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Mekhala River Cruise

The Legendary River Cruise

Welcome aboard the legendary Mekhala for an enchanting journey along the magnificent Chao Phya river ‘River of the King’. The Mekhala, a 35 year old traditional rice barge, was converted several years ago into a unique floating hotel.

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Code:  BKK-14

Programme 1:  Cruise Bangkok - Ayuthaya     View>> Boat Details

Daily departure at 14:30 hrs.

Day 1 : Bangkok - Mekhala (D)

Start cruising up the Chao Phraya River with spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Just after the sunset, the MEKHALA docks at Wat Kai Tia, a Thai temple set in a tranquil rural village. An exquisite candlelit dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine is served on the deck. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2 : Mekhala - Ayuthaya - Bangkok (B, L)

A delicious breakfast is served on board. Then depart for Bang-Pa-In where your guide will take you to visit the Summer Palace. Continue by long-tail boat to the ancient capital of Ayuthaya. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the idyllic ruins of the once glorious capital destroyed by the Burmese. In the late afternoon our air-conditioned mini-bus will take you back to your hotel in Bangkok.

 

Programme 2: Cruise Ayuthaya - Bangkok

Daily departure at 08:00 hrs.

Day 1 : Bangkok - Ayuthaya - Mekhala (L, D)

Depart from your hotel around 8 a.m. and travel by minibus to Ayuthaya. Upon arrival, visit the archeological site of the once glorious capital destroyed by the Burmese. Lunch at a local restaurant and then travel to Bang-Pa-In by long-tail boat to explore the Summer Palace. After this visit, your guide will drop you off, to board the Mekhala. Cruise down the Chao Phraya River to Wat Kai Tia for a candlelit dinner. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2 : Mekhala - Bangkok (B)

After a delicious breakfast on board, cruise down the river to Bangkok, passing spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Arrive in the late morning in Bangkok.

 

mekha1.jpg (100574 bytes) Mekhala Rice Barge

mekha3.jpg (75127 bytes) Boat Deck in Ayuthaya

mekha2.jpg (105094 bytes) Life of local Thai people along the River bank
Price per person in Thai Baht

Period

 1 Single 1/2 Twin Child
1 Nov 2005 - 30 Apr 2006 11,500  9,400  4,800
1 May 2006 - 31 Oct 2006 9,500 7,600  3,800

Include:

  • Accommodation in twin-sharing cabin,
  • Cruise along the river
  • Full board (meal plan as mentioned above)
  • Entrance fees and guide in Ayuthaya and Bang-Pa-In

Exclude:

  • Transfer in Bangkok from Hotel to Mekhala pier or vise-versa: THB 680 per person

Remark:
  • Pick up at hotels located outside center heart of Bangkok will be charged extra for 200 bahts per person.
  • e.g.
    - Airport Area
    - Bangna Trad Rd.
    - Ratchadapisek Rd.
    - Rama IX Rd.

Notes

  • Minimum 2 persons traveling together.
  • Child Rate : Child under 12 years shares a double room with 2 adults (2 adults + 1 child). Infant (less than 2 years old) = free of charge.

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