| Day 1: BANGKOK – MEKHALA (D) | | | | | | | |
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| Your excursion starts as the MEKHALA casts off around 1.30 pm and heads up the Chao Phraya River, passing |
| the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn and observing the way of rural life along the river. |
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| Arriving at Pathum Thani in the afternoon, you will visit a fresh market where local people shop for food, fresh |
| produce and a variety of Thai sweets. | | | | | | |
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| At sunset, the MEKHALA will dock at Wat Kai Tia, a Buddhist temple located in a tranquil rural village. An | |
| exquisite candlelit dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine will be served on the deck. You will spend the night on |
| board the boat, in your air-conditioned cabin. | | | | | | |
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| Day 2: MEKHALA – AYUTHAYA (B. L) | | | | | | |
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| We start the day by cruising to a small village of Baan Saladang, an aged-old Mon community who migrated from |
| Burma to this area in the early 19th century. The villagers here have successfully maintained their traditional life |
| style, customs and natural surroundings. You will also see a collection of well-preserved typical Thai houses in |
| this charming village. | | | | | | | | |
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| Afterwards, you can partake of a delicious breakfast. Later in the morning about 10 am, you will disembark at the |
| pier of Wat Niwet Thama Prawat next to Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace. | | | | |
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| Upon arriving at the pier, you will be greeted by your biking guide. After selecting the bicycle and a quick bike |
| fitting, we start the tour by following the road in northern direction through idyllic villages along rice-paddies. Visit a |
| local elementary school (if open) to interact with the children. Continue the ride and make a stop at Phaniat Royal |
| Elephant Kraal. The closer we get to the old capital, the more temple ruins we see along the way. | |
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| We will have Thai lunch around noon at a riverside restaurant. After lunch, we enter the old capital and visit |
| historic places such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Pra Sri Sanphet. Our guide will explain the history of Ayutthaya, its |
| temples and kings. We continue with a short ride over a local market where typical local delicacies are baked, |
| fried and sold. Not far from the market, we will make another stop at a big reclining Buddha, the biggest one in |
| Ayuthaya, at Luang Phor Lokayasuttha. | | | | | | |
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| After that, continue biking to Wat Chai Wattanaram. Located on the river bank of the Chao Phraya River, this is a |
| remarkable and beautiful temple. It was constructed in 1630 during the reign of the Ayutthaya King named Prasat |
| Thong as a memorial of his mother’s residence in that area. After a short break at the temple, we continue our ride |
| along the west bank of the Chao Praya River until we get back to Ayutthaya city. You will, then, be transferred to |
| Bangkok, arriving around 6 pm. | | | | | | | |
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| REMARKS: Check – in time at the pier is requested half an hour prior to the cruise’s departure | |
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| Inclusions : | | | | | | | | |
| - 2 days cruise with stops and visits as mentioned in the program. | | | | |
| - 1 night accommodation on board in double berth air-conditioned cabin. | | | |
| - Meal plan as mentioned (1 dinner - 1 breakfast). | | | | | |
| - Coffee, Tea & Water on board and during breakfast. | | | | | |
| - Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drink during dinner. | | | | | |
| - Group Insurance | | | | | | | | |
| - Unique and unequalled Ayuthaya bicycle experience | | | | | |
| - Delicious Thai lunch | | | | | | | | |
| - Bicyle / Helmet Rent | | | | | | | | |
| - 1 boat cross | | | | | | | | |
| - Entrance fee, Wat Mahathat, Pra Sri Sanphet and Wat Chai Wattanaram | | | |
| - English speaking guide during the biking | | | | | | |
| - Drinking water during the biking | | | | | | | |
| - Transfer from Ayuthaya to Hotel in Bangkok (city center) | | | | | |
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| Exclusions : | | | | | | | | |
| - Guide, land services and transportation in Bangkok | | | | | |
| - An option for alms offering to monk. | | | | | | |
| - Other drinks and meals not mentioned in package. | | | | | |
| - Other personal expenses. | | | | | | | |
