With Monograms, we handle the details so you can focus on the sights, experience new cultures and new destinations. From arranging the right hotels and seamless transportation to providing your own Local Host® and included sightseeing, we've thought of-and included-everything you need in an all-in-one package.
No matter what you're into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you're booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following activities & excursions in the itinerary are examples only for this vacation. Availability is subject to change. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Activities and Excursions are available for purchase on our MyMonograms site as soon as initial deposit or payment is received.
Welcome to Siem Reap, your base for exploring the temples of Angkor. Constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries, the temples are unmatched among the world’s ancient ruins. Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Your PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR starts at the best preserved of all the temples—ANGKOR WAT, honoring the Hindu god Vishnu. Next stop is ANGKOR THOM to see BAYON TEMPLE. One of the few Buddhist temples in Angkor, it features some 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B,L)
Excursions Available:
Lake Tonle Sap Cruise
Price: Starting From: $110/party
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Hop aboard a traditional Cambodian watercraft and set out with an expert Local Guide to explore life on Tonle Sap-the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia!
Apsara Dinner & Dance Show
Price: Starting From: $129/party
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Step back in time as we introduce you to the wonders of Khmer music, dance, and cuisine. We'll transport you to the beautiful Angkor Village Resort for a tantalizing dinner of authentic Cambodian dishes. Then, ancient Khmer culture comes to life during a brilliant Apsara dance performance, an artform based on the bas-reliefs found at Angkor Wat. Marvel at the graceful, sinuous hand gestures that tell the stories from classical mythology.
Phare Cambodia Circus
Price: Starting From: $129/party
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'Enjoy the performance of the Circus of Battambang now in Siem Reap! Phare Ponleu Selpak, meaning "the brightness of art", originated in 1986 in Site 2 Refugee Camp on the Thai border.
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This morning, explore more of the Angkor temple complex on a PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR. Visit BANTEAY SREI, a unique, small temple built from red sandstone and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Then, on to TA PROHM, which has been left relatively untouched, unlike many other temples. Here, the jungle surrounds you, and tree roots grow over and through the ruins. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B)
Excursions Available:
Lake Tonle Sap Cruise
Price: Starting From: $110/party
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Hop aboard a traditional Cambodian watercraft and set out with an expert Local Guide to explore life on Tonle Sap-the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia!
Apsara Dinner & Dance Show
Price: Starting From: $129/party
Learn More
Step back in time as we introduce you to the wonders of Khmer music, dance, and cuisine. We'll transport you to the beautiful Angkor Village Resort for a tantalizing dinner of authentic Cambodian dishes. Then, ancient Khmer culture comes to life during a brilliant Apsara dance performance, an artform based on the bas-reliefs found at Angkor Wat. Marvel at the graceful, sinuous hand gestures that tell the stories from classical mythology.
Phare Cambodia Circus
Price: Starting From: $129/party
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'Enjoy the performance of the Circus of Battambang now in Siem Reap! Phare Ponleu Selpak, meaning "the brightness of art", originated in 1986 in Site 2 Refugee Camp on the Thai border.
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SIEM REAP–BANGKOK, THAILAND
Today, fly to Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city. (B)
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Today’s PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR starts with a BOAT RIDE through the klongs, Bangkok’s canals. Next, stop at Wat Arun, the TEMPLE OF THE DAWN, whose 260-foot-tall spire has become identified with Bangkok. Continue on to the GRAND PALACE, comprised of the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA. Also visit the TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. (B,L)
Excursions Available:
Dinner Cruise on Loy Nava Traditional Rice Barge
Price: Starting From: $65/person
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We combine history, culture, cuisine, and beautiful river scenery on this romantic cruise down the Chao Phraya River aboard a converted rice barge.
River of Kings Dinner Cruise
Price: Starting From: $57/person
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We'll show you a unique, from-the-river perspective of Bangkok's captivating beauty on this unforgettable dinner cruise. Embark your water craft and relax as you float peacefully along the Chao Phraya River past the city's most popular attractions.
Siam Niramit Cultural Performance
Price: Starting From: $61/person
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Immerse yourself in the wonder of Siam Niramit (the Enchanted Kingdom), one of the largest stage productions on the planet.
