1666 Cultural vacations found
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From US $1,190US $1,012 to US $1,360 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 03 May, 06 May, 07 May, 10 May, 13 May, 14 May, 17 May, 20 May, 21 May, 24 May, 28 May, 01 Jun, 03 Jun, 07 Jun, 08 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 18 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun,...
Bolivia tour, tailor made
Tour the magnificent landscapes of Bolivia.
From US $3,895 to US $4,850 26 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This Bolivia tour can be tailormade at a time to suit you throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements
Sri Lanka family vacation
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Sri Lanka
From US $1,965 to US $2,985 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo family tour
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Borneo
From US $2,200 to US $2,750 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Exciting family vacation in China
An exciting family holiday taking in the highlights of China
From US $2,013 to US $2,440 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of Burma:
From US $4,300 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Nov
Mexico small group vacation, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From US $1,795 to US $1,980 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 May, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 May, 21 Jul
Peru vacation, tailor made tour
Culture tour of Peru's best from Nazca Lines to Machu Picchu
From US $4,725 16 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 £899 to £999 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 05 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 02 Jun, 09 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 07 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $2,280 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
From US $1,242 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
Japan cultural small group holiday
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
From £1,975 to £1,995 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 May, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 17 Aug, 25 Aug, 2 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 4 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 9 Mar, 25 May, 15 Jun
2019: 9 Mar, 25 May, 15 Jun
Japan small group vacation by bullet train
Japan's must-see cities and beautiful, rural countryside
From £3,495 to £3,775 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 2 Jun, 14 Jul, 25 Aug
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun
Burma photography tour
Discover Burma with a professional travel photographer
From £3,400 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Nov
2019: 17 Feb
2019: 17 Feb
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Tailor made Rajasthan tour, India
Discover the cultural wonders of Rajasthan
From £1,750 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be taken all year round but the best time to travel is October to mid-April.
Small group holiday to Burma
Highlights of Burma; Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Lake Inle
From US $2,800 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Arequipa to Machu Picchu Peru tour
A grand tour of Peru
From £3,180 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 May, 10 Jun, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 14 Oct, 9 Dec
Burma cultural vacation
Discover a side of Burma hidden beyond the tourist trail
From £1,849 to £1,999 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Aug, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 8 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,255US $1,096 to US $1,395 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 23 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 30 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr ...
2019: 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 11 May, 01 Jun, 15 Jun, 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul
Small group vacations to Madagascar
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
From £2,495 to £2,675 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 May, 21 Jun, 2 Aug, 11 Oct, 14 Dec
2019: 16 May, 20 Jun, 2 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 13 Oct
2019: 16 May, 20 Jun, 2 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 13 Oct
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,145 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Jun, 9 Sep
2019: 2 Jun, 8 Sep
2019: 2 Jun, 8 Sep
Southern Peru small group tour
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
From £3,198 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 May, 18 Jun, 13 Aug, 24 Sep, 12 Nov, 10 Dec
Rajasthan luxury tours
Endless possibilities in Rajasthan
From £1,200 to £1,300 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Australia vacation with Fiji stopover
Explore 3 different states of Australia with a Fiji stopover
From £5,835 27 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available all year. This suggested itinerary can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination
Tailor made vacation in Brazil
Emerald Coast, the Pantanal & Iguacu Falls
From £3,500 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip 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.
Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From US $1,190 to US $1,499 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Saturday and Monday departures throughout the year.
Sri Lanka tour & beach vacation
Tropical island paradise with cultural tour
From £2,125 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements although we do not offer trips for under 10 days
Sri Lanka vacations, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
From £1,975 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our tailor made Sri Lanka holidays can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary although we do not offer trips for under 10 days.
Belize & Guatemala adventure vacation
Combine sand sea wildlife and culture
From US $1,520 15 days ex flights
Small group travel
From
£1,085
excluding flights
From
£1,349
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Experiencing the rich variety and beauty of Kerala
Tips?
Give yourself enough time in each place to really experience it and do some walking - don't travel too quickly!
Local benefits?
Yes - by staying in homestays we felt the money went into the hands of local people rather than big coimpanies
Overall rating?
