On a fantastic night biking adventure, see the treasures of the UNESCO World Heritage Site by bicycle with your small group. Visit Wat Mahathat, a royal monastery that once served as the seat of the Singaraja, the head of Buddhist monks, as well as Wat Phra Si Sanphet, which was built in stages over the 15th and 16th centuries. It operated as a royal chapel and was located on the grounds of the Grand Palace. The guide's explanation helps you imagine how exquisite Ayutthaya's temples were and how powerful the Thai rulers of Ayutthaya were before the city was destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767. During the trip, enjoy a delicious Thai meal and snap the moments with your pals.
Itinerary
- After sunset, some of the ruins and temples in the ancient capital are beautifully illuminated by spotlights from the ground contrasting with the pitch-black sky.
- As soon as we have selected a bicycle we ride to the pier where we board a ferry to cross the Pa Sak River.
- Once we arrived on the other side we cycled through Chao Phrom market, the most famous local market in Ayutthaya.
- Then, cycle along Chankasem Palace, nowadays a National Museum, the old prison, and Hua Ro market before we arrive at Bang Ian Night Market.
- Park your bicycles and walk over this busy night market with lots of vendors selling clothes and, of course, food! We have our ‘appetizer’ here and get a glimpse of the local nightlife.
- The sun has set now and we cross the road to Wat Mahathat, one of the most famous temple complexes in Ayutthaya Historical Park.
- Continue the spectacular evening bike ride and pass Wat Ratchaburana and Wat Phra Ram.
- Then, on top is Wat Phra Si Sanphet which was built in several phases in the 15th and 16th centuries.
- It’s time for our dinner, so we stop at a local restaurant where the guide will order a Thai meal.
- After dinner, get on your bike again and continue exploring Ayutthaya.
- Cycle over the bridge to cross the Chao Phraya river and we can already see the illuminated ruins of the magnificent Wat Chaiwattanaram in the distance.
- A couple of minutes later we are standing in front of this stunning temple complex, wonderfully lit up at night.
- Before returning to our office make a last stop at Wat Lokayasutharam to take a picture of the huge reclining Buddha, the biggest in Ayutthaya.
- While cycling back past the enlightened Ayutthaya City Pillar or Lak Muang’. People visit the city pillar to make offerings and pray for good fortune, pregnancy, and other favors.
- Head towards the starting point where this amazing Ayutthaya Sunset bicycle adventure ends.