River Cruise Tours
Bangkok's temples, the Chao Praya River and the ancient capital of Ayutthaya are three of Thailand's most iconic symbols and undoubtedly among its biggest attractions. A river cruise in a converted rice barge or modern luxury cruiser is the perfect way to see all three up close and personal.
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Unique overnight cruise | Visits to historical attractions | Family-friendly
The RV River Kwai, the first inland cruise ship in Thailand, is a newly built colonial style river cruiser based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla which was founded in Burma in 1865 and by the 1920s was the largest privately owned fleet of ships in the world. The RV River Kwai carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins.
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Luxury Cruise | Explore Ayutthya's historical sites | Expericed & attentive crew
"Manohra Song" has been described as the most luxurious trip on Thailand's legendary "River of Kings"- an adventure experience in a "Uniquely Thai" manner...an exclusive luxury cruise in an exotic setting for a limited number of discerning guests.
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Great for couples | Romantic Riverside scenery | Local lifestyle
Ayutthaya was once the capital of Siam, a great trading city and the envy of the region before being ransacked by the Burmese in 1767. This overnight boat trip includes a visit to its haunting ruins, the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, as well as spectacular views of the riverside, including the Grand Palace and Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun).
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Local boat ride | Waterway and Riverside scenery | Local lifestyle
On this afternoon tour you'll enjoy a swift long-tail speedboat ride down the Chao Phraya River and networks of khlongs (canals) - the waterways that earned Bangkok its 'Venice of the East' title. En route you'll see riverside lifestyles, houses on stilts and children playing in the water. The return journey is aboard a converted rice barge.
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UNESCO heritage sites | Chao Phraya River scenery | Local lifestyle
On this day-long journey visit Ayutthaya, the Thai capital for 417 years and hub of trade between East and West before the Burmese ransacked it in 1767. After the Bang Pa-In Palace, you'll visit three of Ayutthaya's most interesting temples - Wat Mahathat, Wat Lokayasutharam and Wat Na Phra Mane.
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Bang Pa-in Palace | Luxurious cruise | Riverside scenery
The Grand Pearl one-day tour begins by bus, the first stop Bang Pa-In, a 17th Century Summer Palace encircled by lush gardens. Next is the ancient capital Ayutthaya and famous temples Wat Phrasrisanphet and Wat Chai Wattanaram. After boarding the luxurious Grand Pearl cruiser for Bangkok, buffet lunch is served plus tea and snacks.
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Cruise Bangkok's Chao Praya river on an old converted teakwood rice barge and enjoy an absolutely magical evening. No windows, no air-conditioning, just the cooling breeze and a candlelit table spread with a great selection of classic Thai dishes, beautifully arranged and presented. Open air, cool evening breeze and all the historic sights of Bangkok. (READ MORE)
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