Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, for hotels located in Pratunam, Silom, Sathon, and Sukhumvit. Otherwise, meet at River City Pier by 7:15 AM.

Children aged 0–3 are free of charge.

What is served for lunch?

A buffet with Thai and international dishes. Vegetarian options are available (inform in advance).

Is the cruise suitable for people with disabilities?

Unfortunately, the cruise and buses do not have facilities for disabled passengers.

What happens in case of bad weather?

The itinerary may be modified for safety, but the tour generally operates rain or shine.

Ayutthaya Luxury Day Tour: UNESCO Heritage & Scenic River Cruise by Grand Pearl Cruise

Transportation
Roundtrip transfer from hotel to River City (Optional)
Meals
Buffet lunch on board
Guide Language
English
Departure Pier
River City Bangkok
Minimum Age
2
Maximum Age
70
Destinations
Bangkok

Know before you go

Timing: Please arrive early for pickup or meeting point. Delays may result in missing the tour.
Clothing: Respect temple dress codes—avoid sleeveless tops and shorts.
Cruise Capacity: Grand Pearl Cruise can accommodate up to 300 passengers across three decks (air-conditioned and open-air areas available).

6:00-07:15 :

Pick up from your hotel (Hotels in Prachanda, Silom, Sathon and Sukhavati areas.)

07:30 :

Check-in at River City Bangkok, Meet up point at Siphraya, next to Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel.

08:00 :

Depart from Bangkok by air-conditioned coach to Ayutthaya province.

09:15 :

Ayutthaya

Stop • Admission Included
Arrive in Ayutthaya the world heritage ancient city. Former capital of Thailand (B.E.1350 - 1767). Ayutthaya was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991, December 13.

VIHARA PHRA MONGKHON BOPHIT, Located next to WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET. There is a large bronze Buddha image which was originally enshrined in the open area outside the royal monastery and later covered by this chapel.

WAT PHUTTHAISAWAN. The royal monastery where the white prang (Khmer-style pagoda), is located in the middle of the ancient compound. This temple was built by King U-thong who was the founder of Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located at the site where he first settled before establishing Ayutthaya as the capital city in 1350.
WAT MAHATHAT, One of the most amazing Buddha’s heads at the root of the Bodhi tree, also it was the royal monastery and served as the residence of the supreme monk in the early Ayutthaya period.
WAT PHRA SRI SANPHET is the largest and the most important temple within the Royal Palace compound in Ayutthaya, and also it is the prototype of the Grand Palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok.

13:00 :

Welcome on board to Grand Pearl Cruiser at WAT CHONG LOM (Pathum Thani province) for cruising back to Bangkok along the Chao Praya River.

A superb buffet lunch which includes a delightful variety of oriental and Western cuisines will be served. The cruise passes through Nonthaburi Pier, Koh Kret (Mon’s community), and local Thai villages.