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Ayutthaya & Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour
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Trip Description : Visit historical sites in Ayutthaya including the Summer Palace, Wat Phananchoeng, Wat Yai Chaimongkho, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit and enjoy sightseeing along Ayutthaya Historical Park.
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Thailand (Ayutthaya) |
| Start City | : | Bangkok |
| End City | : | Bangkok |
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Private  |
| Duration |
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Full Day |
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 Easy  Moderate Strenuous |
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Oriental Escape Ltd |
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| 08:00 hrs | Meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel’s lobby.
Depart for Ayutthaya, located 76 kms. north of Bangkok. It was one of Indo-China’s most prosperous cities and is one of Thailand’s major historical attractions. The grandeur of Ayutthaya is reflected by numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lop Buri Rivers. The area, well conserved as a historical park, has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage since 13 December 1991. Ayutthaya covers an area of 2,556 square kilometres. | |
| 09:30 hrs | Visit Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The only royal residence open to the public is the Chiness-style Wehat Chamroon Palace, constructed entirely of materials imported from China. In addition, there is an Italian-style palace, a circular pavilion with steps leading down to a pool, the graceful Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion in the middle of a lake, and, across one of the waterways, a Buddhist chapel in the neo-Gothic style with stained-glass windows. Scattered around the extensive gardens are European statues as well as monuments ordered to be built by King Rama V in memory of members of his family, one of them a much-loved Queen who drowned in a boating accident. | |
| 10:30 hrs | Continue to Wat Phananchoeng. This monastery is the most revered by the inhabitants of Ayutthaya, was built in A.D. 1325.
Visit Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, one can see the large pagodas, built to celebrate the victory of his single-handed combat on the elephant’s back during Ayutthaya capital. | |
| 12:30 hrs | Lunch will be provide at riverside restaurant. | |
| 13:30 hrs | Visit Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze cast Buddha image was originally enshrined in the open area outside the Grand Palace and later covered by a building in the reign of king Songtham. During the fall of Ayutthaya, the building was badly destroyed by fire. The one currently seen was reconstructed, but does not have as beautiful craftmanship as the previous one. The open area east of the sanctuary was where the royal cremation ceremonies took place.
Then visit Wat Phra Si Sanphet. This is the most important temple within the Royal Palace compound and the original from which the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok has been copied. Three outstanding Ceylonese style pagodas were built during the 15th century to enshrine the ashes of three Ayutthayan kings. | |
| 14:30 hrs | Leave form Ayutthaya pass green paddy fields, villages, and temples then return to bangkok. | |
| 16:00 hrs | Arrive your hotel. | |
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RATES [Valid 01-NOV-2009 - 31-OCT-2010]
| Service Type | Prices per person in Thai Baht |
| 1 pax |
2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-8 pax |
| Private Tour |
4,250 |
2,350 |
1,800 |
1,550 |
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Inclusions:
>> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
>> English speaking licensed guide
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
>> Lunch
Exclusions:
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
>> Elephant Ride (optional tour)
Child Policy:
>> For children under 3 years old will be Free of charge
>> For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 years old we charge normal price
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