Historical Ayutthaya with the Grand Pearl

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ayutthaya Historical Park Office, 196 หมู่ที่ 4 Thanon Khlong Tho, Tambon Pratuchai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand

Early in the morning, you will be picked up by your guide and driver and transfer in the direction of Ayutthaya.

This excursion takes us through beautiful scenery to the north of Bangkok, and onto the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam. Containing UNESCO-listed temples and stupas, Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years and is one of Thailand’s major tourist attractions. Many ancient ruins can be seen in the city, which was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong. A total of 33 kings of five dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bang Pa-In Palace, Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Tambon Ban Len, Amphoe Bang Pa-in, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13160, Thailand

Included in the itinerary is a visit to the Summer Palace of King Rama V. This beautiful palace is some 30 kilometres South of Ayutthaya and was built in the reign of King Rama V. The palace consists of many Royal Buildings built in contrasting architectural styles. Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian styles predominate. The most well-known building is a Thai pavilion in the centre of a small lake. Many as one of the finest examples of Thai architecture regard it.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok

After visiting this part, we embark on the luxurious Grand Pearl Cruise for the return journey to Bangkok. A superb lunch buffet and fascinating scenery along the Chao Phraya riverbanks complete the memorable experience, as you watch life on the river pass by at a sleepy pace.

We will arrive in the late afternoon at the River City Boat pier in Bangkok, from where we will transfer you back to your Bangkok Hotel. Arrival at your overnight address in the Thai capital will be approximately at 17:30 hrs.


Duration: 4 hours

• One way river cruise on board from Ayutthaya to Bangkok on board the Grand Pearl
• All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
• All applicable taxes and service charges
• Buffet lunch on board is included (food only)
• Entry/Admission - Bang Pa-In Palace

• Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
• Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, shopping, portage fees.
• Gratuities
• Supplement for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts in far area
• Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
• Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
• Transfer between cruise jetty and your accommodation.

• This tour is operated both on private basis as well as on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis.
• Customers who book the private tour option: a private guide and vehicle will be assigned for the Bangkok – Ayutthaya overland portion, yet will join other customers on the downstream river cruise back to Bangkok.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Transfers are only operated within the downtown Bangkok areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Khao San Road, Rattanakosin, Nonthaburi, Thonburi, Minburi, both International Airports, Ratchadapisek and upper Sukhumvit (Soi 55 and further) are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
• Tour with Spanish-speaking guide available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only
• Tour with Italian-speaking guide available Monday and Wednesday only
• For all riverside excursions (river cruises, lunch and dinner cruises, long tail boat tours and other water-based tour options), restrictions on transfers from and to booked riverside accommodation along the Chao Phraya River are applicable. Customers are requested to make it to their nearest pick-up point in the downtown Bangkok area.
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
• Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
• In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
• Cruises are not available during the following dates / periods - Loy Krathong Festival (November) | Christmas Eve (24 December) | Christmas Day (25 December) | New Year’s Eve (31 December) |New Year’s Day (1 January) | Valentine’s Day (14 February) | Mother’s Day (12 August)
• Cruise operation will also seize during the annual dry-docking period; exact dates will be advised by the cruise company and are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel requests during this/these period(s)
• 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up from your centrally-located hotel in Bangkok only. Specific conditions apply for transfers outside the city center and properties along the river.

07:30 AM

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

10 hours