Asia Trips with Village Visits

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the Katharina, sailing from Komodo to Komodo in Indonesia. You explore volcanic islands, trek through national parks to spot wild Komodo dragons, and swim with whale sharks and manta rays. Visit local villages and experience a coral restoration project on Hatamin Island.

This 10-day tour of China is the perfect introduction into Chinese culture and history, with stops in the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Hutong Province and Great Wall in Beijing. View the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, stroll through the rice terraces in Longji and end with a river float in Yangshuo.

Enjoy the most of Southern China from its ancient culture to its breathtaking mountain scenary. Our Yunnan Tour is a great option for those looking to get off the beaten path to experience the rural life and landscape of China's most southern province

This 10-day culinary journey moves through Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, pairing hands-on cooking classes with market visits and regional tastings. Content is grounded in the tour's on-site description found via search.

Kerala, southern India's Kerala region, offers a magnificent hotel, sprawling plantations, and boathouses on the beaches for your weeklong vacation. Visit Cochin's cultural landmarks, a Kathakali dance performance, Munnar's tea estates, and Kottayam's backwaters for a really unique travel experience.

Tour Hong Kong for four days on this short extension. Enjoy visiting the city's main highlights, including Lantau Island, Tai O Village, Wong Tai Sin Temple, and Nan Lian Garden. This well-rounded experience inspires your next visit to China.

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.

Travel to Kaili, in China's Miao and Dong Minority Autonomous Region, for a 4-daytrip timed to the Miao Dragon Boat Festival. Visit Langde, Paika, Shidong, and Wangba villages, watch dragon boat races, learn Lusheng pipe making from a family that has made pipes for generations, and see traditional batik and silverwork firsthand.

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.