Tour Essentials
The ancient Siamese capital of Ayutthaya celebrates its glorious past with historical exhibitions, traditional cultural processions, entertainment, and light & sound presentations.
Travel Details
- Departs from: Pick up from your central Bangkok hotel at approx 06.30 am and drop off at 15.00 hrs.
- Departure times: Varied
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Takes Place In: Bangkok
What to bring:
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunblock
- Some money for any incidentals for any private purchases such as food or drinks.
- Please do not wear shorts, sandals, or sleeveless T-shirts. Cameras may not be used inside the buildings.
Included in price:
- Tour Guide
- Hotel / Hostel Pickup
- Tours of the river island palace, pavilion, and apartments,
- Delicious Thai lunch, and all transfers, taxes, and fees.
Tour Itinerary
Popular with history buffs and archaeologists, world travelers and school groups, the former capital of Siam was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. During the 15th century, Ayutthaya became the capital of Siam, and the country (now Thailand) was ruled from there for 417 years. It was a very wealthy city, built at the confluence of the Chao Phraya, Pasak, and Lopburi rivers, and 16th-century visitors from Portugal, France, Holland, and England were amazed at its size and grandeur.
In 1767, after two years of elephant-back warfare with Burma, Ayutthaya was destroyed and abandoned. The capital moved downriver to Thonburi and later across to Bangkok, where it remains. Today, centuries-old temples, palaces, monasteries, canals, and monuments survive as ruins, giving you a hint of the magnificent ancient history of the Thai culture.
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Cancellation Policy
- In the event of cacellation the deposit paid is non refundable.
- Failure to make cancellations 24 hours before the commencement of the tour will result in FULL PAYMENT being taken from the credit card.
- A 3.00% administration fee is charged on all credit card transactions with the tour operators.
- Departure times may vary. Customers will be informed of any changes.
