Asia Trips with Village Visits

Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's cultural contrasts 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.

Take a 5-day Mekong River cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap aboard the Jayavarman. Explore Cambodia's history with a city tour of Phnom Penh, then sail rural waterways to visit traditional craft villages.

Embark on an 11-day RV Mekong Pandaw cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap through the Mekong Delta and Cambodia. Visit Phnom Penh, explore traditional riverside villages, look for endangered Irrawaddy dolphins near Kratie, and cross the vast Tonle Sap Lake on an immersive Mekong River cruise.

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.

Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard SH Minerva in Sorong. Explore Raja Ampat through snorkeling, diving, village visits, and scenic hikes. Continue to the Philippines, visiting Casulian Island, Surigao, Bohol, Cuatro Islas, Marinduque, and Manila. Spot marine wildlife, discover coral reefs, and experience island culture across two archipelagos.

Explore Japan on a 16-day expedition aboard Heritage Adventurer, traveling from Osaka through Ise-Shima, Izu Oshima, Sado Island, Kanazawa, Hiroshima, and Takamatsu. Visit shrines, castles, national parks, traditional villages, and coastal sites. The itinerary also includes Ulsan and Gyeongju in South Korea.

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.

Travel 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 Tan Phong Islands, along with the charming riverside town of Sa Dec.

Discover a 4-day Ganges River cruise in India aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw, sailing the Hooghly River from Kolkata to Murshidabad. Visit Kalna's terracotta temples, discover Matiari's brass artisans, explore Murshidabad's historic palaces and gardens, and return to Kolkata by first-class train.

Explore Indonesia on an 12-day cruise aboard the SH Minerva through Papua and Raja Ampat. Visit remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, swim with whale sharks, kayak through limestone lagoons, and experience Papuan culture. Discover crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and island landscapes across one of the world's richest marine regions.