This easy day-trip gives a superb introduction to the ruins of the ancient capital Ayutthaya, and the country's cultural heritage. It begins with a guided stroll around the splendid Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and its landscaped gardens. Here you'll see the glorious Chinese and Thai Pavilions, before taking a lazy long-tail boat ride on the Chao Phraya River

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Travel to the former capital of Thailand before embarking on a relaxing river cruise back to Bangkok. Tour the deserted sights and ruins of Ayutthaya, the once illustrious capital of the Thai Empire

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Budhist Lent day cccurs one day after the full-moon day of the eighth lunar month (Asarnha Bucha). Khao Pansa marks the beginning of the annual three-month Rains Retreat during which Buddhist monks customarily stay at a particular temple to study and meditate. The monks are not allowed to stay overnight at any other location during this period. And so we marked this holiday, which in the year 2007 falls on July 30th, by making a day trip to Ayutthaya for alm giving and making merits as good Buddhists should. Ayutthaya is a World Heritage site