At a Glance
Embark on a historical voyage and discover Chao Phraya River’s majestic wonders onboard a luxury private charter. Explore the famous landmarks on an enthralling 3 days Bangkok cruise including Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Royal Barges National Museum, Koh Kret and Ayutthaya.
Journey back in time and discover the Chao Phraya River’s resplendent jewels from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Cruise in comfort for a once in a lifetime voyage along the River of Kings combining an old-world splendour and ultra-luxurious modern comfort, onboard the charming rice barge cruise of Loy Dream. Set sail on a three-day cruise watching life along the river unfold as you journey to discover iconic landmarks of spectacular golden temples. Call into the renowned Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, uncovering the city’s past and splendour of its architecture. Climb ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2 nights’ accommodation on a twin share basis
- All meals- 2 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 2 x dinner
- Traditional English afternoon high tea on first and last day onboard
- Drinks including alcoholic beverages
- A complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
- Local English-speaking tour guide onboard
- Return transfer from Bangkok city hotel to Anantara Riverside Pier
- Entrance fees of all sites as specified in itinerary
- Activities of each visit as specified on itinerary
- VAT government tax
Itinerary
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Begin your journey in the bustling city of Bangkok, where you will be picked up at your Bangkok hotel and transferred to the quaint Anantara Riverside Pier. All aboard your private luxury charter, the Loy Dream. Your floating home for the next 2 nights. Start your adventure with a celebratory welcome champagne, meet your crew and enjoy the open sundeck as you sail on a journey of fascinating discoveries. Set sail across the serene Phraya Chao River to some majestic riverside temples contrasting old and new. Explore Wat Kanlayanamit, meaning Good Friend, a relatively newer temple built in the reign of King Rama III. Admire its highlights of a 16-meter-tall Buddha statue and the largest bronze bell tower in Thailand. Be captivated as you transition into the older temples of Bangkok to the beautiful and iconic Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Revel at its colourfully decorated and intricate patterned spires that stand majestically over the water. While here, climb the central pang for sweeping views of the river and the Grand Palace. Step back in time at the Royal Barges National Museum showcasing an incredible collection of gilded and ornately decorated boats with magnificently carved prows including his Majesty the King's personal barge. You’ll be left in awe at the unique portrayal of the Kingdom’s incredible craftsmanship. Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard before sailing across the manmade island of Koh Kret for an authentic cultural immersion. Meander this car-free island exploring its beautiful farms and many pottery shops the island is renowned for. Relax and set sail as you spend the afternoon on board soaking snapshots of the river life unfold. Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea before anchoring at Wat Bote for the night. Explore its ancient temple and pond for fish feeding signifying a merit of good luck. |
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Freshen up in your private ensuite stateroom before indulging on aperitifs and Thai canapés on deck. Immerse in a Thai cooking class of authentic flavours and aromas with the Chef and enjoy your creation over a traditional Thai dinner. Sip with a glass of wine or nightcap before drifting to a peaceful sleep in your stateroom to the soothing sounds of the river.
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As the sun arises over the river, an enticing fresh breakfast is served onboard Loy Dream. Relax on the deck lounger and take in the passing floating scenic vistas of river life toward the idyllic Thai countryside. Start with a sacred experience at Wat Bote, engaging in a wonderful chance to make merit with monks and exploring the temple. Thai Buddhists believe that by making merit they earn happiness, peace and chance to progress in their next life. An ideal way to create a harmonious start to your day. Visit Wat Panancherng, an old monastery that is one of the most impressive and elegant Buddhist temples that is over seven hundred years old. Marvel at its jewel of an imposing gold-plated Buddha statue. The largest ancient Buddha image in Thailand. You’ll then be transferred in a limousine where you’ll meet your guide to the historically spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site of Ayutthaya. Once an important centre of global diplomacy and commerce, the ancient capital of Ayuttaya is now an archaeological ruin filled with majestic stone temples boasting with stories and precious relics from the bygone era. Embark on a guided cultural and historical immersion uncovering the city’s past and splendour of its architecture. A limousine journey takes you to the quaint small town of Bang Pa In, one of the 16 district of Ayutthaya and known for its magnificent Royal Palace. Be inspired by well-manicured gardens and an elegant collection of building with a mix of European and Thai architecture styles. Along the way you may wish to buy a bag of fish or a cage of small birds for you to release back to nature in a local gesture of making merit. |
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Relax onboard where refreshing aperitifs and Thai canapés await. Enjoy another magical riverside dinner on deck boasting traditional Thai flavours.
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Your final day begins with a relaxed breakfast onboard before meeting your personal guide for an adventure to Wat Niwet Thammaprawat, one of the most intriguing Buddhist temples. Built in the style of an English gothic church, the temple is considered the one and only European architectural style temple in Thailand. Admire its stained-glass windows and unusual architectures defining it as one of the most distinctive Buddhist temples in Thailand. A short walk later takes you to the Bang Pa In Summer Palace. Explore the grounds by electric carts as you marvel at the picturesque structures representing a variety of architectural styles of classical Tai. Chinese and European design. With a limousine transfer, enjoy a local experience by visiting a local market. Experience the sights of Thai house sin regional styles while gaining insight into the local village’s handicrafts such as fern basketry, silk flowers, hand-woven silk and cotton, silk dying and wood carving which make a great place to shop. Retreat back onboard for a delicious lunch as you set sail towards Bangkok. Absorb the majestic river side scenes while devouring in a traditional afternoon tea. A perfect time to reflect in an incredible and inspiring journey. Arrive at Anantara Riverside Pier at approximately 430pm and transfer onwards to your hotel. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
NoneBreakfast, LunchDates & Prices
Departure daily on request. The price is based on private charter for a group of 4 people. Private charter for a group of 2 people can also be arranged (surcharge applies). Peak Season Supplement Charge applies to 20 December – 02 January. Please contact us for a quote.
More Info
- The departure and finish point is Bangkok
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Bangkok
November to February is warm, dry and when the heat and humidity are at their lowest. This makes it an ideal and pleasant time to visit but also a peak travel time. Temperatures rise March to May, with rainy season from May to November. Still, Thailand’s tropical climate could easily bring temperatures up to 90 degrees fahrenheit on any given day regardless of the time of year.
- Non-English languages for tour guide onboard is on request and for a surcharge, subject to availability
- Check-in time is requested half an hour prior to the cruise’s departure
- Private charter taking entire boat for 2 cabins for 1 – 4 persons
- Times given are for reference and can be altered according to your personal requirements. While we make every effort to personalize itineraries, departure/pick up times are subject to change due to external factors and tidal activity
- Cancellation policy: any confirmed booking cancelled by guests within 63 days prior to the scheduled cruise. 63-33 days prior to departure 50% of rate. 18-32 days prior to departure 75% of rate. 0-17 days prior to departure 100% of rate
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. The tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
