Dear guests, on this day tour you will see the following:
- Bang Pa-In;
- Wat Phanan Choeng;
- Wat Yai Chai
- Mongkon;
- Wat Phra Sri Sanphet;
- Wat Mahathat
Our licensed tour guide will either meet you, he will pick you up at your hotel or depending on your booking. Our concept is to take into account the private atmosphere of friends, partners and families on our tours.
Note:
We also offer tours for cruise guests, backpackers and those interested in group travel.
Embark on a journey to Ayuttaya the historical royal city! The sights are Thailand’s heritage, we invite you to enjoy the vibrant culture and tradition. Enjoy a selection of delicious local dishes, from traditional thai street food to freshly caught seafood.
Bang Pa In
The ruined city of Ayutthaya invites you to take a little trip into Siam’s history. Enjoy the beauties and charms of the former Thai capital. For four hundred years, Ayutthaya was a regional power factor until it was finally razed to the ground by the Burmese in 1767. Our excursion first goes to the summer residence of the Thai kings at Bang Pa-In. The palace of Bang Pa In, situated on a small island in the Chao Phraya, was the resort of Ayutthaya’s last kings. Most of the buildings that exist today date back to the time of King Chulalongkorn, the ruler who is still firmly anchored in the hearts of the people as Rama V.
Wat Panan Choeng
There are many stories surrounding this ruler and it is probably thanks to him that the country was not colonized. He also abolished slavery and modernized the country. You will then see the temple Wat Panan Choeng, one of the most famous Buddhist temples with its oversized, 19-meter-high Buddha. It dates back to the 14th century and is one of the central temples in the Ayutthaya Historical Park. The name Panan Choeng means “sitting cross-legged”. Our tour guide can tell you the legend about Princess Soi Dok Mak, who took her own life. A Chinese shrine was built in her honor in the temple complex.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkon
Wat Yai Chai Mongkon, was built in 1357 and is located southeast of the historical park on the branch of the Pa Sak River. The temple was built by King Ramathibodi I, the first ruler of the empire. Probably in 1592, King Naresuan the Great had the great stupa built in memory of his successful elephant duel with the Burmese crown prince, whom he had killed in battle. Around the stupa you can see many new Buddha statues today, as the old, historical ones had been brought to Bangkok. King Naresuan the Great loved cockfights, so many Thais donate cock sculptures in his honour, which are placed in the newer area.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Another highlight the Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the former kingWat Phra Sri Sanphet, the former royal temple, on the site of the old royal palace in Ayutthaya. With its three adjoining chedis, Wat Sri Sanphet can be seen from a distance. This complex, and with it a golden Buddha, fell victim to destruction by the Burmese army. Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty that still rules today, began restoration work during his reign. There is time to stroll through the ruins, ask questions and marvel at the massive monuments. Even in the dark, the monuments shine in the spotlight and are of special beauty.
Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat with its stone Buddha head growing into the tree is probably one of the most famous images from this “Ancient City”. This wat, with its seven chedis arranged one above the other, was the spiritual centre and was partly built in the Khmer style. Here you can also clearly see from the tree branches how high the water was during the floods. Ayutthaya is more or less affected by floods almost every year, especially in the rainy season when the water comes from the north. In order to pay the Buddha the necessary respect, the visitor approaches only in a bowed posture. This is the practice of the Buddhists, so tourists should also show this respect.
Price: 115 € p.p.
Implementation
- Daily
- 08:30 Hotel Lobby
- Hotel pick up by arrangement
- Small group 2 – 8 persons
- Duration: approx. 8 hours
Inclusive
- English speaking tour guide
- Arrival/departure Hotel Lobby by public transport (only center Bangkok)
- Lunch with drinks (still water)
- Entrance fees
- Express boat
- Tuk Tuk / Bus
- all public transport
- Air-conditioned van when booked
Own cost
- Drinks during the tour and transfers
- Other personal costs
- Tip for our tour guide
- Tip for our driver
Special features
The tour itinerary and the individual sightseeing objects may possibly deviate due to weather or traffic conditions, airline departure times or closures of the sights. In this case, the decision to change the tour itinerary lies with the tour guide in charge, who will then determine an equivalent new destination, if necessary in consultation with the guests. The sequence of the programme points in the mangroves is subject to daily or seasonal tidal fluctuations (tides). For this reason, this must be considered flexible and is solely at the discretion of the local experts involved. Attention, in the rainy season it is not always possible to see the salt pans / salt mines at high tide. In the rainy season it is not always possible to plant mangroves because the water is too high. In the rainy season you don’t see shell divers in the estuary. From inland to just before the mouth, you may see a few. As the train is sometimes cancelled for the whole day, we are forced to go directly to the market or the train is delayed for up to an hour, in which case the delivery station may change.