Top Culture Trip Tours in Asia

From the neon lights of Japan to the ruins of Georgia, there is so much to explore in Asia
From the neon lights of Japan to the ruins of Georgia, there is so much to explore in Asia | © Matteo Colombo / Getty Images
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Dive into the diversity of the world’s largest continent with this selection box of premium adventures by Culture Trip.

Whether you’re lured to Asia by the prospect of tangled tropical jungles, vast deserts, skyscraper-spiked megacities, or majestic mountains (yes, you Himalayas), diversity is on the doorstep in the world’s largest continent. Choosing where to go is no easy task, however. To help you plan your next adventure, we’ve curated the best Culture Trip tours in Asia – from Georgia at the crossroads with Europe to Japan in the Far East.

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Gergeti Trinity Church near the Village Of Gergeti in Georgia on a Spring Day with snowy mountains behind

Georgia and the Caucasus

Treks in the Caucasus Mountains to secluded churches are just the starting point of this nine-day small-group tour, where you’ll explore remote valleys and national parks in lesser-visited Georgia – a country at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. Begin with the bathhouses and breads of the capital of Tbilisi, before visiting the Kakheti countryside to see how wine has been produced in Georgia for thousands of years. Next up, the forests of Lagodekhi National Park, followed by a journey to Stepantsminda for snow-clad mountain peaks and glaciers.

From US$1199

Next available from 18th May 2024

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STARTS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

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ENDS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Herd of bathing elephants in the river of jungle in Thailand at sunset

Tropical Northern Thailand

Craving a more traditional taste of Asia? This 10-day Northern Thailand small-group tour starts with coconut curry noodle soup on a street-food tour in the temple-topped city of Chiang Mai – before the road into the jungle-clad mountains begins. You’ll hike through canyons in search of waterfalls and hot springs, trek to the summit of Thailand’s highest mountain – Doi Inthanon – and finish the tour with a visit to an elephant rescue and rehabilitation centre.

From US$1339

Next available from 20th Jan 2024

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STARTS AT

Chiang Mai, Thailand

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ENDS AT

Chiang Mai, Thailand

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Japan by Train: The Grand Tour

Japan’s cities sum up its variety: from neon-lit Tokyo with its futuristic feel to calm Kyoto and its centuries-old geisha culture and foodie Osaka – brimming with dozens of dishes that simply don’t appear on your local Japanese restaurant menu. This 12-day small-group Rail Trip starts with ramen and sushi in Osaka, before you hurtle cross country on the bullet train with stops in Hiroshima, Kyoto, Mount Fuji and finally, Tokyo. Bamboo forests, atmospheric Alps and steamy onsen create moments of calm.

From US$4119

Next available from 28th Mar 2024

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STARTS AT

Osaka, Japan

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ENDS AT

Tokyo, Japan

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Soulful South Korea

Discover the vibrant cities and scenic landscapes of South Korea on our 10-day trip. Start off in Seoul, where you’ll see the most famous landmarks in the city, sing karaoke and explore the tunnels of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) next to the border with North Korea. Set off for an epic hike in Seoraksan National Park to Ulsanbawi Rock before relaxing at a meditation class in a Buddhist temple. Cycle around Gyeongju, take a Korean cooking class in Busan and sample bibimbap – a popular rice bowl topped with vegetables, meats, an egg, and a sweet and spicy sauce – at its source in Jeonju.

From US$3499

Next available from 24th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Seoul, South Korea

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ENDS AT

Seoul, South Korea

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Additional reporting was contributed by Maja Proescholdt, Joel Rabinowitz, Siobhan Grogan and Richard Collett.

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