The Best Small-Group Asia Tours To Take In 2022

Shake off post-lockdown lethargy, and dive headfirst into one of these unforgettable group TRIPS by Culture Trip, encompassing the very best of Asia – from swimming under tropical waterfalls in Thailand to wildlife spotting in Sri Lanka.

Asia is the largest continent on earth, covering 30 percent of the world’s land area. A myriad of different landscapes await travellers – including the Turkish desert, Indonesian islands and bamboo forests of Japan. It’s time to dust off that passport, dig out your suitcase and hop aboard a TRIP by Culture Trip to experience the authentic heart of these Asian nations.

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Indonesia, Bali, Amlapura, Pura Lempuyang temple - R8RAPG

Hike, snorkel, and surf during this Balinese adventure

This 12-day trip to Bali kicks off with a tour of the Unesco-protected rice terraces of Jatiluwih, and finish it 10 days later in the surf town of Canggu. On the way, take an aerial yoga class in Ubud, attend an Indonesian cooking class, climb the highest mountain in Bali, and visit its most iconic landmark, the Lempuyang Temple. The penultimate jaunt takes you to the Gili Islands – watch out for green turtles while snorkelling in the clear waters.

From US$1847

Next available from 15th Jun 2024

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Trip highlights and details

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Bali, Indonesia

ENDS AT

Bali, Indonesia

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Balloons in the morning. Cappadocia, the neighborhood of Goreme, is an amazing place. View from above.

Explore the bazaars, beaches and ancient ruins in Turkey

Starting in the colourful chaos of Istanbul, this 12-day tour of Turkey winds up on the paradisiacal beaches of Antalya 10 days later, offering plenty of unforgettable experiences in between. Explore the traditional capital city of Ankara as well as the 5,000-year-old remains of the ancient Kingdom of Hattusas. On top of this, you’ll hike through the Underground City of Kaymakli – dug seven stories deep into volcanic rock in 7 BCE – and drift over Cappadocia in a hot-air balloon.

From US$2798

Next available from 5th Jul 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Istanbul, Turkey

ENDS AT

Antalya, Turkey

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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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.