Royal Ayutthaya: Bang Pa-In Palace & Temples of the Ancient Capital

Itinerary

Royal Splendours of Bang Pa-In & Ayutthaya

Lunch

Bangkok → Bang Pa-In → Ayutthaya

Royal Splendours of Bang Pa-In & Ayutthaya

Your English-speaking local guide and driver meet you in the lobby of your Bangkok hotel.

You travel first to Bang Pa-In, home to the former royal summer palace. Its origins date back to the 17th century, and the estate is distinguished by an unusual combination of Eastern and Western architectural influences.
You then continue to Ayutthaya, once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Destroyed in 1767, the city retains an exceptional collection of ruins and religious monuments that still evoke its former importance. Its historic park forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your exploration begins at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, known for its impressive Reclining Buddha, constructed in brick and stucco. The site is dominated by a bell-shaped chedi set on a raised mound, reached by a series of steps.
You continue to Wat Mahathat, one of Ayutthaya’s most recognisable sites, where a Buddha head has become naturally entwined within the growing roots of a tree.

Next, visit Wiharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit, home to a monumental bronze Buddha image and an important expression of Thailand’s enduring Buddhist heritage.

The day concludes with Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the former royal monastery, distinguished by its three aligned chedis, now among the defining silhouettes of Ayutthaya.

Lunch is included during the day, as specified in the programme.

At the end of the experience, your driver takes you back to your hotel in Bangkok.

Transport: Bangkok – Ayutthaya, approximately 83 km — around 1 hour 20 minutes depending on traffic
Meal included: lunch

Experience details

Cancellation policy

We understand that travel plans may occasionally change. Cancellation fees are calculated according to the date on which the cancellation is received prior to the start of the experience:

More than 30 days before arrival: 25% of the total amount
29 to 16 days before arrival: 35% of the total amount
15 to 9 days before arrival: 50% of the total amount
8 to 3 days before arrival: 75% of the total amount
Less than 2 days before arrival: 100% of the total amount

Should a guest choose to interrupt or leave the experience once it has begun, any unused services will be non-refundable.

In the exceptional event that an experience must be cancelled by one of our local partners due to unforeseen circumstances preventing its proper operation, all amounts paid for the affected experience will be refunded in full. No additional compensation may, however, be claimed.

Our on-the-ground commitments

At Hilaire Expériences, we place particular care in the way each journey is conceived and delivered on the ground.

We favour local partners who share a more responsible approach to travel, with particular attention paid to preserving the environments we visit, respecting local communities and ensuring that tourism contributes positively to the destinations in which we operate.

A number of our experiences are operated by partners working in accordance with recognised standards such as Travelife and ChildSafe, with a continued focus on managing their environmental and social impact responsibly.

We are also progressively reducing the use of single-use plastics across selected programmes. Wherever possible, disposable bottles are being replaced by refillable solutions and drinking-water refill points available in hotels and aboard our vehicles.