From Bangkok to Ayutthaya by Private Tour

Lasting 8 to 10 hours, this round-trip in an air-conditioned van not only allows you more time to explore the temples but also gives you a chance to discover some Thai delicacies along the way. Even better, this full-day itinerary is completely private for you and your group, so it can be modified and slightly customized based on your needs.

After you're picked up from your hotel, the tour takes you to the most important attractions at the ruins, including the most famous wats, such as Wat Phra Sri Sanphet (famous for its restored three chedi-mound-like structures resembling a bell that are used to house relics); Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit and its massive golden Buddha statue; Wat Mahathat (home to a stone Buddha head wrapped in the roots of a tree); and Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya's best known and most impressive temple.

This unique tour then takes you to taste local snacks directly from a local market and to get a behind-the-scenes look into the production (and tasting) of Roti Saimai, a cotton candy delicacy wrapped in a sweet roti bread. End the day with a traditional Thai meal onboard a rice barge docked on the Chao Phraya River before the van takes you back to your hotel.