From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip

Take this chance to explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Bangkok. Visit Khao Yai National Park for stunning views, and discover the temples of Ayutthaya on this full-day trip.

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Itinerary

Enjoy a full-day trip out of Bangkok, explore the impressive monuments and temple ruins built during the Ayutthaya era. Make your first stop at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to see the 42-meter-long reclining white Buddha. Then, head to Wat Phra Mahathat to spot the famous tree that has grown around a Buddha's head. Take a selfie with the Buddha's head, but make sure you sit on your knees to show respect, as it is considered holy by Thais. Continue to Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the largest temple in Ayutthaya, known for its distinctive row of restored chedis. Housed within the grounds of the former royal palace, the temple was used only for royal religious ceremonies. The three Chedis are very elegant, and the whole place gives a good impression of what it may have looked like before the city was destroyed. You then make another stop in Ayutthaya at Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. This is one of the biggest Buddha images in Thailand, with a lap measurement at 9.55 meters and a height of 12.45 meters. It is a good model of the Buddha image during the end of Ayutthaya reign. From there, continue to a local restaurant, where you will be served authentic Thai dishes. Move on to Khao Yai National Park and stop at Haew Narok Waterfall to see a beautiful view of the waterfall by walking just 1 kilometer from the main road. Taking a safe trail down the cliff, continue to the Visitor Center to hear about the park’s history and attractions. The final stop is KM 30 Viewpoint on Thanarat Road, and after the wonderful journey, you will return to your hotel in Bangkok, arriving at around 6:30 PM.

Highlights

Enjoy a fun day trip to both highlights of Thailand, Ancient Ayutthaya and Khao Yai National Park
Explore temples and ruins in Ayutthaya, the former capital city of Thailand
Visit Wat Mahathat to find the Buddha's head in the middle of banyan tree
Explore Wat Phra Si Sanphet, with its wonderful atmosphere
Discover Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Know before you go

• Swimming is not permitted • Bring sun protection as needed • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Children under the age of 2 are complimentary • Please note, this tour is not wheelchair accessible • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required • Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing • Please inform the tour operator if you have any dietary restrictions and allergies • Child rate applies only when sharing with a paying adult or private 1-9 adults • Visitors can wear sandals and flip-flops (in a suitable design) with a strap at the back • Please provide a full list of names (as they appear on passports), for the insurance policy • Blouses, T-shirts or polo shirts are permitted; shoulders and knees must be covered; jeans are allowed; wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes

Includes

Passenger insurance Travel planning service Licensed English-speaking tour guide 3 bottles of water and 3 refreshing towels per person Raincoats & anti-leech socks during the rainy season Lunch in a local restaurant with bottled water (excluding soft drinks) Round trip transportation from Bangkok by comfortable minivan, vehicle, or car Admission fees to Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (Reclining Buddha), and Khao Yai National park (a UNESCO World Heritage site) Hotel pickup and drop-off from the following locations: Chidlom Ploenchit, Chinatown, Khao San Road, Pratunam, Sathorn, Siam, Silom, and Sukhumvit (from Soi 1 to 33 and from Soi 2 to 26)

Reviews from other travelers

Katrin

5 /5

(Written on 2019-02-11)

We took the tour with our 4 kids <5years and it was just the right combo between Sightseeingtour and natrure experience. Our guide was very helpful and good company. However, the waterfall decent is n (Read More)ot adviseable foe kids <4years, even not if carried on back, because its 200 steep stairs. But the small ones enjoyed the short walk nevertheless and just did wait on top of the stairs. Would do it again.

GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands

4 /5

(Written on 2023-02-20)

We took a private tour with our guide, Peter (Preecha). He is a very pleasant and helpful guy who made our trip a very enjoyable one. A bit on the expensive side, but we did cover long distances. Idea (Read More)l if you do not have many days in Bangkok and still want to see some other parts of Thailand.

Cassandra Lynn

5 /5

(Written on 2018-12-28)

We had a great time on this tour! Peter was our tour guide- he was fun and knowledgeable. It is a lot of driving, but the van was very comfortable and had fast WiFi. All in all, great chance to see tw (Read More)o UNESCO sites and the countryside in one day.

Ancelmo - Brazil

5 /5

(Written on 2019-04-22)

We are very grateful for the high quality of services provided by the Always Smile 2 Go Vacations Co., Ltd. , “From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Khao Yai National Park Day Trip”, by the tour guide Preecha Han (Read More)lue (a.k.a. Peter). Everything run perfectly well. Our sincere thanks for the memorable experience of our first time in Thailand, thanks to Peter. He was punctual, knowledgeable and polite. He exceeded our expectations. Many thanks, (Ancelmo Gois & family)

Pia Sofie - Thailand

5 /5

(Written on 2023-11-24)

Very nice guide who takes great pleasure in teaching the history of Thailand and also has an insider tip here and there. The guide and driver were very accommodating and addressed any special features (Read More). Lunch was excellent, even if you don't believe it at first from the restaurant. A very successful tour.

Noah - United States

1 /5

(Written on 2024-03-24)

The two sites were magnificent. However it feels like it would have been a better trip if we had just gone by ourselves. Our guide just didn’t enhance the trip in anyway and might have taken away from (Read More) it in some ways. We had to Google simple information after the trip like when the ruins were actually built. He would say different dates and/or names or not know them at all. Also I think some type of heads up or warning would have been appreciated that the waterfall was going to be just a trickle because of the dry season. We visited a waterfall in Chiang Mai that still was extremely impressive and matched the images on the tours website so we didn’t know it was something we needed to ask.

Aaron - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2020-11-01)

The tour guide (Chan) was great. He had a good foundation of knowledge of the area and also helped me try some different food that I never would have tried on my own.

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