Asia Cultural Trips

Join this 15-day adventure in Indonesia! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape, rich history, vibrant cultures, diverse wildlife, and stunning beauty of Sulawesi, Lombok, and Komodo Islands. Explore the Indonesian archipelago's treasures as you journey through Lombok, Sulawesi, and …

Delve deeper into the captivating landscape on this 5-day Mekong River explorer cruise. Concentrating solely on Cambodia’s timeless pastoral serenity, travel back in time as you sail downriver. Stop in charming floating villages and interact with the local peoples of the area, and explore the …

Visit New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur on this 7-day tour and learn about the rich history, culture, temples, and homes built by rulers from centuries past in these cities. Marvel at how beautiful these places are that date back thousands of years ago and explore nearby sites such as Jama Masjid, the …

Explore Japan's National Parks, Art, & Culture on this 16-day cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. Experience Japan's seamless blend of ancient customs with ultramodern living, incredible wilderness, wildlife, & renowned arts as you cruise …

Cruise the mighty Mekong river from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh on this 5-Day Low Water Serenity Cruise Expedition aboard The Jahan and discover the diverse culture of Cambodia. Discover the pre-Angkorian temples, rural communities, and breathtaking Tonle Riverine landscapes as you travel across the …

Immerse yourself in Cambodia's diverse culture as you enjoy both ancient temples of Angkor and the bustling capital city, Phnom Penh, while traversing the world's twelfth longest river, Mekong, on this 5-day cruise aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Learn about life along the river while exploring …

On this 12-day cruise, explore the legacy of Alfred Russel and his work on theories of evolution and natural selection. The Coral Triangle, an area in Indonesia, is home to some of the most diverse marine life in the world. Discover the areas that fascinated Wallace and witness the magic of the …

Experience the colorful culture of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 4-day cruise. Begin in Phnom Penh and sail down the Mekong River on your way towards Ho Chi Minh City. Stop in the floating villages to experience the history of the region and interact with local villagers and monks. ​

On a weeklong small-group tour, discover Bhutan, Asia's best-kept secret. It is a relatively new travel destination, overshadowed and nestled between China and India, with many untold secrets hidden in its natural beauty and peaceful villages. The landscape is dotted with monks dressed in red, …

Cruise along Asia’s incredible Mekong River, located between Vietnam and Cambodia. The longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest on earth, the Mekong is also a hub for Vietnamese culture and a major transportation route for villagers living in the Delta. From floating markets …

Set sail on this 15-day trip to explore the undiscovered islands of the Philippines and Indonesia from Manila to Darwin aboard Heritage Adventurer. Highlights of this cruise include visiting the Whale Shark Capital of the World, swimming with the gentle giants, and discovering the "eighth …

Embark on a 5-day High Water Serenity Cruise aboard the Jahan from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap while immersing yourself in Cambodia's diverse culture and enjoying the stunning Mekong River. Along the way, gain insights into the country's heritage by exploring rural villages, ancient pagodas, …

Experience the best of Java on this 12-day tour in Indonesia. Tour the city of Jakarta, visiting the lively harbor of Sunda Kelapa, where you can see the handmade Makassar schooners. Then off to Taman Fatahilla, home to the renovated Jakarta History Museum, Wayan Museum, and Fine Art and Ceramics …

Get to know the rich culture of the Lesser Sunda islands with this 12-day cultural cruise from Maumere to Komodo. Visit small villages and communities where ancient traditions are kept alive and adapted to modern life. Learn about traditional and contemporary techniques for spinning yarns, natural …

Embark on a 16-day cruise from Perth, Australia, to Bali, Indonesia, aboard the National Geographic Orion. Explore the Kimberley region in Australia, where striking landscapes bear the marks of ancient human civilizations. Then, voyage to remote Indonesian island villages where history springs to …

Revisit some of the most fascinating sites and possibly experience the enchantment of witnessing the bird of paradise in its natural habitat. If you're lucky, you could get to snorkel alongside whale sharks in Triton Bay, but there are no guarantees because these wild animals are not on a …

Embark on an 8-day river cruise adventure aboard RV Kindat Pandaw in Assam, India. Begin your journey by exploring Guwahati and visiting the Nilachai Hill temple and Commonwealth Graves. As you sail upstream, you'll encounter lush Assam countryside and stop at villages along the way. Explore …

Set sail deep into Highland Vietnam on this 11-day Halong Bay and Red River upstream cruise as you travel through the Kinh Thay River, a key commercial waterway. Cruise towards Hanoi and stop at Bat Trang, a ceramic village. Then visit the bustling city of Hanoi, which has must-sees like the …