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Ayutthaya Glittering Sunset or Sunshine Tour with Heritage Boat
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271 Ratings
Khwaeng Suriya Wong
Uncover Thailand’s rich history on an Ayutthaya Ancient Temple Tour. Explore iconic sites, learn about Thai Buddhism, and enjoy a river boat ride. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bangkok - Hotel pick-up in Bangkok starts at 13:30 for a private tour.
For group tours, meet at Novotel Hotel Silom (now Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom) or Novotel Hotel Ploenchit.
- Wat Mahathat - 15:30: (30 minutes) Wat Mahathat, built in the 13th century, is one of Ayutthaya’s oldest and most significant temples, housing the Buddha’s holy relic.
- Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - 16:15: (30 minutes) Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, or the “Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory,” features a high prang (tower) and was built in the late 14th century during King U Thong’s reign. It remains an active monastery with resident monks. The large chedi and Reclining Buddha statue wrapped in yellow cloth are notable sights. Despite damage from the 1767 invasion, it remains a must-visit.
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram - 16:45: Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of Ayutthaya’s most iconic and well-preserved temples, known for its Khmer-style architecture and scenic riverside location. It’s popular for late afternoon and sunset visits, with locals often praying in traditional clothing. Watch for bats emerging at sunset. Restoration work on one stupa does not affect the sunset view. (We’ll return to see the temple illuminated at night.)
- Historic City of Ayutthaya - 16:45: (40 minutes) River Boat Ride around Ayutthaya: Enjoy the riverside culture, local villages, ruins, ancient city, pagodas, and temples from your personal boat.
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram - 17:45: Visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the only temple best experienced under nightlight.
- Bangkok - 18:30: Return to Bangkok.
What's Included
- Heritage 100’s Years Boat Ride (sharing basis for all options)
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to the temples
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (for private tour only)
- Private transportation (for private tour only - land transport)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Dinner
Additional Information
Travelers interested in Thai culture and history, as well as Buddhism & Thai Local Dance will love this day tour or afternoon tours, Where now you can experience world heritage site with heritage 100’s years boat.
- Visit some of Ayutthaya’s MUST-see sights, including temples, palaces, and enormous Buddha statues by Bus
- A lifetime boating experience with traditional Thai dance is included in our memorable trip
- Do not forget to take some of the nice picture at our 100’s Year old boat. A picture with Thai Umbrella could be an Instagram sensation
- You can order your food while you are in the bus, we have veg, non veg or fruits options available to select. Even you can order some drink of your choice when you arrive at Ayutthaya
- We do provide you an option to dress in Traditional Thai Dress in case you want to experience ancient Ayutthaya Kingdom back in time
- Hop aboard two-way transfers from our Meeting Point at Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom or Novotel Hotel Ploenchit
- We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
- 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours
- Please dress respectfully when you visit any temple in Thailand. Make sure your shoulders are covered (no vests, tank-tops or spaghetti straps) and although skirts or shorts are acceptable at many temples, they should be smart and at least knee-length
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom
Silom Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rachel_p
Jul 29, 2024
Fun and relaxing - Very nice day! Learned about the temples and history of the ruins before going on a nice boat ride down the river.
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Tammy_c
Jul 20, 2024
Great trip - Our guide was very knowledgeable (Maggie) and very considerate. She was in touch with me before the tour and made sure everything went smoothly.
The tour itself was enjoyable and interesting. The Budda face in the trees was great. We enjoyed this outing very much. Recommended!
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Aseem_m
Jul 12, 2024
Fantastic 7 Hour excursion to Ayutthaya! - We had a great trip to Ayutthaya! Our tour met at the Novotel and we left on time. We had ample time to explore the astounding wats in Ayutthaya. We ended with a lovely boat ride with a traditional Thai dance (with optional dinner for extra charge) and saw astounding temples and mosques along the river. Even a rainstorm didn’t dampen our evening and helped us cool down after a hot day. Highly recommend!
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Chevy_y
Jul 12, 2024
A perfect little half day tour to Ayutthaya - Great, compact, comprehensive half day tour. Would certainly give it a go if you want a quick trip to Ayutthaya for the main sites and a short ride along the river in a nice boat. We had an injured party on our tour (rolled ankle) and the tour staff were very attentive to their needs. It was nice to see their extended duty of care from Holly, Johnny and the team.
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Mvz5331qc
Jul 9, 2024
Ayutthaya Sunset Tour with Holly! - Our Ayutthaya Sunset Tour was an incredible experience! Holly, our guide, was not only friendly and engaging but also deeply knowledgeable about Thai culture and the histories of the temples. She made learning enjoyable by teaching us how to wai and sharing captivating stories about each site. The tour was perfectly paced, allowing us to fully absorb the beauty and rich history of Ayutthaya's temples. I highly recommend this enriching experience to anyone visiting Thailand!
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Paulined867
Jul 6, 2024
Absolutely recommend - This is a great tour. Jom was a lovely guide, giving information but also space to wander at your own pace. The food on the boat cruise was simple and tasty and the local dancing was impressive. Thank you for a lovely trip.
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Rosenna_b
Jul 1, 2024
Worth the money - As reported by others, we didn’t pay for dinner. The soda we bought in the boat was double typical cost. We were asked to tip the entertainer for her brief performance. None of these detracted from the trip. It’s fun and well worth the money. Johnny was a great guide and patient. He gave great directions for everyone to know what to expect. Most of the time was spent with the group but there were a few minutes to explore on your own at each site. There is nothing to regret about this trip.
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John_p
Jun 30, 2024
Worth it - Loved the temples, loved the convenience, and a kind tour guide. Thought I had seen all there was to see in Bangkok but these temples are special.
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Tbone2525
Jul 27, 2024
Ayutthaya Thailand - Pleasant experience. It was nice learning about the history and visiting the temples. It would have been nice if the guide offered to take photos.
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S4573hrsilviaa
Jul 28, 2024
Bad experience - The schedule of the trip was not respected. We saw 3 temples in a rush and the only answer to our questions on why we were not seeing what it was I the schedule was: if you have complaints you have to address them to the Company. We got to the boat and we had to wait for a group despite the fact that we had no time to visit the temples. It was a failure. A long way for almost nothing. The guide was nice but it was apparently the first time working for this Company and quite lost. Take another tour!
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