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Eat your way through the diversity of Asian cuisine when you book a place on one of these culinary Culture Trip adventures.

The variety of food in Asia is staggering. From Georgia’s hearty cheese bread to the fragrant curries of Thailand, each country’s cuisine tells a story of history, tradition and culture. Join one of these trips to gain a deeper understanding of Asian cuisine, allowing you to appreciate the flavour combinations and techniques used in local cooking.

Georgian cooking class with guests chopping aubergines

Traditional cooking and wine tasting in Georgia

On this gastronomic journey through Georgia, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, you’ll visit a food market to shop for ingredients before enjoying a cooking class in Tbilisi. Sip local wine and watch demonstrations of the winemaking process by toastmasters, fully immersing you in Georgian culture and tradition. Along the way, you’ll taste a variety of Georgian delicacies, including khachapuri, the country’s national dish of warm, cheese-filled bread, and churchkhela, a sausage-shaped sweet made from nuts and thickened grape juice.

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STARTS AT Tbilisi, Georgia
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ENDS AT Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION 9
GROUP SIZE 16
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Street food tour in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thai cuisine packs a powerful punch, and food from the country’s northern region is known for its hot, salty and sour flavours. On a bicycle tour through Chiang Mai, you’ll stop at street food stalls to get a taste of local delicacies including khao soi (coconut curry noodle soup) and sai oua (spiced pork sausage). In the shadow of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain, prepare for a feast, including delicacies such as nam phrik ong (a pork and tomato dip) served alongside fragrant, sticky rice.

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STARTS AT Osaka, Japan
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ENDS AT Tokyo, Japan
DURATION 12
GROUP SIZE 16
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Culinary masterclass in Bali

Explore the natural wonders of Bali and immerse yourself traditional Balinese culture on our 12-day adventure. You’ll take part in a Balinese offering at Batukaru Temple, learning how the offerings are prepared, before attending a cooking masterclass. Discover a myriad of techniques and flavour combinations that are typical of Balinese cuisine – then feast on your creations for dinner.

From US$1340.1 Next available from 12th Mar 2025 Secure your spot with a low deposit
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STARTS AT Bali, Indonesia
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ENDS AT Lombok Island, Indonesia
DURATION 12
GROUP SIZE 18
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Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.

About the author

A writer and editor covering global travel and culture, Grace joined Culture Trip in 2015 after graduating with a literature degree and is now Assistant Editor.

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