Top Rivers & Seas Budget Culture Tours & Packages 2025/2026

Our 55 most popular Rivers & Seas Budget Culture Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 20 tour companies. 362 reviews.

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From the Pacific to the Caribbean
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • The best of Central America; Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras
  • Visit the Mayan ruins of San Andres and Copan in Honduras
  • Multi-active: Surfing, ash boarding, canopy tour & jungle walks
  • Release baby turtles, see dolphins, and monkeys in the rainforest
  • Kayaking through mangroves and with crocodiles in Honduras

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"This was out first trip with KE and part of a longer stay in China. We had a fantastic time and the trek was the highlight of our extended holiday. The scenery was stunning and enhanced by the heavy snow fall we got at second camp. Whilst unexpected, the tour leader was able to modify our schedule and we completed the trek by staying at the second base camp for an extra night. We had active and passive acclimatisation and didn’t suffer from any altitude sickness. The days were relatively short in terms of walking but that was good as it left time to adjust the schedule when the unexpected happened. Whilst walking poles are listed as recommended, we think they were essential. Also make sure you have a good quality thermal sleeping mat as it is cold at night. The only negative is the use of single use plastic which is common throughout China. In summary a fantastic adventure and the panda bears are very cute too!"

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Annapurna Circuit Trek
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4.9/5 Excellent
55 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • A trek inside famous Annapurna zone in Nepal.
  • Cross over high mountain passes.
  • Experience the warmth of the local Buddhist culture.
  • Visit some scenic Monasteries.
  • Get a spectacular panoramic view of the Annapurna Ranges.
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Themes

50 Plus, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions, Climbing & Mountaineering

What travelers are saying

"My friend and I undertook the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November, and after much research, we decided to go with We Ramblers because they are a local organization with a dedicated operation staff. The walk was fantastic, thanks to our guide Budha. He is well knowledgeable about the Annapurna Zone and has a lot of experience in this area. I was astounded that someone could recall so many mountain names! Everything was wonderful, starting with the service in Pokhara. The Pokhara hotel was excellent (obviously, in accordance with our trek budget), as was all of the local accommodations (tea houses), and the vehicle service was likewise excellent. The support personnel with us were extremely knowledgeable and always willing to assist. We Ramblers is recommended for any activities you have planned in Nepal. Also, we'll be back for the Manaslu Circuit Trek next year."

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Barcelona and Beyond
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5/5 Excellent
26 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the castle and the convent Carmen before visiting Castello Peralada’s degustacion centre
  • See the old quarter known as El Pedro within the medieval walls contains many historic buildings.
  • Explore Casa Museu Castell Gala Dali
  • Visit some of the workshops including the wonderful Ponderosa run by 2 sisters
  • Visiting the famous ruins of Empuries one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Europe

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"What a wonderful, wonderful time we’ve had! Safe to say Team Ammar is not going to win the Tour de France anytime soon……. Couldn’t ask for friendlier or more obliging hosts. Highlights? Calella de Palafrugell and the pretty medieval villages….Mostafa"

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Everest High Passes Trek / Three Passes Trek – 19 Days
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4.9/5 Excellent
55 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • A Trek to the High Passes with Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
  • Experience the warmth of the local Sherpa culture.
  • Visit some scenic Monasteries.
  • Get a spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayan Ranges.
  • See many high peaks with height of 8000 meters or more.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Trekking & Expeditions, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"My friend and I undertook the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November, and after much research, we decided to go with We Ramblers because they are a local organization with a dedicated operation staff. The walk was fantastic, thanks to our guide Budha. He is well knowledgeable about the Annapurna Zone and has a lot of experience in this area. I was astounded that someone could recall so many mountain names! Everything was wonderful, starting with the service in Pokhara. The Pokhara hotel was excellent (obviously, in accordance with our trek budget), as was all of the local accommodations (tea houses), and the vehicle service was likewise excellent. The support personnel with us were extremely knowledgeable and always willing to assist. We Ramblers is recommended for any activities you have planned in Nepal. Also, we'll be back for the Manaslu Circuit Trek next year."

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Ireland: A Celtic Journey
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5/5 Excellent
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience for yourself as indigenous spirituality through the poems, prayers, blessings.
  • Opportunity to experience some of our Celtic Practices that are an essential part of our Celtic Wisdom Tradition -Practices that you can bring into your life at home to nurture and inspire
  • Experience of our living Wisdom Tradition and participate in one of our Celtic Rituals
  • Visit most famous landmarks and points of interest along the way, showing you where famous Dubliners like James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett.

Themes

Cultural, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Our community trip to Bali was spiritually enlightening, personally nourishing, and perfectly orchestrated. We had wonderful places to stay, amazing sacred sites to visit, and awesome cultural experiences. Thank you, Jim and to your team, for making it so easy and effortless for us. I can’t wait for our Community to travel with you again!"

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Botswana Adventure & Victoria Falls
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Johannesburg
  • Visit Moremi Wildlife Reserve
  • Enjoy a full day excursion into the Okavango Delta by mekoro with game walks
  • Visit Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km2lake.
  • Tuli area of Botswana, rich in archaeological heritage.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks

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Tigers & Other Wonders of India
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Delhi
  • Visit the Ranthambhore National Park is one of the largest in India
  • Discover Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru -, and Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India,)
  • Explore city of Jaipur, the "color pink city" capital of Rajasthan
  • Opportunity to cruise on the Ganges river

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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The Ultimate Journey Through Jordan
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience Petra before the crowds
  • See the magnificent UNESCO world sites, it is crucial to explore Petra in a carefully planned way
  • Opportunity to walk through Petra’s Siq as the sun rises and the site comes alive
  • We have also organised for a very special viewing of Petra by night, where the lost city is lit up by over 1500 candles.
  • Discover Jordan through the ages to explore its layered and rich history
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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Rivers & Seas Budget Culture Tours & Packages Reviews

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Oct 2018

Beautiful country, stunning scenery...

I came away from this trip with a great understanding of Sri Lanka. It is a beautiful country with stunning scenery, interesting buildings and lovely people. Our f...

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Apr 2018

A fantastic Trip

This was a great way to see and experience a lot of Sri Lanka in a short space of time While tracking in the Knuckle mountains we came across a tiny school in the ...

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Jan 2018

Sri Lankan Highlights April 2019

Exodus does an excellent job in showcasing this jewel off the tip of India. This tour gives you the highlights of Sri Lanka in a short amount of time. The itiner...

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Jan 2018

Wonderful Holiday

Although classed as level 1 adventure you do need to be fit. One day cycled 15kms, another climbed all 1100 steps up Lion Rock. You did not have to do these things...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Sri Lanka a dream holiday

A fantastic holiday. Well organised our guide Roshan was informative, helpful and very calm and he together with his team looked after us exceptionally well. A bus...

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