Asia Trips with Village Visits

On this 4-day voyage, you sail upstream on the Mekong River from Saigon to Phnom Penh. You explore Tan Phong Island, Sa Dec, and Gieng Island, visit local markets and family workshops, join cooking classes, choose optional cycling excursions, and discover everyday life in the Mekong Delta.

Cruise the Lower Mekong River aboard the Jayavarman on a 4-day journey from Phnom Penh to Saigon. Experience regional culture and daily life with visits to island villages, local markets, historic pagodas, and traditional craft workshops.

Discover Thailand on an 11-day tour from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, visiting Ayutthaya’s UNESCO temples, Chiang Mai’s ethical elephant sanctuary, and Pai’s tribal villages. Explore Mae Hong Son’s caves, Chiang Rai’s White Temple, and the Golden Triangle for an unforgettable mix of culture, history, and scenic landscapes.

Embark on a 13-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, sailing aboard the elegant Jahan. Explore vibrant markets, ancient temples, floating villages, and historic landmarks from Saigon to Angkor Wat.

On this 13-day active tour of China, you'll hike the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see rice terraces near Ping'an Village, pandas in Chengdu, bike along the Li River in Yangshuo, and kayak the Yulong River. Visit the Forbidden City & Summer Palace in Beijing & the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.

Embark on a 22-day cruise aboard Aqua Blu through Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Forgotten Islands, starting in Sorong and sailing to Mioskon, Aljui Bay, Wayag, Penemu, and Banda Neira. Discover vibrant reefs, ancient forts, remote villages, and rich marine life from Pulau Koon to Alor, Maumere, and Labuan Bajo.

Embark on an 11-day cruise through Japan and South Korea aboard the Heritage Adventurer and discover historic sites, UNESCO landmarks, bustling markets, and serene gardens. Travel via bullet train, explore charming villages, visit famous cities like Tokyo, Kanazawa, and Busan, and delve into natural wonders such as Yakushima Island.

Explore the Golden Triangle aboard the RV Laos Pandaw on this 11-day Laos Mekong expedition cruise from Chiang Khong to Vientiane. Discover UNESCO world heritage sites of Laos, and Thailand while traversing the Laos Mekong river.

Embark on a 15-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Coral Geographer. Explore remote islands, see Komodo dragons, climb Padar Island, witness unique dances, and experience Toraja culture. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and visit traditional villages.

Explore Vietnam and Cambodia on a 14-day cruise combining river cruising aboard RV Indochine II and cultural tours. Visit Angkor temples, Tonle Sap Lake, Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Halong Bay. Discover vibrant markets, ancient pagodas, floating villages, and historic landmarks.

Experience a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, exploring Japan and South Korea's cultural and historic sites. Visit Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, Naoshima's art attractions, and Gyeongju's ancient temples. Discover samurai heritage in Matsue, scenic gardens, and traditional villages.

This 8-day cultural cruise aboard the Aqua Mekong takes you from Siem Reap, Cambodia, to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, stopping at Tonle Sap Lake and other local destinations of interest along the Mekong River. You'll visit Prek Toal Core, sail into Chhnok Tru, a true floating village, and see Cambodia's capital by motorized tuk-tuk.