Asia Cultural Tours & Cruises

from $9,615

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Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise

Tokyo to Osaka - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Discover Mount Fuji views
• Explore historic Japanese castles
• Naoshima’s iconic art experience
• Taste authentic regional flavors

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Tokyo / Osaka

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Urban Exploration, Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Join a 12-day cherry blossom cruise from Tokyo to Osaka on Heritage Adventurer to explore vibrant cities, historic temples, gardens, and iconic landmarks in full bloom. Visit Mount Fuji, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Busan to enjoy local flavors, pearl farms, and Naoshima’s art as you cruise through scenic spring landscapes.

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from $14,200

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Island Wonders & the Soul of Ancestral Japan

Naha, Okinawa - Kobe - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Visit Okinawa & Subtropical Islands
• Visit UNESCO-listed Yakushima
• Explore Koshikijima Islands
• Discover Amakusa’s History
• Discover Sacred Iki Island
• Jeju Island and the Seto Inland Sea

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Naha / Kobe

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, starting in Okinawa and exploring islands like Zamami and Kikaijima, known for marine life. Visit Yakushima, a UNESCO site, and the Koshikijima Islands. Discover Amakusa’s history, Iki’s Shinto shrines, and Jeju's Hallasan volcano. Continue through the Seto Inland Sea, concluding in Kobe.

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from $12,795

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Japan's National Parks, Art and Culture

Honshu, Osaka to Osaka - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit Kanazawa's center of the arts
• See wildlife in Izu Oshima Islands
• See iconic landmarks of Miyajima
• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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Osaka / Osaka

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Variable

Join this 16-day Japan's National Parks, Art, and Culture expedition cruise from Osaka to Osaka, including South Korea, aboard Heritage Adventurer. An unforgettable circumnavigation of Japan's main island, Honshu, and exploration of its wilderness, arts, culture, and rich history.

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from $21,499

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Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas' Express

16 Day Itinerary aboard Ganges Voyager II

• Visit Udaipur
• Explore Bikaner City
• Discover Ranthambore
• Marvel at Matiari

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Kolkata / Mumbai

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Variable

Discover Hindu temples, vivid flower marketplaces, towns lining the Ganges River, and a wellness program on a 16-day boat and rail tour of India's culture.

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from $1,505

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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water

Siem Reap to Phnom Penh - 5 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan

• Discover Mekong Delta
• Explore via Tuk-tuk
• Khmer art at National Museum
• Cambodia's architecture

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Siem Reap / Phnom Penh

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Variable

Join this 5-Day Low Water Serenity Cruise Expedition aboard The Jahan from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, and travel across the mighty Mekong Delta to discover the ancient pre-Angkorian temples and Cambodian culture.

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from $3,135

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Sri Lanka Backroads Adventure from Hunumulla to Galle

Hunumulla - Galle - 12 Day Itinerary

• Volunteer for seagrass restoration
• Spot wildlife at Wilpattu Park
• Cycle through Habarana village
• Hike Pidurangala at sunset

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Wilpattu National Park / Galle

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience Sri Lanka’s unique blend of nature, culture, and history on this 12-day backroads adventure from Hunumulla to Galle. Travel to Kalpitiya to witness dolphins and volunteer in seagrass restoration. Explore Habarana's ancient sites and villages, hike Bandarawela’s lush tea plantations, and more.

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from $13,400

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Authentic Japan

Busan to Osaka - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Explore Busan’s cultural treasures
• Visit Nagasaki’s heritage landmarks
• Tour Himeji’s iconic castle
• View Takamatsu’s famous gardens

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Busan / Osaka

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Japan cruise aboard Le Soleal and experience authentic Japanese traditions and local specialties. Explore cultural landmarks, historical castles, serene gardens, and sacred sites.

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from $10,450

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Tropical Indonesian Odyssey

Darwin - Benoa, Bali - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Encounter Komodo legendary dragons
• Explore Maumere coastal charm
• Discover Kalabahi rich traditions
• Visit Kitikiti Waterfall wilderness

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Darwin / Benoa

Activities

Snorkeling, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 13-day cruise on the Le Jacques Cartier, exploring Indonesia’s stunning landscapes from Darwin to Bali. Visit pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and historic Spice Islands, and experience local culture before concluding your adventure in the enchanting ‘Island of the Gods.’

