TEMPLES & SHRINES · TOURS
The dawn slots and the capped tickets go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are inside.
Start with hotel pickup or meet at Onederz Siem Reap for an eight-hour temple circuit. Choose sunrise or sunset, then visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide such as Mr. T, Sen, David, or Chanthy.
“David was absolutely amazing, I loved the sunset tour with him! I learned a lot and would not hesitate to book with David again.”
Spend about nine hours visiting Tlatelolco, the Guadalupe Shrine, and Teotihuacan with an English-speaking guide. You’ll also stop at an obsidian workshop for a tequila tasting. Lunch is optional, and private tours can include hotel pickup.
“Gio (tour guide) + David (driver) were kind and provided thorough information throughout the tour. We chose the à la carte meal option rather than the buffett a the food was more than enough! Very cool to see the historic pyramids + recommend bringing a hat, sunblock & water!!”
Visit four Ayutthaya temple ruins from Bangkok in seven hours, with an English, German, Thai, or Japanese-speaking guide. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Jum are known for clear history talks and good humor. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, temple entry, and a Thai buffet lunch on selected options.
“Wonderful day! Our guide Paul was lovely, very knowedlegable and gave good insights in Thai history and culture. Good balance of jokes and information, great at keeping the strucutre and pace. highly recommended. Thanks Paul”
Start before dawn for Angkor Wat, then visit Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Sen, David, Rith, and Mr T are praised for clear stories, humor, and helpful photos. Choose a shared group or private outing.
“We had the best time! Rith was extremely friendly, funny and informative, and waited for us to get our breakfast this morning lol and it was like having a real harry styles with the singing. We got told the full history of the different temples. We were provided cold water at every stop and the van had air conditioning which took us between each temple. The food stop for lunch was also very good and reasonably priced.”
You’ll travel by private car with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Atta, Ageng, or I Wayan Top, visiting Tirta Empul, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, and Tegalalang. The pace can shift with weather, crowds, and your interests, making this a flexible day rather than a rigid group excursion.
“I wayan Top was very nice and kind! Everything was excellent and we enjoyed the trip! He was driving very safely and everything on schedule. He gave us free time to enjoy and many advices and tips!”
Ride from Barcelona to Montserrat in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Ramon, Javi, Alba, and Alejandro. Visit the basilica and Black Madonna, walk the serrated mountain, then choose the Sant Joan funicular or museum before returning to your hotel.
“Marcel is a very knowledgeable guide, and professional. We would recommend him to anyone in the future .”
Travel from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery in an air-conditioned coach with an English, Spanish, or Italian guide. Guides such as Lubo, Kamen, Hristo, and Martin add lively historical context. Allow extra cash for museum tickets, food, and the famous Bulgarian mekitsi.
“Everything is nice! Our guide and driver are professional and friendly, I have a good time :)”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Vone, Pheap, or Sok for two full days among Angkor’s major temples. You’ll see sunrise at Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Preah Khan, Ta Som, and more, with air-conditioned transport, cold water, and time for photos.
“A fantastic and intense two days. The first day started with a disappointing sunrise - trust nature - but our tour guide, Saying ensured we had an informative and interesting day visiting the more well known (and crowded) temples. We arrived back at 1.30, exhausted but very happy. For me, day two was the better day, visiting the quieter temples. Sam was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable and with a great sense of fun. It was great having some temples almost to ourselves. The day concluded with a beautiful sunset and a 7pm arrival back. I would thoroughly recommend the trip for a great way to see most of the…”
Start at River City Bangkok and follow a licensed guide through Bangkok’s royal and religious center. You’ll see the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple, with Wat Pho and Wat Arun included on selected options. Expect local transport, market stops, temple etiquette, bottled water, and a group capped at 10.
“Absolutely loved every minute of it. Our tour guide Kiwi was very knowledgeable and I actually learnt a lot about Buddhism on the day. She explained traditions and certain customs and guided us on what to do and what the significance of the rituals is. She was attentive of the group’s needs, making everyone feel included and engaged throughout the tour. We tried all different kinds of means of transport including tuktuks. She even made sure I was on the right boat back to the hotel. Would highly recommend the tour and our guide to anyone seeking and enriching and enjoyable tour.Read more”
Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Phnom Bakheng with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Vone, or Sayon. Expect temple stories, jungle paths, cold water, air-conditioned transport, and a sunset climb. The $15 tour excludes the temple pass and meals.
“John was very good in explaining everything. Furthermore i lost my airpods in one of the store. Using his local friends he helped me in finding and giving it back to them. And also he took some great photos. Definitely worth trying this”
Spend nine hours with guides such as Alex, Alan, Lili, or Alicia visiting Tlatelolco, the Guadalupe Shrine, and Teotihuacan. Expect strong storytelling, a tequila and agave tasting, an obsidian workshop, shared transport, and optional buffet lunch. Groups can be fairly large, but guides divide them by language.
“Fernando and Francesca were both very good guides and nice people overall. We got good tours and everything was explained perfectly, clearly and with energy. It was a beutiful journey😊”
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.”
Start at 4:30 am for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, and Angkor Thom by air-conditioned minivan. An English-speaking guide such as Sam, Sok, Vone, or Sary explains the temples, takes photos, and provides water. The group is limited to 12 people.
“We liked it. It was a good group, driver, and guide. The guide was attentive and took the time to explain.”
Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. The small group, capped at 10 people, includes the river boat and water, but temple admission fees are paid separately.
“The tour was incredible. Betty was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable! It was a really hot day and Betty was very focused on our safety the whole time, making sure we always had plenty of water! It was the perfect start for our trip to Thailand!”
Leave Ubud at 6am for a private, air-conditioned tour through North Bali. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you to Ulun Danu Beratan, twin lakes, Banyumala Waterfalls, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Batu Bolong, and Tanah Lot, with lunch and photo help included.
“It was a wonderful experience which was made even better by our driver/photographer/guide Katut. He was very knowledgeable and answered to all our queries with a smile. We had a wonderful day and will definitely recommend the trip especially with katut and i promise no one will regret it”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
