Tours and Trips in Asia

Discover the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum on a private half-day tour. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, then relax in private transportation from your Xi'an hotel to the museum. Follow your guide through the three pits of the UNESCO listed museum for an engaging and personalized tour. After free time to explore the site independently, unwind on your return journey to your hotel.

Take a ride on a ubiquitous means of transport in Vietnam: the scooter. Zip around the city on a half-day sightseeing tour of Hanoi, with your own personal guide in the driver's seat. You're introduced to Hanoi's daily life and food tastings at a restaurant. Choose from a customized itinerary that takes you to the Old Quarter or West Lake.

Discover Thailand's hidden histories on a private, half-day tour of Chiang Saen's Hall of Opium. Travel from Chiang Rai to a museum and research center in the heart of the Golden Triangle, where brilliant fields of opium poppies were cultivated for thousands of years. Learn the history and impact of illegal drugs and support a campaign that works to eradicate drug trafficking and abuse in modern day Thailand.

Admire South Korea's palace architecture and learn of life in the country's capital on this 3-hour Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village walking tour. Stroll to Gwanghwamun Gate and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. Listen as your guide details Joseon Dynasty history and admire traditional construction techniques. Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea and discover over 98,000 artifacts detailing South Korea's history. Head between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village. Peer inside traditional houses and learn about Korean lifestyles from the past to the prefect day.

Located on the outskirts of Shanghai, Zhujiajiao - nicknamed "Pearl Stream" - is one of China's best-preserved water towns. Explore the picturesque setting on a guided half-day trip, which includes a scenic boat cruise down the famous canals. You'll also get a chance to admire 500-year-old heritage buildings and test out your bargaining skills in local boutiques.

Get to know Vientiane on a 4-hour city tour with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about the French influences on the Laos capital as you explore the city center and hear about the country's independence from France. You'll also visit Buddhist attractions such as Vat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane. End at the Victory Gate, aka Anousavali or Patuxai.

Vietnam has a long history of silk production and Hanoi is one of the best places in the country to discover the ancient handicraft. This half-day tour of Van Phuc silk village reveals the secrets of traditional silk weaving and offers plenty of opportunities to purchase quality silk products. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This 3-hour walking tour of Seoul starts with the Royal Changing of the Guards Ceremony and a look inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, a famous city landmark. Then stroll with your guide to Tongin Market, where you can fill up on traditional Korean street food; tastings, lunch, and beverages are included.

Uncover the truths of Cambodia's dark history with a half-day tour of the Tuol Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek Killing Fields from Phnom Penh. Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot regime as you walk the halls of Toul Sleng, the former S-21 Prison, then pay a moving visit to the mass graveyard of Cheung Ek, the 'Killing Fields'.

Visit Yangon's Danyingone Market by train on a half-day tour that gets beyond the tourist sites in the city center for a great introduction to daily life in Yangon. Traveling with a private guide on the slow-moving Yangon Circular Train, you'll pass through local neighborhoods and the rural outskirts of Yangon, then browse a bustling collection of stalls and food vendors at Danyingone Market.

Explore Bangkok's most important cultural sights with a half-day tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Traimit. Learn about the country's royal heritage as you explore the palace, whose elaborate stepped roofs are the height of Siamese design. Visit the funeral and coronation halls, and see the sacred Buddha carved from solid jade. Circle the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho then stroll cool halls lined with hundreds of Buddha images. Continue to Wat Traimit to see a centuries-old golden Buddha, and leave an offering in the gleaming sanctuary.

Ubud is the cultural center of Bali and this morning tour takes in all the highlights. Marvel at the terraced rice fields of Campuhan, tour the 16th-century Royal Palace, then shop for local art and handicrafts at Ubud Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Learn about atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime on a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Tour the harrowing site of a former high school that was converted by Pol Pot into a detention and torture center called Security Prison 21 (S-21). After a sobering look, your half-day itinerary lightens with an exploration at the Russian Market. Hotel transport is provided from Phnom Penh.

Enjoy a shopping spree to some of Bali's best artisan shops, and customize your 6-hour itinerary to suit your interests. A private vehicle whisks you away to several villages for a look at local artworks on display and for sale. You'll appreciate batik designs in Tohpati, silversmiths in Celuk, eggshell painting in Batuan and woodcarving in Kemenuh. Your personal guide also makes a stop at Shalimar Gallery en route to Ubud. Private transport is available from South Bali hotels.

Skip the traffic and crowds at Vietnam's popular Cu Chi Tunnels with this exclusive, small-group 5-hour boat trip and tour. Glide through the water hyacinths of the Saigon River as you make your way to the Cu Chi site, learning about life along the banks of this famous aquatic waterway. Then reach the Cu Chi Tunnels, enjoying a guided tour of this sprawling network of 155 miles (250 kilometers) of subterranean space. This small group trip, limited to a maximum of 14 guests, also covers transport, a light breakfast on the boat en route, lunch, entrance fees, and a guide.

The landscapes around Ubud make for spectacular cycling, but between the steep hills and the steamy climate it pays to choose an electric bicycle. Avoid central Ubud's traffic-choked roads on this convenient guided e-bike tour. After pickup from your hotel, set off through emerald rice terraces, charming villages, and rustic temples to your final destination, the sacred springs of Tirta Empul Temple. Finally, enjoy a Balinese lunch.

Experience the beauty of Kota Kinabalu without worrying about the hassle of transportation with this 3-hour, small-group tour of the city. Ride in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle as you stop at some of the city's best-known sites. Visit the University of Malaysia, the museum complex at the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, and Signal Hill Observatory Platform.

Spend a morning or afternoon riding through the streets of Laos' capital city on this epic bike tour of Vientiane. Roll along the Mekong River, visit historic temples, ancient landmarks and learn about the history and culture of this unique destination. It's the perfect way to explore the city.

A short drive out of Kota Kinabalu, the Mari Mari Cultural Village provides a convenient opportunity to experience many of Borneo's unique cultures in a purpose-built cultural village. Learn about the tribes' traditional dances, cuisines and ways of thriving in Borneo's challenging jungle. For visitors who can only stay in Borneo briefly, this experience offers a chance to see how Borneo's cultural diversity matches its biodiversity.

Yogyakarta is famous for its UNESCO-listed temples but most visitors only take in the top attractions. This half-day bike tour will whisk you away from the tourist trail to explore the atmospheric neighborhood of Kota Gede, and the traditional villages of Bumen and Kembang Waru. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.