It was great - smoothly organised, relaxed and enjoyable but we experienced much of the rich variety and beauty of Kerala (more)Lonica Vanclay
From
US $1,012
excluding flights
The most memorable was meeting veterans from the war at an abandoned checkpoint, hearing history in the citadel, eating with a family in their home, war remnants museum, scooter tour in the villages. (more)Kathryn Gow
The people we travelled with and our funny and very caring guide Thanh! Very good value for money and well planned. (more)Joanne Over
The highlight was rowing down the mekong delta. (more)Susan Latham
From
US $3,895
including domestic flights only
We loved the variety offered by Bolivia, from the stunning mountains of the Altiplano to the breathtaking views over lake Titikaka to the exciting wildlife in the pampas grasslands to the incredible, other-worldly experience of the salt flats and desert. (more)Phil Bland
The Uyuni Salt Flats. We were fortunate enough to see it after a rainfall and it was looking into a reflective pool. We had a wonderful time in Bolivia, we wish we had more time to explore the country more, we'll be back! (more)David Torres
It was truly amazing. (more)Gyoku Block
From
£2,225
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We had many memorable experiences on our trip to China. Every day produced a new experience, each different and often additional things that we had not anticipated. Clearly The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Panda's, Forbidden Palace were all amazing, but for me the peace and quiet of drifting down the river on a bamboo raft at Guilon was just perfect after the frantic traveling around China.
Tips?
Make sure that you have a suitcase with wheels,there is a lot... (more)Nigel Davies
From
US $2,319
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Sanxingdui museum with 3-4000 year old bronze masks and the pandas
Tips?
Wear flat shoes there was a lot of walking
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental Impacts or supported conservation?
local restaurants used but little else.
Overall rating?
It was great, I loved China and would go again to see more of the countryside and more museums. (more)Janet Chambers
From
US $1,088
excluding flights
The bike ride to the little villages was my most fun experience and to see how they make rice wine, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, etc. Also really enjoyed the
cooking class the last night. Fun to try so many different foods. (more)Amy Cochran
Best bits: There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap. (more)Lauren Supplee
From
US $1,170
excluding flights
The train ride from Sarajevo to Mostar was the most memorable part. (more)Kwan Lee
I loved the whole vacation but the people on the vacation were so great that they will remain in my memory for a long time. Sarajevo was perhaps the place I liked best for many reasons. Budva was beautiful. (more)Katie Coates
The most memorable was the Montenegrin coastline (more)Navinder Shergill
From
US $1,965
excluding flights
From
£1,598
excluding flights
The best part of Sri Lanka for me was the abundance of wildlife. We saw elephants, 2 leopards, crocodiles, beautiful birds and lizards, amongst other things. The safari in Yala and Minneriya were amazing. The people are very friendly and helpful, food good too! There is so mush diversity and lovely scenery.
(more)Jane Thackray
Very hard to single out one memorable moment, but we all loved the homestay, visiting the local market, the bakery, the cookery lesson and the temple. The train journey, despite being very crowded and having to stand for an hour was also a wonderful experience. (more)Sarah Boyce
Seeing the 'Temple of the Tooth' in Kandy was also an amazing experience, as was the breathtaking views at the top of 'Worlds End' in Horton Plains. It was great getting to know our driver, who was able to give us lots of insights into the country. (more)Lucy Stockley
From
US $1,687
excluding flights
There were so many highlights, the Vespa food tour of Saigon, the hiking in the mountains near Sapa, the boat trip on Halong Bay, the exquisite hotel, Shinta Mani, in Siem Reap. (more)Linda Edward
Our guides were second to none and the tour company had everything well organised and went the extra mile for us. Couldn't fault them. (more)Denise Brooks
We were well taken care of. There were many local tour guides who would need to meet us and orient us, and every single one was on time, pleasant and professional. We were very impressed with how well organized this was. (more)Alisa Lipson
From
US $3,405
excluding flights
From
US $2,500
excluding flights
Canoeing on the Mekong and watching the river dolphins was my favourite highlight. (more)Kay Parkinson
Brilliant.....we're planning the next trip!...It didn't feel like a normal corporate style package vacation, there was time to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of local markets. (more)Colin Smith
From
£4,145
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
EVERYTHING - it was just great!
Tips?
To inform themselves very early (6 month before booking) to get the most out of it. We therefore had the best vacations ever and people we met on our tour were just jealouse, because we could do all the cool stuff (we had organised the permits for Huayna Picchu, the Trek to Huchuy Qosqo etc.)
Local benefits?
Yes I do
Overall rating?
