110 Budget culture vacations found
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
From US $1,377 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,265US $1,024 to US $1,405 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 9 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 30 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 20 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan ...
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan ...
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 08 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 01 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 19 Apr
Machu Picchu by train
Soak up colonial and Inca history by train
From US $699 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departs once a day throughout the year
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From US $1,855US $1,640 to US $2,105 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan ...
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan ...
Late availability on these dates: 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb, 16 Feb, 09 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 Apr
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Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From US $1,110 to US $1,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Saturday and Monday departures throughout the year.
Cuba cultural tours
Experience authentic Cuba using local guides and guesthouses
From US $925 to US $990 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Friday throughout the year
Cuba tours
Tailormade holidays in the pearl of the Carribean
From €995 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Our Cuba tours can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From US $1,205US $1,071 to US $1,435 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 19 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 01 Feb, 09 Feb, 12 Feb, 13 Feb, 22 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 26 Feb, 27 Feb, 28 Feb, 01 Mar, 02 Mar, 03 Mar, 05 Mar, 07 Mar, 12 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar,...
China 8 day tour
Discover the Great Wall, Terracotta Army and Shanghai.
From £1,315 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Golden Triangle small group vacation, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
From US $860US $837 to US $985 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 2 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 26 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 05 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 26 Feb, 05 Mar, 07 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 01 Apr, 02 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr
Mexico, Belize & Guatemala tour, Mayan encounter
Travel through paradise between the Yucatan & Guatemalan.
From US $1,485US $1,364 to US $1,685 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 26 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 23 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb ...
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 26 Feb, 02 Mar, 09 Mar, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr
Mexico small group vacation, culture & beach
2 week discovery Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec & Mayan cultures .
From US $1,290 to US $1,535 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 23 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 8 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 14 Dec ...
Late availability on these dates: 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 02 Mar, 09 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 09 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr
East Vietnam budget vacation
Trace Vietnam's mystical eastern coastline
From US $1,155US $1,058 to US $1,320 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 24 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 14 Apr, 19 Apr, 5 May, 17 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 30 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 28 Jul, 30 Jul, 3 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 3 Dec, 6 Dec, 10 Dec, 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 2 Jan ...
2020: 2 Jan ...
Late availability on these dates: 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 24 Feb, 05 Mar, 19 Mar, 24 Mar, 07 Apr, 09 Apr, 14 Apr, 19 Apr
Active holiday in Turkey
Forge a path through unexplored terrain into the historical heart of Turkey
From US $1,460 to US $1,535 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 9 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 01 Apr
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India vacation, small group
Vibrant, intoxicating, inspiring and dramatic India
From US $1,550 to US $1,675 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 15 Apr, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 15 Apr, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Feb, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 17 Apr
Bangkok to Singapore small group tours
Small group adventure tour in Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand
From US $975 to US $1,349 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Regular departures throughout the year, typically at least twice a week
Moroccan adventure
Enjoy a fascinating culture
From US $905US $769 to US $1,035 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs 1-4 Saturdays per month throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 02 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 21 Feb, 23 Feb, 28 Feb, 02 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 02 Apr, 04 Apr, 09 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 23 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr
Cuba budget vacation
Visit this most fascinating island Caribbean
From US $2,070 to US $2,299 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Weekly Saturday departures throughout the year.
Reunification Express vacation, Vietnam
Most wonderful way to travel from north to south of Vietnam
From US $1,680US $1,543 to US $1,905 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Regular departures throughout the year, at least twice a week
Late availability on these dates: 23 Jan, 09 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 06 Apr, 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 20 Apr
South India & Kerala vacation
Mysore Palace village stay Kerala Backwaters
From US $1,550US $1,418 to US $1,730 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs Fridays and selected Tuesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 03 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 01 Mar, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr
Egypt budget small group tour
Cairo and the Nile Valley with a Red Sea beach extension
From £1,079 to £1,299 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 02 Mar, 09 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $1,795US $1,585 to US $2,050 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Late availability on these dates: 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 01 Mar, 04 Mar, 08 Mar, 11 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr
Kerala budget holiday, tailor made
Budget tailor-made holiday in Kerala
From £1,204 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
South India tour, Trivandrum to Goa
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From US $1,215US $1,075 to US $1,335 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Feb, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 14 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb ...
2020: 3 Jan, 8 Jan, 24 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan, 6 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 01 Feb, 07 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 01 Mar, 08 Mar, 14 Mar, 22 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr
Budget tours to Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Hoi An Halong Bay and Hanoi
From US $748 to US $879 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departures available almost every day throughout the year
Patagonia 12 day tour, Torres to Buenos Aires
Stunning journey to the end of the world
From US $2,040 to US $3,539 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
40% off on January and February departure dates 2019 and 31% off next season excluding the Christmas departure
China on a shoestring small group vacation
Experience the real China.
