Asia Trips with Village Visits

Discover the wonders of Ladakh on a 13-day small group adventure through this enchanting region. Begin your journey in Delhi, where you can explore the lively Karol Bagh Market and visit the awe-inspiring Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Fly to Leh and acclimatize to the high altitude, taking in the beauty …

This unforgettable cruise will travel to remote exotic Indonesian islands in the wake of the legendary Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection and author of the most famous travelogue about the region, The Malay Archipelago. Like …

Join an 8-day Brahmaputra river cruise on the RV Kindat Pandaw starting in Guwahati, Assam. After meeting your crew, set sail and visit villages like Sutargaon to see life along the Brahmaputra River. Go on safari in Kaziranga National Park to spot rhinos, elephants, and possibly Bengal tigers. …

Stroll through traditional markets, sample local cuisine, and learn about Filipino cultural practices on a 17-day cruise aboard Coral Geographer. On Palaui Island, tour the Cabo Engano lighthouse and learn about Japan's trading history in the Philippines. The beaches of the Philippines are …

The fascinating Mekong is many things to many people. Embark on a journey of contrasts as you gain a deeper understanding of Cambodia and Vietnam’s complex histories and be charmed by the friendly locals as they go about their daily lives along this magnificent waterway. Explore the ancient …

Join the Ombak Putih on this wonderful Indonesian round-trip voyage from the enchanting city of Sorong. Raja Ampat is home to 70 percent of the known coral species on the planet. Many of the fish, corals, and crustaceans that live in these waters are found nowhere else on Earth. Yet, while the …

On this 15-day All Ganges River cruise from Kolkata to Varanasi aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw, discover the best of the Ganges from India's colonial splendors. Sail past the old Danish colony of Serampore to Barrackpore, and explore the historic cantonment area. Next stop to French-influenced …

Embark on a 19-day expedition from Nome, Alaska, to Osaka, Japan, aboard the National Geographic Resolution. Fly to Nome and set sail, exploring the Pribilof Islands’ seabird colonies and northern fur seals, before navigating the wildlife-rich Aleutian Islands with their volcanic landscapes …

Embark on a captivating 15-day river cruise along the Ganges from Varanasi to Kolkata aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw. Sail to Barh and explore the famous Alakhnath Temple. Discover Munger's Mughal fort and the renowned Bihar School of Yoga. Visit Sultanganj's rock carvings and silk production …

Immerse in Indonesia's wildlife and culture with a 14-day multi-part tour and cruise aboard Ombak Putih. Starting in Bali, take a flight to Borneo for a river cruise that includes a visit to an island operated by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Discover more about these magnificent …

Be inspired by the Mekong Delta Embark on a slower nine-night cruise of contrasts as you gain a deeper understanding of life along the Mekong River in southern Vietnam through to the cities and villages of Cambodia. Meander along the Mekong and learn about Vietnam’s French-infused past in the …

Enjoy a three-country adventure on this 11-day Laos Mekong river cruise as you travel through Laos, Thailand, and Burma in the once-infamous Golden Triangle. Pandaw is going to be the first river expedition to cross all of Laos since pre-war days, departing from Vientiane, the old French capital so …

Discover the striking cultural contrasts of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 8-day Upstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap aboard RV Indochina Pandaw. Travel from Saigon's vibrant French colonial port through the vast delta, which is so rich in human life, and endeavor to …

Explore Vietnam and Cambodia on this 9-day cruise of the Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap on the RV Indochine. Discover the charms and exhilarating history of Vietnam and Cambodia on this 9-day cruise along the Mekong River. Sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, making daily stops …