2273 Cultural vacations found
Hiking the Inca trail vacation
An unrivalled combination of history and spectacular scenery
From US $1,879 to US $2,149 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Apr, 29 Apr, 7 May, 13 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 20 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 12 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 10 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 7 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 18 Dec
2021: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 12 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 10 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 7 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 23 Sep, 8 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 08 Apr, 29 Apr, 07 May, 13 May
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From US $1,190US $1,058 to US $1,415 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Up to US $200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 26 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 01 Mar, 03 Mar, 05 Mar, 06 Mar, 07 Mar, 09 Mar, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar,...
Late availability on these dates: 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 26 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 01 Mar, 03 Mar, 05 Mar, 06 Mar, 07 Mar, 09 Mar, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 18 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar,...
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 $2,100 to US $3,000 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Bolivia and Peru tour
Explore the Amazon Andes and Inca trail
From US $4,715US $4,479 to US $5,445 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 28 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec
2021: 21 Jan, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2021: 21 Jan, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 28 May
Armenia highlights tour
See the most popular sights of Armenia
From £1,400 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 17 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 3 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 8 Sep, 2 Oct
Adventure vacation in Jordan
The very best of Jordan
From US $1,470 to US $1,610 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 3 Oct, 4 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 23 Dec
2021: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr ...
2021: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 07 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 25 Apr, 02 May, 09 May, 16 May, 30 May
Rajasthan 15 day tour
A well crafted northern Indian and Rajasthani experience
From £1,749 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 $2,300 to US $3,125 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Exciting family vacation in China
An exciting family holiday taking in the highlights of China
From US $3,750 to US $4,000 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family holiday in Burma
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Burma
From US $1,850 to US $2,500 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Central India vacation, culture and wildlife
The very best of central India's wildlife and history
From Rupee145,000 to Rupee195,000 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Mexico small group vacation, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From US $1,685 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 07 Mar
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
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Turkey small group tour
Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10 day tour
From £915 to £1,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar ...
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar ...
Late availability on these dates: 29 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 04 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 02 May, 09 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $2,625 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan cultural small group holiday
A journey along the ancient Tokaido highway
From £2,000 to £2,200 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2021: 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 22 May, 12 Jun
2021: 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 22 May, 12 Jun
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
From US $1,463 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
Tailor made Rajasthan tour, India
Discover the cultural wonders of Rajasthan
From £1,875 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.
Arequipa to Machu Picchu Peru tour
A grand tour of Peru
From £3,346 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun
Burma cultural vacation
Discover a side of Burma hidden beyond the tourist trail
From £2,075 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Mar, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2021: 9 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 30 Oct, 11 Dec
2021: 9 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 30 Oct, 11 Dec
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,195US $1,178 to US $1,420 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug ...
2021: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug ...
Up to US $60 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 01 May, 15 May
Late availability on these dates: 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 01 May, 15 May
Small group vacations to Madagascar
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
From £2,595 to £3,175 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 May, 19 Jun, 31 Jul, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 11 Oct, 14 Dec
2021: 14 May, 18 Jun, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 10 Oct
2021: 14 May, 18 Jun, 6 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 10 Oct
Save £100 off the June 2020 Madagascar - Secrets of Madagascar tour. Book by 20th March 2020.
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
From £2,655 to £2,845 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Apr, 6 Jun, 5 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 2 Jun, 5 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 2 Jun, 5 Sep
Southern Peru small group tour
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
From £3,386 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Apr, 4 May, 22 Jun, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 16 Nov
Kerala luxury vacation
Kerala at a relaxed pace
From £2,260 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Tibet cultural tours
Experience life styles of Tibetan people
From £1,175 to £1,375 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ethiopia holidays, tailor made
Discover the natural beauty and culture of Ethiopia
From £2,250 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
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
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US $3,130
excluding flights
Every day was packed with memories - holding eagles, connecting with local families and hiking up incredible mountains, to name but a few!