Great! (more)Barbara Buchegger
From
US $1,190
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
£2,795
including domestic flights only
The five day trip to the mountains. The scenery was wonderful and the guide and driver that we had made it even more memorable because they were such lovely people. They treated us as friends and really added to the trip. Fantastic. Amazing varied scenery, friendly hospitable people. Excellent hosts. (more)Frank Wellgate
Meeting with our Omani guides and getting so much information from them. Staying in the most amazing hotel- alila hotel, jebel akhdar with stunning architecture. Scenery, views and walking were amazing. (more)Anne Tunwell
From
US $1,660
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing how the Tibetan people live, their friendliness and warm smiles. The way that welcomed us into their everyday worship in the monasteries. Just the simple things really.
Tips?
Don't have any expectations on anything. Let it happen. But on a practical level, always have loo roll handy and antibacterial stuff for toilets.
Local benefits?
Yes. Local hotels, local eating, Tibetan guide and making sure that we shopped in Tibetan stores. We used transport... (more)Sue Byrne
From
£1,100
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Riding the crazy streets of Phnom Penh on the first day, like you're in a computer game. Eating a power bar on a river bed after a two-hour push through mud. Seeing a small girl rowing a bath tub in a floating village on the Tonlé Sap. Beef loc lac. Fish amok. A chorus of hellos from children in every village. Hoem, the support van driver's laugh. Angkor Thom with no one there. Twin massage in Siem Reap. Water buffalo. Macaques. Iced coffee with condensed milk. The ice-cream... (more)Louise Brealey
From
US $3,904
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
This is a difficult one, as everyday was different and full of interest. Five of us went on this vacation and the best part for me was the morning view from our homestay balcony in Vietnam. Oh, and the cruise on Halong Bay, eating street food in Hanoi & having a delicious lunch prepared for us in a local home in Battambang.
Tips?
Be prepared to get down with the locals and feel you really get an insight into their lives.
Local benefits?
I felt quite smug,... (more)Joan Day
From
US $4,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A brilliant itinerary!
Tips?
Local benefits?
I do not feel that we reduced environmental impact or supported conservation at all. All the local people that we invited to take part in the photo shoots were offered payment although I do not feel that this was making any sustainable change.
Overall rating?
Truly magical experience with a spectacular photographer. (more)Nikki Biggs
From
US $950
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
Taking a traditional, herb-infused hot stone bath outside overlooking the valley Driving on the roads was also either thrilling (the views) or terrifying (the conditions). Luckily our driver was highly skilled. Don’t always expect seat belts by the way.
Tips?
Be prepared to be welcomed enthusiastically. And remember to take warm clothes. It can get chilly up in the mountains.
Local benefits?
Definitely. Incomes are low and life is close to subsistence level.... (more)Katherine van Haeften
From
£1,075
excluding flights
The whole vacation was memorable. We very much enjoyed the food tour in Hanoi, the bike rides, the cruise on Halong Bay and the home stay in the natural reserve of Pu Luong. (more)Muriel Jerome
The whole trip was amazing from beginning to end. Excellent we are really inspired to do another trip. (more)Sarah Marsh
Walking in the hills in North Vietnam, really connected with the people off the tourist trails. Stunning. Saying with families and local businesses is very important to the development of the tourist industry. (more)Angela Reid
From
£1,975
excluding flights
We saw various places all of which were very interesting. There is not one particular place or experience that stands out over and above everything else. It was great to cover so much ground and there was a lot to do every day. Our tour leader was helpful and very knowledgeable. (more)Catherine Cassidy
The entire trip was so awesome. Lots of exciting things to taste, see and experience. Great way to meet people who enjoy traveling as much as I do.
Fantastic trip. (more)Anuschka Veckranges
Really enjoyed the variety of visiting different regions of Japan e.g. busy Tokyo,
tranquil Hakone, beautiful Kyoto and Nara and Kamakura. (more)Eva Jolly
From
£2,475
excluding flights
There were many `most memorable´things such as the autumn colours, the gardens, the Japanese people, the food, the variety you offered on this tour, the numerous surprises Japan has in store by being so different, the group, the tour leader. (more)Inge Kerber
The highlight was meeting the Japanese people - they were so friendly and provided a fabulous service, all of them doing there best to help out the 'non Japanese' speaking tourists. Also, the country was virtually 'spotlessly' clean with no litter, graffiti or the usual grime one associates with Europe. (more)Roger Bayliss
This was incredible trip. My favourite places were the beautiful seaside town of Kamakura, it’s tranquil temples, great Buddha... (more)Caroline Sawyer
