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Lopburi Monkey Temple: Thailand's Rich History Tour
4.9
69 Ratings
Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
Explore Lopburi’s Monkey Temple, Wat Muang’s colossal Buddha, and Ayutthaya’s majestic ruins on a captivating cultural tour from Bangkok.
Explore Lopburi’s Monkey Temple, Wat Muang’s colossal Buddha, and Ayutthaya’s majestic ruins on a captivating cultural tour from Bangkok.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wat Mahathat - Wat Mahathat, located in Ayutthaya, Thailand, is a significant historical and cultural site renowned for its majestic ruins and towering prang (a type of Thai pagoda). Constructed in the 14th century, it was once a thriving center of Buddhist worship and a symbol of the kingdom’s prosperity. The temple complex was not only a…
- Wat Mahathat - Wat Mahathat, located in Ayutthaya, Thailand, is a significant historical and cultural site renowned for its majestic ruins and towering prang (a type of Thai pagoda). Constructed in the 14th century, it was once a thriving center of Buddhist worship and a symbol of the kingdom’s prosperity. The temple complex was not only a religious hub but also served as a royal monastery, housing relics of the Buddha. Today, visitors are drawn to its iconic Buddha head entwined within the roots of a Bodhi tree, a haunting yet mesmerizing sight that embodies the passage of time and the resilience of spiritual heritage amidst the ravages of history.
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Bottled drinking water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
- Travel insurance
- Bottled drinking water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Food
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for driver and guide (not mandatory)
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on an enchanting journey through Thailand’s rich history and cultural heritage with our tour of Lopburi Monkey Temple, Wat Muang, and Ayutthaya attractions.
Start your adventure in Ayutthaya, exploring its magnificent ruins, once the bustling capital of Siam. Visit Wat Mahathat to see the iconic Buddha head entwined in Bodhi tree roots and admire…
Embark on an enchanting journey through Thailand’s rich history and cultural heritage with our tour of Lopburi Monkey Temple, Wat Muang, and Ayutthaya attractions.
Start your adventure in Ayutthaya, exploring its magnificent ruins, once the bustling capital of Siam. Visit Wat Mahathat to see the iconic Buddha head entwined in Bodhi tree roots and admire the grandeur of Wat Phra Si Sanphet’s royal stupas.
Next, travel to Wat Muang in Wiset Chaichan, where you’ll be amazed by the colossal seated Buddha, one of the tallest in the world, set in tranquil surroundings.
Then, continue your adventure in Lopburi, where playful monkeys roam freely among ancient ruins at the Monkey Temple. Be captivated by the stunning Phra Prang Sam Yot.
Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and architectural beauty of these historic sites on this unforgettable tour.
Due to the unpredictable behavior of the monkeys, Phra Prang Sam Yot may be substituted with an alternative temple without prior notice.
Location
Museum Siam
Thanon Sanam Chai
MRT Sanamchai, Exit 1, Museum Siam. Your guide will wait there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(69 Ratings)
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Alexlc7269ar
Mar 8, 2026
Ayutthaya day trip with the great Khun Geng - My sister and I were treated to a fantastic day at Ayutthaya historical park by Khun Geng. Even though it was just the 3 of us, he gave us the full experience and more.
He was very polite, informative and personable; educating us on what we were seeing while maintaining great conversation.
Our party was small but he was still willing to drive us in his vehicle and surprise us with local food along the way.
Khun Geng was one of our favorite people we met in Thailand and we will remember this adventure forever!
Thank you from Megan and Alex Lilley.
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Ivanka_d
Feb 20, 2026
Our guide , Mr Gang was... - Our guide , Mr Gang was very informative, kind and helpful. We enjoyed the tour very much. We highly recommend this experience.
