TEMPLES & SHRINES · FOOD & DRINK
The dawn slots and the capped tickets go weeks ahead. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are inside.
Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. With guides such as Jazzie, Sasa, Kevin, or Tony, you’ll sample market snacks, visit a temple, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, and finish in Chinatown.
“Amazing experience with Tony as our guide! Very well organised and great vaule. Would recommend to anyone.”
Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Expect market snacks, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the flower market. Food, drinks, transport, and end-of-tour drop-off are included.
“It was a great experience, SASA our guide give us a lot of interesting informations. I recommend to do this Tour if it’s your first time in Bangkok.”
Travel from Nagano to Zenko-ji Temple, a local sake tasting, and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Kieran, Nadine, and Endo help explain each stop. Lunch is included, but plan for a steep, icy forest walk to the monkeys, especially in winter.
“We were lucky to have Tom as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable not only about Japanese history but also gave an excellent summary of sake production and the different types as well as the snow monkeys and Nagano attractions. Tom was also very generous with recommendations for other areas in Japan. The tour was an excellent combination of the temple tour and snow monkey forest. Fantastic lunch included. Plenty of time to see the Zenkoji temple as well as the monkeys. Thanks Tom”
Spend five hours walking through Arashiyama with a bilingual guide such as Karim, Tom, Francis, or Toru. Visit the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji Temple, and Iwatayama Monkey Park, with an alternate sake brewery and lunch option available on some departures.
“Kevin was my guide and he was absolutely fantastic! Really friendly and took the time to chat to everyone - he was also happy to suggest other things to do in Kyoto and how to avoid the crowds. This is really a full morning with lots of things to see but also opportunities to sit and relax. Would really recommend!! Thanks Kevin”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Dylan, Brent, Tom, or Hiroshi for a full day of Nagano highlights. Visit Zenkoji Temple, taste local sake, enjoy a generous Japanese lunch, and walk the forest trail to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park.
“The trip was incredible! Totally worth the trek out to Nagano from Tokyo. Guides were very informative and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend!”
Meet at MRT Sam Yan and follow an English-speaking guide through Bangkok after dark. Choose a one, two, or three-hour tuk tuk route with Chinatown, temples, Pak Khlong Talat, and Michelin-recommended tastings. Guides such as Terry, Jenny, and Jeed are often praised for keeping groups together and on time.
“Fab night time tour around Bangkok. We took in China Town, the flower market, and the outside of temples, the Grand Palace and numerous important landmarks. Racing around in the tuk tuk’s was really fun - crazy was to get around town 😂😂. The food stops included Thai donuts, rice noodles and pad thai. Great mix of things to do during the 3 hours spend on this trip. We had a great guide, Terry. He looked after us and was happy to answer any questions. Terry; you’re a star”
Spend three hours with JD exploring Old Delhi’s food stalls, temples, spice market, Chandni Chowk, and the Red Fort area. Tastings, Indian tea or lassi, mineral water, a rickshaw ride, and a secret rooftop view are included. Expect walking, bare feet at temples, and a group of up to 12.
“I really enjoyed this tour. It was fun, informative, and highly immersive. JD was a fantastic guide with extensive local knowledge and a clear passion for the area’s culture and history. The food was amazing too!”
Start at Hyehwa Station for a guided walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then ride between the palace, Gwangjang Market, and Jogyesa Temple. Expect Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, donuts, and lively stories from guides such as Mia, Janice, Ron, and Bruce.
“This night food and city tour was hands-down one of the best parts of our trip! Exploring the city after dark gave it such a vibrant, unique atmosphere—everything from the lit-up streets to the buzzing night markets felt electric. Our guide J was incredible—friendly, engaging, and full of fun facts that brought the city’s history and culture to life. If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and immersive way to see the city, don’t miss this tour. It’s the perfect blend of culture and cuisine!”
Travel south from Yerevan in a small group of up to 19 people with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Nectar. Ride the Wings of Tatev, visit the 9th-century monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wine at Areni. Lunch and the cable-car ticket cost extra.
“The trip was very long, but really enjoyed. He tour guide was exceptionally friendly and have lot of information about Armenia”
Travel from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide to Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, Takuapa Old Town, and a local food market. Guides such as Gay, Ching, Oil, and Robert are praised for warm storytelling and personal insight. Expect four hours in a cooled vehicle, with food bought separately.
“A tour well worth the money. Had an excellent guide. It was very interesting to try the different local foods at the market.”
Meet near Nagano Station and walk toward Zenkoji through old residential lanes, local shops, and shrines. Guides such as Masa and Kasumi introduce you to oyaki cooked over an irori hearth, sake, miso soup, matcha, and Japanese sweets. The small group format keeps the pace personal.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Masa. We visited a traditional Nagano building where they prepared Oyaki over the hot coals for us. Exploring the temple and learning about the different rituals of the locals was another highlight. An interesting and informative tour!”
Travel privately from Chengdu to Leshan by high-speed train, climb Lingyun Hill, and see the 1,300-year-old Giant Buddha from above, below, or by river cruise. Your guide, including highly praised guides such as Lily, Penny, Jamie, and Cassie, adds local history and a Sichuan lunch.
“Penny was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the Leshan Buddha! Punctual and communicated well in English! Had a great time with her as my tour guide!”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
