Ayutthaya was a kingdom and former capital city of the Kingdom of Siam. Founded in 1350 and later in 1700 became the biggest city in the world with 1 million populations. Chinese, Arab, Indian, Japanese, Portugal, Dutch and France merchants came to trade from time to time. It made Ayutthaya a famous port of call and very prosperous kingdom.

Description

Travel to Ayutthaya by car and return by cruise

Ayutthaya the world heritage

Ayutthaya was a kingdom and former capital city of the Kingdom of Siam. Founded in 1350 and later in 1700 became the biggest city in the world with 1 million populations. Chinese, Arab , Indian, Japanese, Protugal, Dutch and France merchants came to trade from time to time. It made Ayutthaya a famous port of call and very prosperous kingdom.

In 1767 , Ayutthaya absolute destruction due to the Burmese invaded . Later, the capital city was moved to Thonburi and Bangkok. People started to move back to Ayutthaya in the early 1900s. The local people lives the Ancient city or river island. The ruins of the palace, and temples still be seen. The ancient area is fully protected in 1991 after it was renounced as UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

What can you see for travel to Ayutthaya in one day?

One of the most popular day trips from Bangkok for visitors travel to Ayutthaya by car and returning by cruise. Besides sightseeing at the ruins and summer palace, you can l relaxing cruise back, viewing the greenery of the rice fields and observing many communities and temples along the way.

Travel to Ayutthaya with Cruise trip

Grand Pearl river Cruise  is a big cruise ship that can accommodate around 400 persons. But a trip to Ayutthaya everyone will sit in a/c room which be able to accommodate around 250 people. Everyone is boarded and the cruise will leave around 12:30. The cruise is coming down to Bangkok, it will take around 3 hours.

After finishing the lunch, visitors can come out to enjoy the view along two sides of river of the King. The farm, the rice field, people on a small boat to find fishes and truck boat cruise up and down the river, make the cruise trip is enjoyable.

Once it near the city center, you will start to see the nice bridge, importance sight such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Palace, Market and local temples along the river.

Optional Activities

If time permit , tour guide will bring you to take elephant ride as optional activities. Price is varies by time that you can travel. You can pay on spot to tour guide.

Itinerary

Grand Pearl Ayutthaya : itinerary

Tour start at River City Shopping Mall , if you live close to the river or sky train and sub way, you may travel to river city by your own.

06.15-06.30	Pick up from hotel (city center location only)
07.00	When your group is ready depart from River city Shopping center by bus. Starting travel to Ayutthaya.
08.15	Visit Bangpain Summer Palace
10.00	Visit the former palace and Wat Phrasrisanphet and Wiharn Pra Monkol Bopit
11.00	Continue to and Wat Chai Wattanaam
12.30-13.00	Board Grand Pearl cruise for lunch at Nontaburi
13.00-16.00	Enjoy scenic river view
16.00	Disembark at River city and continue to your hotel
17.00	Arrive your hotel

The schedule may subjected to change without notice.

Meals : Lunch

Terms and Conditions

PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDED

Travel to Ayutthaya with Grand Pearl Reviews

To help you to find out does this trip is for you or not. Let’s get an idea what is the point of view of people who like or dislike this travel to Ayutthaya trip with Grand pearl Cruise.

LIKE

“Relaxing River Cruise ”

Pai2015 , from Philippines , Trip Advisor Apr 2017

The cruise offered a delicious international buffet going back to Bangkok. Staff were attentive. The only downsides for me is that the toilets have a stuffy smell. Other than that, I would recommend this cruise.

“A day tour to ayutthaya”

rachalmaister , from Isarael , Trip Advisor Feb 2016

It’s a very nice trip, great lunch on the boat, we enjoyed the day trip, the only downside, the guide talked without stop all the time, even on the boat, he didn’t stop talking for a moment, too much talking in bed English .

“Ayutthaya Day Trip”

Juliemcp , from USA, Trip Advisor Jan 2016

There we boarded a large coach bus and made our way to Ayutthaya. The bus was newer and cool on board. Along the way, the guide told us some of the history of Bangkok and Ayutthaya. He was jovial and spoke good English. The sightseeing that visited was good. The guide explains about sightseeing and have about 20 minutes to travel around on own.

There also an elephant ride was available and the elephants looked happy and we cared for. The ship looked a bit run down inside and out. Lunch was served buffet style. The choices were limited and of average quality. There was plenty of food and they did not seem to run out. Drinks were an extra charge. It was a very enjoyable day and sights included with this tour were wonderful. I really liked the free time at each sights, but wished we had a bit more time. The tour seemed very well organized and great value for the money.

“Relaxing way to spend the day”

Buffykc, Australia , Trip Advisor Oct 2015

Beautiful Food and lovely cruise after we did the tour of Ayutthaya – the food is really good and tasty. Relaxing sitting at the front of the boat as the river drifts by.

DISLIKE & Improvement

“More River Cruise than Ayutthaya”

Throdd , TripAdvisor Oct 2017

He likes the guide and the tour operator as professional service. Food is a good selection, tasty and plenty for everyone. The cruise back down the Chao Phraya in the afternoon was lovely and the commentary sparing. but I’d have foregone the Bang Pa-In to see more of Ayutthaya itself. Similarly, if you want to spend a whole day at several ruins, look elsewhere.

Price (Tour)

Bangkok Full Day Tour

Cruise Trip start in Bangkok Area

Ayuttaya private tour