3-Hour City And Park Bike Tour

Ayutthaya City and Historical Park Bike Tour runs through Recreational Bangkok Biking. Rated 4.8 across 188 reviews. Runs 3 - 3.5 hours. From $44.

Overview

This ride sets out from the operator's base and heads first for the ruins of Pom Phet on the old city walls, the spot where river travelers once entered the Kingdom of Siam. From there the route pedals through ordinary neighborhoods, past vendors selling roti sai mai, the local sweet of palm sugar threads wrapped in unleavened bread.

The middle of the tour slows down at Somdet Phra Srinakarinda Park and Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai, then follows the riverbank to a Muslim community known for hand-woven palm leaf mobiles. After that the group enters Ayutthaya Historical Park proper, stopping at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet in the old Royal Palace grounds and at Wat Mahathat, home of the famous Buddha statue.

The loop closes with time at Chao Phrom Market, busy with amulet shops and food stalls, and a ferry crossing over the Pasak River back toward the start. The whole thing runs three to three and a half hours. One reviewer found that the breeze from cycling made the heat easier to handle than walking would have been.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at the operator's baseMeet at the Recreational Bangkok Biking starting point; the listing says to use the company name as the destination rather than the street address.
2. Pom Phet fortressRide first to the ruins of Pom Phet on the old city walls, the point where river travelers once entered the Kingdom of Siam.
3. Local neighborhoodsPedal through small communities and pass vendors selling roti sai mai, a dessert of palm sugar threads wrapped in unleavened bread.
4. Park and chediCycle through Somdet Phra Srinakarinda Park to Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai, then continue along the riverbank.
5. Palm leaf craft communityVisit a Muslim community along the river that makes hand-woven mobiles from palm leaves.
6. Ayutthaya Historical ParkEnter the park for the temple ruins, with stops at Wat Phra Sri Sanphet in the Royal Palace grounds and the famous Buddha statue at Wat Mahathat.
7. Chao Phrom MarketExperience the market's amulet shops and food stalls.
8. Ferry and returnTake the ferry across the Pasak River and cycle back to the starting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the ride smoother, from temple dress codes to what the pace actually feels like.

• Dress code. Shoulders must be covered and shorts should reach the knees for the temple visits. Wearing suitable clothing from the start avoids having to improvise a cover-up mid-tour.
• Pace and fitness. One reviewer described the route as easy even for an inexperienced biker, and noted that you will sweat, which is normal for Thailand. Another reviewer found that the breeze while cycling made the heat easier than walking.
• Morning timing. One reviewer who started at 9 am found the temperatures pleasant and had the first stops partly to themselves.
• Food and drink. Water or a soft drink and a snack are included, and the route passes through Chao Phrom Market with its food stalls. One reviewer also mentioned a market snack stop along the way.
• What is covered. Bike and helmet rental, the guide, the ferry crossing, and entrance fees for Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet are all in the price. Gratuities are optional and not included.
• Group feel. Several reviewers mention guides who took their time, answered questions, and made sure everyone kept up and crossed roads safely. The atmosphere is relaxed rather than rushed.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup; travelers make their own way to the meeting point, and the listing asks visitors to use the operator's company name as the destination rather than the address. Cancellation terms are tiered: free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance, a 50% fee between 48 and 24 hours, and no refund inside 24 hours. The ride happens in Thai heat, and one reviewer was upfront that you will sweat. Gratuities are not included in the price.

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