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RV Mekhala Cruise Itineraries
Stateroom Features:
- Four air-conditioned staterooms with en suite bathrooms.
- Beautifully furnished with appointments of Teak and rare woods, Thai fabrics, Antiques, Art and Oriental Carpets.
- Deluxe Amenities.
- Bathrobe & Slippers.
- Vanity and make-up mirror.
- Personal safe.
- Hairdryer.
Boat Features:
- Spacious upper deck with lounge and dining area.
- Sun deck.
- Fully provisioned galley.
- Private crew quarters and bathroom.
- Two-engines for safety and maneuverability.
- Captain, Chief Steward, Assistant Steward and First Mate on-board.
- Full bar available.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, all tours, guide, admissions and transfers included.
For centuries, The River of Kings has been the lifeblood of
Thailand, carrying with it the history and culture of this proud
nation. Flowing down from the fertile central plains for almost 400
kilometres, this birthplace of Thai civilization connects the ancient
Siamese capital Ayuthaya with the modern capital Bangkok, where it
remains an essential artery in the region's economic life.
Beautifully crafted, the Mekhala is a collection of three restored rice barges that provide the setting for daily journeys between Bangkok and Ayuthaya, retracing the paths of former royal processions. Their journey of Mekhala is a fascinating insight into how life on the river has changed over this time.
The magic of this voyage on Mekhala is its unhurried pace that
captures the subtle colours and moods of life on the river over a
24-hour period. A couple of hours into the journey, the bustle of the
city is replaced by the tranquillity of the countryside. Along densely
wooded river banks, tin and timber homes nestle in the hyacinth-clogged
shallows housing families whose lives are still
bound by the ancient waterway.
Twenty meters long and constructed from huge teak planks, the hundred
year-old work horses have been transformed into elegant floating
hotels. With capacities of 6, 6 and 9 immaculately
appointed, air-conditioned double bed cabins with private western style bathrooms. In addition Mekhalas feature:
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