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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Great excursion
Our tour guide, Pai, was amazing! She took us to several temples and provided important information about Thailand and its history! My only complaint is that it was so hot and humid!! But that’s not WanderSiam’s fault!! Haha!! Great job!!! I would join another excursion with them next time I come back to Thailand!
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Pleasant, easy going, beautiful, informative
It’s an easy going and beautiful day trip to some magnificent temples. The drive was pleasant with sufficient pit stops, the driver PA was cheery and cordial and the trip was informative, with impressive beauty and history, with zero tourist traps A++.
The guide Golf was wonderful. He is a very patient, knowledgable man, who’s very warm and personable without being overbearing.
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Amazing trip
Amazing views in Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya.
The guide and driver is very professionals and fantastic persons
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Amazing trip!
An amazing trip to Lopburi and Ayutthaya. Luckily we took the private trip because there were no other reservations that day. Smooth and relaxing car ride with our guide Pai and driver Frank. At first they took us to Lopburi to see the temple and feed the crazy monkeys, so funny and interesting.
Then we went to the old town to see the other temples. We also stopped to eat at a typical restaurant to take a break. All so relaxing, even though it was very hot outside. Thank you so much to Pai for making everything perfect. Super recommended. 🙂
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Great Sites, Great Guide
I initially booked this tour because I liked the particular sites that we visited. Tony was very friendly and knowledgeable, and there was a perfect balance between guided tour time and time to explore on our own. Our driver Moo was excellent as well.