Depart from the pier at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. Once on board, we are pleased to welcome you with a refreshing herbal drink. For your added pleasure, a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine will be arranged for your trip. After a brief introduction of the crew, we set sail on a journey of fascinating discoveries. Arrive at the magnificent Temple of the Dawn, or Wat Arun; one of the best known temples in Bangkok which dates back to the ancient Ayuthaya period.

Explore the amazing wonders of the National Museum of Royal Barges and Wat Kanlayanami before lunch. Visit the island of Koh Kret and as we continue our journey, spend the afternoon relaxing on the boat, savouring a traditional English afternoon tea while watching vivid snapshots of river life unfold.

A quick stop at Wat Pathum Khong Kha to feed the fish, which offers a simple way of making merit and gaining good luck, before arriving at Wat Samakkiyaram in time to enjoy the eventide, with sunset cocktails and Thai canapes on the deck.

Participate in a simple Thai cooking class with the chef, where authentic flavours and aromas will excite your senses. With Wat Samakkirayam providing a dramatic backdrop, enjoy a traditional Thai dinner, including the fruits of your labour from the earlier cooking class. Relax on deck, with a glass of wine or nightcap before retiring to your stateroom for your first night on the river

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. Stop briefly at Wat Bote which offers a wonderful chance to make merit with the monks followed by a tour of the temple.

After lunch, we arrive at Wat Phanancherng for a tour of this old monastery which houses Thailand’s largest ancient Buddha image.

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.

Take a limousine transfer to Bang Pa In Summer Palace, one of the 16 districts of Ayutthaya, where you will rejoin Loy Dream.

Relax and freshen up in your private ensuite stateroom. Head up to the deck for aperitifs and canapes, before a traditional Thai dinner is served.

After a freshly prepared breakfast, your personal guide will meet you at Loy Dream and begin the tour of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat - one of the most intriguing temples in the region. From Wat Niwet Thammaprawat take a short walk to the Bang Pa In Summer Palace, the original palace was built by King Prasat Thong on the island and was used as a country residence for the later kings of the Ayutthaya period.

Travel to a local market with a limousine transfer and guide to enjoy a simple local experience. After a short guided tour, we will depart at around noon to rejoin Loy Dream.

A light Thai set lunch will be served as we head back to Bangkok, followed by afternoon tea before arriving back at the Anantara Riversidee Bangkok Resort pier.