Active Adventures in Asia

Trek to the villages of Red Zao and Hmong in the Sapa highlands, cruise Bai Tu Long Bay, and cycle the countryside near Hue on an active 12-day trip from Hanoi to Hoi An. Meet and interact with locals along the way, learning about their culture and history. Relax in comfortable hotels and an ecolodge after days spent hiking, cycling, and exploring.

This 11-day luxury tour of India takes you deep into the country's culture and natural splendors. Tour Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then drive past Red Fort, the Mughal Empire's most luxurious fort and palace, before touring the famed Taj Mahal.

This challenging 4-day Great Wall tour explores Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Wangjinglou, and wild Jiankou. You trek steep ridges and quiet paths far from the masses, visiting ancient villages along the way. It serves as an excellent extension to other China tours, offering a deeper, active experience beyond a standard Beijing day trip.

Experience the rural beauty of Guangxi on this 4-day Yangshuo adventure. Discover the Longsheng Rice Terraces, meet the Zhuang and Yao people, and hike, bike, and raft through stunning karst landscapes along the Li and Yulong Rivers. A scenic and active escape into China's countryside.

This Jaipur-to-New Delhi extended tour takes you through the central region of India, where you'll see a mix of ancient and modern cultures. Take a trip back in time to the oldest surviving city on Earth, Varanasi.

This 7-day Borneo adventure takes you to the highest peak in Malaysia - Mt. Kinabalu - before heading to the Sukau Rainforest Lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River where you'll find pygmy elephants, orangutans, and proboscis monkeys.

Set out on a 9-day Vietnam trip and join a Hanoi bike tour. Also visit Hoan Kiem Lake and bike through Mai Chau, Thanh Hoa, and Ninh Binh, discovering local culture then and this Vietnam tour with a Ha Long Bay cruise. This Vietnam trip is good for those looking for cycling tours in the Red River Delta, Vietnam.

Explore China on foot on this active 13-day tour. Hike the unrestored Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and watch giant pandas in Chengdu. Stand beneath the Leshan Giant Buddha, trek between Zhuang and Yao villages in the Longsheng rice terraces, and hike a quiet stretch of the Li River to Xingping.

Discover India's wildlife, national parks, and the capital city of New Delhi. Learn about the history of Varanasi, Jaipur, and Agra. Visit Kanha and Bandhavgarh National Parks for stunning views of grasslands and forests. Rare tigers, leopards, and other endangered wild creatures thrive in these protected areas.

Spend two full days trekking through the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia, arguably the wildest stretch of land remaining in all of South East Asia. This rustic hiking and camping experience allows you to experience Cambodia in a totally new way!

Embark on a 10-day river cruise aboard the RV Kalaw Pandaw exploring Bengal’s vibrant culture and heritage aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw. Begin in Kolkata, visiting Dalhousie Square and Victoria Memorial. Cruise through villages, battlefields, and temples, including Kalna’s terracotta temples, Matiari’s brass artisans, and Mayapur’s grandeur.

Travel to the hills of the Sapa Valley region for some trekking and exploration of the Hmong and Red Dao villages of Vietnam on this 3-day extension tour at Topas Ecolodge. As you learn about the cultural diversity, trekking in Sapa offers not only breathtaking scenery, but also a unique cultural encounter unlike any other in Vietnam.