From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

Visit Ayutthaya, the UNESCO's Heritage City which has been capital city of Thai people for more than 400 years. This trip will bring you to famous temples built by ancient Ayutthaya kings. The tour is suits for photographer and ones who interest in history of Thailand.

1. 1

   Historic City of Ayutthaya

   5 min

   Visit five top temples at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in this historical park.

2. 2

   Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)

   20 min

   Visit Wat Lokayasutharam to see the giant Reclining Buddha with 37 meters length and 8 meters high. The Buddha was made from brick and cement in Middle Ayutthaya art style.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Built by King U-Thong (the first king of Ayutthaya) in 1357 AD, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon was the meditation site for monks returning from pilgrimages to Sri Lanka. The great chedi was built in 1592 by King Naresuan The Great to commemorate his victory over Burma (Now Myanmar) in the same year.

4. 4

   Wat Mahathat

   1 hour

   Famous for the "Bhuddha head in tree roots", Wat Mahathat was one of the most important monasteries of Ayutthaya Kingdom not only because it was the religious center and enshrined relics of the Buddha but also because it was a royal monastery.

5. 5

   Wat Phra Sri Sanphet

   1 hour

   "The holiest temple of the ancient Ayutthaya". Wat Phra Sri Sanphet was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital and it served as a model for Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the emerald Buddha) in Bangkok.

6. 6

   Wat Phu Khao Thong (Golden Mount)

   30 min

   Built in 1569 by the Bayinnaung the great of Hantawaddy (now part of Myanmar) to commemorate his victory over Ayutthaya, Wat Phu Khao Thong is one of the favorite landmark of the ancient city. Visitors can climb up the chedi to see the beauty of surrounding paddy fields and the town of Ayutthaya.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.