Overview
This 3-hour Ayutthaya bicycle adventure will take you around Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (Sacred City of Ayutthaya), the Siamese royal capital from 1350 to 1767. Three rivers gather at Ayutthaya: the Chao Phraya, the Pasak, and the Lopburi. From a small fortified island-city, it grew into a powerful kingdom. In its heyday, Thai culture and commerce flourished, and lots of foreign merchants resided in the capital. You will get a sense of the once mighty capital of Siam through this tour.
What you will be doing
One of the sixteen fortresses along the city walls of Ayutthaya. Although partially destroyed, the fort still conveys what must have been ancient travellers' first impressions of the Kingdom of Siam
Dozens of vendors offer bags of the colourful Roti Sai Mai, one of the most famous Thai desserts in Ayutthaya – threads of twirled palm sugar wrapped in a round unleavened bread
A memorial for the first heroine in Thai history, and make a short photo stop here. Then we ride further along the river and observe the daily life of the local people living on the river banks
Where they make handicraft woven wind mobiles from palm leaves in the shape of a carp, Pla Tapian Bai Lan
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Here we see the ruins of the old temples. We stop at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet which was the most important temple of Ayutthaya and is situated within the Royal Palace grounds
Best known for its photogenic Buddha’s head entwined within the roots of a tree. It is one of the most recognisable images from Thailand and can be found on many postcards and travel books
We will walk with our bicycles over the market. This busy market has been around since Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam. It houses a large concentration of amulet shops, food stalls and vendors selling all kinds of wares
We take a ferry back to cross the Pasak River and within a few minutes, we are back at our office where the tour ends.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Hua Ro, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
🗺️ Instructions: We will meet at our office.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Since you will visit ancient temples, you are expected to dress respectfully. We recommend wearing longer shorts (knees covered) and covering your shoulders when we enter the temples.
During the trip, we make regular stops for sightseeing and to provide you with drinking water/soft drinks and a Thai snack.
Anyone able to ride a bicycle can join this - Ayutthaya bicycle excursion is designed to be enjoyable, educational and fun and is not too demanding on the legs!
Inclusion ✅
Cycling equipment
Snack
Refreshments
Entrance ticket
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Pick up and drop off transport
About your host
Recreational Bangkok Biking Co., Ltd.We operate daily bicycle tours in Ayutthaya, Bangkok and Chiang Mai that are suited to everybody who can ride a bicycle. The tours will bring you to unseen parts of the city and give you an unforgettable experience in Thailand.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.