Asia Trips with Village Visits

Discover the flavors of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket on this 10-day culinary-themed journey. Explore bustling markets, learn traditional recipes in hands-on cooking classes, and sample regional specialties. Enjoy cultural encounters that showcase Thailand’s rich traditions, warm hospitality, and vibrant food heritage.

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.

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.