Mekhala River Cruise
Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Bang Pa In - 2 Days

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).

The glorious Mekhala, a former rice barge transformed into a boutique hotel, provides your accommodation, complete with air-conditioned cabins, candle-lit dinner and chairs on deck to view life along the waterways. A rich, unforgettable journey.

Includes:

• 2 days cruise (Join-in) with stops and visits as mentioned in the program.
• 1 night accommodation on board in double berth air-conditioned cabin.
• Meal plan as mentioned in the program.
• Coffee, Tea & Water on board and during breakfast.
• Coffee, Tea, Water & Soft drink during dinner.
• Services of a qualified crews.
• English speaking guide with (private) land services and transportation in Bangkok & Ayutthaya. - Group Insurance.
• Transfer from/to Bangkok hotel – pier.

Remark:

• Child under 12 years will be applies for child rates
• Join tour min.2 persons departure.

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Stateroom Features:

• Four air-conditioned staterooms with en suite bathrooms.
• Beautifully furnished with appointments of Teak and rare woods, Thai fabrics, Antiques, Art and Oriental Carpets.
• Deluxe Amenities.
• Bathrobe & Slippers.
• Vanity and make-up mirror.
• Personal safe.
• Hairdryer.

Boat Features:

• Spacious upper deck with lounge and dining area.
• Sun deck.
• Fully provisioned galley.
• Private crew quarters and bathroom.
• Two-engines for safety and maneuverability.
• Captain, Chief Steward, Assistant Steward and First Mate on-board.
• Full bar available.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, all tours, guide, admissions and transfers included.

Itinerary - Full program
Program Up (Boat/Bus) - Bangkok - Ayuthaya
Daily departure at 14:00 hrs

Day 1 - Bangkok - Mekhala on the river (D)

• Start cruising up the Chao Phraya River with spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Just after the sunset, the MEKHALA docks at Wat Kai Tia, a Thai temple set in a tranquil rural village. An exquisite candlelit dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine is served on the deck. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2 - Mekhala - Ayuthaya - Bangkok (B,L)

A delicious breakfast is served on board. Then depart for Bang-Pa-In where your guide will take you to visit the Summer Palace. Continue by long-tail boat to the ancient capital of Ayuthaya. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the idyllic ruins of the once glorious capital destroyed by the Burmese. In the late afternoon our air-conditioned mini-bus will take you back to your hotel in Bangkok.

Program Down (Bus/Boat) - Ayuthaya - Bangkok
Daily departure at 08:00 hrs

Day 1 - Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Mekhala (L,D)

Depart from your hotel around 8 a.m. and travel by minibus to Ayuthaya. Upon arrival, visit the archeological site of the once glorious capital destroyed by the Burmese. Lunch at a local restaurant and then travel to Bang-Pa-In by long-tail boat to explore the Summer Palace. After this visit, your guide will drop you off, to board the Mekhala. Cruise down the Chao Phraya River to Wat Kai Tia for a candlelit dinner. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2 - Mekhala - Bangkok (B)

After a delicious breakfast on board, cruise down the river to Bangkok, passing spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Arrive in the late morning in Bangkok

Prices

18/12/09 - 31/03/10
2D/1N Mekhala Cruise - Join Tour (Full Programme UP)
Rates per person in Thai Baht

Adult Price

Restriction:

Minimum 2 Pax

Remark

Rates available till October 2010.
Cruise does not operate on Friday.
Child rate: Child under 12 years shares a double room with 2 adults charge at 50 % from adult rate (double sharing).
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.

18/12/09 - 31/03/10
2D/1N Mekhala Cruise - Join Tour (Full Program Down)
Rates per person in Thai Baht

Adult Price

Restriction:

Minimum 2 Pax

Remark

Rates available till October 2010.
Cruise does not operate on Saturday.
Child rate: Child under 12 years shares a double room with 2 adults charge at 50 % from adult rate (double sharing).
Infants (under 2 years old) are free of charge.

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