Cultural encounters

Cultural encounters, every step of the way

To make sure you truly immerse yourself in your chosen destination we pack every single one of our tours with authentic cultural experiences. We’ve highlighted our favourite ones on each tour page in the ‘Experiences You’ll Love’ box; but for now, here are just a few examples of what you can look forward to…

TREKKING IN SAPA

Hike through the lush rice paddies surrounding Sapa on a route that showcases the area’s very best views, and stop at ethnic minority villages so you can spend time with the friendly communities.

INLE LAKE LEG ROWERS

Cruise the beautiful Inle Lake in Myanmar’s highlands and admire the unique rowing technique of the local Intha people as they fish in its tranquil waters.

VIETNAMESE BASKET BOATS

Try your hand at paddling Vietnamese bamboo basket boats through the Cam Thanh coconut forest near Hoi An.

ASIAN COOKERY CLASSES Get an authentic taste of Southeast Asia in a hands-on cookery class. Master the art of a Thai or Vietnamese dish, and be sure to note down the recipe for later! WILD ELEPHANT SAFARI Head into the heart of the Kui Buri forest, one of the few places in Thailand you can still see elephants in the wild. You might even spot a tiger, leopard or Asiatic bear...

VISIT AN IBAN LONGHOUSE

Travel deep into the Bornean rainforest to visit a community of the island’s native Iban people. You’ll be welcomed into a traditional longhouse

to enjoy dancing and lunch on Iban cuisine.

EXPLORE KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

Meet a park ranger and learn about their conservation work to protect these titanic dragons on a two-day safari around this far-flung corner of eastern Indonesia.