2 DAYS MEKHALA RIVER CRUISE
Program A: Daily from Bangkok to Ayuthaya by boat - return trip to Bangkok by bus
Program B: Daily from Bangkok to Ayuthaya by bus - return trip to Bangkok by boat

The Mekhala is the name of a beautiful traditional teak wood rice barge, which has been converted into a stylish and luxurious floating hotel. With just 6 superbly fitted out air-conditioned cabins (all with their own private toilet and shower rooms) the Mekhala has the feel of your own private boat. The service from the happy friendly crew rivals that of Bangkok's top class hotels and as you cruise slowly along Thailand's River of Kings - the Chao Phraya River - you will feel like royalty yourself!

Your journey on the Mekhala allows you to catch a glimpse of the real Thailand - traditional wooden riverside houses, glittering temples, lush green jungle foliage, laughing children playing in the water and at such a peaceful gentle pace. Leave the hectic rush of Bangkok behind you!

You'll never have another chance to experience, in such a short time, the true traditional life of the Thai people and in very comfortable style! Don't miss it.

MEKHALA FACILITIES
" 6 (Mekhala I+II) air conditioned cabins with double bed plus extra berth (9 cabins on Mekhala III)
" Each room with private shower and toilet room
" TV and a stereo with CD Rom & cassette.
" Electrical 220v outlets
" Spacious drawers and storage space
" Pleasant sundeck with sun chairs
" Comfortable lounge bar
" Mobile Telephone

PROGRAM A: BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA BY BOAT / RETURN BY COACH
BANGKOK - MEKHALA ON THE RIVER (-/-/D)

DAY 01 Board the Mekhala, 14:30 hrs commence the cruise from Bangkok by the legendary River Cruiser Mekhala? cruising up the Chao Phraya River with spectacular views of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. Just after sunset, the Mekhala docks at Wat Kai Tia, a temple set in a tranquil rural village. An exquisite candlelight dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine is served on the deck. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.

MEKHALA - AYUTHAYA - BANGKOK (B/L/-)
DAY 02 Breakfast on board and depart Wat Kai Tia to Bang-Pa-In, where you will visit King Rama V's Summer Palace, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture. Continue by long-tail boat to the ancient capital of Ayuthaya. After lunch at local restaurant, visit the idyllic ruins of the once glorious capital destroyed by the Burmese. Late afternoon transfer back to your hotel in Bangkok by air-conditioned minibus.


PROGRAM B: BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA BY BUS / RETURN BY BOAT
BANGKOK - AYUTHAYA - MEKHALA (-/L/D)

DAY 01 Depart from your hotel around 08.00 AM and travel by minibus to Ayuthaya. Upon arrival, visit the archaeological site of the once glorious capital destroyed by the Burmese. After lunch at a local restaurant.
Travel by long-tail boat to Bang Pa In, where you will visit King Rama V's Summer Palace, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture. Board the Mekhala and start cruising down the Chao Phraya River towards Wat Kai Tia, a temple set in a tranquil rural village. An exquisite candlelight dinner of mouth-watering Thai cuisine is served on the deck. Overnight on board in your air-conditioned cabin.

MEKHALA - BANGKOK (B/-/-)
DAY 02 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 at the Mekhala pier late morning.