Planning the Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok? The group meets in central Bangkok in the morning, the drive to Ayutthaya takes about 1.5 hours, the temples and a lunch stop fill the middle of the day, and you are back in Bangkok after about 9 hours. Below is the sequence of the day, the packing list and what to send to confirm.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok — From $25 per person, about 9 hours.
What should I bring?
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and cash for the temple tickets.
This guide also answers:
- What time does the tour start?
At a glance
- Duration: About 9 hours
- Format: Small-group day trip
- Area: Ayutthaya, from Bangkok
- Meeting point: Meeting point in central Bangkok; hotel pickup on request at extra cost
- Best for: history and photography lovers who want to see the ancient capital in one day
- Price: From $25 per person
- Payment: Book on WhatsApp
The day in order
The standard sequence of the Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok; timing shifts with your hotel area, traffic, weather and group size. What happens at each stage is described in the travel guide.
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting point in Bangkok |
| 2 | Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon |
| 3 | Wat Mahathat |
| 4 | Wat Phra Si Sanphet |
| 5 | Wat Chaiwatthanaram |
| 6 | Back to Bangkok |
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring clothes that cover shoulders and knees, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and cash for the temple tickets.
- Temple entrance fees are paid on the day: about 40-80 baht per temple, around 280 baht in total.
- Lunch is not included; the group stops at a local restaurant.
- Dress for temples: shoulders and knees covered.
- Hotel pickup in central Bangkok is possible at extra cost; tell us your hotel when you book.
- It is hot and there is a lot of walking in the sun: bring water, a hat and sunscreen.
- Bangkok traffic is heavy: please be at the meeting point on time, the group waits up to 10 minutes.
- We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What shifts by season
Bangkok and central Thailand have a cool, dry season from about November to February, a hot season from March to May and rains from about June to October. Day trips run all year; in the hot months an early start and water make the difference.
Booking and confirmation — what to send
To confirm the Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok, send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp — that is what sets the slot. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water and cash for the temple tickets.
What time does the tour start?
In the morning from a central meeting point; the exact time is confirmed with your booking. The day lasts about 9 hours.
Is lunch included?
No. The group stops at a local restaurant, and you pay for your own lunch.