Wat Mahathat, “the temple of the Great Relic” was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located on the historical island the large monastery features a huge central prang, a very large principal viharn and ubosot and a great number of subsidiary chedis and viharns. The upper part of its once massive central prang has collapsed. Today only the base remains.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, also known as the "Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient" was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya during the Ayutthaya period and until the city was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Housing a large bronze seated Buddha image of 12.45 meters high (Phra Mongkhon Bophit), it was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east. It could be dated to the 15th and has a long history prior to being enshrined and to being covered nowadays with a Mondop. To know more, please ask our guide who will be delighted to provide you with further explanations.
Wat Lokayasutharam is situated at Pratoochai District, behind the Ancient Palace and the Pratoochai Primary School, in the area 0f Wat Worapoh (Wat Rakhang) and Wat Worachettharam.Wat Lokayasutharam is 800 meters from Wat Phra Mongkon Bophit. Wat Worachettharam and Wat Worapoh are also closeby. Nevertheless, we had quite some difficulty finding Wat Lokayasutharam, likely our otherwise good Ayutthaya map, was a bit off the mark.
Cruise and Lunch on the Chao Phraya River by Cruise Boat
Pass by boat
Pass by Boat
A new shopping complex located on the banks of Chao Phraya River.
Ayutthaya Temples And River Cruise From Bangkok
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 9 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
, Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience., Without Hotel Pick Up, 4/7/2021 - 8/27/2024Wednesday - Sunday : 07:00 AM - 07:30 AMWith Hotel Pick Up, 4/7/2021 - 8/27/2024Wednes.. read more
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Return Details :
Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location. If you have not received these details, please contact.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok, it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao phraya river
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Wat Mahathat, “the temple of the Great Relic” was one of the most important temples in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located on the historical island the large monastery features a huge central prang, a very large principal viharn and ubosot and a great number of subsidiary chedis and viharns. The upper part of its once massive central prang has collapsed. Today only the base remains.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, also known as the "Temple of the Holy, Splendid Omniscient" was the holiest temple in Ayutthaya during the Ayutthaya period and until the city was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. It was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Housing a large bronze seated Buddha image of 12.45 meters high (Phra Mongkhon Bophit), it was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east. It could be dated to the 15th and has a long history prior to being enshrined and to being covered nowadays with a Mondop. To know more, please ask our guide who will be delighted to provide you with further explanations.
Wat Lokayasutharam is situated at Pratoochai District, behind the Ancient Palace and the Pratoochai Primary School, in the area 0f Wat Worapoh (Wat Rakhang) and Wat Worachettharam. Wat Lokayasutharam is 800 meters from Wat Phra Mongkon Bophit. Wat Worachettharam and Wat Worapoh are also closeby. Nevertheless, we had quite some difficulty finding Wat Lokayasutharam, likely our otherwise good Ayutthaya map, was a bit off the mark.
Cruise and Lunch on the Chao Phraya River by Cruise Boat
Pass by boat
Pass by Boat
A new shopping complex located on the banks of Chao Phraya River.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off (applies for the option "With Hotel Pick Up" only)
- Return riverboat trip
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission Fees to all the temples & palace
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Thai & International Lunch Buffet on board
Exclusions
- Soft drinks, beers, wines, juices, liquors (will be charged separately)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. Long pants which go down to the ankle, not tight and not torn - Tops with sleeves and must not be see-through should be worn. If the dress code is not applied then upon the day of the activity it may be possible to rent on spot at your cost. Our guide will help you
You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
Tour East Thailand will contact you at your hotel the evening prior to your tour/transfer service to advise the exact pick-up time and location.
There is no health restrictions for this tour
Traveler Reviews
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This trip was amazing!! Our tour guide donna was so funny and knowledgeable about all of the places we visited. Ayutthaya is truly spectacular. The boat cruise was amazing getting to see the temples along the river and the lunch on board was amazing!
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5 very nice the accommodations were great easy to find my tour bus Once I arrived. I guess I just kind of stumbled into the right place there was not really a sign there? Once we got underway our true guide was more than gracious full of pertinent and factual information. And an enduring story about himself and his chosen career. Combinations on the bus were great after the visit walking around outside in the heat we were greeted back at the tour bus with cool fresh towels and a bottle of chilled water. The river Cruise was delightful and the buffet was more than more than adequate. The staff were helpful and being able to replenish my battery before we docked back at the Riverside.
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Great guide, wonderful views, excellent organization. A bit more of the temples of Ayutthaya would have been nice, but overall, a worthwile experience.
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I really enjoyed the visit, my daughter of 10 as well. We particularly liked the guide, who shared many interesting stories and information.
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The ancient temples are so amaziing. It really brought us back thru times. The guide is so nice and very accomodating. It is really indeed a great place. The cruise has a sumptous lunch to offer and very accomodating crew. It is indeed, a very good experience. Thank you.
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I recommend Ayuthaya temple visit if you wish to explore the history of Buddhism in Thailand. It has old monasteries. While returning back to Bangkok, they take us in river cruise after a great lunch on board, I enjoyed the river cruise part the most. The most outstanding part of this entire activity is “Donna” the tour guide! She is the best. She is very lively, energetic, witty yet informative, and above all very friendly. Do not forget to tip her for all that she does. Go for it.
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We enjoyed the ancient temples - the history and architecture - the guide was funny and informative. The cruise and the lunch buffet were amazing. It was a very nice excursion.
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Donna was excellent. The trip was comfortable and I enjoyed the information given. She worked hard during the trip. A friend is visiting Thailand in a few weeks from India, and I already told her about this service and Donna's work.
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Fantastic day trip, very well paced and timed. The first half of the traveling by bus and seeing Ayutthaya was comfortable and the sights were beautiful. The river cruise from the countryside into Bangkok was really interesting, seeing how the riverside has developed. Lunch buffet on the boat was fantastic, far better than we had expected. Tour guide Donna was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Tour was an hour late for departure. Sites were somewhat interesting to walk around. Not much guidance on the ground at the site. Lunch cruise was ok. 3.5 star.