Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
Explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a World Heritage Site, by train from Bangkok. You will meet your group at Bangkok’s impressive central train station where we jump on a train to Bang Pa-in. The tour will start with the 17th century Summer Palace. Inside the palace, you will see a perfect blend of oriental and western architectural styles.
After that you will take a boat out of Bang Pa-in island, heading to the old capital city, where we will see local people who are still working and thriving on farming and agriculture. Upon arrival you’ll enjoy lunch, then it’s time to start exploring Ayuthaya by bike. Visiting Wat Mahathat a ruined temple typical of Ayuthaya and famous for the Buddha head engulfed in a tree trunk.
The tour will then take you to explore the Ayutthaya Historical Park, visiting Wat Rachaborana with the main Stupa is one of the finest in the city.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a World Heritage Site, by train from Bangkok. You will meet your group at Bangkok’s impressive central train station where we jump on a train to Bang Pa-in. The tour will start with the 17th century Summer Palace. Inside the palace, you will see a perfect blend of oriental and western architectural styles.
After that you will take a boat out of Bang Pa-in island, heading to the old capital city, where we will see local people who are still working and thriving on farming and agriculture. Upon arrival you’ll enjoy lunch, then it’s time to start exploring Ayuthaya by bike. Visiting Wat Mahathat a ruined temple typical of Ayuthaya and famous for the Buddha head engulfed in a tree trunk.
The tour will then take you to explore the Ayutthaya Historical Park, visiting Wat Rachaborana with the main Stupa is one of the finest in the city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bangkok Hualamphong Station, Rama IV Rd, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
After you’ve met your guide at counter number 9-10, then it’s all aboard the train to Bang Pa-in station in Ayutthaya
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bang Pa In Palace, Ban Len, Bang Pa-in 13160 Thailand
Your guide will take you around Bang Pa-In Royal Palace also known as the Summer Palace because it used to be where the royals escaped the hot Bangkok summer.
Here you’ll see the perfect blend of oriental and western architectural style, the vast garden and the floating pavilion of Aisawan Thipaya
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chao Praya River, Ayutthaya Thailand
Enjoy a short trip on a long tail boat out of Bang Pa-in island, heading to the old capital you will journey along Chaophaya river in Ayutthaya, spotting on route the locals who still prosper from the river.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ayutthaya Ferry Boat, U Thong Road, Ayutthaya Thailand
After arrival at the pier you will be fully fitted with your bike ready to explore the rest of Ayutthaya on two wheels, only after lunch of course!
Stop At: Krungsri Market, Pratuchai, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
LUNCH
Enjoy a simple Thai style lunch at a local restaurant, then a cycle around the local market
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park Pratuchai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Following lunch it is time to head to temple Mahathat where you will see the unique ‘Buddha head inside the tree’
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Ratchaburana (Temple of the Royal Restoration), Pratuchai Phra Nakhon Tha Wa Su Kri, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
We cycle to Wat Ratchaburana and explore one of the most well-preserved ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Historic City of Ayutthaya, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
We continue to cycle around the historic old city of Ayutthaya, your guide will be telling you all about it’s history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ayutthaya Ferry Boat, U Thong Road, Ayutthaya Thailand
Now it is time to head back to the bike shop, then head back to the train station on the ferry to catch the train back to Bangkok where the tour will end.
Duration: 2 hours
