2-Day Mekhala Exotic Siam Cruise from Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

Welcome aboard for an enchanting journey along the historical Chao Phraya River. Cruise either up-stream or down-stream between Bangkok and the ancient capital of Ayuthaya, staying overnight alongside a traditional Buddhist temple. Once a rice barge, the exotic boat is now a floating boutique hotel. There is no better way to sample the leisurely life along the River of Kings. Just one day’s journey can transport you back through hundreds of years of Siamese culture and history. View life along this waterway of Thai life in style.

Upstream Itinerary
Day 1 12.30pm: Transfer from your Hotel in Bangkok to board Mekhala Cruise. Start cruising up the Chao Phraya River. Passing the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Arriving at Pathum Thani in the afternoon, you will visit a fresh market where locals shop for food. At sunset, the Mekhala will dock at Wat Kai Tia, a Buddhist temple located in a tranquil rural village. An exquisite candlelit dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine will be served on the deck. You will spend the night on board the boat, in your air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2
We start the day by cruising to a small village of Baan Saladang, an aged-old Mon community who migrated from Burma to this area in the early 19th century. The villagers here have maintained their traditional life style, customs and natural surroundings. You will also see a collection of well-preserved Thai houses in this charming village. Afterwards, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. Later in the morning, you will disembark and travel to Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace. The mansions reflect Chinese, Swiss, Khmer, Thai and European styles of architecture. Travel by long tail boat to the capital of Ayuthaya to visit the archeological site of the once glorious capital. After lunch at a local restaurant, return transfer back to your Hotel in Bangkok.

Downstream Program
Day 1: 7am Transfer from your Bangkok Hotel to Ayuthaya. Visit the archaeological site of the once glorious capital. After lunch at a local restaurant, cruise on a long-tail boat to Bang-Pa-In to explore the Summer Palace. After this visit, our guide will drop you off, to board the Mekhala boat. We now enjoy watching rural life along the “River of Kings” on board the boat. You will visit a small village of Baan Saladang, an aged-old Mon community who migrated from Burma to this area in the early 19th century. The villagers here have maintained their traditional life style, customs and natural surroundings. You will also see a collection of well-preserved Thai houses in this charming village. Soon after sunset, the Mekhala will dock at Wat Kai Tia, a local Buddhist temple set in a tranquil village. An exquisite candlelit dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine awaits you on the deck. You will spend the night on board the boat in your air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2: Today, we will leave the pier early for a visit at a morning market in Pathum Thani. You will observe a way of life as local people shop for food and fresh produce. Afterwards, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. The boat will continue to Bangkok and you will be able to take in the sights of the Grand Palace and Temple of Dawn along the way. You will arrive in Bangkok in the morning approximately 11am. Disembark and return transfer to your Bangkok Hotel.