Guests will be collected from their hotel between 7-7:30am
Riverine Discovery - Bangkok to Ayuthaya
Leave the fast pace of Bangkok city life behind and cruise up the Chao Phraya River of Kings on board the Thanatharee, a comfortably converted teak rice barge, to the magnificent city of Ayuthaya. This 3 day cruise will give you a great insight into rural Thai life and makes a spectacular alternative journey for travelling to Ayuthaya.
Saturday: Board the Thanatharee Boat and set off for Ko Kred, an island on the Chao Phraya River, to explore the Mon pottery-making village before continuing to the lively Pathum Thani market filled with a huge variety of local produce. While lunch is served on board, we head upstream to tranquil Maenam Noi before arriving at Baan Chang Noi for the night and enjoy dinner on board.
Sunday: Rise early to offer food to the monks on their morning alms round and after breakfast cycle to explore Baan Chang Noi before cruising to Wat Taku. Set off again by bicycle to explore local villages and their day-to-day life along the river. Rejoin the barge at Wat Kophai and continue to Bang Sadej. By bicycle, visit this famous temple and local orphanage where hill-tribe children receive an education and vocational training. Explore the village and its handicraft industries before continuing to Wat Sawang Arom near Pamok to moor for the evening and enjoy your second dinner on board.
Monday: After breakfast, visit the lively morning market, village school and local drum-making families. Depart for Ayutthaya and disembark at Wat Prasat around noon.
Services included in the price:
Accommodation: Partitioned dormitory-style sleeping with air conditioning and shared facilities
Meals: Full board
Transport: Transfer by air-con vehicle
Misc: Local English-speaking guide and all activities as specified in the itinerary, including admission fees.
Services not included in the price:
Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary / Tips for guide and drivers / Personal expenses
Participant guidelines
Transfers:
For departures from/to Bangkok, pick up and drop off at centrally located hotels and the transfers to/from the pier are included in the price. There will be a supplementary charge if transfers in Ayutthaya are required.
Meals:
These cruises are inclusive of full board and all services and activities described in the itineraries, including English-speaking assistance.
Not included are soft drinks (except water), alcoholic beverages and other personal expenses.
What to bring:
Personal toilet items (towel and soap are provided)
Insect repellent
Sun protection cream and a hat (for cycling)
Trousers or shorts suitable for cycling
Jacket during Nov-Feb (it can be cool at nights on the water)
Shorts for swimming.
A sense of adventure
Notes:
Sightseeing and cycling trips around Ayutthaya could make a perfect combination with any of the Thanatharee's departures. Please enquire for details.
| Tour | From |
| Mekhala Cruise Downstream | THB 8,400 |
| Mekhala Cruise Upstream | THB 10,450 |
| Temple & City Tour | THB 635 |
| Suan Phong Eco Travel (2 days) | THB 9,120 |
| 7 Days Umphang Jungle Adventure | THB 17,340 |
| Bridge Over River Kwai & Tiger Temple at Kanchanabury | THB 1,800 |
| Elephant Nursing in Chiang Mai | THB 20,820 |
| Wildlife Safari at Khao Yai National Park | THB 14,400 |
| Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple | THB 635 |
| Riverine Discovery - Ayuthaya to Bangkok | THB 10,338 |
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