PACKAGE TOUR 2 DAY/1 NIGHT (PT207)

Ayutthaya – Khao Yai

Description

• DAY 1
• 08:00 Pickup from your hotel in Bangkok and travel to Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya Historical Park. Wat Phra Si Sanphet is a very old temple and is famous for its giant Buddha statue and 3 stupas.
• From Wat Phra Si Sanphet you will travel the short distance to Wat Mahathat which is located next to Pa Than Bridge. This temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya’s oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Wat Mahathat is located in the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and here you will find the remains of important old buildings such as pagodas, octagonal pagodas, a royal hall, small temples, murals under a Bodhi tree and the famous sand-stone Ayutthaya-style head of the Buddha image in a tree’s root.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• After lunch you will travel to Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon which is also known as ‘The Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory’. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is situated on the southeastern outskirts of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and was built in 1357 during the reign of King U-Thong (King Ramathibodi I) who was the founder of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was constructed to celebrate his victory in a battle that led to the establishment of the kingdom. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon features a large central prang (Khmer-style tower) that stands 62 meters high. The prang is adorned with beautiful stucco decorations and carvings reflecting the architectural style of the period. One of the temple’s main highlights is the large reclining Buddha statue located near the prang. This image is known as Phra Phuttha Chaiya Mongkol and is around 7 meters high and 40 meters long. It is one of the largest reclining Buddha statues in Thailand and an important religious symbol for visitors and devotees.
• After Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon you will travel to Wat Chaiwatthanaram which is located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River to the west of Ayutthaya City. Wat Chaiwatthanaram was ordered to be built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother and features the architectural style influenced by the Angkor temples in Cambodia. A feature unique to Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs which symbolize Mount Sumeru which is the god’s mountain according to Hindu belief.
• From Wat Chaiwatthanaram you will then travel by local Tuk Tuk to the Ayothaya Floating Market which is designed to replicate the traditional floating markets that were once common in Thailand’s history. At the Ayothaya Floating Market you can experience the charm of a bygone era with vendors selling various items and local delicacies from their boats on the canal. In addition to the food stalls, Ayothaya Floating Market also offers handicrafts and souvenirs and provides a glimpse into the local way of life and the rich heritage of Ayutthaya.
• After the Ayothaya Floating Market you will eat dinner in a local restaurant. After dinner you will be taken to your Ayutthaya hotel.
• Stay overnight in Ayutthaya hotel/guesthouse.
• DAY 2
• 07:00 Breakfast at your hotel in Ayutthaya.
• 08:00 Pickup from your hotel in Ayutthaya and travel to Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai National Park was the first national park established in Thailand and is the third largest national park in Thailand. Khao Yai National Park has beautiful scenery consisting of jungles, rivers, streams, mountains and waterfalls. This, in turn, accommodates a huge variety of wildlife, plants, trees and flowers.
• After you have arrived at the Khao Yai National Park you will first visit Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint which is accessed by a 500m trail that runs through forests and swamps. The panoramic scene from Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint (1,100m elevation) is breathtaking as the jungle spreads out beneath you with the mountains in the distance.
• Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint radiates serenity from the surrounding landscape and huge boulders at this pinnacle act as sentinels guarding this beautiful vista.
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• After lunch you will travel to Haew Suwat Waterfall which is a beautiful waterfall that flows 20m into the basin below. Around Haew Suwat Waterfall you will find many trees and plants and will have plenty of opportunities to take great photographs that highlight the vivid water against the sculpted rockface with lush foliage.
• After Haew Suwat Waterfall you will travel to Haew Narok Waterfall which is another beautiful waterfall and one of the tallest waterfalls in Khao Yai National Park.
• Haew Narok Waterfall is a magnificent sight to behold as the water cascades over the cliffs enveloped by a jungle canopy.
• 18:00 Return to your hotel in Bangkok.

** Guide times are approximate depending upon local traffic and weather conditions and can also be adjusted to suit your own personal requirements **

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