Colors of Ayutthaya: UNESCO Heritage 6 hour Bicycle Tour

+16

Colors of Ayutthaya: UNESCO Heritage 6 hour Bicycle Tour

35 Reviews

Culture & history Good for groups Sightseeing on wheels Guided tours Outdoor activities Activities Tours Small group activities UNESCO sites Architecture Rainy-day activities Sightseeing Religious & spiritual activities Bike tours

Explore the countryside and historic city of Ayutthaya by bike on a relaxed ride through the suburbs. See the ruins of the old capital and a large Buddha statue at Luang Phor Lokayasuttha. Cycle along the banks of the Chao Phraya River and more.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Bangkok:

If youʻre booking your trip to Bangkok last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!

View All Experiences

Highlights

Cycle through the countryside of Ayutthaya to see the ruins of the old capital
Go to Wat Mahathat with its famous Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree
Visit a local elementary school (if open) and interact with the children
Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant
See the 3 distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Marvel at the large Buddha statue at Wat Lokayasutharam
Admire one of the most impressive temples in Ayutthaya at Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Description

Meet your guide at the meeting point, a short walk from Ayutthaya train station. Then enjoy a bike fitting before the start of your tour. Tours run daily from 10:00 and follow the road in a northern direction. Ride through idyllic villages and alongside rice paddies. Visit a local elementary school (if open) to interact with the children. Continue the ride and pass Phaniat Royal Elephant Kraal. During Ayutthaya’s heyday this structure was used to entrap wild elephants herded down from the north. The elephant round-ups in the Elephant Kraal were traditionally presided over by Ayutthaya kings who would choose the best and strongest elephants that would be trained for war and labor. The closer you get to the old capital the more temple ruins you will see. At around 12:30, stop for a Thai lunch at a riverside restaurant. Then enter the old capital to visit Wat Mahathat and Wat Pra Sri Sanphet. Learn the history of Ayutthaya and its temples and kings. Next take a short ride to a local market to see typical local baked and fried delicacies. Continue to the huge reclining Buddha statue at Luang Phor Lokayasuttha. Marvel at the largest Buddha statue in Ayutthaya. Then pedal on to the beautiful temple of Wat Chai Wattanaram on the west banks of the Chao Phraya River. This remarkable temple was constructed in 1630 by King Prasat Thong as a memorial of his mother's residence in the area. Continue along the west bank of the Chao Phraya River until your reach the pier. Cross the river to return to the city and reach the end of the tour.

Includes

Bike rental and helmet Guide Boat crossing Drinking water Thai lunch at a local restaurant Entrance fees at Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Chai Wattanaram

Important Information

The minimum age to join this tour is 12 years old
Cancellations are free of charge up to 48 hours before the tour. Cancellations between 24 and 48 hours are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 24 hours, and no shows, are subject to a 100% cancellation fee