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from $9,850

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In Search of Wallace and His Living Treasures with Dr. George Beccaloni

Ternate - Sorong - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih

• Explore beautiful Ternate
• Admire unique volcanic islands
• Discover Bacan Island's wildlife
• View Yar Island's flying foxes

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Ternate Island / Sorong

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

This 12-day itinerary honors Alfred Russel Wallace’s observations of zoological differences across a narrow strait in the archipelago, proposing the Wallace Line, which separates the ecozones of Asia and Australia, in collaboration with Dr. George Beccaloni and Fauna & Flora International.

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from $2,741

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Mekong River - Upstream - High water

Saigon - Siem Reap - 8 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan

• Aboard a luxury riverboat in Mekong
• See the floating market in Cai Be
• Observed locals along the river
• Visit Phnom Penh cultural sites

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Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the Mekong River during the high water season on this 8-day cruise on The Jahan. This expedition takes you from Saigon to Siem Reap, allowing you to discover the lower Mekong and its fascinating towns while learning about their diverse cultures and rich history.

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from $11,490

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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
• Experience Indonesia's culture
• See Komodo dragons upclose
• Island hop around Indonesia
• Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands

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Benoa / Darwin

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Variable

This 13-day cruise from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.

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from $3,358

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Classic Mekong

Upstream - 8 Day Itinerary aboard RV Bassac Pandaw

• Explore the floating markets
• Explore riverside villages
• See Phnom Penh's National Museum

Starts / Ends

Ho Chi Minh City / Siem Reap

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's striking cultural contrast in this 8-day Upstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Travel from the vibrant French colonial port of Saigon through the vast delta so rich in human life and endeavor to the rich countryside of Cambodia.

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from $4,650

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Mekong Discovery - Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mekong

• Walk through verdant plantations
• Learn about local traditions
• Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda

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Variable

Embark the luxurious Aqua Mekong in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia on this 4-day discovery cruise along the Mekong River all the way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. You'll peruse vibrant markets and visit typical Mekong Delta villages while getting to know local cultures and ways of life, with a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda and opportunities to bike along the way.

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from $3,918

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Classic Mekong

Downstream - 8 Day Itinerary aboard RV Bassac Pandaw

• Explore the floating markets
• Explore riverside villages
• See Phnom Penh's National Museum

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Siem Reap / Ho Chi Minh City

Activity Level

Variable

Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's striking cultural contrast in this 8-day Downstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Start with a sunset cruise in Kampong Cham, explore pottery villages, visit Phnom Penh's landmarks, cross into Vietnam, see Chau Doc's floating farms, and finish with a sampan ride in Ben Tre.

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from $1,919

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Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise

Upstream - 4 Day Itinerary aboard RV Bassac Pandaw

• Explore floating markets
• Cruise through Mekong Delta
• Cambodia and Vietnam's culture

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Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel / Phnom Penh

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 4-day Saigon and Phnom Penh Short Cruise on the RV Bassac Pandaw. Immerse yourself into the contrasting culture of Vietnam Delta and Cambodia.

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from $8,600

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Ancient Villages, Textiles, Dragons, and Vibrant Coral Reefs (Ende-Alor)

Ende-Alor - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih

• Explore Flores weaving villages
• Experience Kelimutu crater lakes
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Encounter wild Komodo dragons
• Uncover Solor Island
• Observe Uma Pura’s ikat textiles
• Spot the resident dugong Mawar

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Ende / Alor Island

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Discover Indonesia’s highlights on a 15-day journey from Ende to Alor, combining a 5-day overland and a 10-day sea cruise aboard Ombak Putih. Experience adventure, culture, and nature with expert guides as you explore Flores’s landscapes and the marine wonders of Komodo and Alor.

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from $3,844

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Java Highlights

12 Day Itinerary

• Discover the history of Borobudur
• Explore the harbor of Sunda Kelapa
• See Bogor's Botanical Gardens
• Visit Pramban, ancient Hindu temple

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Yogyakarta / Surabaya

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the highlights of Java on this 12-day tour in Asia. Here is a glimpse of what awaits you. Tour Sunda Kelapa harbor and Taman Fatahilla's museums. Discover Bogor's diverse Botanical Gardens before visiting Gunung Mas Tea Plantation. See the world's largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur, and learn into Java's heritage at the Sultan’s Palace.

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from $7,550

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Upper Mekong - Upstream

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anouvong

• Witness the sacred Tak Bat ceremony
• Visit Pak Ou Caves
• See an elephant sanctuary
• Explore the Golden Triangle

Starts / Ends

Luang Prabang / Chiang Rai

Activities

Biking, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Spa Relaxation, Cooking Classes, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Upper Mekong River-Upstream cruise aboard Anouvong. This adventure blends comfort, culture, and adventure, offering an unforgettable journey through Southeast Asia’s heart.

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