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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch
About this experience
Visit Ayutthaya, the UNESCO's Heritage City which has been capital city of Thai people for more than 400 years. This trip will bring you to famous temples built by ancient Ayutthaya kings. The tour is suits for photographer and ones who interest in history of Thailand.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 5min
Visit five top temples at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in this historical park.
Stop 2 · 20min
Visit Wat Lokayasutharam to see the giant Reclining Buddha with 37 meters length and 8 meters high. The Buddha was made from brick and cement in Middle Ayutthaya art style.
Stop 3 · 1h
Built by King U-Thong (the first king of Ayutthaya) in 1357 AD, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon was the meditation site for monks returning from pilgrimages to Sri Lanka. The great chedi was built in 1592 by King Naresuan The Great to commemorate his victory over Burma (Now Myanmar) in the same year.
Stop 4 · 1h
Famous for the "Bhuddha head in tree roots", Wat Mahathat was one of the most important monasteries of Ayutthaya Kingdom not only because it was the religious center and enshrined relics of the Buddha but also because it was a royal monastery.
Stop 5 · 1h
"The holiest temple of the ancient Ayutthaya". Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the emerald Buddha) in Bangkok.
Stop 6 · 30min
Built in 1569 by the Bayinnaung the great of Hantawaddy (now part of Myanmar) to commemorate his victory over Ayutthaya, Wat Phu Khao Thong is one of the favorite landmark of the ancient city. Visitors can climb up the chedi to see the beauty of surrounding paddy fields and the town of Ayutthaya.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Thai food with 1 bottled drinking water
Not included
- All beverages excluded
- Admission fees
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Hotel Pickup: Excl. Entry Fee
Pickup included
Meeting Point: Excl. Entry Fee
Meeting & pickup
- 7:00 am In front of Rocco Club
End point
- A convenient drop-off point to take a subway back to your hotel or somewhere else.
- All guests will be dropped near Khaosan road, a famous dining/shopping/accommodation destination for tourists, near the grand place. You can reserve a private return transfer to your hotel (service areas only) in the special requirements: Fee is 200 THB/car and 300 THB/van, pay on the tour date.
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.