[2025 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Attraction] Travel Guide for Ayutthaya elephant riding (Updated Apr)

There are two elephant riding spots in Ayutthaya! ① Elephant Camp ② Elephant Village I experienced it at ② Elephant Village! This place is adjacent to Ayutthaya Floating Market! About a 20-minute walk from Ayutthaya Station! But I recommend going there by tuk-tuk or rental bicycle✨ In addition to the elephant riding experience, you can also take commemorative photos with tigers! There are also plenty of souvenir shops, so you can enjoy a lot! ! 　 【Things to note about elephant riding】 ① It's surprisingly shaky! ! ▶︎If it's your first time, a short course (about 15 to 20 minutes) might be best! ② It's OK to take photos while riding the elephant, but be careful! ▶︎It seems that in some cases photography is prohibited, but the mahout of the elephant I rode said it was okay to take photos! However, please be careful not to drop your smartphone! ③ It is essential to pay a tip to the mahout! ▶︎They will take photos for you, so you will be asked to give a tip! 100 baht for the elephant and 100 baht for the mahout! They let me sit on the elephant's head and took photos for me 🙆♀️ Prices at Elephant Village are negotiable! They initially said it would be 1500 baht (about 6000 yen) for 30 minutes, but in the end we got 20 minutes for 600 baht (2400 yen) per person! Price negotiation is a must!! If you go to Ayutthaya, elephant riding is a must!! Please keep the precautions in mind and enjoy your time✨ #FuriTabi #AyutthayaRuins#Ayutthaya #AyutthayaTourism #AyutthayaTrip #ElephantRidingExperience #ElephantRiding #ElephantCamp #ElephantVillage

Elephant Camp, an elephant riding spot in Ayutthaya It took about an hour and a half by chartered taxi from Bangkok. In Ayutthaya, you can ride an elephant at two places: Elephant Village and Elephant Camp. We rode an elephant along the roads around the ruins! I was surprised to see that we were moving along roads where cars were passing by! We didn't make a reservation, but we were able to ride right away. There are about 20 elephants? I think you won't have to wait long. It took about 15 minutes, but it was just right because it was quite shaky! They asked for a tip when they took a photo of us and at the end. We gave them 20 baht each, a total of 40 baht. It seemed like my kids had a lot of fun, so I'm glad we went!

If you're going from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, chartering a taxi is convenient! If you negotiate around Bangkok Station, you can have a private tour of your favorite tourist spots for a day. The appeal of chartering a taxi ✅ About 10,000 yen per person per day (price can be reduced depending on negotiation!) ✅ Free to visit your favorite places – Smoothly move to Ayutthaya ruins and popular spots! ✅ The driver will be waiting – You can enjoy lunch and sightseeing without worrying. Spots actually visited 🚗 Ayutthaya specialty, river shrimp restaurant: Enjoy plump shrimp at a restaurant with a great atmosphere along the river! 🐘 Elephant Village: Experience riding an elephant and enjoy the scenery of Ayutthaya from a different perspective. 🏛 Ruin tour: Sightseeing in a total of about 4 places, including historical temples and ruins. The end of the trip... Finally, I was taken to my hotel in Sukhumvit, but the traffic around Sukhumvit is so bad that it can be hard to move. I recommend traveling with plenty of time! If you want to get around Ayutthaya comfortably, chartering a taxi is cost-effective and offers a lot of freedom, so I recommend it! #0yentravelFebruary2025

Ayutthaya Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the ancient city of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It features magnificent ruins from the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which flourished from the 14th to the 18th century. The park is dotted with remnants of pagodas and temples, with the most famous being Wat Mahathat, known for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots. The park is also home to many stray dogs, ranging from friendly to cautious, adding to the relaxed Thai atmosphere. Renting a bicycle to explore the park is highly recommended, allowing you to feel the grandeur of the ruins and immerse yourself in the romance of history. ◇ Access Approximately 1.5 hours by train from Bangkok

💰Price per person: about 11,000 yen One-day bus tour Elephant ride Tour of sightseeing spots Floating market Satisfaction level: 5 stars🌟 #Trip to Thailand #Trip to Asia #Trip abroad

#0yentripnovember [Pang Chang Ayothaya] 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It's rare to have the chance to interact with elephants and ride them for a stroll, so this is a must-do spot when you come to Thailand! The elephant's skin is thick but surprisingly soft lol 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: You can ride an elephant with a mahout and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ayutthaya at a leisurely pace. While riding the elephant, you can view famous temples such as Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Mahathat from the outside, and a different view from the elephant's high vantage point. There is also an activity where you can cross the river with the elephant, so you can feel one with nature. 🕰️Opening hours: Currently closed 💰Price per person: A basic 30-minute elephant ride is 1200 baht. The 45-minute course is 1,500 baht, and the 60-minute course is 1,800 baht 📍Location: Soi Mu Ban Chang, Tambon Han Tra, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand #ThailandTrip #ElephantRideExperience

#0yentravelnovember When you think of Thailand, you think of elephants 🐘 You can't experience riding an elephant very often, so if you go to Thailand, you should definitely try it! The location is... Panchan Ayutthaya (Elephant riding) The price varies depending on the elephant ride time and course. A basic 30-minute elephant ride is 1,200 baht. A 45-minute course is 1,500 baht, and a 60-minute course is 1,800 baht. All courses include a tour of the ruins and a river crossing activity. Opening hours are usually from 9am to 5pm #Thailandtourism#Elephantride

💞Reasons why we recommend it: We tried riding an elephant in Ayutthaya! It only took about 10 minutes, but it was a valuable experience to be able to see the ruins while riding an elephant. It was more shaky than I expected, so if you're sensitive to shaking, be careful!! It seems that you can also feed the elephants, so it's recommended for those who want to interact with elephants and those who love animals!! 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-17:00 📍Location: Pha Thon Rd, Ayutthaya, Thailand, Ayutthaya 13000 #0 yen trip November

Ayutthaya Elephant Ride The guide took lots of photos during the elephant riding experience! He even gave me advice like "Show this pose" using the Japanese he knows, so I had fun even outside of the elephant riding experience! It's a rare experience in life, so I'm glad I was able to do it. 📍Soi Mu Ban Chang, Tambon Han Tra, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand #0 yen trip

Visiting Bangkok, Thailand in March 2024 The weather was good and the air was dry during February and March, so it was comfortable to spend time there. I heard that you can ride an elephant when you visit the Ayutthaya ruins, so I tried it. You can ride an elephant around the Ayutthaya ruins, and I think it cost about 2,000 yen in Japanese yen. At the end, they take a photo with the elephant, but you are charged a tip, so if you don't want one, you can decline. By the way, I had my photo taken as a souvenir of my trip.

A great experience for kids. We booked a 20mins elephant ride and even experience the elephant going into the water and walking in the water. The Thais believed that sitting on the elephant and bathing with the elephant will bring you luck. But not highly recommended for people who have motion sickness as it is quite a rocky ride. Young children ride for free, but above a certain age, you gotta pay. #Elephant ride #Ayutthaya

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