Top Southeast Asia Cultural Tours & Packages In 2025/2026

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• Explore the underground rivers and caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
• Take a boat trip around the limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay
• Discover the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue
• Experience the historic trading town of Hoi An
• Visit the Vinh Moc war tunnels

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• Immerse yourself in the best of Vietnam: grand landscapes, smiling locals and traditional culture
• Cruise among the otherworldly limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay in a traditional junk boat
• Navigate the Mekong Delta on a traditional wooden boat and stay in a welcoming guesthouse
• Tour the two cultural powerhouses of Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
• Uncover the life of a Nguyễn ruler in Hue’s Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City

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• Enjoy the guidance of a local expert as you temple-hop at the dazzling Angkor complex, one of Southeast Asia's most stunning sights and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Confront the sobering but important Khmer history with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek in Phnom Penh.
• Stay with locals during a homestay in Chambok that puts you right in the heart of everyday life in Cambodia. Enjoy a village walk and waterfall visit, then join in for a local dinner and cultural performance.
• Watch the sun set over Bokor Mountain on an evening cruise in Kampot – one of Cambodia's most attractive old towns.
• Make the most of your free time with hiking, cycling and spa-day opportunities and see all the natural beauty that Cambodia has to offer.

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• Experience the best of Northern Thailand with ample time in the charming Chiang Mai in a whirlwind 8-days and enjoy the local hospitality and understand why the nation is the Land of Smile.
• Support an important animal welfare initiative and get close to incredible creatures at Chang Chill Elephant Park
• Work up an appetite with a leisurely cycle through the ancient Buddhas and ruined temples of World Heritage-listed Sukhothai Park, then feast on a home-cooked picnic lunch.
• See how the locals live on a bicycle ride through your homestay village. Ride past the rice fields and breathe in the fresh country air, with beautiful mountains in the distance.
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Highlights

• Enjoy an active adventure covering all the scenic highlights of Vietnam
• Cruise and kayak along the emerald waters and limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay
• Trek through hill villages to immerse yourself in a lesser-seen side of the country
• Walk and cycle through the historic towns of Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi
• Crawl underground through the Cu Chi war tunnels, a poignant reminder of the recent past

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• Join a small cycling group to delve deep into the different cultures of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
• Cycle among the magnificent temples of Angkor − Southeast Asia’s most awe-inspiring ruins
• Take a sobering look at Cambodia’s past at the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields
• Experience true Mekong Delta hospitality with one night at a waterside homestay

Highlights

• Experience the best of Vietnam on an adventure designed specifically for families
• Hop on a cyclo (bicycle taxi) to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi
• Cruise among the otherworldly limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk boat
• Spend two nights on the tropical Whale Island, snorkelling in turquoise seas
• Navigate the Mekong Delta on a traditional wooden boat and stay in a welcoming guesthouse

Highlights

• Experience local life during homestays in the Mekong Delta and Da Bac. Get to know the host families, participate in their activities and enjoy a homestyle meal – this is a unique opportunity to get to know the locals and swap stories.
• Cruise a sea of limestone karsts, blue-green waters, mysterious caves and ancient jungle on an unforgettable boat trip in Lan Ha Bay, a less-touristy but equally stunning area to Ha Long Bay.
• Get a different view of Vietnam from the back of a motorbike. Take a two-wheeled tour around Hue and enjoy a special lunch spot at a convent or Buddhist monastery for a delicious vegetarian feast.
• Visit a local master of martial arts with a family visit in Quy Nhon. Learn how they’ve been practising martial arts for three generations, the benefits on well-being and health and then learn some moves yourself!
• Wander the streets of the charming Old Town of Hoi An and step back in time among the gorgeously restored architecture. Then, enjoy plenty of free time to explore at your own pace.