Asia Trips with Village Visits

Extend any China trip with this Shanghai extension and explore top Shanghai tours. Wander the French Concession, stroll the Bund, visit gardens, museums, Zhujiajiao Water Town, and art districts. Discover the city’s historic charm and modern highlights on this four-day Shanghai city experience.

Experience the rural beauty of Guangxi on this 4-day Yangshuo adventure. Discover the Longsheng Rice Terraces, meet the Zhuang and Yao people, and hike, bike, and raft through stunning karst landscapes along the Li and Yulong Rivers. A scenic and active escape into China's countryside.

Experience the unique culture of the Miao and Gejia people on this 4-day Guizhou trip. Focus on the annual Dragon Boat Festival along the Qingshuijiang River, witnessing preliminary and final races in Shidong. Explore Langde and Paika to learn Lusheng pipe making, and see Gejia batik in Wangba. Discover authentic Chinese minority traditions.

Discover the hidden gems of Southern Laos on this immersive 5-day private adventure. You explore the ancient UNESCO ruins of Wat Phou, cruise the Mekong to the peaceful 4000 Islands, and experience local life with a fishing trip and island BBQ. The trip concludes with the stunning waterfalls and tribal villages of the cool Bolaven Plateau.

This Jaipur-to-New Delhi extended tour takes you through the central region of India, where you'll see a mix of ancient and modern cultures. Take a trip back in time to the oldest surviving city on Earth, Varanasi.

This extended tour from New Delhi to Kanha National Park takes you across central India to view endangered tigers and swamp deer, also known as hard water barasinghas, as well as leopards, sloth bears, sloth bears, wild dogs, and other exotic wildlife.

Sail for 14 days aboard RV Indochine from Siem Reap to Hanoi, exploring Cambodia and Vietnam. Discover Angkor temples, traditional villages, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, and cruise along Tonle Lake and Halong Bay.

Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap aboard the Scenic Spirit, exploring the rich culture and history of Vietnam and Cambodia. Enjoy activities like cooking classes, temple tours, and immersive experiences, including a monk’s blessing and a gala dinner.

Experience an 11-day cruise on the Scenic Spirit through Cambodia and Vietnam, starting in Siem Reap with visits to Angkor Wat and local markets. Enjoy a Mekong River journey with stops at various towns, cultural activities, and end your trip in Ho Chi Minh City.

Experience an 18-day river cruise in Southeast Asia, starting in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore vibrant towns, tranquil villages, and historic sites like Angkor Wat while immersing yourself in local culture along the Mekong River.

Explore Japan on a 10-day expedition cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer. Travel from Osaka through Hiroshima, Miyajima, Hagi, Oki Islands, Matsue, Shimonoseki and Tamano. Visit castles, temples, gardens and markets, walk historic districts and explore coastal landscapes across the Seto Inland Sea and Sea of Japan.

Join the Katharina on a 16-day cruise from Bitung to Komodo through Indonesia Corals, Cultures & Dragons. You explore coral reefs, snorkel with marine life, visit Bajau communities, encounter unique wildlife, cross the equator, and finish with Komodo National Park.