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Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore on your own. Your Local Host can help with suggestions to help maximize your time. (B)
Excursions Available:
Dinner Cruise on Loy Nava Traditional Rice Barge
Price: Starting From: $65/person
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We combine history, culture, cuisine, and beautiful river scenery on this romantic cruise down the Chao Phraya River aboard a converted rice barge.
River of Kings Dinner Cruise
Price: Starting From: $57/person
Learn More
We'll show you a unique, from-the-river perspective of Bangkok's captivating beauty on this unforgettable dinner cruise. Embark your water craft and relax as you float peacefully along the Chao Phraya River past the city's most popular attractions.
Siam Niramit Cultural Performance
Price: Starting From: $61/person
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Immerse yourself in the wonder of Siam Niramit (the Enchanted Kingdom), one of the largest stage productions on the planet.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Sampran Riverside
Price: Starting From: $104/person
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Imagine a grocery-shopping trip where you have to flag down the merchants as they float by on boats. No, it's not a Wonderland-style flight of fancy, but a traditional way of buying and selling colorful fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, and sweets since the 19th century. Later, visit Nakhon Pathom to see Phra Pathom Chedi, one of the tallest Buddhist stupas in the world. Stop for lunch at the picturesque Sampran Riverside Resort, and visit Patom Organic Village.
Jim Thompson's House & Legacy
Price: Starting From: $124/party
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If you love art, antiques, and fantastic architecture - as well as a good mystery - then our excursion to the Jim Thompson House & Museum is a must.
River Kwai Tour
Price: Starting From: $391/party
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On this poignant tour, we'll introduce you to fascinating but seldom-taught parts of World War II history. A highlight of this excursion is a train ride along the historic railway, a somber reminder of the thousands of POWs and forced Asian laborers who lost their lives during the railroad's construction.
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Today, fly to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city. (B)
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Today, your PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR begins with a visit to WAT PHRA SINGH with its famous Buddha image, and WAT DOI SUTHEP, a temple tucked away in the mountains. For the final ascent to the temple, you can take a tram car or walk up the Naga (dragon-headed serpent) staircase, with more than 300 steps. On a clear day, you will enjoy spectacular views of Chiang Mai. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Today, take a PRIVATE GUIDED EXCURSION outside the city to visit the LISU HILL TRIBE. Take a short WALKING TOUR through the village and garden, and view the Ton Lung Temple. Then, visit the house of a Lisu shaman to learn about the way of life and traditions of the local people. Return to Chiang Mai where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L)
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Today, fly to Phuket. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Today is yours to spend as you wish. Consider a trip to the Phi Phi Islands, explore Phuket Town, or simply relax on the beach. (B)
Excursions Available:
Phang Nga Bay by Speed Boat
Price: Starting From: $128/person
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Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of the most unique marine settings in the world! After driving across the causeway to the mainland, you'll board a speedboat that zooms you around the towering limestone karsts in Phang Nga Bay.
Phi Phi Island
Price: Starting From: $128/person
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If a slow and leisurely boat cruise isn't your thing, then we've got the excursion for you! This island-hopping adventure whisks you to the Phi Phi Islands for a full menu of exciting activities.
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Another day at leisure to enjoy beach and water activities. (B)
Excursions Available:
Phang Nga Bay by Speed Boat
Price: Starting From: $128/person
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Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of the most unique marine settings in the world! After driving across the causeway to the mainland, you'll board a speedboat that zooms you around the towering limestone karsts in Phang Nga Bay.
Phi Phi Island
Price: Starting From: $128/person
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If a slow and leisurely boat cruise isn't your thing, then we've got the excursion for you! This island-hopping adventure whisks you to the Phi Phi Islands for a full menu of exciting activities.
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Your Local Host will be available to provide you with recommendations while on vacation to help you make the most out of your free time.
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Transportation
From City-to-City
When your vacation includes traveling from one city to another, your local Monograms team makes it an absolute breeze! We'll get to your train or plane, stress free and on time with door-to-gate service. And your local Monograms team awaits your arrival as soon as you pull into your next destination.
Private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights; intra-vacation flights not included