The Most Unique Accommodation You Can Stay at with Culture Trip
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Unique hotels and unusual accommodations can add that extra bit of flavour to your holiday, whether it’s all about immersing yourself in nature or embracing local tradition. These are the most interesting hotels, lodges and camps you can stay at on a Culture Trip adventure.
Golgulsa Temple, South Korea
It doesn’t get more unique than staying at an actual, practising Buddhist temple. The art of temple stays are a tradition in South Korea, and our trip here features a night at Golgulsa Temple, which dates all the way back to the sixth century. Vegetarian monastic food, a traditional tea ceremony and an archery lesson await, not to mention a masterclass in the meditative martial art of Sunmudo. The accommodation is cosy and comfy but stripped back, as you’d expect from a Buddhist temple. The main draw of this experience, though, is the chance to bring yourself closer to ancient Korean traditions, embracing the spirituality that has been present in this land for centuries.
From US$3223
Next available from 19th May 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Seoul, South Korea
ENDS AT
Seoul, South Korea
DURATION
10
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Desert Camp Jaimas Madu, Morocco
Our Epic Morocco trip features a range of incredible accommodations, including a gorgeous traditional riad, but it’s hard to look past this Sahara desert camp as the highlight of the trip. Sip mint tea around a roaring fire, enjoy hearty Berber cooking and dine under the stars as you bask in the glory of the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’re bound to sleep well in the cosy haima tents, all of which come with private bathrooms and ensuite showers. When you wake, emerge from your tent to freshly squeezed orange juice and Moroccan crepes, followed by a stunning sunrise camel ride.
From US$2343
Next available from 12th Apr 2025
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Casablanca, Morocco
ENDS AT
Marrakech, Morocco
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Ryokan Hakone Ashinoko Toranoyu, Japan
No trip to Japan is complete without staying at a traditional ryokan. Usually built with wood and featuring tatami-matted rooms, these old-school Japanese inns offer a glimpse into authentic ancient Japan, as well as the warm hospitality this nation prides itself on. The ryokan you’ll stay at is in hot spring territory, which means you’ll also be able to wind down by soaking in a soul-soothing onsen bath. Situated at the base of Mount Hakone, your leafy surroundings will be just as quaint as the gorgeous old ryokan itself.
From US$4045
Next available from 2nd Sep 2024
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Osaka, Japan
ENDS AT
Tokyo, Japan
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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