Thailand · AYUTTHAYA DAY TRIPS
The old capital is ninety minutes north and ruins in every direction. The 15 below differ on how you travel — van, river cruise or train — how many temples you actually enter, and whether lunch is on the water.
Ayutthaya temples day trip from Bangkok with guided visits, air-conditioned transport, Thai buffet lunch, and 4 major ruins for about $28.
“Darwin was great guide and really enjoyed the day. Thank you”
A guided day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya’s UNESCO ruins plus Ayothaya Floating Market, with temple tickets and air-conditioned transport.
“I really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it! Jenny was an awesome tour guide, very friendly, kind, and informative, and her driver Gai (apologies for misspelling) was wonderful as well. There was sufficient time at each temple, of course I would love to stick around longer to really take it in, but given how much is packed into a day tour, it still felt relaxed and not too rushed. Everything was very timely and nicely organized, and the van was new and comfortable. The temples were incredible, a must see. An overall great way to cover numerous sites in Ayutthaya in one day while being back at a decent…”
Guided day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with Bang Pa-In Palace and temples like Wat Mahathat. Small-group value at $28.
“It was a great deep dive in the history of Thailand !! Our driver and our guide were excellent ! As it was a private tour for only two persons, it was expensive.”
Ayutthaya temples by air-conditioned bus and a luxury Chao Phraya river cruise with Thai and international buffet lunch.
“i enjoyed every minute. Comfy bus, knowlegable guide, amazing lunch. Yom our guide was amazing. she explained about the area and then gave us free time to go around. Buffet lunch was so delicious i went for seconds...I got the pick up option..That let me be early and got a good seat in the bus..”
Day trip to UNESCO Ayutthaya from Bangkok, then relax on a Chao Phraya lunch cruise with temples like Wat Arun.
“So much to see and do! Started with hotel pickup and greeting from our tour guide, Donna. She did an amazing job staying on point with each stop. Went from Bangkok on bus to Ayutthaya to visit the temples. Short stop after at some other temples then markets. Final ride Read more”
Small-group UNESCO Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Bang Pa-In palace and key temples, AC minivan, guide help, optional entrances.
“Ratima was an amazing guide. She gave us history of Thailand and the surrounding area. Helped us understand the layout of the temple sites. And allowed us plentiful time to explore in our own. The tour was well organized and we visited just the right amount of sites so we weren’t too exhausted by the end. Excellent tour!”
Guided day trip from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak floating market, and 3 Ayutthaya temples with lunch.
“Luke, our tour guide, answered a bunch of our questions and was very informative. He always got us to our destination at least 15 minutes before the crowds so we could experience each place without other tourists. Luke also took many pictures of us with our phone and knew the perfect locations for beautiful shots. The places were unique to us and we were glad we went!”
Maeklong train stalls, Damnoen Saduak by longtail, and Ayutthaya UNESCO temples in one 11-hour day. Small group, $69.
“Great day trip. A lot of driving but we knew that would be the case. Our guide Angie was very informative and kept the tour running smoothly. The day was fun and full of history. The Train Market was fun as was the floating market. The temples were fabulous and Angie told us all about them and answered any questions. My only comment would be that 1 small bottle of water is not enough for 12 hours in the heat.”
Small-group Ayutthaya temples from Bangkok with an expert guide, lunch, and key sites including Wat Mahathat and Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
“The tour was great & our guide AJ was very informative & friendly. I enjoyed myself a lot”
Private driver day trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok, with Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Mahathat, and the bronze Buddha at Viharn Pra Mongkolborpit.
“Tato our driver was beyond excellent. We made us feel extremely welcome, comfortable and even sang along song with us. The experience was so unforgettable. He shared his local knowledge with us. He's also an excellent photographer. Tato even though us how to prayer and offer in a Buddhist Temple Over all with a very happy heart, we are scoring it 10/10 Andreas & Kumar Germany”
Full-day small-group Ayutthaya UNESCO tour from Bangkok with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and key temples plus Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.
“Very interesting and worth visiting. Tour guide was informative. We booked a group tour but ended up being the only ones on the tour. We enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Lopburi Monkey Temple and Ayutthaya Old City in one day from Bangkok, with entrance fees extra and monkey sightings not guaranteed.
“If you're into history, this is the tour for you. You get to visit the old kingdom of Thailand and learn so much. Aoi, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and even fed the monkeys so we all could get good pictures.”
Small-group Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with AC pickup, temple admission tickets, and lunch, plus 4 major ruins in 7.5 hours.
“Overall it was a well organized and logistically easy process. If you have been to temples before it can get a bit old and repetitive. The guide was very kind and we did not spend too much time in each location which was great. If there was an option to combine one or two sites with a more exciting experience like a national park or a short hike, it would have probably been a more enjoyable and interesting trip. Did not eat lunch because it was 11:30 Am but folks in my group seemed to appreciate the buffet. The cappuccino I got at the lunch stop was very good.”
Private Bangkok day trip combining Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ayutthaya UNESCO sites, plus optional Maeklong Railway Market.
“We had a lovely private tour with our guide Time and driver Mario. Our tour included the floating markets, train market and historical sites in Ayutthaya. Time and Mario were very punctual and picked us up right on time. Time was very knowledgable about every place we visited and about Thailand in general. He answered all our questions and was very friendly. He also paid for everything on the trip Including, snacks, provided water, road tolls and refreshing towels which were much appreciated in the hot weather. Lunch was the only thing we had to pay for, but Time stopped at a lovely restaurant with great Thai dishes and great…”
Bangkok day trip to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tail boat, plus Ayutthaya temples with an English guide.
“It was a long day but worth it. Tour guide Joyce was very informative and loved taken pictures for all of us.”
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