Top Asia Archaeology Tours

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.

Take a break from the bustle of Bangkok with this full-day trip out to the ancient capital city of Ayutthaya. This private tour includes transfers from your hotel in Bangok, the services of an English-speaking guide, lunch, and visits to a number of important historical attractions, including the Bang Pa In Palace and a variety of ancient temples.

The Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site spans more than 154 square miles (400 square kilometers). See more of it in less time on this 2-day private tour, available in a range of languages. Pair the Small Circuit signature sites—Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and the Bayon—with less-visited gems from the Grand Circuit, and savor sunrise at Angkor Wat and sunset from Phnom Bakheng. As usual, your package excludes your Angkor Pass.

Explore Jodhpur's famous Mehrangarh Fort and surrounding Blue City attractions, including the Umaid Bhawan Palace on this private tour. Your local guide will take you throughout the city, providing narration about history and culture as you take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Jodhpur. You'll also get the chance to sample local snacks, including lassi (a yogurt drink), as well as sweets and savory treats.

Save yourself from the stress and language barriers of traveling around Tokyo by public transportation, and secure the ultimate hassle-free alternative—a private car tour. As it’s just for your personal group, you can customize the route to suit your interests. This ensures you only see places that interest you, and potential stops include Meiji Jingu Shrine (brief visit), the Imperial Palace (drive-by), Shibuya Crossing, and Tokyo Skytree (admission not included).

Get an insider’s introduction to one of the world’s most celebrated monuments—without leaving the comfort of your home—during this private virtual tour of the Taj Mahal. Enjoy close-up views of the Mughal monuments iconic marble inlays and listen to the stories behind its two-decade construction.

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.

This Non-factory shopping ALL INCLUSIVE private tour will not only immerse you into the Terra Cotta Warriors museum to see the 8000 life-size military warriors, and also show you around the fourth Han dynasty emperor Jingdi's tomb museum which is burried with about 50,000 toy-size Terracotta figurines in the afternoon. All entrance tickets, delicious lunch, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour relaxing tour.

The Yogyakarta area is home to two UNESCO World Heritage–listed temples: Borobudur and the Prambanan Temple Complex. Experience one or both of them with the ease of round-trip transfers and a local guide on this group tour package. Tickets are reserved for you—including access to the full monument at Borobudur—but you need to pay the driver for them in cash.

Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat along the Ganges River and learn about why it's so sacred to Hindus. Visit the holy site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys. Watch the sacred ritual of Aarti from the ghat or the water to conclude your tour.

Rewind to Mumbai’s pre-colonial days on a private half-day tour of the Elephanta Caves. With a private guide, ride a ferry to Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbor, and explore its UNESCO-listed caves and rock art, believed to date from the 500s. Explore the main Shiva Cave with its huge sculptures of Shiva and Hindu mythologies, and admire the smaller Buddhist caves as your guide shares their history. Ferry and entrance tickets at own expense and option to include a family lunch.

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.

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. As well as classics like the island's "Mother Temple", Besakih, and Ubud’s Tirta Empul Temple and Elephant Cave, you’ll visit Mt. Kawi temple and Kehen Temple. Upgrade to include entry tickets and a restaurant lunch.

Xian’s appeal extends far beyond its UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. On this small-group guided bus tour, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum and your choice of one or more attractions. Choose from several set routes, with options such as Huaqing Hot Spring, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, and more.

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.

See landmarks in the walled Old City of Hyderabad without worrying about getting hassled or lost when you go with a guide. Admire the stunning architecture of Badshahi Ashurkhana, the Charminar, Mecca Masjid, and Chowmahalla Palace. Get great photo ops, taste an Irani Chai, and test your bargaining skills at local markets.

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.

Spend a day learning about and exploring Kolkata with a professional guide to lead the way on this private tour. You'll visit the colorful Malik Ghat Flower Market, see idols and pottery being created in the Kumortuli neighborhood, and see Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity headquarters, with time left over to sample popular Bengali sweets and stop for a cup of tea or coffee.

This full day Non-factory shopping private tour will immerse you into Xian's amazing top 3 highlights, such as Terra Cotta Army, Ancient City Wall and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in downtown center square. All entrance tickets, delicious lunch, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour tour.

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.

Simplify your travel around Japan with a one-way private transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa, stopping en route at UNESCO-listed Shirakawa village. Instead of rushing through and missing the sightseeing highlights, this private transfer gives you time to get out of the car and explore the sights. Make the most of a travel day and arrive at your destination feeling ready for the next adventure.

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.

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.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors to Samarkand, this attraction-packed private tour covers top Silk Road-era sights. Highlights include the lavish, mosaic-covered courtyards of the Registan, 15th-century Ulugh Beg Observatory, the ancient mausoleums of Shah-i-Zinda, and the iconic Timurid mosque of Bibi Khanym.