Ancient city of Ayutthaya Shore Excursion | La Vacanza Travel

Ancient city of Ayutthaya Shore Excursion

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Thailand, Ayutthaya Province, Bangkok
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  • 8 hours
  • Bangkok
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A full-day tour to the ancient city of Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand’s major tourist attractions. Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbors. During the period of Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767. The area, well conserved as a historical park, has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage since 13 December 1991.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Laem Chabang, Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province

Laem Chabang is a port city in Chonburi Province, Thailand. It includes tambon Bang Lamung of Bang Lamung District, the tambons Bueng, Surasak, Thung Sukhla, and parts of Nong Kham of Si Racha District. As of 2006 it had a population of 61,801. The town has grown up around the port, but also serves as a major stop on the coastal highway linking Pattaya and Bangkok via Sukhumvit Road . The town is also known for hosting a Japanese retirement community with specialty stores geared towards them.

Stop At: Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya Province

The Ayutthaya Kingdom was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767. Ayutthaya was friendly towards foreign traders, including the Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Indians, Japanese, Koreans, Persians, and later Spaniards, Dutch, English, and French, permitting them to set up villages outside the walls of the capital, also called Ayutthaya.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, U-thong Road, Pranakorn Sri ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon or the Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory is located off the city island in the southeastern area of Ayutthaya in present Phai Ling Sub-district. In the past it bears other names as Wat Pa Kaeo, Wat Chao Phraya Thai and Wat Yai
Chaiya Mongkhon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Admission on Wednesday to Sunday.

The Chao Sam Phraya National Museum on the historical island of Ayutthaya exhibits artifacts discovered during excavation works and restorations of ancient temples in Ayutthaya.

The museum is named after Chao Sam Phraya, King of Ayutthaya in the 15th century. Exhibited are several thousand items including Buddha images, votive tablets, gold artifacts and other treasures recovered from the crypts of several temples.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre, Rojana Road, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Admission from Monday to Tuesday

Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre is funded by the Japanese Government and dedicated to research into Ayutthaya's history (focusing on its era as the nation's capital). The centre houses a museum and provides a range of information alongside a well-stocked library covering all aspects of the city's history. The displays are very impressive and cover the development of the city and the traditions of the area. This is a good visit, but bear in mind that although the content of the study centre is varied, it does revolve around a single theme - Ayutthaya. If you have limited time a visit to the Study Centre might not be as high a priority as other sites unless you a keen student of Thai history.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Phra Mongkhon Bophit or the Buddha of the Holy and Supremely Auspicious
Reverence was sculpted in 1538 in the reign of King Chairacha (r. 1534-1547) at Wat Chi Chiang Sai. 1538 is generally accepted as the year that the image was built, based on the Luang Prasoet version of the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya (Most of the other
versions put its construction at 880 of the Chulasakkarat era or somehow 20 years earlier)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Pratuchai Subdistrict, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

Wat Phra Si Sanphet, “the temple of the Buddha Si Sanphet” was the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Being part of the Royal Palace complex, the very large monastery with dozens of structures was used by Ayutthaya Kings only; it was a Royal temple without resident monks.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand

One of Ayutthaya’s most impressive temples, the Khmer style Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a Royal temple that was used by the King and other members of the Royal family.

The monastery is located opposite the South West corner of the historical island on the other side of the Chao Phraya river. A boat trip around the historical island provides for very nice views of this large, well preserved temple.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Entries admission
  • Entry/Admission - Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
  • Entry/Admission - Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Wat Chaiwatthanaram
  • Entry/Admission - Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Ports

  • LEAM CHABANG


Departure Time

07:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Dnae_C

26 Mar, 2024

Best TOUR EVER. THE COMPANY IS ABSOLUTELY PROFESIONAL. I have nothing negative at all to say about it. I felt safe all the time being a woman traveling alone. Don't hesitate, just do it!

373d_naec

26 Mar, 2024

Amazing tour everything is absolutely stunning. Great food, great driver (Dani). Amazing guide (Giftsy) felt I was traveling with a close friend. Respectful, safe... one of the beat tours of my life.

HMKaren

17 Feb, 2024

Ayutthaya was the ancient capital of Thailand apparently, but it is still a vibrant little city today. The ancient temples and the modern city are mixed together. We picked about 5 temples we most wanted to see --- Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Phra Ram, and Wat Chai Watthanaram. Seeing these gave us the Buddah head embedded in the trunk of a growing tree and the giant reclining buddah--plus lots of other beautiful things. It is free to go to Ayutthaya---a couple of the temples had a tiny entry fee, but for the most part you just wander around as you want to. Ayutthaya is about a one hour drive from Bangkok, but it is absolutely worth the time to get there! If we had not gone I would still be kicking myself. We could have hired a grab for the day, but this time we decided to ask our hotel to get us a driver. He spoke good English and showed us a few extra temples he really likes---I think paying him was a good call. So for us, Ayutthaya came in thethird and final week of our trip. We spent the previous week in Cambodia exploring many breathtaking temples. The big difference with Ayutthaya's temples is that they were much closer together, and because town is basically laid down all around them, you didn't have the long walk to reach them as you often had in Cambodia. After three weeks of climbing, walking, etc. I was perfectly happy to be able to step out of the car and walk 30 feet to a temple. The temples are absolutely beautiful! Really spectacular. I'm so glad we got to see them!

johnaS6686YD

16 Feb, 2024

We embarked on the Ayutthaya tour with Mr. Ohm, and it was truly fantastic. A captivating journey that not only entertained us but also deepened our understanding of Thailand's rich history. Both our guide and driver were exceptionally friendly, making the trip incredibly comfortable and engaging. We explored various sites in Ayutthaya, caught glimpses of rice fields (keeping in mind that visibility is limited during the dry season), and enjoyed a delightful lunch at a local restaurant. The comfortable air-conditioned car was a welcome relief on hot days, and the provision of cold wet wipes added a thoughtful touch for cooling down. We felt exceptionally well taken care of throughout the tour. A heartfelt thank you for enriching our experience with the incredible culture of Thailand.

916charlm

15 Feb, 2024

I was promptly picked up from my cruise ship by Raht, whose excellent English made communication seamless for non-Thai speakers. Embarked on a full-day excursion to Historical Ayutthaya, and it truly lived up to expectations. The temple ruins are awe-inspiring; if you find yourself in Bangkok, allocate a day for this experience (approximately an hour away). Enjoyed a delightful lunch, though be cautious – the Thai concept of mild spice is a touch spicier than the American counterpart :). Returned to the ship after a fulfilling day.

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