Bangkok Day Tour: Ayutthaya and River Cruise (full day)

Introduction

Travel back in time on this immersive day tour as you explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya, where luscious grass contrasts with stone temple ruins for an iconic experience. From Bangkok, ride north through the countryside to the ancient city and venture through ornate temples and monasteries where massive Buddha statues stare down at you and peer out from tangled tree roots. After you've seen it all, enjoy a relaxing river cruise down the River of Kings and indulge in a delicious lunch buffet while admiring the Thai river life and scenery.

• River cruise along the Chao Phraya River of Kings
• Authentic lunch buffet
• Exploring the ancient temple ruins of Ayutthaya
• Countryside drive North
• Bang Pa-In Complex visit

Duration: 1 day

Start/Finish City: Bangkok to Bangkok

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Trip Type: Day Tours

What's Included

Tour guide services. Grand Pearl cruise & buffet lunch with coffee/tea. Ground transport to Ayutthaya. Entrance fee to three temple sites. Bang Pa-In Complex visit.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

River cruise along the Chao Phraya River of Kings, Authentic lunch buffet, Exploring the ancient temple ruins of Ayutthaya, Countryside drive North, Bang Pa-In Complex visit.

How large will the group be?

Max 25, no minimum

Meals Included

1 lunch

Transport

A/C Coach, Cruise Liner, Walking

Joining Instructions

Meeting Point:

Meet bright and early, 7:00am at "Grand Pearl Restaurant" in River City Shopping Complex.

Address: Gate 2, 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand, (next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel).

Emergency Contact

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

After hours emergency number
From outside Thailand +66 (0) 92 338 9222
From within Thailand (0) 92 338 9222

If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here.

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Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

Finishing Point Instructions

End Point:
5:00pm at Bangkok Hotel.

Packing List

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

International Flights

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