Top Southeast Asia Cultural Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 313 most popular Southeast Asia Cultural Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 77 tour companies. 1,206 reviews.

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Thailand & Laos & Cambodia Discovered
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Magnificient Mekong
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4.7/5 Excellent
41 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise Map : Explore the stunningly scenic and culturally distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River on this 15-day cruisetour.
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh City has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village called Prey Nokor. With a population of about 7.2 million people, it is now Vietnam’s largest city.
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia : Once known as “the Pearl of Asia,” this bustling Cambodian capital is home to both charming French colonial architecture and the monumental Angkorian complexes for which Cambodia is revered.
  • Mekong River, Vietnam : The Mekong River boasts one of the richest areas of biodiversity on the planet: the Mekong river basin.
  • Angkor Wat, Cambodia : Built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is the most iconic portion of the Hindu temple complex located in Angkor, Cambodia.
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Most of the people on this 17-day river cruise was quite elderly and infirm. Therefore the complimentary excursions were painfully slow walking. Local guides mostly told stories of their own upbringing and the conflicts they lived through. There was not much history on any of the excursions; and none of the buildings we saw gave us an opportunity to go inside, even the paid excursions. The accommodations were excellent, except that we paid for the best veranda but could not sit on our veranda because for the first 5 days our ship was packed tight next to another Viking ship. Food was good, except for dinners which were quite mediocre and never captured the flavor of the local foods."

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13 Night Vietnam & Thailand
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4.1/5 Great
35 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy the cruise Azamara Journey ship
  • Visit to Halong Bay (Hanoi) and its historic places
  • Discover Bangkok

Themes

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

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"We love the Azamara Quest! Very friendly and Great food!"

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Golden Treasures of Myanmar
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Spend two nights in Yangon, transfer to Pyay and embark upon your 10-night cruise to Mandalay. Conclude your journey with a short flight back to Yangon for another overnight stay.
  • Explore Yangon
  • Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882
  • Explore Tant Kyi Taung Mountain to visit its famous pagoda
  • Discover Bagan opportunity to see Archaeological Zone, like Shwezigan Pagoda and the Ananda temple
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Hidden Wonders of Myanmar
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Spend one amazing night in Yangon, fly to Mandalay and embark upon a 14-night cruise ending in Yangon
  • Visit Sagaing, opportunity to see hundreds of monasteries and tranquil atmosphere.
  • Explore Yangon
  • Visit Yokesonekyaung, built in 1882 and the region’s oldest surviving wooden monastery.
  • Take an opportunity to cruise through the Ayeyarwady Delta region
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Vietnam Family Adventure
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • In Hanoi meet a water-puppet-maker to put on a show and learn to make traditional rice dough figurines.
  • Go on a lively treasure hunt in the charming, beautifully preserved trading town of Hoi An.
  • Explore the flavors of Vietnam with a chef during a trip to Hoi An’s picturesque market and a cooking lesson.
  • Extend your adventure in Cambodia with a visit to the exotic temples and palaces of Angkor, home to Khmer kings a thousand years ago.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Bhutan Photo Expedition
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Capture images of daily life in Bhutan on hikes to local villages and excursions to lively markets.
  • Hike to Bhutan's most famous pilgrimage site, Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Temple).
  • Photograph the exquisite carvings and sculptures of the newly renovated Gangtey Gonpa temple.
  • Mingle with community leaders and government dignitaries at a banquet dinner and gain insight into modern Bhutan

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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Vietnam, Cambodia & Riches of the Mekong
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a local boat ride to Sa Dec Village
  • Visit Buddhist Monastery in Oudong
  • Visit rice paper and candy-making workshop
  • Enjoy City Tour and Royal Palace Visit in Phnom Penh
  • Enjoy Phnom Penh Walking Tour
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Southeast Asia Cultural Trips & Packages Reviews

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Anne

Sep 2015

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Liked the free time as well as

Liked the free time as well as organised activities....

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roger

Sep 2015

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It was well organised, full of interest

It was well organised, full of interest with hotels of a standard we expected and some very good local experiences. The leadership of Jeremy Mak was excellent. He wa...

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John

Sep 2015

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Excellent organisation and a first class tour

Excellent organisation and a first class tour leader, Jeremy Mak, who was well o...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Very well organise and planned. Our group was friendly and supportive

Enjoyed every day. Great group. Stepping out of my comfort zone in a supported environment. Very good. Worked well with group. Very organised . Take part in the ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Vietnam Cycling Enthusiast

This was my first trip to Vietnam and cycling the country was an amazing experience. Traveling with our local guide Son, a terrific leader who managed 16 cyclist...

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