Tours and Trips in Asia

Keep your camera to hand as you visit two of Chengdu's most photo-worthy sites on this full-day tour - the UNESCO-listed Grand Buddha in Leshan and the Chengdu Panda Base.  Start your day getting close to China's adorable native pandas, with the chance to spot Giant Pandas, Red Pandas and baby pandas. After lunch at a local restaurant (included), make the most of your private guide as you explore the Great Buddha temple and stand in awe before the world's largest stone Buddha.

Experience northern Thailand's cultural and royal history on a private half-day tour that includes round-trip air-conditioned transportation. You'll visit the 14th-century Wat Phra Singh, which houses the important Buddha statue for which the temple is named, and arrive by private trishaw at the Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Center. This museum features scale models highlighting the region's past and future. A knowledgable guide will accompany you throughout, answering any questions you may have.

Relive the glory of the Imperial City and cruise the romantic Perfume River on this private 8-hour tour of Hue's best bits. Stand in awe before the UNESCO-listed monuments of Hue Citadel; learn how the Perfume River earned its evocative name as you cruise to the Thien Mu Pagoda; and put your haggling skills to use at the Dong Ba Market. After a typical Vietnamese lunch (included), explore the grand Tu Duc Tomb and visit a crafts village where conical hats and incense are made.

Experience the nature, arts and culture of Bali on a private day trip. This full-day sightseeing itinerary offers a perfect combination to satisfy your curiosity about Bali's Hindu temples, specialized crafts and local life. You'll visit Batuan Temple, the Tegalalang rice terraces, the holy springs at Tirta Empul, a Luwak coffee plantation and several artisan villages surrounding Ubud. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in South Bali.

Visit some of Ho Chi Minh City's most intriguing sites on a full-day tour to the Cao Dai Temple and the Cu Chi tunnels. A private guide helps you discover the Cao Dai sect during a ceremony within the temple; revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch; and explore underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Ho Chi Minh hotel is included.

Enjoy a quiet retreat from the city on this private 6-hour tour from Phnom Penh to Koh Dach, a tiny island marooned on the Mekong River. After a scenic 1.5-hour ferry cruise, get a taste of island life as you meet with monks at the Wat Chung Koh temple and tuck into a typical Khmer lunch (included). Finally, discover the island's famous hand-loomed silks and visit the artisan workshops to try your hand at spinning silk.

Even if you get the changes right, the bus trip to Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Research Base can take an hour and a half - a long time for anyone, and an infinity with kids. Save time and hassle on this private trip, which whisks you from your door to the pandas and back again, leaving the afternoon free.

Explore Chiang Rai on a full-day private tour with a professional guide. Visit Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park to see temple artifacts, botanical gardens and traditional teakwood houses; admire artifacts from the Thai royal family at Oup Kham Museum; and marvel at the truly unique temple-as-art-exhibit of Wat Rong Khun, aka the White Temple. Enhance your experience of northern Thailand's rich culture as you sample authentic northern Thai dishes at a local restaurant and browse the vendors at the central market.

This full-day tour of Bhopal showcases the best of this lakeside attraction that sits among seven high hills in India. Built in the 11th century, this popular destination offers up incredible views of parks and ponds that have attracted artists and musicians looking for inspiration. You'll visit two historic mosques--Jama Masjid and Moti Masjid, as well as Taj ul Masajid and the arts center in Bharat Bhawan. This unique all-day adventure highlights one of the nation's most stunning cities and is not to be missed.

Experience the wonders of Chennai on this private sightseeing tour. Visit popular landmarks like Fort St George, Madras High Court, the Ripon Building and Government Museum while you explore the capital city of Tamil Nadu with your expert guide. Learn to spot traditional Dravidian (South Indian) and colonial European influences in local architecture and uncover the religious diversity that makes this city so unique. Visit San Thome Cathedral and Kapaleeshwar Temple and wander through the stunning beauty of the local flower market as you gain a true appreciation for this colorful city.

