Top Asia Archaeology Tours

The temples at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park have almost a thousand years of history, so a guided tour is a good way to learn as much as possible about the temples’ art and architecture. On this shared tour, your APSARA authorised guide takes you to the highlights of the three main temples.

Exploring the UNESCO-listed Angkor Temples is a must for visitors to Siem Reap, and this small-group tour offers a more personalized and less crowded experience. Visit at least three of the must-see temples—Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm—and let your guide point out architectural details you might otherwise miss. Gain insight into the fascinating history of the Khmer Empire and seek out the best viewpoints.

Explore the Aurangabad Ellora caves, a complex of temples built underground to serve Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain pilgrims and worshippers. Built more than 1000 years ago, discover the intricate stonework and hidden passageways of the cave temples. Travel to see Daulatabad Fort and its maze of tunnels, and the Taj of Deccan—a replica mausoleum of the Taj Mahal. This private tour includes hotel pickup for added convenience.

Experience the sunrise at Angkor Wat on a guided e-bike tour from Siem Reap with breakfast. Discover the jungle temple of Ta Prohm and explore the Bayon Temple before returning to a city market.

Sunrise over Angkor Wat, the famous ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ temple at Ta Prohm and the south gate are favorites for visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Angkor, but savvy visitors know that the site’s magic extends well beyond these well-known photo spots. During this day-long tour, combine these well-known highlights with some areas that fewer visitors get the opportunity to discover.

Make the most of your stay in Himachal Pradesh with this busy day tour to Kangra from Dharamsala. The beautiful town is surrounded by mountains and rivers for beautiful views. Your local guide will take you to ancient temples and forts, small villages, and authentic markets, and tell you stories from their history. This is the easy way to explore the hilly state, without worrying about catching buses.

Climb to the ruins on Sigiriya Rock and explore the Buddha-statue-packed caves of Dambulla—this small-group tour from Colombo removes the stress from visiting two of Sri Lanka’s highlights. Settle into an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, and admire the scenery on route into the island’s lush heartlands. Visit Dambulla and then stop at Sigiriya, where you can climb the rock or just stroll its gardens. Admissions are at your own expense.

Siem Reap is famous for its high-octane nightlife. Make sure you visit the best of the town’s bars and clubs on a nightlife tour with a local guide—a social and high-energy experience suitable for solo travelers and groups. Rather than heading to the bars featured in guide books, you’ll drink, eat, and dance in places favored by locals. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are also included.

Spend two days exploring India’s ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves without the hassle of catching public transportation with this private car and driver service from Aurangabad. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed caves are usually visited together, but they’re geographically far apart, making a private vehicle an ideal way of getting around. Also visit nearby Daulatabad Fort, the Bibi Ka Maqbara (miniature Taj Mahal), and Grishneshwar Temple for extra interest.

Discover the spiritual essence of Bali with our Bali Full-Day to Exploring The Most Popular Bali Temples Tour. Join us on a journey to explore the island's most revered temples. Start with Kehen Temple, a sacred site dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. Next, visit the majestic Besakih Temple, a grand complex revered since ancient times. Savor a delicious lunch in the Besakih area, followed by a visit to Tirta Empul Temple, known for its sacred waters used in cleansing rituals. Continue to Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, a Hindu water temple dedicated to Vishnu, and finally, explore the ancient Goa Gajah Temple, an archaeological site of significant historical value. Join us for an unforgettable spiritual journey!

A do-it-yourself tour around the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Angkor can be a false economy, particularly after hailing a taxi or tuk-tuk to get out to the temples. Instead of covering a bunch of temples in a single day, self-guided travelers regularly get stuck in crowds and manage just two or three sites in the complex. Get the most out of your time at Angkor with a private tour that combines the best-known sites, like the Angkor Wat, with several other highlights that many visitors don’t get to see.

