Petchaburi's Historic Palaces and Ancient Temples - Private Tour from Hua Hin
Overview
Phetchaburi is one of Thailand's oldest cities and is known for the most famous palace is the Summer Palace of King Rama 5 on Khao Wang Hill which entire grounds consist of royal halls, palaces, temples and other buildings elegantly built in a balanced Thai, neoclassical Western and Chinese architectural style. The old palaces were converted into museums that displayed royal amenities used by King Rama IV and King Rama V. Wat Mahat Temple is a mixture of the late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin styles with an adaptation of the ancient Khmer monastery. Khao Luang Cave Temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn and has a hole through which sunlight comes and shimmers on stones, making the cave colorful and allowing visitors to see all the beauty of the inside of the cave.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Khao Wang (Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park)
- Entry/Admission - Wat Mahathat Worawihan
- Entry/Admission - Tham Khao Luang Cave
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khao Wang (Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park), 97 Khiri Ratthaya Road, Phetchaburi 76000 Thailand
Khao Wang or Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is a notable tourist site in Petchaburi Province; it is the symbol of the province. Khao Wang is very outstanding and obviously be seen from far distance, including the white chedi and buildings. Khao Wang is the ancient remains of Petchaburi Province which is located on the 92-meter-high mountain.
We will take the Cable Car to go on the Top of the Mountain.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wat Mahathat Worawihan, Khlong Kra Chaeng, Phetchaburi Thailand
Centrally located, gleaming white Wat Mahathat is one impressive temple. The showpiece is a 42m-tall five-tiered Ayuthaya-style prang (corn-cob shaped stupa) decorated in stucco relief, a specialty of Phetchaburi’s local artisans you'll see all over town. Inside the wí·hăhn (sanctuary) that fronts it are important, though highly damaged, early-20th-century murals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tham Khao Luang Cave, Khao Wang Rd. Thong Chai, Phetchaburi Thailand
About 4km north of town is Khao Luang Cave, a dramatic stalactite-stuffed cavern that's one of Thailand’s most impressive cave shrines, and a favorite of King Rama IV when he was a monk. Accessed via steep stairs, it's lit by a heavenly glow every morning (clouds permitting) when sunbeams filter in through the natural skylight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khao Wang (Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park), 97 Khiri Ratthaya Road, Phetchaburi 76000 Thailand
Khao Wang or Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is a notable tourist site in Petchaburi Province; it is the symbol of the province. Khao Wang is very outstanding and obviously be seen from far distance, including the white chedi and buildings. Khao Wang is the ancient remains of Petchaburi Province which is located on the 92-meter-high mountain.
We will take the Cable Car to go on the Top of the Mountain.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wat Mahathat Worawihan, Khlong Kra Chaeng, Phetchaburi Thailand
Centrally located, gleaming white Wat Mahathat is one impressive temple. The showpiece is a 42m-tall five-tiered Ayuthaya-style prang (corn-cob shaped stupa) decorated in stucco relief, a specialty of Phetchaburi’s local artisans you'll see all over town. Inside the wí·hăhn (sanctuary) that fronts it are important, though highly damaged, early-20th-century murals.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tham Khao Luang Cave, Khao Wang Rd. Thong Chai, Phetchaburi Thailand
About 4km north of town is Khao Luang Cave, a dramatic stalactite-stuffed cavern that's one of Thailand’s most impressive cave shrines, and a favorite of King Rama IV when he was a monk. Accessed via steep stairs, it's lit by a heavenly glow every morning (clouds permitting) when sunbeams filter in through the natural skylight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Please dress properly. Miniskirts, shorts, and tank tops are not allowed.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
rodenjg
October 2022
Excellent value for money. Mr B was a great guide and made it very interesting. Lots of places on the tour all beautiful.Lunch was good.
Excellent value for money. Mr B was a great guide and made it very interesting. Lots of places on the tour all beautiful.Lunch was good.louisev1971
October 2023
Mr Pau, already completed a group tour with us to the national park, such a beautiful soul, lots of knowledge and he loved you asking questions of which there were many! Highly recommend Ken Diamond tours, both tours fantastic and learnt so much. Thank you and we will definitely do more tours wit...
Mr Pau, already completed a group tour with us to the national park, such a beautiful soul, lots of knowledge and he loved you asking questions of which there were many! Highly recommend Ken Diamond tours, both tours fantastic and learnt so much. Thank you and we will definitely do more tours with this company. Even got blessed by Buddhist monks which Mr Pau made possible!Emann69
January 2023
Excellent tour, guide really got us straight away and included a super visit to the market before the temple, which wasn't part of the itinerary. Guide was very knowledgable and really made our day fun. We laughed a lot about language, she taught us words and we taught her words!! The palace was...
Excellent tour, guide really got us straight away and included a super visit to the market before the temple, which wasn't part of the itinerary. Guide was very knowledgable and really made our day fun. We laughed a lot about language, she taught us words and we taught her words!! The palace was amazing along with the temple visit. I learnt so much. The meal was great, plenty of food! Very good value for money would highly recommend the private tour as it was very personally tailored to us. Thank you.Arthur_M
January 2023
Mr. Bee was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who pointed out many things on the way and then while visiting the various sites. His driving was impeccable and he was a great partner in taking pictures of the various sites; although a bit pushy sometimes. Lunch was OK and our communication cou...
Mr. Bee was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who pointed out many things on the way and then while visiting the various sites. His driving was impeccable and he was a great partner in taking pictures of the various sites; although a bit pushy sometimes. Lunch was OK and our communication could've been better as I got too much of what I didn't want