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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Fun day!
Piya’s enthusiasm goes unmatched. Loved getting to see the monkeys, felt so comfortable around them with Piya there with us. Great day! Would recommend
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Ayutthaya + Monkey Trip
Piya was a very interactive and prepared guide. He not only gave the group information about each location but also pointed out all the best spots to grab pictures at. He went above and beyond for the monkey experience by bringing food/drinks for guests to give to the monkeys.
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Day with temples and monkeys
Very interesting and funny trip, but it was extremely hot, so it was quite demanding.
Beautiful old temple and unforgettable monkey’s town. I come back to Bangkok in good mood.
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Great Experience
Very good trip and Piya the guide was very insightful and helpful. Highly recommend. I have been on a few trips with Wandersiam and have only ever had good experiences with them. Don’t wear your best clothes as the monkeys climb all over and you will end up smelling like a monkey!
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Fun day trip
A very fun and interesting day trip. Monkeys were all over the place, we found it quite interesting. Expect your clothes to get dirty, the monkeys will climb on you with muddy paws