Ship itineraries

Mekhala

Cruise TypeRiver cruises

The Mekhala is a twenty metre long restored rice barge that has been converted into an elegant floating hotel gliding along the Chao Phraya River between Bangkok and the old Siamese capital, Ayutthaya. This hundred-year-old former work horse is constructed from huge teak planks and combines traditional Thai design with modern amenities, thereby allowing guests to enjoy the region’s ambiance without having to sacrifice Western comforts.

2 Day Legendary River Cruise (Upstream Bangkok to Ayuthaya)

Embarkation

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Day 1: Bangkok - Mekhala

Board the Mekhala at 2pm and begin your cruise on the legendary Chao Phraya River, known as the “River of Kings”. On this short journey you will retrace the paths of former royal processions and be mesmerised by the wonderful views of along the way, starting with the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn. After sunset you will moor at Wat Kai Tia, a beautiful temple set in a tranquil rural village. Here you will be treated to a candlelit dinner on deck and savour traditional Thai cuisine.

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Day 2 : Mekhala - Ayutthaya - Bangkok

Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast on board before cruising upstream and docking near the Bang-Pa-In Summer Palace. Here you will disembark the Mekhala and go on a guided tour of the Palace. After your sightseeing tour, your trip continues by long-tail boat, which will take you to Ayutthaya, or “the invincible city”. Then, after lunch at a local restaurant you will have the opportunity to explore the ruins of this once glorious capital before being taken back to your hotel in Bangkok by minibus in the late afternoon.

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