Step into Siam’s golden age in Ayutthaya and meet the monkeys of Lopburi!
We leave Bangkok in the morning for a full-day journey through Thailand’s rich past, visiting the historic cities of Ayutthaya and Lopburi.
Our first stop is Ayutthaya, the glorious kingdom that flourished from 1350 to 1767 and was once the beating heart of Siam. For over four centuries it was a thriving centre of trade, culture, and religion, attracting merchants from across the world.
Its golden era came to an end when the Burmese army invaded in 1767, setting the city ablaze and leaving it in ruins.
Today, Ayutthaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and wandering among its magnificent remains feels like stepping back in time. We will visit three of its most iconic temples: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon with its towering chedi and serene Buddha statues, Wat Mahathat with the famous Buddha head entwined in tree roots, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the former royal temple of the Ayutthaya kings.
From Ayutthaya we continue to Lopburi, a city with a history stretching back more than 1,500 years. It first rose to prominence during the Dvaravati era, later becoming part of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century, which left behind impressive monuments still standing today.
In the 17th century, King Narai the Great made Lopburi the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Nowadays, the city is just as famous for its mischievous residents: hundreds of playful long-tailed macaques that roam the streets and temple grounds.
Our visit to Phra Prang Sam Yot, the famous monkey temple, is a chance to watch these lively creatures in action as they leap across the ancient Khmer ruins.
This day offers a perfect blend of fascinating history, stunning architecture, and unforgettable encounters with Lopburi’s cheeky monkeys.
Meeting point:
We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square.
If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up area, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. Our office in Chinatown is just a short 5-minute walk from Wat Mangkon MRT (metro) station.
For the exact location of our WanderSiam office on Google Maps, please click HERE.
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Amazing cultural experience.
The tour was amazing and the tour guide Piya was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend doing this tour. We stopped for lunch at a riverside restaurant that had really good food.
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Great tour
You see a lot in a day! Piya is very knowledgeable and knows how to make the most out of the monkey temple experience. Some advice – don’t wear white clothing, monkeys are dirty!
Another big thanks for helping with my wife’s shoe 🙂
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tons of monkeys
Saw lots of monkeys and temples. Wonderful lunch along the river. Piya was great guide and explained the history of the area.
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Unique experience
Very good experience with this tour
Very knowledgeable tour guide and so much friendly.
I recommend every one to visit monkey temple otherwise you gonna miss it
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The Best!
Will never forget our visit to the Monkey Temple of Lopburi! Piya our guide made sure to show us how to be safe and have the most fun with them! And take great photos! We also learned about the history and architecture of all temples we visited today. Piya also took many of our photos of our day. We highly recommend this tour and tour company.