Anantara Cruise on Mekong river | 3 days 2 nights

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Port of departure:
Bangkok - Ayutthaya
Duration: 03 days 02 nights
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Journey back in time and discover the Chao Phraya River’s majestic wonders. Step aboard our exquisite 100 year old rice barge, meticulously rebuilt from solid teak and lavishly converted to its present splendour. Cruise in comfort and enjoy Anantara’s personalised service, for a once in a lifetime voyage along the River of Kings.

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Day 1: Bangkok - Ayutthaya (L, D)

10:00: You depart from the pier located in front of Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa. Once on board, your experienced crew will serve a welcome chilled herbal drink. You’ll arrive at the Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun. This is one of the best known temples in Bangkok and dates back to the ancient Ayutthaya period. We will stop here for a short guided tour and depart at 11:30am.
Next, arrive at the Royal Barges National Museum. This is one of Bangkok’s most fascinating sites, not seen anywhere else in the world. The museum is home to an incredible collection of gilded and ornately decorated boats with magnificently carved prows, including his Majesty the King’s personal barge, Suphannahongse. Built in 1911 to resemble a mythical swan, the boat is 46 meters long and was carved from a single tree. All the barges kept here are unique in their portrayal of incredible craftsmanship. Lunch is served.

Shortly after your lunch, Anantara Song will pass the manmade island of Koh Kret in Nonthaburi Province which is populated by one of Thailand’s many ethnic minority groups, the Mon people, who use the river’s fine clay to produce earthenware pots. Then as we continue our journey, spend the afternoon relaxing on board, watching vivid snapshots of river life unfold. At tea time, a traditional English afternoon tea will be served. Sip on a selection of teas, accompanied by tea sandwiches, fruit and chocolate cakes, scones with whipped cream and jam, as well as delicious cookies and pastries.
16:30: A quick stop at Wat Pathum Khong Ka to feed the fish which offers a simple way of gaining merit and good luck. This promotes the Buddhist cycle of life by feeding the fish so they in turn can produce life. Some of these carp fish are giants! Arrive at Wat Samakkiyaram in time to watch sunset and moor for the night.
Then, relax and freshen up in your private en-suite stateroom, before returning to the deck for aperitifs and Thai canapés. With Wat Samakkiyaram as a dramatic backdrop, a traditional Thai dinner will be served, after which you can relax on deck with a glass of wine or nightcap before retiring to your stateroom for your first night on board.

Day 2: Ayutthaya (B, L, D)

08:30: Enjoy your freshly prepared breakfast. Recline on a deck lounger and watch river life float past as you cruise up the Chao Phraya River through the Thai countryside. We will stop off briefly at Wat Bote which offers a wonderful chance to make merit with the monks followed by a tour of the temple. Thai Buddhists believe that by making merit they earn happiness, peace and the chance to progress in their next life, while this sacred experience creates a harmonious way to start the day for all. Mediterranean set lunch is served.
Anantara Song arrives at Wat Panancherng for a tour of this old monastery which houses Thailand’s largest ancient Buddha image. This image, known as Luang Po To, was made in 1344 and is revered as the God Protector by the Chinese, who made up the majority of sailors at this time. A limousine with guide will then transfer you to the UNESCO World. Heritage site of Ayutthaya, this ancient capital was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and it was from here that the Siamese ruled their Kingdom for 417 years.

*Wat chaiwatthanaram temple in Ayutthaya*

Spend the afternoon exploring Ayutthaya in the company of an expert guide. Enjoy the chance to ride an elephant, and as Ayutthaya is such a large area, your limousine driver will wait for you and provide a tour of the city’s outer areas. Take a limousine transfer to Bang Pa In, one of the 16 districts of Ayutthaya, where you will rejoin Anantara Song. 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. Across from Bang Pa In is Wat Niwet Thammaprawat - one of the most intriguing Buddhist temples – and this is where we will moor for the night. Wat Niwet Thammaprawat was constructed at the command of King Rama V in 1878 in the style of an English Gothic church. The temple’s stained glass windows and unusual architecture makes it one of the most distinctive Buddhist temples in Thailand.
Then, relax and freshen up in your private en-suite stateroom before returning to the deck for aperitifs and Thai canapés. A traditional Thai dinner will be served on deck.

Day 3: Ayutthaya - Bangkok (B, L)

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Introductions

Cruise company: Manohra
Cruise type: Midrange, Sharing, 4 cabins
Destinations: Thailand - Thailand

Journey back in time and discover the Chao Phraya River’s majestic wonders. Step aboard our exquisite 100 year old rice barges, meticulously rebuilt from solid teak and lavishly converted to their present splendor. Cruise in comfort and enjoy Anantara’s personalized service, for a once in a lifetime voyage along the River of Kings.

Route in brief

Equipment

Dream Stateroom
Ornately designed and decorated with an elegance evoking old Siam, fully air-conditioned space. Antiques and woven Thai silks adorn the rooms, while freshly cut flowers create a naturally soothing ambience. Through porthole windows watch river life unfold outside.
Cabin size: 20-25 m2
Number of cabin: 2
Max: 4 adults
Features:
Private, two bedroom cruise
17 meters in length
Air-conditioned staterooms with private en-suite bathrooms
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 and Assistant Steward, Personal Chef and First Mate on board
Life jackets
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a sumptuous evening meal
Full bar and kitchen on board
Ayutthaya Thousand Golden Temples Tour or Ang Thong Mystic River Tour

Song Stateroom
Experience a journey along the River of Kings in the comfort of Anantara Song’s four individual staterooms. These authentic rooms are fully-equipped with air conditioning.
Cabin size: 20-25 m2
Number of cabin: 4
Max: 2 adults
Features:
Shared cruise with four individual bedrooms
Departs Mondays and Thursdays
19 meters in length
Air-conditioned staterooms with private en-suite bathrooms
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 and Assistant Steward, Personal Chef and First Mate on board
Life jackets
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a sumptuous evening meal
Ayutthaya Thousand Golden Temples Tour

Services & Facilities
General
24-hour Security
Doctor on call
Newspapers and magazines
Reception
Safety box at reception
Tender for sightseeing
Theme cruise

Services
Bar
Fresh flower
Laundry service
RestaurantDining Room & Bar
Spacious upper deck with lounge and dining area
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a sumptuous evening meal
Full bar and kitchen on board

Booking conditions

Price include

Full board accommodation, including meals, coffee, tea & drinking water.
English speaking guide.
Visits mentioned in the program.
Entrance fees.
Transportation from departure port to arrival port

Price exclude

Personal Travel Insurance.
Tours & meals other than those mentioned in the program.
Transfers from/to airport and hotels.
Personal expenses.
Gratuities for the crew.
Transfer from hotel to port and vice-versa

Conditions for children

We usually grant a 50% discount on the price of a trip for a child under 8, provided that he/she is accompanied by at least two adults at full price and that he or she stays in the same room. sharing the bed with his parents.
Any extra bed is chargeable.

Cancellation conditions

In case of cancellation of the trip, any cancellation must be confirmed by letter, email or fax. The customer must pay a cancellation fee that corresponds to:

At 0% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel in a period equal to or greater than 30 days before the beginning of the trip;
To 20% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel from 15 days to 30 days before the start of the trip;
To 50% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel from 06 days to 15 days before the start of the trip.
80% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel from 03 day to 06 days before the start of the trip.
100% of the total price of the trip, if the cancellation reaches VietnamSpiritTravel less than 03 days before the start of the trip.

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