(more)Anna Verey
Nadaam was the highlight, as was meeting the eagle hunters, but throughout the trip the stunning scenery continued to delight, amaze, stun and impress. Staying in ger camps was great, as was meeting the locals. (more)Judith Hatton
Superb, outstanding, highly recommend. This will be a vacation to always remember. Such lovely people and a lovely company to work with. (more)Jennifer J
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£1,349
excluding flights
From
£1,149
excluding flights
Excellent. We loved everything about it. Could find no faults. (more)Jill Parks
The most memorable part of the vacation was the wonderful food and hospitality given to us by 'the three Babas' (Grandmothers) in a remote village house. (more)Fenella Williams
The most exciting part of the trip was seeing Plodiv. (more)Marilyn Gould
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US $2,650
excluding flights
The whole experience was memorable- I can’t single out individual parts (more)Christopher Sykes
We enjoyed our whole tour from the snowy mountains of Tehran across desert sands to Kerman finishing with a visit to Persepolis and the tomb of Cyrus the great. We will remember the friendly people, amazing architecture, historical sights and the UNESCO gardens. (more)Sally Hunt
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£1,855
excluding flights
The entire trip has blurred into one exciting memory that we will all remember forever. Elephants, biking, trekking, swimming, eating, and meeting such
amazing people. (more)David Hicks
The tours with Vespa Adventures were incredible. The experience of Saigon and the Mekong Delta would not have been the same from the inside of a bus or
car. Also fantastic was the sunrise tour of Angkor Wat, the food in Hanoi, and the shopping in Hot An. (more)Daria Flores
Loved the countryside and the absence of other tourists for the most part of the destinations. The initial driver and guide were entertainers and good
company as well as informative and helpful (more)Richard Chivers
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£1,199
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£2,470
excluding flights
It is actually hard to pick one part, it was all memorable. Hiroshima, very moving experience, Miyajima and the view from the summit. (more)Maria Snow
The part I liked the most of our days was taking an (nearly) daily onsen bath to recover from the day. Especially the outdoor onsen in Nagano was very beautiful. (more)Jaqueline Schulz
I enjoyed all of it. I especially liked the flexibility and that I could go off an explore on my own. (more)Vicki Jones
From
US $2,179
excluding flights
The UNESCO-listed walled, old city of Khiva, known as Ichon Qala, was the unexpected gem of this trip. Also, swimming in the man-made Lake Aidarkul in the middle of the Kyzylkum desert was a surprising and relaxing pleasure.
(more)Christine Biggs
Visiting the silk road cities of Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara and having time to wander in each place and admire the reconstructed buildings. The guide Dilshod is extremely knowledgeable and a superb fixer. Uzbekistan is full of architectural surprises and friendly people. I would highly recommend a trip there. (more)Sally-Anne Deards
Each of the cities visited were very different and interesting and I really enjoyed the night in the Yurt and the camel ride and swim in the lake (more)Rosemary Chinchen
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US $1,879
excluding flights
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£1,135
excluding flights
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US $1,150
excluding flights
A wonderful vacation. Luang Prabang was relaxing ,the activities offered allowed free time when you could do as little or as much as you wanted. (more)Susan Gatis
The Plain of Jars was fascinating and beautiful - it was one of the main reasons that I wanted to go to Laos... Overall this trip was very good and went well. (more)Sheryl Padjen
All of it !!! Amazing place. Think though that the LUANG PRABANG part was really special. (more)Jan Hoole
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€1,000
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the trip was Athens (more)Andrew Wigmore
The most memorable moment was exploring Poros on foot: great views in the almost uninhabited western part, and climbing up to the top of Poros town and seeing where the locals lived. Also, Hotel Saronis on Agistri was wonderful, especially the breakfasts. The restaurant in front of it was great too. Both very friendly. (more)Debbie Williams
The most memorable was visiting ancient sites which we'd planned to do for many years. (more)Margaret Carey
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US $1,749
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the vacation was helping to celebrate with those of the Baltic States the 30 years of freedom from Soviet control.
(more)Graham Jones
Wonderful and knowledgeable guide who went above and beyond. (more)Amir Yoffe
Each country was terrific; the tour did what I had hoped and it was good value for the money.
