AYUTTHAYA ANCIENT TEMPLES AND SUMMER PALACE (BANG PA IN) FULL DAY TOUR (DT114)





Description
- 06:15-07:15 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok or meeting point in Bangkok and travel by minibus to the city of Ayutthaya which is located to the north of Bangkok.
- 09:00 Arrive at the city of Ayutthaya. Here you will first visit Wat Yai Chaimongkhon which was built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation purposes. After Wat Yai Chaimongkhon you will visit Wat Mahathat which is famous for the sand-stone Ayutthaya-style head of the Buddha image entwined in the roots of a giant fig tree. After Wat Mahathat you will visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet which was the Thai capital for over 400 years and you will then visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit which is where one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in Thailand is located.
- 12:30 Lunch at local Thai restaurant.
- 13:30 After lunch you will visit Wat Lokaya Sutha which is famous for its giant reclining Buddha. After Wat Lokaya Sutha you will then visit Wat Phu Khao Thong which locates a 50 meter high chedi or Buddhist tower.
- 14:30 After Wat Phu Khao Thong you will then visit the beautiful Summer Palace (Bang Pa In) which is known for its architectural styles blending traditional Thai with Chinese and European influences. The Summer Palace (Bang Pa In) incorporates different buildings and pavilions with beautiful tropical gardens and lakes.
- 15:30 After enjoying the beautiful temples in the ancient city of Ayutthaya it is time to depart back to Bangkok.
- 17:00-17:30 Return to Khaosan Road area of Bangkok.
** Guide times are approximate and can vary depending upon local traffic and weather conditions **
Tour includes
- Air-conditioned minibus
- English speaking local tour guide
- All applicable entrance fees
- Wat Yai Chaimongkhon
- Wat Mahathat
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit
- Lunch
- Wat Lokaya Sutha
- Wat Phu Khao Thong
- Summer Palace (Bang Pa In)
PRICE – 1,400 Thai Baht per person
MINIMUM 2 PERSONS REQUIRED TO RESERVE THIS TOUR