Asia Trips with Village Visits

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.

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.

Travel 13 days on Katharina from Komodo to Maluku on a northern Indonesia route. Explore Komodo National Park, Flores Sea, Bonerate Atoll, Wakatobi National Park, the Banda Sea, Sula Archipelago, & Ambon while snorkeling reefs, visiting remote islands, & experiencing coastal communities, guided by experienced tour leaders & marine biologist.

Experience 12 days aboard Ombak Putih from Maumere to Ambon, sailing through Flores, Alor, Wetar and the Banda Islands. Explore remote villages, snorkel coral reefs, visit volcanic islands, encounter wildlife such as whales and dugongs, and discover the culture of eastern Indonesia.

Sail 9 days aboard Ombak Putih through Indonesia and Komodo Island. Snorkel coral reefs, swim with whale sharks and manta rays, encounter Komodo dragons, explore volcanic islands, kayak, paddleboard, and visit local villages.

Travel from Hanoi to Siem Reap on a 14-day cruise-tour aboard RV Indochine II. Explore Vietnam’s capital, cruise Halong Bay, and visit Ho Chi Minh City. Journey along the Mekong River to discover floating villages, bustling markets, and temples.

Discover Vietnam and Cambodia on a 14-day cruise from Hanoi to Siem Reap aboard RV Indochine. Cruise Halong Bay, explore Ho Chi Minh City, visit Phnom Penh, and marvel at Angkor temples. Enjoy guided tours, local markets, floating villages, and authentic cuisine with unique cultural experiences along the Mekong River.

Embark on an 11-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia aboard RV Indochine II. Start in Siem Reap with Angkor temples, then sail across Tonle Sap Lake and explore Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Cai Be, and Ho Chi Minh City. Visit floating villages, historic landmarks, and cultural sites.

This 11-day tour of Sri Lanka visits the must-see highlights as well as a few off-the-beaten-path destinations. Explore the cities of Makandura and Galle and learn about the history of the regions. Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress, join guided hikes in Kandy’s hills, ride the scenic train to Ella, and track elephants in Yala National Park. Discover ancient temples, tea plantations, and rainforest trails.

Discover Cambodia on this 4-day cruise aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Combine the ancient Khmer martial art of Bokator in Silk Island with a visit to Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center in Cambodia's ancient capital, Oudongon, on this expedition across the Tonle and Mekong Rivers.

Discover Cambodia on this 4-day cruise aboard RV Mekong Pandaw. Combine the ancient Khmer martial art of Bokator in Silk Island with a visit to Vipassana Dhura Meditation Center in Cambodia's ancient capital, Oudongon, on this expedition across the Tonle and Mekong Rivers.