Mekhala Chao Phraya Cruises

Mekhala provides elegant two-day cruises along the Chao Phraya River between Bangkok and Ayutthaya on three restored teakwood rice barges retracing the paths of former Royal processions. The overnight journey starts around 1:30 pm from Bangkok and ends later in the morning at Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, in Ayutthaya, or vice versa. There are only six rooms on board, offering an unparalleled sense of intimacy and personalization as a real cruise on the River of Kings. The cruises offer a luxurious setting and excellent service on board, including double air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, teak decks, a delicious Thai dinner, breakfast and snacks, water, juice, tea and coffee with meals during the journey, and the service of a professional multi-lingual crew.
Cruises & Program: Cruise leaves around 1:30 pm from Sathon Central Pier in Bangkok, and heads up the Chao Phraya River, passing in front of Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn, arriving in the afternoon at Pathum Thani, here is provided a visit to a fresh market. At sunset, the barge will dock at Wat Kai Tia, a Buddhist temple located in a tranquil rural village. Once the boat is anchored, on the teak deck will be served a candlelit dinner with Thai delicacies. The second day, the boat reaching Baan Saladang, a small village with an old Mon community migrated here from Burma. Afterwards, will be served a delicious breakfast on board. Later in the morning, the cruise ends at Bang Pa-In Royal Palace in Ayutthaya. The prices of Upstream Cruise, Bangkok to Ayutthaya, start from 16,100 THB per cabin, based on 2 persons travelling together, while for the Downstream Cruise, Ayutthaya to Bangkok, the prices start from 12,900 THB per cabin. Mekhala also provides the transfer, with additional cost, between Bangkok and Ayutthaya, or vice versa, for the cruise's guests.Read More