Visit some of Xi'an's cultural and historical highlights on this full-day tour around the city. Get picked up direct from your hotel and taken straight to the Terracotta Warriors in Lintong; there's no time wasted waiting around for other travelers on this private tour. In the afternoon, enjoy views of the city from the top of the Ancient City Walls and spend some time eating local snacks and exploring the Great Mosque in Xi'an's Muslim Quarter.

See the highlights of the south coast of Bali on this private excursion. Head to Melasti Beach for the picturesque views and a soak in a natural Jacuzzi. Next, visit Padang Padang Beach, a location from the film Eat, Pray, Love, watch the sunset over Blue Point Beach, and visit the temple of Uluwatu.

Find the best Mt. Fuji viewpoints on this private tour from Tokyo via minivan. Your guide navigates twisting mountain roads with ease en route to Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Ashi, Arakurasengen Park, and more, stopping at local cultural attractions such as Oshino Hakkai village along the way. Tour also includes Komagatake ropeway (a famous viewpoint), optional hot springs, and the possibility to curate your trip to suit your interests - a privilege only allowed by a private tour.

Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Chengdu on an enriching full-day tour of the spectacular city. On this private tour, venture to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to spend several hours observing adorable pandas, and then absorb the sacred ambience of the Zen Buddhist monastery during a leisurely lunch. Sip refreshing tea at a traditional teahouse in the picturesque park, and then meander through the narrow alleys of Kuan and Zhai Lane for dinner. Upgrade to immerse yourself in the melodious magic of the Sichuan opera.

Discover Chiang Mai's most intriguing temples and ancient cultures on a private, half-day guided tour of the city.  Step into the gilded interior of 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and explore the manicured grounds of Wat Chiang Man, where fierce - but ornamental - tigers guard the entrance of Chiang Mai's oldest temple. Join monks and nuns in vivid robes as you wind between Wat Suan Dok's gold and white chedis, then pay your respects to the glimmering Buddhas in the multihued sanctuary.

Travel back in time with this walk through the Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. As you stroll past lively bazaars and ancient shrines, your guide will share information on the rich history of this area. See the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort, Hindu Temple Gauri Shankar, and more. Taste delicious sweets at a 140-year-old sweet shop and enjoy a rickshaw ride to the largest spice market in Asia.

Discover the best that East Bali has to offer on a private day trip from Ubud, Denpasar or Kuta. Travel with your own personal guide who shares knowledge of Balinese traditions and local customs. You'll spend time at Kertha Gosa and Taman Ujung Water Palace, and get acquainted with the communities of Kusamba and Tenganan. Personalized transport is provided round-trip from your hotel.

Discover the buzzing metropolis of Chongqing with this half- or full-day tour and make the most of a private guide and flexible itinerary. Look out over the Yangtze and Jialing rivers from the mountaintop Eling Park, then learn more about the city's fascinating history at the Chongqing Museum. On a full-day tour, including lunch, you'll also have chance to tour the General Joseph W Stilwell Museum, see the beautiful Arhat Temple, and get up close to pandas at Chongqing Zoo.

See Guangzhou in one day with a private guide who shows you the city's cultural and historical highlights. Visit Huacheng Square and Shamian Island, and stop at the Guangdong Folk Art Museum, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King and the Guangzhou Museum. Get an in-depth look at the city's ancient landmarks and modern attractions, traveling by private vehicle and on foot. This comprehensive city tour is perfect for first-time visitors or people with limited time.

Embark on a private tour of Java highlights and immerse yourself in the island's historical culture. Venture to Borobudur, a UNESCO-listed Mahayana Buddhist temple. Visit the kraton - the palace of the sultans - which serves as a model of traditional Javanese architecture. After an Indonesian lunch, pass through historical Kotagede and stop at the 9th-century Prambanan Temple, another World Heritage site. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included from Yogyakarta on this full-day tour, led by your own personal guide.