Visit Sri Lanka's old hill capital on this day tour from Colombo. No need to rent a car, as all transportation is included; you can enjoy the scenery on the way there and back. Your tour guide will tailor the tour and their commentary to your interests and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions. Highlights include the Kandy Market, the Temple of the Tooth, and the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

Explore some of the most important places in Sri Lanka with this six day guided, private tour. Relax and enjoy the sites, since the day’s activities will be organized by your guide, and you’ll have a private driver. Note that accommodation is not included, so book that on your own. Each day will be full of experiences in nature, or learning about Sri Lanken culture, or both.

Make a tour to Agra easy and stress-free with round-trip private transportation and a dedicated guide. Make your own schedule for pickup and drop-off at your New Delhi hotel; move at your own pace while exploring the landmarks in Agra. Lunch at a top Agra restaurant and entry fees to sites visited are included in the tour price.

Travelers short on time in the Angkor area who want to see and experience the highlights will love this convenient tour. By starting out early in the morning, you can watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat, a memorable experience. Continue on to other temples in the area, many of which other tourists miss, so they are unlikely to be as crowded as Angkor Wat itself. Learn all about Khmer culture and history from your local guide, and travel by comfortable Jeep.

Check off two great sights in one easy day trip from Hoi An or Danang. After being picked up from your accommodation, head to the ancient temples at My Son, where you’ll learn more about Vietnamese history and culture. Continue to the Marble Mountains, where you can reconnect with nature at the five mountains that are named after the five elements.

Bali is renowned for its temples, which combine Hindu symbolism with ancient architecture. See the best of the island’s religious structures on a private full-day tour that transports you between dispersed temples with ease. Visit classics like Besakih, Tirta Empul, Elephant Cave, Mt. Kawi, and Kehen temples. This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but note that women on their period cannot enter the temples.

Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s lush central and southern highlands on a 2-night trip from Colombo to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Udawalawe National Park. Save yourself the effort of planning your own itinerary, and simply relax each day as you’re transported to the attractions and your included hotel for the night. Discover the mystical hill capital of Kandy, spot wild elephants on a Udawalawe safari (own expense), and absorb the exotic scenery at Sigiriya, Ella, and Nuwara.

Whether your partner's tired of being your Instagram partner or you'd simply like great shots of you together, this private Phuket Instagram tour ticks all the boxes. Hit a handful of Phuket signatures, eat lunch at a photo-friendly restaurant, and pose at a secret ocean-view location, with your personal photographer on hand to capture all your best angles. For ease, your package includes 2-way transfers from many southern Phuket hotels.

See the best of Colombo on this full-day private tour. Learn about religion, culture, and more as you drive in a private car from place to place. Places you stop at include Ape Gama, Parliament Drive, Dehiwala Zoo, and more. Feel free to customize this tour as you like, since it is a private tour.

Beat the crowds at the My Son Sanctuary—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and save yourself transport hassle on this half-day private tour. Your guide will bring the ruins— some of which date back more than 1,500 years—to life, and introduce the mysterious civilization that created them. Watch an Apsara dance, a classical Khmer dance, before heading back to Hoi An with a stop at a rice paper workshop.

Get familiar with the breathtaking Ba Na Hill Station on this day-long tour departing from your choice of Hoi An or Da Nang. Instead of haggling with a taxi operator or hiring a vehicle, enjoy convenient hotel pick up before jumping on a bus to the Ba Na Hills. See all of the major highlights of Ba Na, including the unusually-shaped Golden Bridge, remnants of colonial-era Indochina and the Linh Ung Pagoda with its colossal Buddha statue.

Explore Jodhpur's famous Mehrangarh Fort with a local guide by signing up for this private tour. Your guide will lead you through the fort's many palaces and halls, providing narration that covers centuries' worth of history. Spots visited on the tour include the Sheesh Mahal (palace of mirrors), the Moti Mahal (pearl palace), and the Nagnechi Mata Temple, with time left over to grab a bite at the on-site cafe.

Discover the beauty of Angkor on a private sunrise tour featuring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm. Experience breathtaking sunrise views, ancient Khmer history, hidden temple stories, and unforgettable photo opportunities with a professional local guide.