Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok Private
Description
Visit the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Once the capital, it is now an important attraction. Enjoy the ruins, Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, also Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, Wat Lokayasutharam and more. On this 9-hour tour you will explore the beauty and history of these famous sights with an expert guide.
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Our English speaking guide will lift you up from Bangkok City area hotel lobby at 8 am and leave to Ayutthaya Historical Park or Ayutthaya Ruins, the Ancient City as it is additionally known. This once grand capital city, arranged 80 km from Ayutthaya was crushed by the Burmese armed force in 1767 and is currently an UNESCO world legacy site. An extensive number of castles, sanctuaries and chedis are as yet standing. In 1782 Ayutthaya turned into the capital of Thailand. The chief sights incorporate the colossal bronze statues of Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, additionally Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon.
The Bang Pa-In Summer Palace contains an assortment of striking structures spread among manicured gardens, statue-lined scaffolds, lakes and wellsprings.
This large and eye-getting get together lobby covers Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a standout amongst the most respected Buddha pictures in Ayutthaya.
Wat Phra Chao Phya-thai, populary known as Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, is arranged toward the southeast of the city. The extensive chedi there can be seen from an extraordinary separation. This religious community was worked by King U-Thong which uncovered the groups of Chao Kaeo and Chao Thai who kicked the bucket of cholera, and incinerated in 1357. The religious community was committed to the priests who had gone to contemplate pragmatic Buddhism in Ceylon.
Wat Lokayasutharam is arranged at Pratoochai District, behind the Ancient Palace and the Pratoochai Primary School, in the territory 0f Wat Worapoh (Wat Rakhang) and Wat Worachettharam. Wat Lokayasutharam is 800 meters from Wat Phra Mongkon Bophit. Wat Worachettharam and Wat Worapoh are likewise closeby. By the by, we had very some trouble discovering Wat Lokayasutharam, likely our generally great Ayutthaya outline, somewhat off the stamp.
Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relics) is found practically right in the focal point of Ayutthaya. Aside from being the emblematic focus where the Buddha's relics were cherished, Wat Mahathat was additionally the home of the Supreme Patriarch or pioneer of the Thai Buddhist priests. The temple is accepted to be worked amid the fourteenth century A.D. (the early Ayutthaya period).
Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relics) is found practically right in the focal point of Ayutthaya. Aside from being the emblematic focus where the Buddha's relics were cherished, Wat Mahathat was additionally the home of the Supreme Patriarch or pioneer of the Thai Buddhist priests. The temple is accepted to be worked amid the fourteenth century A.D. (the early Ayutthaya period).
Depart toward the Ayutthaya Historical Park. This once glorious capital city, situated 80km from Bangkok was destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767 and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. A large number of stunning palaces and temples are still standing.
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Your centrally located Bangkok hotel lobby
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
Reviews(14)
We were collected on time by Kit and headed through the suburbs and countryside to Ayutthaya. What a majestic place, all the different sights to take in. Kit explained everything at great length and with such clarity, a very knowledgeable person. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him. He also took several photographs of us which have been gratefully received. We are both vegetarian and Kit took us for a lovely Thai lunch where our vegetarianism was catered for. Would definitely recommend this tour.
We booked direct for the tour and requested a mini van as my husband and son are very tall and was definitely worth it for a small additional fee for the space and comfort through the day. Benjamat was our guide and was very knowledgeable and friendly and made the day very enjoyable. We stopped and an excellent buffet lunch at a hotel included in price. Overall excellent- if I was to change one thing it would be going late afternoon to experience the sunset and ruins lit up at night.
It’s a must see when in Bangkok, afternoon is very hot , private tour with a guide is great , it is followed by a great Thai meal
I loved the places this tour took me to - they were exactly what I wanted to see. Unfortunately, the guide may have been lacking professionalism, or possibly it was a language issue so her intentions were not communicated properly? She said she wanted to “show me” a local open market, but she apparently wanted to do her own shopping there, and I had to wait for her. The lunch was at a nice hotel where she saw fellow guides, and after our meal, I again had to wait for her while she chatted with them. I guess she was tired, because she asked me a couple times at the historical site if I “still wanted to see things.” I told her sit sit and wait for me. I don’t know if we were running behind schedule, but I had traveled all that way and did not want to be rushed. (As it was, I did not have a chance to go inside one of the buildings.) **I want to give a shoutout to Kit, our driver, who was very watchful and considerate of me, calling for her when he saw me waiting at the open market. He was a true professional and gentleman, and for him, I gave this rating another star.
Amazing trip, so full of history and culture. We got to see breathtaking temples and learn the history. Our guide was lovely and shared lots of fascinating information with us. And our driver was friendly & caring too. This is a wonderful tour to do.
Great tour guide with many temples. Driver did an excellent job. Wat was extremely knowledge. The drive was quite some distance from Bangkok.
We had a wonderful time touring the Ayutthaya temple area with our private guide, Aey. This was actually our 3rd visit to Bangkok and tour with Aey. She's almost like family now! Aey met us at the airport with a gift of local sweets. Aey then provided a full day of touring that was tailored to our needs and desires. We were able to not just view the sights, but also to take part in local buddhist traditions, including the draping of the Buddhas with holy cloth and placing of offerings. Aey also took photos along the way so that we could enjoy the day without worrying about capturing memories. What a wonderful day! Tip for fellow travelers: Please NEVER ride elephants or go to elephant shows. The elephants are tortured as babies and then endure a life of torture to support these industries. I mention this as this tour provider offered these services. I'm hopeful that enough negative feedback on this point will cause this practice to cease. If you want to see elephants, consider a day at Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, or similar park where the elephants are never in chains, ropes, or the like and permitted to live in social clusters and roam relatively free. For more info, see the movie "Love and Bananas" or research Lek Chailert online...remarkable woman.
Our tour guide Miss Supatsara Wonghong was very accommodating, informative, patient and helpful throughout the trip, she had also taken a lot of group photos for us. We all had a great time visiting 6 temples in a day!
The trip was great and the guide and driver were exceptional; however the heat and duration were a bit too long for us because of our age (I’m over 80 and my wife is in her 70s)
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Puk, went above and beyond catering to different interests in the group with great knowledge of history. She was a pleasure to be around and incredibly professional, as was the driver. The visits themselves were fascinating and beautiful, I enjoyed them more for understanding the context. Well-paced, comfortable, accommodating, with a delicious lunch to top it off. Thank you!
