A number of Ayutthaya guesthouses and hotels can arrange a river cruise. The one organized by the Baan Lotus guesthouse
costs 200 baht and accomodates about six people, beginning with a samlor ride to the pier. A small motor boat then takes you clockwise around
the island, stopping at the popular Wat Phanan Choeng,
Wat Phutthaisawan and
Wat Chaiwattharanam for 20 minutes each before passing
Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai and returning to Hua Ro market.
The tour is designed to arrive at the picturesque Wat Chaiwatthanaram
just before sunset, so if you spend longer than the allotted time at the other temples you'll miss a great photo opportunity.
Luang Por To Buddha image at Wat Phanan Choeng.
Reclining Buddha at Wat Phutthaisawan.
The boat heads for Wat Chaiwattanaram.
Saint Joseph's church at sunset.
Wat Chaiwattanaram at sunset.
Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai.
