Once-In-a-Lifetime Experience

Steam Locomotive | UNESCO World Heritage - Ayutthaya
Elephants | Floating Market

23 October 2022 (One Day Only)

Every year the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) organizes steam train excusions using only a few steam locomotives built during the WWII period and are still functioning. These indeed resemble historial train rides which are really rare opportunities not only in Thailand but also worldwide.

SRT organises the following six steam train services to mark special occasions every year.

March 26: SRT’s Foundation Day
June 3: HM Queen Suthida’s birthday
July 28: HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday
August 12: HM Queen Sirikit’s birthday and National Mother’s Day
October 23: King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
December 5: HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday and National Father’s Day

On Thursday 28 July 2022, Inn Train is taking you to the old capital Ayutthaya by steam locomotive. The train is no air-con but fan only.

Travel Itinerary

07:30 Hrs Meet at Bangkok Train Station (Hualumpong) and take photos with the steam locomotive

08:10 Hrs Depart from Bangkok Station. Inn Train serves breakfast, learn about histories of steam locomotive and the old capital Ayutthaya

10:25 Hrs Arrive at Ayutthaya Station, travel by van to Ayothaya Floating Market

11:00 Hrs Enjoy food and shopping at the Ayothaya Floating Market (lunch at your own convenience). Here, you can also feed elephants and buffalos.

12:30 Hrs Leave from the market and go to the historical Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (temple) which has been built since over 600 years ago. You will see a big image of sleeping Buddha here.

14:00 Hrs Move on to the Ayutthaya Historical Study Center where stories about the Great Ayutthaya are told by various means including miniature models

16:00 Hrs Go to Ayutthaya Train Station

16:40 Hrs Depart from Ayutthaya Train Station, Inn Train serves afternoon snacks

18:55 Hrs Arrive at Bangkok Train Station (Hualumpong) safely

Price

1,600 Baht per person (Child 2-6 years at 1,500 per person | Below 2 years at 600 Baht per person)

Price includes: ● Round-trip train tickets ● Van rentals ● Breakfast & afternoon snacks served on the train ● Travel insurance ● Tour guide and services from Inn Train

Price excludes: Admission fees at Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (temple), Ayothaya Floating Market and the Ayutthaya Historical Study Center

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (temple)

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon has a long history i.e. over 600 years. It is still an active temple where monks reside. Thai people visit the temple also to pay homage to one of the most respected kings in the Thai history,King Naresuan the Great.

Visitors can climb steps of the bell-shaped chedi to the top platform for views over the temple complex. Take a photo withthe Phra Phuttha Chaiya Mongkhon statue, one of the most sacred Buddha images in Ayutthaya as well as the sleeping Buddha.

A hundred of Buddha images

Sleeping Buddha

Ayothaya Floating Market

Ayothaya Floating Market is regarded as the largest tourist attraction in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, in the aspect of cultural heritage conservation. Visitors can find here traditional costume, stunning architecture, unique culture and tradition, authentic amusement, folk performance, and the simple lifestyle of Thai people. While exploring the market, visitors can savor some tasty and delicious food or shop for souvenirs at various stores, scattering around the market.

Foreigner: 100 Baht per person (entrance fee)

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Steam Locomotive to Ayutthaya on 23 October 2022