Thailand, the land of smiles, is a nation with a history spanning over 1,000 years. Before Bangkok, the provinces of Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Thonburi, respectively, were the capitals of the country.For your comfort and interest the Ayutthaya Cruise is provided for you with the River Sun Cruise and air conditioned coach. Along the enchanting Chao Phraya River, you will experience the simple living of people, their homes and some of the historic buildings.         

You will see the lush green paddy fields contrasting with the growing industrial areas.

Validity : Now - 31 Oct '08



Party Cruise in Bangkok City (Charter Boat) only Baht 35,000.-

Remarks :

• Food Charge is depending on your choice, range from Baht 450, 700.-(per person)
• Rate inclusive of boat trip, buffet dinner, soft drinks, mixer, karaoke, discotheque.
• Rate suject to 10% service charge and 7% Vat.
• Baht 7,000.- will be charge for an extra hour.
• You will allowed to bring your own liguor to the party (except beer)
• The minimum passengers is 50 and the boat capacity is 150 seats.
• The above rates are applicable only if booked through Cruise-Thailand.com website (special rates) and are not available at the River Sun Cruise. 

Cancellation Charge :

• Cancellation 30 days before departure date 50% Charge
• Cancellation 20 days before departure date 100% Charge.
  
  

Party Cruise

Party 18.30 – 21.30 (3 hours)

Depart from the River City Shopping Complex Pier.

Pass the fantastic landmarks of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, and the Royal Grand Palace elegant like an angel in the city at night.

Pass the King Rama VIII bridge followed by the king Rama IX suspension bridge. Have a panoramic look at one of the world’s longest bridges, as shown in many leading magazines around the world.

Throughout the 3-hour party, River Sun Cruise provides delicious food as well as entertainment supported by the cruise personnel.

The style of entertainment is entirely up to the visitor. If you wish to take part in the Karaoke the facilities are available, or if you prefer to be entertained in a discotheque the facilities are also available. Both can be enjoyed to full extent!

The round trip is impressive and delightful. And on arrival back at the River City Complex, the smiles on the faces of the people as they leave the cruise are testimony to this.

The River Sun Cruise is an angel of the Chao Phraya River, she creates an effortlessly magnificent party for you at a very economical price.

Validity : Now - 31 Oct '08



Daily Ayutthaya tour with lunch.

Remarks :

• The above rate are nett per person included government tax
  
• Transportation from / to major hotels in Bangkok, based on our list (for round trip only).
• The above rates are applicable only if booked through Cruise-Thailand.com website (special rates) and are not available at the River Sun Cruise. 

Cancellation Charge :

• Cancellation 15 days before departure date 100% Charge
  
  

07.30 : Check-in at the River City Shopping Complex, Si Phraya

08.00 : Depart by coach from the River City Shopping Complex

09.30 : Arrive at the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace is beautifully decorated in both traditional Chinese and European style.

10.30 : Arrive at Ayutthaya, the Ancient City, which was the former Thai capital for over 400 years. Nowadays the glory and the beauty of the grand palace and temples of its past has vanished, leaving merely a glimpse of ruins, despite this it is a good reflection of the past. River Sun brings you a combination of both the ruins and the remaining historical attractions.

- Wat Maha That: Over 600 years old, Wat Maha That was the heart and soul of the Ayutthaya people. It was almost completely destroyed by the Burmese during Thai-Burmese war.

- Wat Na Phra Mane: Remains in perfect condition, as it was used as the Burmese headquarters. The splendid Golden Buddha, dressed in regal attire, was placed in the temple along with the three thousand-year-old green stone carved Buddha. Both are considered as extremely valuable national relics.

- Wat Lokayasutharam: has a mysterious past, whereby its origins are unknown. The temple enshrines a Largest Reclining Buddha Image which was built during The Early Period of the Ayutthaya Region. The other two ancient temples, as well as the ruined site also surround the compound area.

12.30 : Depart Wat Lokayasutharam for the River Sun Cruise, at the River Sun Traditional Thai style pier at Wat Pho Tang Nua, Ayutthaya.
Buffet Lunch: “Delicious Meals served in the luxurious surroundings of the cruise boat”

- Coffee Break
Throughout the journey you are able to watch the Chao Phraya River banks scenery from the River Sun Cruise, either on deck in the fresh cool tropical air or from the refreshing air-conditioned passenger room. Either view you get an amazing ling clear view of the life of the inhabitants that dwell along the river, and the unforgettable scenery of children as they greet the visitors going by, making it an altogether worthwhile experience.
- Arriving at the city, Pass the Royal Grand Palace, Pass by Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). The temple was the former palace when the Thai capital of Ayutthaya was replaced by Thonburi.

