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A LUXURY CRUISE ON THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER

Code :NS.TH.MT-BKK06

Type :JOINING-UP BASED

Price :From 29000 baht / person

 

 

 

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A LUXURY CRUISE ON THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER

This is a beautiful 3 day CRUISE between BANGKOK and AYUTTHAYA with a full program between these two places.

 

AYUTTHAYA was once upon time a majestic, rich and mighty city. During its ‘Golden Age’ (Seventeen Century), some big European or Asian nations like Japan, China, Portugal or France had close relationship with Siam. King of France, ‘Louis XIV’ sent permanent envoys, who settled a French counter down in AYUTTHAYA whereas Siamese ambassadors were sent to Versailles.
 
Founded in the fourteen Century by king U-Thong, Ayutthaya became one of the mightiest and biggest cities in Asia. Under the reign of King Naresuan, by end of Sixteen Century, Ayutthaya controled a huge territory including Lanna, part of actual Burma and Cambodia.
An attack of Burmese army by end of the Eighteen century sounds the doomsday of Ayutthaya. After the city was completely sacked, the court migrated southwards and settled down definitely in Bangkok, where they founded their new capital.
Ayutthaya was listed as World Heritage by UNESCO en 1991. The ruins reflect well the glorious past of the city and a full day is necessary to visit the main temples. A complete visit of the ruins including a stop in Bang Pa In takes certainly 2 days.

PROGRAM

DAY 1: 

(Departure: Monday-Wednesday-Thursday and Saturday)
MEALS: Lunch – High Tea - Dinner
- 10h00: Departure of the cruise. Whilst sailing the river up to Ayutthaya, you will enjoy superb Bangkok historical highlights on both sides of the river
- 10:50: Arrival at the Temple of Dawn – Short stop for a visit to this impressive monument dating from ancient Ayutthaya period.
- 11:50: Arrival at the Royal Barges Museum – Visit this amazing collection of richly decorated boats.
- 12:45: Lunch underway while sailing smoothly upriver. You will pass by the Kret Island where a Mon community settled down and commonly work the local clay in local pottery home made factories.
- 16:00: High tea is served onboard whilst sailing up. 2 stops are foreseen at Wat Pathum Khong Ka where people use to gain merits according to Thai Buddhist tradition, by feeding fishes. You will also stop at the Wat Bang Na and will see the body naturally mummified of the 4th abbot of this temple. It is a real curiosity without explanation.
-19:00: Aperitifs and canapés will be served on the deck before a delicious dinner will be prepared and served on board as well. The boat moors for the night
- Evening with the stars in the freshness of the quiet countryside.
 

DAY 2:

MEALS: Breakfast - Lunch – High Tea - Dinner
- 07h30: Early wake-up call (optional) to attend the alms giving to Buddhists monks in Wat Bang Na. Exceptional opportunity to experience a very Thai tradition.
- 08:00: Start sailing upriver towards Ayutthaya
- 09:00: A delicious breakfast is served on the deck – Morning at leisure relaxing on reclining chair, admiring the countryside
- 13:00: An Italian luncheon is served (pasta and salads)
- 14:00: Arrival in Ayutthaya. You will moor at the very impressive Wat Phanan Choeng. It shelters the oldest Buddha image of the country dating from 1344. This image is particularly worshiped by the Chinese community – A limousine will be waiting for you at the temple to start discovering the UNESCO world heritage site. The city was founded in 1350. You will be escorted by an expert guide and will discover the main historical highlights of the old city
- 17:30: You will leave Ayutthaya by limousine and will go to Bang Pa In
- 18:30: Relax and freshen in your private stateroom before being served aperitif and canapés on the deck
- 20:00: A delicious Ayutthaya inspired dinner is served on the deck
- Evening with the stars in the freshness of the quiet countryside.
 

DAY 3:

MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch - High Tea
- 08:00: A delicious breakfast is served on the deck
- 09:00: You will discover the Wat Nivat which was built in 1878 under the king Rama V. Its style is neo gothic and the main chapel is a real neo gothic church hosting Buddha images instead of Jesus representation. This compound is one of the most distinctive places existing in Thailand.
- 09:30: Visit the summer residence of Bang Pa In. This compound originally dating from Ayutthaya period was abandoned after the sack of the old capital. King Rama V made the site revive and add numerous new pavilions in Chinese, Thai or European styles.
- 10:30: Get underway to the Royal folk craft center of Bang Sai
- 13:30: After the visit of this very instructive center placed under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen, a light Thai luncheon will be served onboard, whilst sailing down back to Bangkok.
- 16:00: Light tea served onboard
- 18:30: Arrival at the pier of Marriott – End of the cruise
 
 

CODE

 

PROGRAM / PERIOD

 

PRICES PER PERSON ( 1/11/2011 - 31/10/2012 )

JOINING

1PAX

2PAX

3PAX

4PAX

5PAX

6PAX

NS.TH.MT-BKK06 

01/NOV/11 TO 31/MAR/12 

 N/A

 50500

34000 

N/A 

 34000

N/A 

34000 

NS.TH.MT-BKK06* 

01/APR/12 TO 30/SEP/12 

 N/A

 43500

29000 

N/A 

29000 

N/A 

29000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

INCLUDED
* Cruise as per program
* Accommodation and meals as per program
* Assistance onboard of English speaking staff
* All visits organized by limousine and escroted by English speaking licensed guide
* All entrance fees to visited sites
* All local taxes, service and vat
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EXCLUDED
* R/T transfer to and from the departure point
* Beverages during the meals
* Meals not included in the program
* Personal expenses
* Tips to luggage boys, staff onboard and guide
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REMARKS

* no discount is given to kids for this program (rather designed for couples and honeymooners)
* rates for private program (blue columns) are given per person (from 1 to 6) traveling together
* rates for joining-up program (green column) are given for person joining-up existing group
* n/a = not available
* o/r = on request