Lopburi – The Monkey City Tour from Pattaya
Overview
Discover the ancient Khmer capital and the famous city of monkeys – Lopburi!
This fascinating full-day journey combines history, culture, nature, and a touch of the extraordinary. Explore centuries-old temples, encounter hundreds of playful monkeys, and visit unique sacred sites that reveal Thailand’s spiritual depth.
Lopburi: Tour Options
Group Tour
- Price: 3,000 ฿ per adult
- Children: up to 130 cm – 2,200 ฿; up to 90 cm – free of charge
- Departure: Any day (from 4 participants)
- Duration: Full day
- Guide: English-speaking
- Payment: No prepayment required
Private Tour
- Price: 14,000 ฿ for 2 people
- Each additional person: +2,500 ฿
Included
- Round-trip transfer from Pattaya
- All entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch and dinner
- Visit to all temples and attractions listed
What to Bring: camera, hat, comfortable clothing, and some money for personal expenses.
Lopburi: Highlights & Itinerary
06:00 – Departure from Pattaya hotels
08:00 – Breakfast stop on the way
09:00 – Cave of King Narayan
Visit the summer palace of King Narayan, a 17th-century royal residence surrounded by natural caves and scenic hills. At dusk, thousands of bats fly out — a spectacular sight.
10:00 – Wat Phra Phutthabat
One of Thailand’s five most sacred Buddhist temples, housing a revered footprint of the Buddha.
11:00 – Lopburi – The City of Monkeys
Explore the ancient city where monkeys freely roam among Khmer-style temples and the remains of an old royal palace. See how people and monkeys coexist in harmony in this unique urban landscape.
12:00 – Wat Phrabat Namphu (AIDS Temple) – optional
A deeply moving site where monks care for AIDS patients. For those preferring a lighter visit, explore the surrounding mountain valley and its caves instead.
14:30 – Lunch in one of Lopburi’s best European-style restaurants. Enjoy a choice of soups, steaks, salads, ice cream, and drinks.
16:00 – Mirror Temple (Wat Tha Sung)
A breathtakingly beautiful temple made entirely of reflective glass surfaces. The dazzling light creates a serene, meditative atmosphere. Here you’ll also see one of Thailand’s largest Buddha statues.
19:00 – Return to Pattaya.
Additional Information
For an extended version of this journey, explore the Path to Avatar tour, which includes more Lopburi highlights and surrounding wonders.
Lopburi City Monkeys photo
