Bangkok & Ayutthaya - 4 days
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
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Duration: 4 days
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Start: Bangkok, Thailand
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Finish: Bangkok, Thailand
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Tour type: Private tour
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Meals: 3 breakfasts
This 4-day journey blends Bangkok’s vibrant culture with the timeless charm of Ayutthaya. Cruise along the Chao Phraya River, admire the dazzling Wat Arun, and marvel at the splendor of the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. Explore the fascinating Jim Thompson House and its silk legacy before traveling to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital, where temple ruins and royal palaces narrate centuries of history. A perfect short escape combining riverside life, royal treasures, and Thailand’s historic wonders.
Tour Highlights
- Cruise the Chao Phraya River & visit Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn
- Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew & Wat Pho
- Discover the unique Jim Thompson House & Thai silk heritage
- Full-day exploration of Ayutthaya’s temples, reclining Buddha & Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
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Travel style:
Cultural & Classic
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Your guide:
English speaking
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Meals:
3 breakfasts
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Tour type:
Private tour
You will visit
Route map
Itinerary
B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)
Arriving in Bangkok in the morning, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, embark on a long-tail boat excursion along the Chao Phraya River and through bustling interior canals, offering fantastic views of local riverside life. Along the way, stop at Wat Arun – the Temple of Dawn – with its distinctive riverside spires. Enjoy free time afterwards.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: None
Private car & tour guide
After breakfast, visit the Grand Royal Palace, the ceremonial heart of the Thai royal family. Within the same compound lies the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha. Continue to Wat Pho, famous for its impressive reclining Buddha statue.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Jim Thompson House, located in the heart of Bangkok. Learn the story of the American businessman who devoted his life to bringing Thai silk to the world’s fashion houses. Explore his remarkable teakwood home, assembled from historic houses relocated from around Thailand. Discover the mystery surrounding his 1967 disappearance in the Malaysian jungle, and admire his impressive art collection gathered over 25 years in Thailand.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
In the morning, depart for Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand (about 1+ hours’ drive). Discover the glory of this ancient city through its magnificent temples and palace ruins. Begin with Wat Phu Khao Thong (“Monastery of the Golden Mount”), located just outside Ayutthaya. Proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet, then visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, home to one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in Thailand.
Enjoy lunch at your own expense before visiting Wat Lokaya Sutha, which enshrines a massive reclining Buddha. The final stop is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. This royal retreat blends European, Khmer, Thai, and Chinese architectural styles and remains a favorite summer residence of the Thai monarch.
Return to Bangkok in the late afternoon and enjoy free time at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of services. Thank you for travelling with us!
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Private car
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room with daily breakfast
- Experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
- Private transportation with AC
- All sightseeing tickets
- Meals as indicated
- Taxes and services charges
Exclusions
- International & domestic airfares, airport taxes
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Visa fees, tips & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Services not clearly mentioned in program
- Surcharges for festivals (Loy Krathong, Songkran…), Christmas & New Year
- Compulsory Gala Dinner (24 & 31 Dec, if any)
- Airport transfer surcharge (10:00 pm – 6:30 am: USD 15/way)
Notes
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Tour Price
The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
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Deposit & Payment
After you have agreed on the tour itinerary and pricing, we will send you an email to confirm and provide information on our payment policy. You can choose your preferred payment method and make payment to us according to the following regulations:
- With tour bookings, you do not need to pay total in advance, we just need 30% for deposit. The balance will be settled before your trip or upon arrival.
- With flight, hotel or train ticket bookings, we require 100% total payment in advance.
The balance will be settled before or upon arrival by cash, credit card or bank transfer. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master, JCB and Amex. If you pay by credit card, please add 3% of bank commission.
After receiving your deposit, our team will process your booking and send you the confirmation by email within 1 - 2 working days.
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Food Requirement
If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
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Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
- 30 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
- 29 - 14 days before arrival: 10% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 13 - 7 days before arrival: 40% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 6 days before arrival: 100 % of the tour cost is forfeited.
- No show: 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
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Child Policy
- Infant under 2-years-old free of charge land tour and 25% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult without extra bed charge 50% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult with bed charge 80% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Upon 12-years-old - 100% charge of tour cost.
