Ayutthaya Ancient Temples: A Day Trip from Bangkok Uncovering Thailand's Heritage
3.0
2 Ratings
Khwaeng Thung Phaya Thai
Uncover Thailand's rich heritage on a day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Explore ancient temples, ruins, and the remarkable Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bang Pa In Palace - 08:30 : Arrive Bang Pa-in Palace. Originally, it was a riverine island. When Prasat Thong became the Ayutthaya King (1630 - 1655), the palace was established. It features five significant buildings as follows:

  • Historic City of Ayutthaya - 10:00 : Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, also known as “Wat Chao Phraya Thai.” Built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation, its central pagoda, constructed under King Naresuan at the end of the 16th century, was designed to surpass the Burmese-built Phu Khao Thong temple.

  • Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon - 10:00 : Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkol, also known as “Wat Chao Phraya Thai.” Built by King U-Thong in 1357 for meditation, its central pagoda, constructed under King Naresuan at the end of the 16th century, was designed to surpass the Burmese-built Phu Khao Thong temple.

  • Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the most significant temple in Ayutthaya, located within the Grand Palace grounds. It served as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.

  • Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) - 11:00 : Wat Lokayasutharam features Phra Noon (Reclining Buddha), a massive reclining Buddha image. The compound area is also surrounded by two other ancient temples and ruins.

  • Wat Mahathat - 12:00: Wat Maha That, also known as the “Monastery of the Great Relic,” was the center of Buddhism in the Ayutthaya Kingdom until it was set on fire by the Burmese. A Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the temple’s most iconic images. Wat Na Phra Men, or “The Monastery in Front of the Funeral Pyre,” houses the most important Buddha image, the crowned Buddha. This image, seated in the Subduing Mara posture, measures 6 meters high and 4.50 meters wide across the lap. Cast in metal and covered with gold leaf, the Buddha is adorned in royal attire, complete with a crown, earrings, necklace, and chest and arm ornaments. 14:30: Depart from Ayutthaya. 16:00: Arrive in Bangkok and transfer back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Entrance fees to the temples
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Escape Bangkok for the day and journey to the Ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Visit UNESCO-listed temples which contains important artifacts from the kingdom’s 417-year history.

  • Take a daytrip to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand
  • Visit the remarkable Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
  • Explore ancient ruins of monasteries, Buddhist temples and palaces
  • Marvel at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the royal palace grounds
  • Journey to Wat Mahathat, one of the oldest and most significant temples
  • 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.
Location
Phayatai Plaza
Phaya Thai Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.0
(2 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Gail_k
Mar 21, 2023
Via tour is a horrible tour platform - Essay tour platform, theater was a terrible experience. They canceled our trip to the temples the night before after we had paid and confirmed. That is unacceptable. Luckily we have room in your schedule to go the next day but if we had, we never would’ve seen the temples. Once we did go on the tour, the operator was some leisure, and they were a great outfit. Our tour guide was great. But the Once we did go on the tour, the operator was some leisure, and they were a great outfit. Our tour guide was great. But the experience with ayatollah was horrible. And they still owe us money as we paid extra for a hotel pick up which afterwards I got a text saying that our hotel was too far away.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
June 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today