Comfort Ancient and Hidden Ayutthaya by Tuk Tuk

Ayutthaya was once a capital city and cosmopolitan destination with temples of gold, glittering palaces and powerful kings. Today, its countless temples and ruins offer a captivating glimpse into a glorious past. But modern day Ayutthaya also offers a story of its own, built around the slow pace of life and tasty local cuisine with a guide who knows the ins and outs of the city and ruins. Hear stories of an ancient past, taste the mouth-watering delicacies, and make your own sweet Sai Mai.

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Unique Experiences:	Explore Ayutthaya with a guide who knows the stories, the ruins and the city. Get around by tuk tuk – the best way to explore this city. Taste the local cuisine and make your own sweet Sai Mai pancakes.
Trip Length:	Full Day
Participants:	Up to 16 travelers may book this trip. This trip departs with a minimum of 2 travelers. This is a private experience.
Physical Difficulty:	1 out of 5
Inclusions:	Meals: 1 Lunch Transportation: Your hotel to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal by Van, Bangkok to Ayuthaya by Train in 3rd Class, Around Ayuthaya by Tuk Tuk, Ayutthaya to Bangkok by Van Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees
Exclusions:	Travel Insurance (Compulsory) Tips and Gratuities Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges
Age Policy:	Adults: 12 to 99 years of age Children: 5 to 11 years of age Infants: 0 to 4 years of age
Special Information:	We recommend wearing comfortable shoes such as sandals or sneakers. Since we are bicycling, we do not recommend flip-flop style sandals. As we will be visiting temples, modest attire must be worn to enter the premises.

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Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel at 07:00. You'll travel directly to Bangkok's Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. From here, you'll continue by train to Ayutthaya. The train offers a unique window into daily life as you travel along the railroad.

Once in Ayutthaya, explore the city by tuk tuk. Set out for the temples: Wat Mahathat with the Buddha head in the tree trunk, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, which was the holiest temple in the Ayutthaya period, Wat Lokayasutharam with its impressive 37 meters long reclining Buddha, the Chao Sam Phraya Museum, and finally Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the largest ancient site located next to the Chao Phraya River.

We'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to sample the unique flavors of the local cuisine. For dessert, you'll have a hands-on experience making Roti Sai Mai (also known as Ayutthaya candy floss crepes/pancakes). It's an impressive art form refined over decades, with deep roots in Ayutthaya. It’s not easy, but with a bit of practice, you'll get the hang of it!

With stomachs full and imaginations nurtured, you will venture back towards Bangkok by van, arriving at your hotel around 18:00.

Meals: Lunch
Transportation: Your hotel to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal by Van, Bangkok to Ayuthaya by Train in 3rd Class, Around Ayuthaya by Tuk Tuk, Ayutthaya to Bangkok by Van