothing
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Note:
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*Ladies can wear trousers(to the ankle)
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*Jeans are allowed for both men and women
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*If visitor wishes to wear shorts for the tour, a sarong or similar may have to be worn at certain points.
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Alejandro –
I think this is the best ayutthaya day trip cruise. Nice experience. Totally different from the river cruise experience in europe as this feels alot more natural and cultural.