Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour
Highlights
- Wat Phra Sri Sanphet royal temple
- Buddha head in tree roots at Wat Mahathat
- UNESCO temple ruins of Ayutthaya
- Private airport transfer with meet-and-greet
- Thai lunch at a local restaurant
- Led by a local guide
This private, guided day trip to Ayutthaya is built around a river element the longer triple-stop version doesn’t include: a roughly one-hour private boat tour around the Ayutthaya Historical Park, passing Wat Chai Wattanaram, Wat Buddhai Sawan and Wat Phanan Choeng from the water, plus riverside houses and farms. On land, the day covers Wat Yai Chai Mongkol — the itinerary calls it home to Ayutthaya’s greatest chedi — Wat Mahathat (the Buddha head grown into a tree’s roots), Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the ancient palace grounds next to it, Wiharn Phra Mongkolbophit, and a local market for desserts and souvenirs.
Pickup is from a single Bangkok hotel at 7, 8 or 9am — the operator doesn’t cover hotels near the airport or outside the city — with a private air-conditioned car and an English-speaking guide for the full 7-8 hours. Entrance fees are covered for most temple stops; the itinerary notes Wiharn Phra Mongkolbophit is the one exception.
Watch out: lunch isn’t included by default. It’s optional, and the guide can point to a restaurant inside the historical park — worth trying Roti Saimai, Ayutthaya’s local dessert, if you stop. Accident insurance requires each traveller’s full legal name, matching their passport, at the time of booking.
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Price from: $151
- Rating: 5.0 (473 reviews)
- Group size: Up to 15 (private tour)
- Includes: Private car, English-speaking guide, private boat tour, accident insurance, most temple admission fees
- Not included: Lunch, gratuities
- Meeting point: One Bangkok hotel, 7/8/9am pickup
Itinerary
Pick up from hotel in Bangkok at 07:00 a.m. or 08:00 a.m. or 09:00 a.m. and transfer by private a/c vehicle to visit Ayutthaya, the ancient Kingdom and the former capital city which had been recognized as World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1991.
Visit the famous Buddhist temple and still in use for service “Wat Yai Chai Mong Khon”, which has the Greatest Chedi or pagoda in Ayutthaya.
Visit Wat Mahathat (Temple of the holy relics of Ayutthaya) is one of the famous attractions in Ayutthaya, built since 14th century, where you can see the head of Buddha image inside the tree root. This temple was the center of all temples in the Kingdom during Ayutthaya era. Have an optional lunch (not include) at local restaurant, our guide team can recommend the restaurant inside the historical park.
Enjoy sightseeing your Private Small Boat tour about 1 hour around Ayutthaya Historical Park. Travelers will be able to see the famous temple while on the boat tour e.g. “Wat Chai Wattanaram”, “Wat Buddhai Sawan (The first temple in Ayutthaya” as well as "Wat Phanun Choeng", Thai people house as well as farms along the river.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet (Temple of Sri Sanphet Buddha), the residence and the royal chapel of Ayutthaya’s Kings from 1350 - 1767 A.D. This temple is a prototype of Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Visit Wiharn Phra Mongkolbophit, where housing the Great Golden Phra Mongkol Bophit Buddha image. The hall or Wiharn was well restored and located in Ayutthaya Historical park and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Then visit the local market near Wiharn Phra Mongkol Bophit. The market sell various local desserts, snack, drink as well as souvenirs where travelers can enjoy some shopping before return to hotel in Bangkok. Drive around 1.5 to 2 hours back to hotel in Bangkok.
Included
- Pick up & drop off at only 1 hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
- Accident Insurance Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
- Private tour and transport by air conditioned car
- Private boat tour around Ayutthaya Historical park
- Service of English speaking Tour Guide for the whole trip
Not Included
- Optional meal and optional activities
- Pick up at hotel around airports or outside Bangkok
- Tipping and gratuities for Tour Guide and driver (optional)
Meeting point & area
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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