Ayutthaya Audio Guide Tour from Bangkok: Temples and Boat Ride
This Ayutthaya audio guide tour leaves at 08:30 from Samyan Mitrtown, or from your hotel in central Bangkok if you choose pick-up, and takes you to the ancient capital of Siam for the day. At Wat Mahathat stands the Buddha head held in the roots of a tree, the most photographed image of Ayutthaya. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is still a working temple, with its large chedi and rows of Buddhas draped in saffron robes. In the afternoon you circle the island by boat as far as Wat Chaiwatthanaram, on the riverbank and built in Khmer style. The guide speaks English and the audio guide, in 28 languages, runs on your own phone. The Ayutthaya audio guide tour runs as a group or a private tour, includes entrance to the three temples and takes eight hours.
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Ayutthaya Audio Guide Tour: three temples and the island seen from the river
An Ayutthaya audio guide tour: the ancient capital of Siam in a day from Bangkok, with the guide on your own phone. At Wat Mahathat stands the Buddha head held in the roots of a tree, the best known image of Ayutthaya and the spot where nature took history back. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is one of the most recognisable complexes in the city, with its large central chedi and long rows of seated Buddhas draped in saffron robes; it is still a working temple, and from the upper terrace you look down over the whole enclosure. In the afternoon you go down to the river and circle the island by boat, as far as Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the most striking temple, on the water's edge and built in Khmer style. Entrance to the three temples is included. Choose between the private and the group option, whichever suits you best.
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General Information
| Tour Code | TFBKK08 |
|---|---|
| Starting from | Bangkok |
| Duration | Full Day |
| Tour Type | Excursions |
| Tour Format | Private and Group |
| Guide Language | English, Multilingual |
| Interests | Culture & Temples |
| Available Period | All year round |
| Availability | Departures every day |
Sample Itinerary
Indicative programme
08:30: Meeting point at Samyan Mitrtown, or pick-up from your hotel in central Bangkok if you have chosen that option. Departure for Ayutthaya by air-conditioned van or bus.
The Buddha head held in the roots of a tree, the best known image of Ayutthaya and the spot where nature took history back.
One of the most recognisable complexes in the city, with its large central chedi and the long rows of seated Buddhas draped in saffron robes. It is still a working temple, and from the upper terrace of the chedi you look down over the whole enclosure.
Lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
You go down to the water and circle the island, passing the houses on stilts, the life along the banks and stretches of quiet countryside.
The boat takes you straight here, to the most striking temple in Ayutthaya, on the river bank and built in Khmer style. Time to walk around it and to stop.
16:30: Back in Bangkok, at the Samyan Mitrtown meeting point or at your hotel.
The itinerary may change due to weather conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances.
Inclusions
What the Tour Includes
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned van or bus
- Entrance fees to Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and Wat Chaiwatthanaram
- Pick-up from a centrally located hotel in Bangkok (if that option is chosen)
- Boat ride on the river
- Drinking water
- Audio guide in 28 languages, Italian included: bring your own phone with headphones and an internet connection
- Accident insurance
Not Included
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Useful Tips
- To enter the temples you need covered shoulders and trousers or a skirt below the knee. Short skirts and shorts, sleeveless shirts and ripped or tight clothing are not allowed.
- Bring a charged phone and headphones: the audio guide runs on your own device and needs a connection
- Comfortable shoes that are easy to slip off, for entering the temples
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen: in Ayutthaya you walk almost always in the open
- Bring cash in baht for lunch
Notes
Runs every day, leaving at 08:30 and back around 16:30.
You can start from the Samyan Mitrtown meeting point or be picked up at your hotel, at an extra charge.
⚠️ With hotel pick-up the tour still ENDS at Samyan Mitrtown.
To enter the temples you need covered shoulders and trousers or a skirt below the knee. Short skirts and shorts, sleeveless shirts and ripped or tight clothing are not allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell whether an excursion is right for me?
Every tour and activity is described in detail in your personalized itinerary. For each excursion you will find precise information on:
- Difficulty level: easy, moderate or demanding.
- Duration: from half a day to a full day.
- Requirements: minimum level of fitness, recommended age and accessibility.
Please also bear in mind that sea excursions by speedboat are usually not suitable for pregnant women or for people with heart or back problems. Travelers with disabilities should be accompanied by someone who can assist them when needed. If you have any doubts or specific requirements, your Travel Consultant is always at your disposal for personalized advice.
What happens in case of bad weather?
Safety is our priority. If weather conditions make an activity dangerous or inadvisable, the excursion will be:
- Rescheduled: we will try to move the activity to another day of your trip.
- Replaced: if rescheduling is not possible, we will offer an alternative activity of equal value.
- Refunded: if neither rescheduling nor replacement is possible, you receive a refund for the excursion you were unable to take. Bank and collection fees on online payments are not refundable.
Please remember that rain during the wet season rarely spoils an entire day. You will always be informed in advance of any changes.
What are the pick-up times?
All meeting and pick-up details are clearly stated in your final travel documents (which you receive about 3 weeks before departure).
- Time: we will let you know the exact pick-up time. Please be ready at the agreed place at least 15 minutes beforehand.
- Pick-up point: in most cases the pick-up takes place directly in the lobby of your accommodation (if it lies within the areas covered by the service). If it does not, we will tell you the nearest meeting point.
What should I bring with me on the excursions?
For every excursion we provide a list of recommended items. In general, we always suggest:
- Suitable clothing: for example, long trousers and no low-cut tops when visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, light and breathable clothes for hot areas, a swimsuit, or comfortable shoes for light trekking.
- Protection: hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Hydration: water, especially on hot days.
- Vouchers and documents: where required, a copy (digital or printed) of your booking voucher.
Are meals or drinks included during the tours?
It depends on the excursion. The description of each tour in your itinerary clearly states whether the following are included:
- Lunch, dinner or snacks.
- Water or other drinks.
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know when you book, so that we can inform our local partners in advance.
Can I cancel or change a single excursion?
Yes, but specific terms apply. Cancellation and amendment conditions vary from one activity to another.
You will find the exact details for each excursion in the Terms and Conditions attached to your quotation. If you need to make a change or a cancellation, please write to us at info@thailandfantastic.com as soon as possible.
Are young children and infants allowed?
It depends on the activity. Some excursions, especially those by boat or those requiring physical effort, may have age or height restrictions for safety reasons. Any such restriction is stated in the tour description.
Please always tell us the exact age of every participant, children in particular, when you request a quotation.
Is there a live guide?
Yes, a licensed English-speaking guide. The audio guide, available in 28 languages, runs on your own phone: bring it charged, with earphones and an internet connection.
Where does the tour start and end?
It leaves at 08:30 from the meeting point at Samyan Mitrtown. With the «with hotel pick-up» option we collect you at your hotel in central Bangkok, for a surcharge. You are back around 16:30, and on the group tour it ends at Samyan Mitrtown even if you were picked up at your hotel.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is at a local restaurant at your own expense, so bring some cash in baht. Entrance to the three temples, the boat ride and bottled water are included.
What should I wear at the temples?
Shoulders covered and pants or a skirt below the knee: shorts, miniskirts, tank tops and ripped or tight clothes are not allowed. Wear comfortable shoes that are easy to slip off, plus a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, as most of the walking in Ayutthaya is out in the sun.
