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| Itinerary |
| Day1 |
Pick up after breakfast from any central Bangkok hotel for the transfer to Ayutthaya. Check into a traditional guest house and enjoy some free time before lunch at a local Thai restaurant. In the afternoon explore on bicycles the magnificent ruins of the ancient Siamese capital of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cycling will not be too strenuous, about 7 kms. In the evening savour the delights of Thai cuisine with dinner at a local Thai restaurant.
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| Day2 |
In the morning you are free to do optional sightseeing by bicycle or just go exploring the town. After checking out from the guest house, have lunch before boarding the Thanatharee at about 13.30. Start the cruise by heading upstream to the Lopburi River, a small branch of the Chao Phraya. Stop and take the bicycles to explore the small villages along the river and learn about the cottage industries that the local people are engaged in. Stop at the Elephant Village where many of Ayutthaya’s elephants live with their mahouts and also the Elephant Kraal Pavilion which was formerly used for the Royal Elephant Round-Up. Rejoin the barge and cruise along Pasak River. Moor at the village of Ban Srijampa on Maenam Pasak and enjoy dinner on board.
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| Day3 |
In the morning offer food to the monks on their morning alms round and after breakfast set off by bicycle to Aranyik, village renowned for its hand-crafted knives and all kinds of cutting utensils. Continue by bike through this rich agricultural landscape, past paddy fields and plantations to visit a school to meet the local children. Afterwards make a short stop at a house making home-made Krayasart, a sweet Thai snack freshly made from peanuts and coconut. Visit Prasat Nakorn Luang, a summer retreat for the royal family in the late-Ayudhaya period and built in a unique blend of architectural styles resembling a Khmer shrine. Rejoin the Thanatharee and cruise back to the Chao Phraya River. Arrive at Ayutthaya pier at approximately 12.00.
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- A transfer between Bangkok and Ayutthaya and/or v.v. can be arranged for a supplementary charge.
- Variations in the itinerary may be necessary due to tide and local conditions but the general concept of the trip will not be affected.
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| Trip Facts |
| Price |
THB 12,000 per person
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| Single supplement |
THB 8,000 per person |
| Meals |
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners including drinking water. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included. |
| Accommodation |
Air-conditioned private cabin with shared facilities. |
| Group size |
Join in group of maximum 12 persons |
| Departure |
Every Sunday subject to minimum of 4 persons travelling |
| Note |
Bicycles are provided on-board with child seat on request
Prices are valid for travel from now until 31 October 2012.
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