Asia Trips with Village Visits

Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard Ombak Putih, exploring Indonesia’s culture, wildlife, and marine beauty. Highlights include historical Ternate, vibrant reefs, Bajau sea nomads, and Komodo dragons, with hikes and village visits.

Embark on a 10-day river cruise aboard the RV Kalaw Pandaw exploring Bengal’s vibrant culture and heritage aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw. Begin in Kolkata, visiting Dalhousie Square and Victoria Memorial. Cruise through villages, battlefields, and temples, including Kalna’s terracotta temples, Matiari’s brass artisans, and Mayapur’s grandeur.

Set sail on an 8-day Mekong River cruise from Ho Chi Minh City on the Emerald Harmony, exploring riverside communities and traditional crafts. Experience sites like the Killing Fields, enjoy a tuk-tuk ride in Phnom Penh, and receive a Buddhist blessing at Oudong Temple.

This 10-day South Pacific cruise aboard Katharina honors naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, the co-founder of the theory of evolution. This magnificent tour takes you on land and sea to discover what captivated Wallace about this region of the world, especially the magnificent birds of paradise.

Embark on a 21-day Oceania cruise from Fiji to Bali aboard MS Paul Gauguin. Hike Koroyanitu National Park, snorkel Espiritu Santo, visit Guadalcanal’s WWII sites, explore Komodo, tour Ubud’s temples, enjoy Polynesian dance, and optional cooking classes and spa indulgence.

Explore the remote Indonesia & Islands of the Pacific Theatre on a 23-day cruise from Darwin to Lautoka aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Snorkel in Raja Ampat, explore WWII sites and witness vibrant cultures across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Board the Heritage Line, Anouvong, for an 8-day cruise through the Laotian upper Mekong Delta from Huay Xai to Vientiane, Laos. Experience local life as you cruise along the scenic Mekong River while exploring one of Southeast Asia’s most unique and charming cities.

Embark on a 24-day cruise aboard Silver Cloud, sailing from Darwin to Lautoka. Explore the untouched beauty and cultural richness of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters off Ali Island and Kennedy Island, and delve into World War II history in Madang and Rabaul.

Experience an 8-day cruise along the Mekong River from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh on the Scenic Spirit, blending cultural exploration with relaxation. Discover historical sites and local traditions while enjoying luxurious comfort and the region's vibrant contrasts.

Sail on this 15-day All Ganges River cruise from Kolkata to Varanasi aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw. Explore India's historical and cultural treasures as you visit iconic landmarks like the Danish colony of Serampore, the French territory of Chandernagore, the terracotta temples of Kalna, and the ISKCON headquarters in Mayapur.

Travel from Sapporo through Hokkaido, the Aleutian Islands, and Alaska on a 20-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Otaru, Aomori, Kushiro, Dutch Harbor, St. Paul, and Nome while visiting seafood markets, temples, volcanic coastlines, and remote wildlife habitats.

Sail from Brisbane to Sorong on this 15-day expedition aboard SH Minerva. Visit the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Papua, exploring historic wartime sites, traditional villages, island communities, and marine environments. Experience local cultures, regional history, and remote destinations across the South Pacific and western Pacific.