Day 1, Sunday  (-/L/D)

Bangkok – Ayutthaya – cycling tour of the Historical Park  

Pick up after breakfast from any central Bangkok hotel for the 2-hour transfer by road to Ayutthaya. Check into a traditional guest house and enjoy some free time before lunch at a local Thai restaurant. In the afternoon explore on bicycles the magnificent ruins of the ancient Siamese capital of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cycling will not be too strenuous, about 7 kms. In the evening savour the delights of Thai cuisine at a local restaurant.

Day 2, Monday   (B/L/D)

Optional sightseeing – board the Thanatharee – Maenam Lopburi – cycling and village life – elephant camp – Maenam Pasak

In the morning you are free to do optional sightseeing by bicycle or just go exploring the town. After checking out from the guest house, have lunch before boarding the Thanatharee at about 13.30. Start the cruise by heading upstream to the Lopburi River, a small branch of the Chao Phraya. Stop and take the bicycles to explore the small villages along the river and learn about the cottage industries that the local people are engaged in. Stop at the Elephant Village where many of Ayutthaya’s elephants live with their mahouts and also the Elephant Kraal Pavilion which was formerly used for the Royal Elephant Round-Up. Rejoin the barge and cruise along Pasak River.  Moor at the village of Ban Srijampa on Maenam Pasak and enjoy dinner on board.

Day 3, Tuesday  (B/-/-)

Village handicrafts  and school  – cycling – Prasat Nakorn Luang – Ayutthaya

In the morning offer food to the monks on their morning alms round and after breakfast set off by bicycle to Aranyik, village renowned for its hand-crafted knives and all kinds of cutting utensils. Continue by bike through this rich agricultural landscape, past paddy fields and plantations to visit a school to meet the local children. Afterwards make a short stop at a house making home-made Krayasart, a sweet Thai snack freshly made from peanuts and coconut. Visit Prasat Nakorn Luang, a summer retreat for the royal family in the late-Ayudhaya period and built in a unique blend of architectural styles resembling a Khmer shrine. Rejoin the Thanatharee and cruise back to the Chao Phraya River.

Arrive at Ayutthaya pier at approximately 12.00.

End of services.

Price :

Trip	Schedule	Price US$, P/P	High season		Compulsory Dinner		reservation
			Date	Price	Date	Price
	01 Nov 11 to 31 Oct 12	Adult - US$ 386 Child rate: 50%

	Remark :
	Variations in the itinerary may be necessary due to tide and local conditions, particularly during the months around September-November but the general concept of the trip will be maintained.

	Services included in the price :
	§ Accommodation:  shared twin-bedded room with air conditioning and private facilities / Air-condition private cabin with shared facilities. § Meals: Full board § Transport: Transfer by air-con vehicle § Misc: Local English-speaking guide and all activities as specified in the itinerary, including admission fees

	Services not included in the price:
	§ Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary  / Tips for guide and drivers / Personal expenses