A one day tour cruising on the River kings.

Destination:	Ayuthaya, Thailand
Activity:	Boat travel, Historic sites / Temple visits
Price:	start from $120 per person
Duration:	1 Day

Tour Rates* (Price/Person) in U.S. Dollars
Period	Single	Double	Triple	Group 4-6	Single Supplement
1 Nov 2009 – 31 Oct 2010	173	120	93	N/A	N/A

Rates include 7% VAT tax and 10% hotel service charge. Major credit cards accepted. No extra charge, no minimum

Note: Booking should be made at least 7 days in advance. The Triple rates are based on a twin sharing room with an extra bed for the third person.

Itinerary

Start time : 07.30 – 17.00 hrs (Lunch included)

Cruise either to or from Bang-Pa-In, the old royal Summer residence and followed by a visit of Ayuthaya the former capital of Siam (1350-1767 AD) Ayuthaya’s historic temples are scattered throughout this once magnificent city and along the encircling rivers. Several of the more central ruins Wat Phra Si Sanphet ,Wat Mongkhon Bophit , Wat Na Phra Meru, Wat Thammikarat, Wat Ratburana and Wat Phra Mahathat can be visited on foot.

Price Includes:

• An English speaking guide
• Private round trip transfer from your to hotel / Join boat with another visitor’s
• Boat fee and admission fee as mentioned in the program
• Meal plan as mentioned in the program

Price Excludes:

• Personal expense
• Other services not mentioned in the program

Note:

• Join in program : Pick up and drop off at Shangri-la hotel only.

About the Package

River of Kings
Reverently referred to as the “River of Kings,” the mighty Chao Phraya River has nurtured Thailand’s growth for centuries and remains today the nation’s main artery for water transportation and internal trade. A confluence of the Ping and Nan Rivers, the Chao Phraya stretches 230-km beyond Bangkok, emptying into the Gulf of Thailand.

Sailing Back in Time
An ideal way to become acquainted with Thailand’s legendary past and recount Thailand’s great cultural heritage and history, is aboard the Mekhala, a 35-year-old rice barge converted into a floating boutique hotel sporting modern on-board accommodations. Cruising upstream towards Ayuthaya, passing famous landmarks along the way, the concrete scenes of Bangkok are gradually replaced by tranquil scenes of a rural riverbank.

Bang Pa-in Summer Palace
The Bang Pa-in Palace is one of the country’s most famous attractions, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Ayuthaya Province. This palatial complex, built in the reign of King Rama V, served as a royal summer residence. The most striking feature of the palace is Phra Thinang Aisawan Thipha-at, a Thai pavilion situated in the middle of a lake, regarded by many as one of the finest examples of Thai architecture. Royal buildings scattered throughout the compound were constructed in a variety of contrasting modes, dominated by Chinese, Italian and Victorian architectural styles. Unfortunately, the only building open to visitors is the Chinese-style Phra Thinang Wehat Chamrun, which houses the court.