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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Temples to monkeys!
My daughter and I had so much fun on this wonderful tour. Our tour guide Piya was full of enthusiasm and knowledge and he made the whole day an experience we will never forget. He gave us an entire background for the temples that we would see. The restaurant that he brought us to for lunch was so peaceful by the river with excellent cuisine. The most fun we had was hanging with the monkeys and having them climb on our arms and getting the chance to feed them. We will treasure the memories and the photos of this experience!
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Awesome experience
Highly recommended! The tour was well-paced and our guide Piya was really helpful and friendly. Overall it was a fun experience and definitely one of the best way to enjoy Bangkok.
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Awesome
Piya was an awesome tour guide. He knows all the best spots for pictures and is very knowledgeable about the temples. It was so fun playing with and feeding the monkeys. Piya gave us tips for how to interact with them safely. Would recommend to anyone who likes animals, history, and architecture.
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Great!
The tour was well organised, the guide Piya fantastic and the views great. This tour also allows you to see the monkeys and feed them. It is great to see the monkeys so happy !
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Great day trip!
Wonderful tour guide, super friendly and very knowledgeable. He was especially good a finding the best spots to take pictures. Good lunch and the transportation was great!