From US $2,770 to US $2,890 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May, 28 Jul, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2020: 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
2020: 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 17 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 18 Oct
$100 per person off selected trips. Book by 4th February 2019
Causeway coast vacation, Northern Ireland
Experience the world famous Causeway Coast "Car-free"
From £585 to £650 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Turkey small group tour
Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10 day tour
From £819 to £999 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Jan, 02 Feb, 09 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 02 Mar, 09 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr
Bhutan vacations, cultural tours
Discover Bhutan for a once in a lifetime experience
From £1,275 to £1,375 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
US $1,071
excluding flights
Every day brought another great experience however, the highlight for
me was visiting the coconut gardens in the Mekong Delta...5 stars. I absolutely loved the places we visited (more)Alison Fairweather
Excellent well worth the long journey (more)Belinda Coole
I'm afraid it was that intangible mix of the group which happened by luck which made vacation, It could have been good without the right people, everything
was perfectly timetabled, but the enjoyment was from the singing on the overnight train, the complete bonding we had as a group. (more)Martin Strong
From
US $1,110
excluding flights
Spending two hours at the Taj Mahal at sunset was amazing! Couldn't believe it was free! Also really enjoyed Tordi Sagur, the village, when we got to visit the village, see old disused sites, climb sand dunes and a extra sunrise hike up to an old fort. (more)Rhiannon Bennett
Discovering and exploring new places, meeting people, getting to know a new culture and way of life. I felt the trip covered a lot of aspects such as the history, culture, food, people, traditions and more. (more)Stephanie Denton
The most memorable moment was when we went to our CEO's house and celebrated Diwali with his family. It was an amazing experience! (more)Karen Tan
From
£585
excluding flights
I really enjoyed taking a train from Belfast to Whitehead and then getting a taxi to visit the Gobbins Cliff Walk. It was a unique and beautiful experience. (more)Valerie Greer
It was all memorable as the scenery was dramatic, the accommodation was extremely goo & the people were very friendly. (more)Linda Harris
From
US $1,377
excluding flights
We had an amazing vacation. Japan is unique. (more)Helen Dooley
The most memorable was Hakone. Beautiful views and hot spring bathing in the wonderful ryokan. (more)Kirsty Syder
We loved the varied nature of our trip, We took in history, beautiful, nature, exciting cities and great food.
(more)Cyndia Pilkington
From
£1,275
excluding flights
The best part: Traveling through the Himalayas, climbing to Tiger's Nest monastery, being inside the temples and fortresses of Bhutan. A trip full of wonders. A well organised, well put together tour. (more)Rose McDonagh
Fantastic. Amazing experience. I highly recommend to book a Vacation with this operator. Achut and his guide in Tibet were amazing. (more)Nancy Bodson
Simply Bhutan, every thing about the Bhutan vacation was excellent beyond expectations. From the time we landed till the time to leave the guide and driver were so kind, thoughtful, and could not do enough for us. One of the best vacation i ever had and will stay with me for a very long time. (more)Caroline Hopkins
From
US $1,024
excluding flights
Camping in the desert was great. Varanasi was a very spiritual experience. And Udaipur was a very lovely city...The best vacation I've had. Thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide, a lovely group and a fantastic itinerary.
(more)Graeme Stokes
Jaisalmer was the most memorable part. (more)Estella Lianne Gentle
The most memorable was Ranthambore where we saw a tiger and a leopard as well as a host of deer and birds. (more)Catherine Hogan
From
US $2,770
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Knife cut noodle dishes in Xi’an were delicious. Tea houses in Peoples park
looked amazing.
Tips?
Take a free walk up to the TV tower in Yangshuo for amazing views over the
city and lime kast mountains.
Local benefits?
Not really. There is too much plastic waste in China.
Overall rating?
You cover a vast area in a decent period of time. (more)Dominic Pritchard
From
US $1,640
excluding flights
All of it was memorable...each place visited is so different... it's hard to choose. Monteverde for its lush vegetation, but boy can it get cold at night...and tortuguero for its wildlife. (more)Linda Whittingham
Seeing turtles was the most exciting part of the vacation (more)Fiona Weir
For my husband it was the amazing variety and beauty of the birds. For myself it was the excitement of seeing an armadillo at close quarters, although all the wildlife was extraordinary! (more)Kimberley and Barry Brown
From
US $837
excluding flights
First day, walking through the back streets of Delhi was the most memorable. First sight of the Taj Mahal. (more)Anne Steyn
The whole vacation was exciting, India as a country was so amazing, but the most memorable experience was the Hot Air Balloon Ride over Jaipur and everyone running over when we landed, all wanted to take pictures and shake hands... (more)Claire Waughman
Our guide was wonderful and made me (a first time lone traveler) feel safe, included and well informed of anything interesting and important to make my trip enjoyable. (more)Samantha Dodge
From
£819
excluding flights
From
US $1,602
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A 2-day trip down the Mekong River and Luang Prabeng! I really enjoyed Laos. Hanoi and Saigon are incredibly bustling cities but have their charms.
Tips?
Group dynamics change as some people leave after 2 weeks and others join. Sometimes it is difficult to make the adjustment but after a few days the new travelers become part of the original group.