(more)Elaina Hershowitz
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US $1,352
excluding flights
So many magical memories. What I really loved was the cohesive and infectious enthusiasm of the group energy and the ease because of our highly
organized, fun tour leader Afshar who took care of our logistics with expertise and caring attention.
(more)Elayne Azevedo
The most amazing experience, mainly due to our highly skilled and approachable tour leader Arpu (Arhana), India is an amazing place and completely exceeded all my expectations. (more)Kate Lintott
Very good, specially because of all the contacts with local people. (more)Michel Bogdan
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US $1,058
excluding flights
Our trips to the Ben Tre coconut farm and our cycle tour to meet local families in Hanoi were our favourite parts of the trip.
(more)Lucy Eastwood
Sailing through the Mekong Delta; tasting the multitude of street food in
Hanoi and touring around on the back of a motorbike in Hue were the most memorable parts of our vacation! (more)Sue Macdonald
The tour was an absolutely great way to see Vietnam in a short period of time. The boat trip in Halong Bay exceeded our expectations of comfort. (more)Sophie Hudson
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£1,560
excluding flights
The dancing was certainly the most important part of it, but learning more about Cuban religion, Cuban people, Cuban food and drinks was definitely equally exciting!! (more)Angela Griep
The most memorable part of the vacation was the dancing tuition with professional Cuban dancers (more)Michael Baker
5 star...The most exciting part was dancing classes (more)Smriti Bellad
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£2,995
excluding flights
Extremely highly. There were amazing sights to see, the hospitality was outstanding and we were well looked after. (more)Heather Rushton
We started walking through the fortified town of Sighnaghi in Georgia and were sidetracked by the sound of music coming from the main square. It turned out that it was a national vacation, and a series of youth groups in splendid costumes were doing traditional dances on a stage in the square... (more)Paula Lozar
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US $3,870
excluding flights
The monasteries in Armenia, the mountains and Tbilisi in Georgia and the history of the conflicts in the area were the most intriguing. (more)Jean Slater
Excellent in Armenia and Georgia but some development of the Azerbaijan extension is required (more)Allan Wild
Church going in Armenia and Georgia, visiting a sea resort in Georgia, eating excellent food in guesthouses, climbing up hills and rocks to reach an isolated church. (more)Deborah Orokieta
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£3,375
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was... Camping by the Darvasa gas crater, the off-road drive to the Gonur Depe archaeological site or the wacky city of Ashgabat (more)David Finbow
The hospitable and very friendly people wherever we went - smiling faces all the way. Also the sheer vastness of Kyrgyzstan, which I loved - the dramatic mountain passes, the shepherds bringing their animals down from the high pastures. (more)Sara Warren
Excellent. Our tour leader, Jude, was knowledgeable, unflappable and always encouraging and helpful. She really made the vacation. (more)Ann Rix
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£2,980
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was seeing traditional crafts still in operation for real and not for visitors visiting remote villages in the north.
(more)John Lomas
Fabulous 10 out of 10...the best part was sailing down the Mekong River from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang.
(more)Sarah blagdon
There were many memorable moments, but we loved arriving at Hin Boun park by boat - even if we did have to do a lot of pushing! and La Folie down in the south of Laos was perfect!
(more)Lesley Duncan
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
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US $1,235
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
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US $1,879
excluding flights
Had a fabulous time. The guide worked exceptionally hard to ensure everyone enjoyed the trip. (more)Lynda Mellor
Every day had something special in store. Amongst the most memorable parts were the Castellana Caves, the 3000 year old olive tree still bearing fruit, the mosaic floor of the cathedral in Otranto and the fantastic Trulli houses and the Sassi in Matera. (more)Julie Lupton
I had a great time! I will go back to this part of Italy! (more)Mylene Henrie
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US $1,300
excluding flights
Okay if you like hikes in the wilderness. Everyone needed tipping; it would be helpful to give an indication of the extent of tipping, so that the trip could be properly budgeted and costed. (more)Felicity Benson
All of it was memorable with amazing sights and some wonderful weather at the coast. An excellent trip with an excellent guide in Juan Se - would recommend. (more)Trish Standaloft
The lush, beautiful scenery in the South of Colombia was the most memorable parts. (more)Stevie Bishop
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