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Jackcarter2017
Feb 18, 2026
A great day, don't miss this opportunity to leave Bangkok and see some village life mixed with amazing temples and history. - The size of the party is unknown until 08:00 when we meet the host for the day (Mr Geng). My trip was just one guest, me! I felt lucky and privileged as we left the meeting point heading for our first Pit stop, coffee and comfort ahead of a 40 minute drive to the first temple. Mr Geng is incredibly knowledgeable and as the stop is timed well there were fewer people around so have the time to stop and contemplate in peace was very welcome. We move on, away from the highways passing through smaller village down side tracks and discovering a temple nearby with much history and discovery. Next, the giant golden Buddha, now fully restored and set in an area fighting scenes, cruel fairy tale scenes, torturously hideous scenes all depicting the morality of life. Lunch was a short drive away to a cafe set in its own grounds (Notre Maison!!) Small, but a huge great lunch-sized menu (I chose a beef curry dish, absolutely delicious). Coffee is great too. Now the disappointment, and nothing to do with the tour company; The temple famous for its playful monkey population can no longer have that claim to fame. Local politics has decimated the numbers to a few that still roam the streets, unkempt and pretty doleful. It's a long journey back to Bangkok so be prepared for long traffic ques as there are many ongoing road repairs going on.
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Derek_m
Feb 17, 2026
Wonderful day tour - We really enjoyed our day with Mr Cheng he was a fantastic guide and was full of information
At the moment the monkey temple at Lobpuri is not suitable to visit but we were taken to another temple in Ayutthaya where we got to feed monkeys which was a great experience. we also had lunch at a wonderful cafe after seeing the big buddha . The food was delicious.
I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Karina_p
Jan 29, 2026
Incredible tour! - Our guide Geng was perfect...he picked us up at no.local time combined and we went by car on a private tour...he explained us about the history of the locals and their legends and we went to a place full of monkeys....we loved! The script is the guide ...top 10
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Marat_f
Jan 24, 2026
Temples guided tour - I really enjoyed the experience. More temples than you can handle with a great historical context provided by the guide. I enjoyed the monkeys!
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Kswilliams123
Jan 23, 2026
The perfect day tour outside Bangkok - Had a wonderful time! The guide, Geng, was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining, providing great info about Thai history and culture and personalizing the tour to meet our interests. We visited a variety of temples/wats, each with different styles and interesting features, lunched at a quiet cafe, and ended the day with an entertaining community of monkeys. Geng’s excellent driving skills were a bonus, as we made our way through Bangkok traffic and around the countryside. It was a great day — thanks, Geng!
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Priscila_v
Jan 3, 2026
Great adventure - very knowledgeable guide and also a jovial person who like to throw in jokes now and then. Great guide!
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Eduardo_m
Feb 27, 2026
We had a tour... - We had a personalized tour because it was just me and my partner. The tour overall was good and the guide was very attentive to us all the time. Of all the places we visited the last two were not so interesting, but the others clearly made it worthwhile
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Manfred_h
Feb 3, 2026
Not kept what promised and paid! - The explanations of the good English speaking guide were good. However, a crucial point is that the advertised program was not fully implemented, as the temple Phra Prang Sam Yot (item 4 in the program) and the old town of Lopburi (item 5 in the program) were not visited. But this was the main reason I booked the trip with Viator. The tour guide said that there are no monkeys in Phra Sam Yot (or very few), so he led the group to another place where there were lots of monkeys ... but just no archaeological site with Khmer and Lopburi architecture. Therefore, this was not an equivalent replacement for the Phra Prang Sam Yot temple. That this temple is located on the outskirts of Lopburi, this point of the program was also omitted according to the announcement - without replacement. This not only reduces the travel experience, but also means that the tour operator has not provided the booked and paid services, so that I as a participant have a financial disadvantage. Therefore, I demand a refund of 20 to 25 percent of the total price (48 euros), i.e. 9.60 to 12 euros, from the tour operator - via Viator -
I cannot recommend the trip because of the itinerary, and VIator should also check the reliability of the Thai partner provider.
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