• Available:  Tomorrow
• Reservation:  At least 1 day in advance before 20:00 hr
• Highlights:  Visit Bang Pa In, the Summer Palace, Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and  Wat Lokaya Sutharam

ITINERARY

06.00 - Pick up guests from various hotels in Bangkok and drive north to Ayutthaya. 

08:30 - Arrive at Bang Pa In, the Summer Palace, a former royal palace built since Ayuthaya period in early 17th century. Inside the palace, you can see a perfect blend of oriental and western architectural style with a vast garden and a large pond surrounded by elegant royal residential buildings and monumental towers. Observe the beautifully decor floating pavilion of Aisawan Thipaya, built in the middle of the pond and other royal residences such as Uthayan Phusthian (Garden of the Secured Land), Warophat Phiman (Shining Heavenly Abode), Wehart Chamrun (Heavenly Light), Saphakan Ratchprayun (Assembly Hall for Royal Relatives) and as well the Inner Palace and Outer Palace. 

10:00  - Continue to Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, a magnificent royal monastery with a huge Victory Pagoda surrounded by ruined Buddha images.   Drive into the Ayutthaya Historical Park and visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, historically the most significant royal temple and palace in Ayuthaya.

11:00   - Visit Wat Lokaya Sutharam, famous for the huge Reclining Buddha lying besides the ruins of the temple.

12:00  - Visit Wat Mahathat, a ruined temple typical of Ayuthaya famous for the Buddha head engulfed in the tree trunk.

13:30  - Buffet Lunch

14:30 - Depart Ayutthaya for Bangkok

16:00  - Arrive in Bangkok and drop you back at your hotel. 

A SIMILAR PROGRAM WITH LONG-TAILED BOAT RIDE

BKK-12B - Ayutthaya Ancient Temples, Summer Palace and Long-tailed Boat Ride

06.00 - Pick up guests from various hotels in Bangkok and drive north to Ayutthaya. 
08:30 - Visit Bang Pa In, the Summer Palace, 
09:30  - Take a scenic long-tailed boat ride along the Chao Phraya River (40 min)
10:00  - Continue to visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, and Wat LokayaSutharam, 
11:00 - Drive into the Ayutthaya Historical Park and visit Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mongkol Bophit
12:00  - Visit Wat Mahathat, a ruined temple typical of Ayutthaya famous for the Buddha head engulfed in the tree trunk.
13:30  - Buffet Lunch
14:30 - Depart Ayutthaya for Bangkok
16:00  - Arrive in Bangkok and drop you back at your hotel. 
 

Include:

Ayutthaya & Summer Palace - Land Tour from Bangkok (BKK-12)

• Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Bangkok downtown
• Transportation in A/C vehicle
• Sightseeing as described
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Lunch

Ayutthaya Ancient Temples, Summer Palace and Long-tailed Boat Ride (BKK-12B)

• Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Bangkok downtown
• Transportation in A/C vehicle
• Sightseeing as described
• Professional English-speaking guide
• A long-tailed boat ride (40 min)
• Entrance fees
• Lunch

Dress Code for Bang Pa In (Summer Palace)

• Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, as well as tights can not be worn as outer garments.
• See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culotters or quarter length trousers can not be worn.
• Sleeveless shirts or vests can not be worn as outer garments.
• Sandles (without ankle or heel straps) can not be worn.
• All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can not be rolled up.
• Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers can not be worn 

General Terms and Conditions

• The given time frame is an estimate timing only and can deviate due to traffic, road conditions, weather, pace of tourists and/or any unforeseen reason