Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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Visit 2 cities in one day trip from Bangkok.

During this tour we will visit some historical temples in Ayutthaya and afterwards continue to Lopburi to visit the famous monkey-temple.

Ayutthaya, a kingdom that existed from 1350 to 1767, is a fantastic destination for culture lovers. During these four centuries, the country grew into the nation of Siam (the former name of Thailand), which roughly occupied the territory of modern Thailand, with the exception of the Lanna kingdom in northern Thailand.

Lopburi is one of Thailand’s oldest cities, being inhabited continuously since the Dvaravati era, that started 15 centuries ago. During the 10th century Lopburi became part of the Khmer empire. The Khmers built a number of impressive monuments, many of which still exist today.
During the reign of King Narai the Great in the second half of the 17th century, Lopburi was made the second capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 10 PERSONS.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Bottled drinking water
✓ Hotel pick up & drop off (only from Khao San area and Siam Square area)
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Licensed English speaking tour guide

✗ Entrance fee Wat Mahathat (50 THB per person)
✗ Entrance fee Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon (THB 20 per person)
✗ Entrance fee Wat Phra Si Sanphet (50 THB per person)
✗ Entrance fee Phra Prang Sam Yot (THB 50 per person)
✗ Food
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat is believed to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples. The temple include remains of important old buildings such as pagodas, octagonal pagodas, royal hall, small temples, murals under a Bodhi tree, and the famous sand-stone Ayutthaya-style head of the Buddha image in a tree's root. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 50 per person is not included and has to be paid cash.
2. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is situated on the city island in Ayutthaya’s World Heritage park. The three main chedis which have been restored contain the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings. It has been registered as a national historic site by the Fine Arts Department. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 50 per person is not included and has to be paid cash. *** The total duration includes traveling time from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. ***
3. Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon was founded in the second half of the 14th century during the reign of King U Thong, first ruler of Ayutthaya. Highlight of the monastery is its very large imposing prang dominating the area. century. During the Burmese invasion of 1767 the temple was largely destroyed. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 20 per person is not included and has to be paid cash.
4. Phra Prang Sam Yot
The Phra Prang Sam Yot was built when Lopburi was under the control of the Khmer empire from Angkor. The monument was likely founded in the late 12th or early 13th century. Phra Prang Sam Yot is Lopburi’s best known landmark and one of its oldest. It is one of several monuments that date back to the Khmer era. The monument in the center of Lopburi town is perhaps best known for the large number of monkeys that run around free, constantly on the lookout for food. Please note: Entrance fee of THB 50 per person is not included and has to be paid cash. The total duration includes traveling time from Ayutthaya to Lopburi.
5. Lopburi Province
This history-rich city has more to offer than just cheeky monkeys! Walking around the old town, you’ll discover ancient Khmer-style temple ruins, Buddhist temples with gleaming Buddha statues, and you’ll be deeply immersed in the unique local Thai atmosphere. The total duration includes traveling time from Lopburi back to Bangkok.

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Posted By : Chasity_B
Ok, I'm not tour type...I get all itchie when i hear ramblings and I just want to run. This tour guide allowed me to go do my own thing (while others put a chain around your ankle). I explained my itch, he then would gave a brief history intro and said where the hit spots were, then off I went, and we then met up in the end. My kind of tour guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 08:57:36

Posted By : J7908LUclaudiad
This tour was very special! Piya was an amazing guide, he knows the story of his country very well, loves to share many information and knows all the best spots to take photos! We also enjoyed to play with the monkeys. Just a small tips for the next participants of the tour: take into account that you will get dirty after playing with the monkeys! Better not to wear white clothes and maybe to bring something to change afterwards. After the monkeys the driver will take you to a gas station with nice and clean toilets where you can refresh and change. Thank you again Piya for this great experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 04:47:18

Posted By : K5861WObobd
Great tour, very nice sites. Guide was great, full day trip was good. Would recommend the tour for those who want to see temples and monkeys.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 04:43:24

Posted By : bjoernr246
great trip. lots of fun and even more monkeys. monkeys jumping all over you, so better do not wear white clothes..... ;-)
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 04:57:39

Posted By : Bc_barbara87
Beautiful experience!
Piya, our super friendly guide, immediately put us at ease and made the visit never boring.
The part of the visit to the temples was very interesting, full of history to discover.
But my favorite part was the visit to the monkey temple.
If you are a lover of animals and history, this is the right excursion to do.
Piya teaches you how to understand, relate, behave and live with these beautiful animals.
I would do it again 100 times.
Thanks Piya!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 05:31:03

Posted By : michaelsS2702XN
Fantastic.... Everything was spot on.... Piya was look after our group in a very professional manner.... He give us a lot of information about Thailand history and culture....
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 04:37:10

Posted By : Bima Nugraha S
This is beyond our expectation! We got lucky that there were only us in the group, so it’s kinda private. We went on Monday, so not so crowded. The highlight is the “monkey shepherd-ing”, if you will. It’s such a unique experience, i don’t think you can find anywhere else. And our guide, Piya, is the best. He knows every details! God bless him! 50 bucks per person for this whole day experience is totally worth it. I also argue both Western and Eastern travelers would love this tour! Just watch out for the heat ;)
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 04:58:45

Posted By : Roving629675
Great tours at both sites (temples and monkeys) and Piya was fantastic host, very knowledgeable and great at keeping everyone entertained and enthusiastic!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 04:56:36

Posted By : annasS7529FW
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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Posted On : 2024-05-10 04:54:41

Posted By : R5015NJthomasm
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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Posted On : 2024-05-10 04:54:06