Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Private Tour & Lunch

Ayutthaya's fallen palaces and 12-meter Buddha: 80km from Bangkok in one day

You get picked up from your Bangkok hotel and driven to Ayutthaya's five major temples (including the 12.5-meter bronze Buddha and the reclining Buddha at Wat Lokaya Sutha) with a guide explaining the 1767 Burmese invasion and the reconstructions that followed. Lunch and all entry fees are included, and you return by 5pm without arranging transport or timing the stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ayutthaya1h · entry included
2. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon30m · entry included

Explore Ayutthaya historical sites

• Pickup from Bangkok hotel
• Visit Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit
• See large bronze Buddha image
• Tour Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon temple
• Explore Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
• Visit Wat Lokaya Sutha Reclining Buddha
• Discover Wat Mahathat temple
• Visit Bang Pa-in Palace
• Return to Bangkok hotel

The experience

The moment you see the 12.5-meter bronze Buddha at Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, you realize why Ayutthaya stopped being just another ruin on a list. It's massive, sitting in the position of Subduing Mara, and it's been reconstructed since the Burmese burned it down in 1767. Your guide picks you up from your Bangkok hotel in the morning and drives you 80 kilometers north to what was once Thailand's capital: a UNESCO world heritage site where palaces, temples and chedis still stand after centuries of collapse and rebuilding.

The day moves through five main temples without the scramble of a group tour. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is still active, with monks living there, and Thai visitors come to honor King Naresuan the Great as much as Buddha. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, which served as the model for Bangkok's Temple of the Emerald Buddha, sits inside what used to be the Grand Palace grounds. Then there's Wat Lokaya Sutha with its 42-meter reclining Buddha draped in orange cloth, and Wat Mahathat near the center of the old city, where the Supreme Patriarch of Thai Buddhism once lived. Each one tells a different piece of how Ayutthaya fell and was rebuilt: the Burmese invasion, the fires, the reconstructions under King Rama V. Your English-speaking guide walks you through the history at each stop, and you're not rushing because it's your private group, not a van full of thirty people.

Lunch happens somewhere in the middle of the day, and you're back at your hotel by 5pm. The whole Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok takes about eight hours, which is long enough to see the main sights without feeling like you're just collecting photos. Admission to all the temples is included, so you're not stopping at a ticket booth five times. Bottled water comes with you, and the driver handles the navigation on roads that can get crowded heading out of the city.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Bangkok hotel.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• admission to all temples and historical sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Bravo Indochina Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Ayutthaya's main temples and palaces in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets at each site, or timing the stops. The private format means you move at your own pace and return to Bangkok by evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How far is Ayutthaya from Bangkok?

About 80 kilometers north. The drive takes roughly two hours each way.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup happens in the morning, and you return to Bangkok by 5pm.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price.

Do I need to buy temple entry tickets separately?

No, all admission fees to the temples are included.

Can I book this as a private tour for just my group?

Yes, the tour is private and exclusively for your party, not a shared group tour.

What temples will I visit?

The main stops are Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Lokaya Sutha, and Wat Mahathat. Bang Pa-in Palace is also included.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, your guide speaks English and provides historical context about Ayutthaya throughout the day.

What should I bring?

Bottled water is provided. Wear comfortable walking shoes and respectful clothing for temple visits (covered shoulders and knees).