16.30 : (approx) Arrive at the River City Complex Pier, Si Phraya.
Throughout the trip expert guides explain the history and legends of the respective sights, insuring a priceless visit for the tourist. The various sights have been carefully chosen for the visitor to make a comparative study of the past, the present and the natural beauty of Thailand’s countryside, making the visit an unforgettable experience. It is undoubtedly a complete program that combines what vistors want to know, touch, and record in memory not only pictures of Thailand's beauty but by experience, while at the same time being able to unwind.

Throughout the cruise, the Chao Phraya River scenery can be enjoyed from the comfort of the passenger rooms or the refreshing open air upper deck.

The Ancient City was the former Thai capital for 417 years. The city used to prosper being head of dominant empire and the centre of trade between the East and European countries, such as Britain, France and Holland.

Recenlty declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Ayutthaya temples are scattered throughout this once magnificient city and along the surrounding rivers. River Sun Cruise has selected the highlights of the site for your visit including Wat Maha That, Wat Lokayasutharam and Wat Na Phra Mane.

Wat Maha That

The Heart and Soul of City
Outline: From Artifacts and the style of the Pagoda, we believe that Wat Maha That was built before the Ayutthaya Period or around the 14th Century. One of the images which was excavated by the Fine Art Department was a Buddha Image in the Sitting Attitude (sitting with drop down legs). This image belonged to the Lopburi Period. The Pagodas are from the Bayon Style or Bayon Period (compared to Khmer culture) which are built with laterite.

Wat Na Phra Mane

See the most charming Buddha Image in Ayutthaya City
Outline
From evidence, we believe Wat Na Phra Mane was built in 1504. When Ayutthaya was collapsed for the second time, all the Temples, Palaces and most of the City were destroyed, but Wat Na Phra Mane survived. Wat Na Phra Mane contains the most complete Works of Art from the Ayutthaya Period, especially the Image in the main shrine.

Chapel Hall
The Chapel Hall of Wat Na Phra Mane is one of the largest in Ayutthaya, which contains a total of 9 rooms (most Wats were only 3 or 5 rooms). The Temple is facing the Lopburi River and the foundation of Hall is the shape of Chinese junk. Walking around the Hall you will spot the walls of the hall which have no windows. It just has cut out spaces to allow natural light to shine through and for the air to circulate. These are called " Balusters "

Lental
The Lental of Wat Na Phra Mane is a wood-carving in the image of the Deity Vishnu mounted on Garuda and surrounded with 22 Cherubs.

Wat Lokayasutharam

Wat Lokayasutharam is an abandoned temple and there is no absolute evidence that tells us which reign it was built in. None of the historical records or any chronicles have mentioned the period of construction. It is assumed that this temple was built in the Ayutthaya period. Perhaps it was abandoned after the fall of Ayutthaya to the invading Burmese in 2310 B.E.

This temple houses a large Reclining Buddha Image 37 metres in length, built of bricks and plaster. Nearby there are some ruined posts of the Wihara. At the back , the ruins of Wihara, Ubosot and Prang still remain.

Because of the long face and the straight hand supporting the head, it is believed that the Buddha Image was built after the Mid-Ayutthaya period (after the 22nd Buddhist Century). This is because, typically, the style of the Reclining Buddha Image, constructed within the Early-Ayutthaya period and the U-Thong period would have a folded hand supporting the head rather than a straight hand. Examples of the Reclining Buddha images of the early-Ayutthaya and the U-Thong period includ the Reclining Buddha Image at Wat Phutthaisawan (built by King U-Thong), and the Reclining Buddha Image in Singh Buri province. Both of them have a folded hand supporting the head.

The River Sun Cruise is a large tourist cruise. Her regular duty is to escort all Thai and foreign tourists to cruise along the Chao Phraya River to visit Ayutthaya at day and to charter for parties by night. The style of party is entirely up to the customer. Whether they are happy with entertaining themselves in the Karaoke Lobby or dancing the night away in the discotheque.

The interior on the River Sun Cruise is decorated in a rich classical Thai style. And with over 10 years experience, our professional staff provide guests with a warm and friendly service.

River Sun Cruise Co.,Ltd. has served more than half a million guests over the last decade. We are very proud of our service and intend to continue as such long into the future.

Chinese Temple

Catholic Church

Wat Phra Kaew

Wat Arun

Tha Chang

Pakkred Market

Wat Maha That

Wat Na Phra Mane

Wat Lokayasutharam