Bangkok Day Tour: Ayutthaya and River Cruise (full day)
Bangkok Day Tour: Ayutthaya and River Cruise (full day)
2 Days Starting and ending in Bangkok
Visiting: Bangkok, Thailand
Tour operator:
Tour code:
25361
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 18
Physical rating:
Low, 2 - Light
Age range:
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Travel back in time on this immersive day tour as you explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya, where luscious grass contrasts with stone temple ruins for an iconic experience. From Bangkok, ride north through the countryside to the ancient city and venture through ornate temples and monasteries where massive Buddha statues stare down at you and peer out from tangled tree roots. After you've seen it all, enjoy a relaxing river cruise down the River of Kings and indulge in a delicious lunch buffet while admiring the Thai river life and scenery.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Meals Included: LUNCH
Duration: 9 hours
Meeting Point: 7:00am at Grand Pearl Restaurant in River City Shopping Complex
Finish Point: River City Shopping Complex Pier
Itinerary:
Leave the Bangkok hustle and bustle behind while you spend the day exploring the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Rise early to meet your guide at the River City Shopping Complex where you'll board a Grand Pearl luxury air–conditioned coach for a comfortable and stunning drive north through the countryside.
During a pitstop halfway, visit Bang Pa-In and admire the colourful Summer Palace of King Rama V with its mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture. Also on the peaceful complex, see the floating pavilion Aisawan Thiphya, Warophat Phiman Neo-classical mansion, and the ornamental palace and throne room of Wehart Chamrun.
On arrival at Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, begin your adventure to the temple ruins where luscious grass grows around the ancient red brick and stone. Be sure to find the stone Buddha head peaking out of tangled tree roots. Visit Wat Mahatad, the royal monastery that served as the residence of the supreme monk. Explore inside the largest and one of the most important temples, Wat Phrasrisanphet, and marvel at Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, a massive, meditating bronze Buddha statue.
Spend the afternoon aboard the Grand Pearl Cruise Liner and embark from the Wat Chong-lom Pier down the Chao Phraya River back towards Bangkok. Coffee and tea will be served as you glide along the River of Kings passing through exciting Thai river life. Keep an eye out for Thammasart University, Siriraj hospital, the royal Grand Palace, and Wat Arun (the temple of dawn) with its magnificent 79 meter spire. Before disembarking, indulge in a sumptuous buffet lunch with a choice of Thai and Western cuisines.
On arrival at the River City Shopping Complex Pier in Bangkok, say goodbye to the cruise liner as this adventure comes to an end.
Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers.
ACTIVITY: On this day tour from Bangkok, explore temple ruins and ornate palaces in the ancient city of Ayutthaya and then enjoy a river cruise and lunch buffet.
What's Included
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Tour guide services. Grand Pearl cruise & buffet lunch with coffee/tea. Ground transport to Ayutthaya. Entrance fee to three temple sites. Bang Pa-In Complex visit.
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Tour guide services
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Grand Pearl cruise & buffet lunch with coffee/tea
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Entrance fee to three temple sites
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Ground transport to Ayutthaya
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Bang Pa-In Complex visit
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Meals
1 lunch
What's Not Included
Meals Included
1 lunch
Transport
A/C Coach, Cruise Liner, Walking
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Optional Activities
No optional activities
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What's Included
Tour guide services. Grand Pearl cruise & buffet lunch with coffee/tea. Ground transport to Ayutthaya. Entrance fee to three temple sites. Bang Pa-In Complex visit.
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Emergency Contact
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International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
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Meals Included
1 lunch
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Finishing Point Instructions
End Point: 5:00pm at Bangkok Hotel.
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Transport
A/C Coach, Cruise Liner, Walking
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Packing List
Health & Safety: • Face masks (required) • Hand sanitizer (required) • Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.) • Rubber gloves
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Highlights
River cruise along the Chao Phraya River of Kings, Authentic lunch buffet, Exploring the ancient temple ruins of Ayutthaya, Countryside drive North, Bang Pa-In Complex visit.
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Group Size Notes
Max 25, no minimum
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Joining Instructions
Meeting Point: Meet bright and early, 7:00am at "Grand Pearl Restaurant" in River City Shopping Complex. Address: Gate 2, 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand, (next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel).
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How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/
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https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/core-values/
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