Top Culture Trips For Unique Experiences

Excitement, intrigue and unplanned surprises – if it’s a unique experience that you desire, these trips deliver.

There’s a difference between being a tourist and a traveller and, for those who want to go beyond the traditional sites to completely immerse themselves in a destination, unique experiences are a must. It’s sightseeing taken to a new level; it’s a focus on the here and now. It’s tasting authentic food within a local’s home. It’s avoiding the temptation to stick to the guidebook and seek out a road less travelled. It’s interacting with a place through its people, its environment and its intangibles. These top Culture Trips for unique experiences let you explore the world in an unrivalled way.

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Hiker with yellow raincoat in the viewpoint with volcanic crater in the Azores islands.

Volcanic wonders and unique cooking techniques in the Azores

In this volcanic archipelago, far off the coast of Portugal in the Atlantic, it’s hard to find an experience that isn’t unique. The rocky peaks, bright green coat and shimmering lakes, not to mention the dramatic coastlines, make this place one big adventure playground. On our six-day trip you’ll canyon down mountain streams, abseil across a waterfall and kayak across a volcanic crater lake or two. There are hot springs and waterfalls aplenty to sooth the muscles or cool you off, but the most unique activity on this trip is a culinary one, as we cook a traditional cozido stew using only underground geothermal heat.

From US$1928

Next available from 28th Apr 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

ENDS AT

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

DURATION

6

GROUP SIZE

8

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Two woman walking in traditional South Korean clothing smid buildings against an orange sky

Buddhist temples, fish markets and a strange border in South Korea

South Korea, like its neighbour Japan, is as rich in cultural fascinations as it is ever-changing landscapes, and our 10-day tour gives you the complete Korean experience, from the neon-lights of Seoul to the fish markets of Busan. In between there are mountainous national parks and ancient cities, not to mention plenty of bibimbap. You’ll get to have the surreal experience of walking right up to the North Korean border at the demilitarised zone, as well as learn martial arts and practice meditation during a Buddhist temple stay.

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

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Chloe Thrussell and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting.

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.