The Phutaya Experience
At Phutaya by Avart, your days don’t end when your program does.
You are staying in Ayutthaya – once the largest city in the world and a crossroads where kings, merchants and pilgrims from Europe and Asia met on the river.
Here, wellness moves beyond the treatment room into temple sunsets, river breezes, vintage boats and quiet moments with water buffaloes grazing by the pond.
From Michelin Guide restaurants and royal photoshoots to UNESCO hiking in Khao Yai, every experience is curated to feel intimate, authentic and effortlessly luxurious.
The Spirit of Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya is more than scenery — it is a living world of heritage.
Once called the “Venice of the East,” the city flourished along the river, welcoming traders from Portugal, Japan, India and Europe.
Today, ancient pagodas rise above shimmering water, long-tail boats glide past old wooden homes, and the city remains a
UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
At Phutaya, we bring this history to life through curated experiences that reconnect you with culture, nature and the quiet elegance of old Siam.
Signature Ayutthaya Journeys
Vintage Luxury Bus & Michelin-Style
Afternoon Tea
Step into a beautifully restored vintage bus and see Ayutthaya the way dignitaries once did — slowly, comfortably, and with every view framed like a film scene.
As you glide past ancient temples and riverside life, stories of the old kingdom unfold around you.
Midway through the journey, enjoy an elegant afternoon tea inspired by Michelin Guide finesse — delicate Thai sweets, refined pastries, and perfectly paired teas served as the city passes by your window.
This experience is included in every Phutaya package and is created in close collaboration with SuriyanChandra AT Ayutthaya.
UNESCO Khao Yai National Park — Nature,
Movement & Discovery
Escape into the wild beauty of Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary known for its lush forests, mountain trails and cool waterfalls.
As one of Thailand’s oldest protected parks, Khao Yai offers a rare combination of serenity and adventure — misty viewpoints, bamboo tunnels, wildlife calls and refreshing rivers that awaken all the senses.
As part of our Hiking Program, you’ll enjoy a full-day guided journey tailored to your fitness level. Whether you choose an easy forest walk or a more challenging ascent, every trail invites you to move naturally, breathe deeply and reconnect with the world around you.
After a day in nature, you return to your private villa at Phutaya — muscles relaxed, mind clear, and the peaceful rhythm of Ayutthaya carrying you into the evening.
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River Life & Classic Boats
Wonder Blue — Café, Boat Museum & VIP River Cruises
Just across the river from Phutaya, Wonder Blue brings Ayutthaya’s boat culture to life.
Sip your coffee beside polished mahogany racing boats, explore the boutique boat museum, then step onto a private VIP river cruise.
As temples glow gold at sunset, glide through the waterways that once connected Ayutthaya to the world — a serene, cinematic experience you’ll never forget.
