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TRANSPORTATION Thailand Trains Domestic Airfare
Code: BKK-14
Program 1: Cruise Bangkok - Ayuthaya View>> Boat Details
Departure at 13:30 hrs. every Tuesday & Thursday
Day 1: BANGKOK – MEKHALA (D)
Your excursion starts as the MEKHALA casts off around 1.30 pm and heads up the Chao Phraya River, passing the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn and observing the way of rural life along the river.
Arriving at Pathum Thani in the afternoon, you will visit a fresh market where local people shop for food, fresh produce and a variety of Thai sweets.
At sunset, the MEKHALA will dock
at Wat Kai Tia, a Buddhist temple located in a tranquil rural village. An
exquisite candlelit dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine will be
served on the deck. You will spend the night on board the boat, in your
air-conditioned cabin.
Day 2: MEKHALA – AYUTHAYA (B)
We
start the day by cruising to a small village of Baan Saladang, an
aged-old Mon community who migrated from Burma to this area in the early
19th century. The villagers here have successfully maintained their
traditional life style, customs and natural surroundings. You will also see
a collection of well-preserved typical Thai houses in this charming village.
Afterwards, you can partake of a delicious breakfast. Later in the morning,
you will disembark and travel to Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace. Built in
the 17th century, this palace complex showcases a collection of different
styles of buildings arranged amongst beautifully landscaped gardens with an
inspiring water setting. The mansions reflect Chinese, Swiss, Khmer, Thai
and European styles of architecture. You will disembark nearby at approx.
10h00.
Program 2: Cruise Ayuthaya - Bangkok
Departure at 14:30 hrs. every Wednesday & Friday
Day 1: AYUTHAYA - MEKHALA (D)
The
boat sets sail around 2.30 p.m. from the pier near Bang – Pa – In Palace.
Now is the time to relax and enjoy watching rural life along the “River of
Kings”. You will stop for a visit at a small village of Baan Saladang,
an aged-old Mon community who migrated from Burma to this area in the early
19th century. The villagers here have successfully maintained their
traditional life style, customs and natural surroundings. You will also see
a collection of well-preserved typical Thai houses in this charming village.
Soon after sunset, the MEKHALA will dock at Wat Kai Tia, a local Buddhist
temple set in a tranquil village. An exquisite candlelit dinner of
mouth-watering Thai cuisine awaits you on the deck. You will spend the
night on board the boat in your air-conditioned cabin.
Day 2: MEKHALA - BANGKOK (B)
Today, we will leave the pier early
for a visit at a morning market in Pathum Thani. You will observe a
way of life as local people shop for food and fresh produce.
Afterwards, you can partake of a delicious breakfast. The boat will continue
cruising down the river to Bangkok. You will be able to take in the sights,
marveling at the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn
along the way. You will arrive in Bangkok in the late morning at approx
11h00.
Mekhala Rice Barge
Boat Deck in Ayuthaya
Life of local Thai people along the River bank
Program 1: Cruise Bangkok - Ayuthaya
| Validity | Single | Double |
| 01 Nov 11 - 31 Mar 12 | 12,330 | 9,840 |
| 01 Apr 12 - 31 Oct 12 | 9,980 | 7,580 |
Program 2: Cruise Ayuthaya - Bangkok
| Validity | Single | Double |
| 01 Nov 11 - 31 Mar 12 | 9,885 | 7,910 |
| 01 Apr 12 - 31 Oct 12 | 8,000 | 6,075 |
Notes
- The above tour prices include service and government tax.
Include:
- 2 days cruise (Join-in) with stops and visits as mentioned in the program.
- 1 night accommodation on board in double berth air-conditioned cabin.
- Meal plan as mentioned in the program (1 dinner - 1 breakfast).
- Coffee, Tea & Water on board and during breakfast.
- Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drink during dinner.
- Services of a qualified crew.
Exclude :
- Guide, land services and transportation in Bangkok & Ayuthaya.
- Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package.
- Other personal expenses.
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverage.
Transfer Rates (Optional):
| Validity from 01 Nov 11 - 31 Oct 12 | ||
| Services |
A/C Car 1:2 pax |
A/C Van 1:6 pax |
| Price / Car | Price / Van | |
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Transfer from Bangkok Hotel - Wat Yannawa Pier or V.V. |
1,700 Baht | |
| Transfer from Wat Yannawa Pier - Suvarnabhumi Airport or V.V. | 1,750 Baht | |
| Transfer from Ayuthaya (Bang Pa In pier) - Hotel in Bangkok or V.V. | 3,400 Baht | |
| Transfer from Ayuthaya (Bang Pa In pier) - Suvarnabhumi Airport or V.V. | 3,450 Baht | |
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Tour Rate (Optional):
| Validity from 01 Nov 11 - 31 Oct 12 | ||
| Services |
A/C car 1:2 pax |
A/C Van 1:6 pax |
| Price / Car | Price / Van | |
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Tour in Ayuthaya with one way transfer to Bangkok Hotel or V.V. |
5,000 Baht | |
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