Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok
Overview
Ayutthaya was the capital of the Siamese kingdom from 1351 until it was destroyed in 1767, and its ruined temples are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, around an hour and a half north of Bangkok by road.
With a guide, you visit the three chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, which once stood inside the royal palace grounds, and Wat Mahathat, where a stone Buddha head is wrapped in the roots of a fig tree. At Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the tall central prang rises beside the river, surrounded by rows of smaller towers. Most tours also stop at Bang Pa-In, the royal summer palace, with its pavilion in the middle of a lake.
Depending on the option you choose, you return to Bangkok by road or on a river cruise down the Chao Phraya with lunch on board.
Highlights
- Siam's old royal capital, a UNESCO site
- The Buddha head in the tree roots at Wat Mahathat
- Three chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Riverside towers of Wat Chaiwatthanaram
- Option to return by river cruise
What's included
- Hotel pickup in central Bangkok
- Air-conditioned transport
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch (on most departures)
- Entrance fees, if not included by the supplier
- Drinks
- Tips
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Itinerary
Frequently asked questions
Around an hour and a half each way by road, depending on Bangkok traffic.
Yes, cover your shoulders and knees at the temples. Bring a hat and sun cream, as the ruins have little shade.
It depends on the option. Tell us whether you'd like to return by coach or by boat and we'll book the right departure.
