Ayutthaya Historical Park & Bang Pa-In Summer Palace

Bangkok

Tour Type : Cultural Tour
Duration : 9 Hours
Tour Starts at : 08:00 am / 10:00 am

What to Expect

Step into the lost kingdom of Ayutthaya, where towering temple ruins and timeless Buddha images reveal the grandeur of ancient Siam.

Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya flourished for over four centuries as the wealthy and cosmopolitan capital of Siam. Merchants from across the world established settlements here, making it one of the world’s most vibrant trading hubs. At its peak, the city had over a million inhabitants and was compared by French envoys of King Louis XIV to Paris in size and splendor.

The kingdom fell in 1767 when it was destroyed by Burmese forces, but today its evocative ruins remain a powerful reminder of Thailand’s rich heritage. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, Ayutthaya is one of the most remarkable cultural destinations in Asia.

This full-day tour combines stunning royal architecture, impressive temple ruins, and timeless Buddha images.

Highlights

• Bang Pa-In Summer Palace – Elegant riverside retreat of King Rama V, with landscaped gardens and a striking mix of European and Oriental architecture.

• Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon – Known for its massive 60-meter chedi and reclining Buddha.

• Wat Mahathat – Famous for the Buddha head entwined in banyan tree roots, one of Ayutthaya’s most iconic images.

• Wat Phra Si Sanphet – Once the royal temple of Ayutthaya kings, with three magnificent chedis.

• Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit – Home to one of Thailand’s largest bronze Buddha statues, richly gilded and deeply revered.

• Wat Chaiwatthanaram – A Khmer-inspired temple symbolizing the Hindu-Buddhist cosmos, often regarded as Ayutthaya’s most photogenic site.

  
  

📌 Important Notes

• Dress code required at Bang Pa-In Summer Palace: shoulders and ankles must be covered. No sleeveless shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, tight trousers, leggings, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops will be allowed.

• Guests not properly dressed will not be permitted entry.

✅ Inclusions

• Pick-up & drop-off from hotels on Khao San Road or Siam Square only

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

• Licensed English-speaking guide

• One bottle of drinking water per person

• Travel Accident Insurance by Chau Journey
  

❌ Exclusions

• Lunch

• Entrance fees: THB 360 per person (payable in cash on the day)

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)

📍 Meeting Point

• Complimentary pick-up only from hotels near Khao San Road and Siam Square.

• If staying outside these areas, please meet at our office:
  Chao Khamrop Road, Chinatown (5 mins walk from Wat Mangkon MRT)

• Google Maps Location – WanderSiam Office

Booking Conditions & Policy :

• Book at least 24 hours before travel date

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before travel date

• No show or same-day cancellation: 100% charge

• Payment: Full amount upon confirmation or at least 24 hours before travel