Local benefits?
I definitely think it benefited local people.
Overall rating?
Excellent! (more)Patricia Ruble
From
€370
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The entire trip was memorable however my favorite aspect to this trip was the people I met. I went on this trip alone however I met some very friendly people who were also staying at the house. And the day trips with Benoit and Corrine felt more like a friend showing me around the area rather than a small group tour, which is something I really loved!
Tips?
The weather was beautiful when I was there but bring layers because some of the day trips have you going to... (more)Divya Patel
From
US $1,550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing India as the locals do. Using the various public transport that is available. Eating the street food as well as restaurants. Seeing the colours of the saris and getting used to the smell of spices
Tips?
Don't take much luggage. You can wash your clothes out at night. If you have any tummy problems go to a local doctor. Enjoy all the new experiences.
Local benefits?
Yes it helped the local people. We did buy some goods in the places we visited but... (more)Sandra Gould
From
US $1,050
excluding flights
We have travelled quite extensively (including a previous trip to north India) but this was the first organised group vacation we have been on. We really enjoyed it... Overall an extremely well organised tour which we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. (more)Geoff Cruickshank
The whole vacation was fabulous but I loved the homestay in Kerala the best! Brilliant! (more)Eileen Durward
The highlight was Kochi, Mysore and the Kerala backwaters. Good overview of this part of India. (more)Michelle Weinberg
From
US $1,290
excluding flights
Every single second was memorable. Utterly brilliant. I have had the time of my life. (more)Hannah Noel-Paton
The most memorable part of the vacation was the hubbub of Mexico City and all the sights and museums within (we could only sample a few, regretfully!); and the laid back charm of San Cristobal with its streets, processions and central plaza activities. (more)CK Sharma
From
US $690
excluding flights
Amazing!!! This trip was an eye opening experience and we can not wait to go back to Cuba. (more)Andrea Natalie
The whole trip was memorable with many different experiences every day, our guide Mondolo was excellent and having a small group great, personally I
loved Vinales as a town and the casa we stayed in there had the best of hosts. (more)Carole Thompson
Everything was soooo perfect! We got along very well with the other people of the tour (different countries, different ages)... we always went out together, even in the evening. Our guide helped us a lot and went out in the evening with us. I rate it as one of the best moments of my entire life!! I really recommend people to take part in this tour. (more)Noemi Bernardi
From
US $1,364
excluding flights
From
US $1,755
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Local benefits?
Overall rating?
(more)Roxana Popistasu
From
£1,199
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Luxor was the most interesting and beautiful. Thrilling to see the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and Karnak.
Tips?
It's very full on and you don't spend very much time in each place and in my opinion there's too little time at the key sites. Be ready for lots of early mornings, bus journeys and deadlines. The felucca trip is a huge disappointment.
Local benefits?
Not at all. The group unexpectedly stopped for camel rides at the pyramids and the animal... (more)Gregor Graham
From
US $3,485
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Machu picchu and the Uyuni salt flats.
Tips?
Pack well, all types of clothing are necessary and be prepared for the unexpected.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Exciting.
(more)Michelle Zammit
From
US $769
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the overnight stay in Sahara desert. (more)Diane Weston
Essaouira - good seafood and nice market. Fresh orange juice for 4 Dirhams in Marrakesh. (more)L.V
Fantastic. Mourad was a great guide, he went out of his way to help us make the most of the trip and was a lot of fun. We were able to see and learn much about this beautiful country in a short space of time. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
(more)Jessica Thistleton
From
US $925
including domestic flights only
It was all memorable. Being in Cuba itself was an amazing experience. Every town we visited was different but everywhere the people were warm and welcoming. Outside Havana the nights were full of music - with live bands in the restaurants and squares as well as the House of Music venue in each town. (more)Sue Pidgeon
Old Havana, Mountains around Baracoa, Ballet School in Camaguey were all highlights. (more)Agustin Zapata
Very varied, exciting, fascinating, stimulating, warm and fun! (more)Duncan Taylor
From
US $975
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I love Cameron Highlands and the trekking experience
Tips?
Do some research on the places to visit.
When packing, take outfit and shoes for a night out at bars and clubs but also pack some warm clothes and a light waterproof jacket
Avoid street food and tap water as you may end up with a bad stomach. This include avoiding fresh fruit and salad that have been washed with tap water. Carry some tablets for loose stool
When going out, avoid carrying all your money with... (more)Pratima Bisto
From
US $1,687
excluding flights
I loved the scale of the number of pagodas in Bagan. It was truly amazing. 10 out of 10. Interesting, rich culturally, exciting and immersive. (more)Elizabeth Ross
Early morning in Bagan looking from one of the higher stupas over the whole plain was the most memorable moment. (more)Stephen Turner
Excellent.... Great insight into a fascinating country, superb people. A great bunch of fellow adventurers led by a marvellous and most able CEO. A tremendous success... (more)Edmund Raczkowski
