Asia Trips with Village Visits

Embark on a 15-Day South & North Raja Ampat Expedition aboard the Aqua Blu with diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife encounters across remote islands. Highlights include Thousand Temples, Cape Kri, Wayag, and local village visits at Arborek and Mayalibit Bay.

Join this 14-day cruise from Ternate to Bitung aboard the Ombak Putih. Sail past volcanoes, snorkel vibrant reefs, visit remote islands, swim with stingless jellyfish, and encounter whale sharks.

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.

Embark on an 11-day luxury cruise through Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands aboard Aqua Blu, visiting Sorong, Mioskon, Yangeffo, Aljui Bay, and Yeben Island. Snorkel with reef sharks and dugongs, explore ancient caves and Dutch forts, and experience local culture in Arborek Village and Nusa Laut.

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.

Join the Katharina on this exceptional 10-day Jewels of Raja Ampat cruise roundtrip Sorong to explore incredible landscapes and sail across one of the most desired destinations in the world, Indonesia. Relax in this region's natural temples, beaches, and wildlife immersion through snorkeling and kayaking.

Journey from Siem Reap to Saigon on an 8-day Mekong River cruise aboard The Jahan. Discover Cambodia’s rural villages, temples, and Phnom Penh’s historic sites before crossing into Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Visit Gieng, My An Hung, and Binh Thanh Islands, meeting local artisans and experiencing daily life along the river.

Sail for 8 days aboard the Jahan from Siem Reap to Saigon, uncovering the heart of Cambodia and Vietnam along the Mekong River. Visit floating villages, temples, and traditional workshops in Phnom Penh, Kampong Tralach, and the Mekong Delta. Enjoy cultural encounters, local cuisine, and daily guided excursions.

Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Benoa, Bali to Darwin, Australia aboard Le Soleal. Visit Komodo National Park, Alor, Flores, and West Papua. Encounter wildlife, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore remote villages shaped by centuries of culture and history.

Aqua Blu invites you on this 8-day exploration of Indonesia's beautiful Komodo National Park, from Benoa, Bali to Labuan Bajo. Explore these wild islands and see the famed Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat. You'll also have chances to snorkel in the turquoise blue waters along the way.

Embark the luxurious Aqua Mekong in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on this 4-day discovery cruise along the Mekong River 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.

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.