Top Culture Trips for Exploring Remote Islands

Eight days hopping around the Greek islands with nothing more than a backpack, swimsuit and a trusty pair of flip flops? Life’s more than a beach when you join this relaxed trip around Greece. Get to know Milos and Naxos like old friends as you explore their towns, caves, cliffs and beaches. Don’t worry, this remote journey won’t leave your bucket list empty; you’ll also see the Acropolis in Athens and sit for a spell with the sunset on Santorini.

Searching for sun and relaxed beachside vibes? Head to Colombia’s Caribbean coast. But don’t stop there – Culture Trip’s eight-day adventure is designed for those looking for more than just the mainland. A day trip to the tropical Rosario Islands is slotted into the schedule alongside highlights including the cobblestone streets of Cartagena, the deserted beaches of Tayrona National Park and the majestic Río Don Diego in Palomino.

Bali is everything you picture when you imagine an island. Seemingly untouched beaches gently overlapped by the crystal clear ocean waves, with a backdrop of tropical rainforests and towering green peaks in the distance. Basically, if you want to live inside a postcard, you’d struggle to do better than this Indonesian region. Bali, itself an island, is surrounded by numerous little islets offering a little more serenity amid the popular-with-tourist hotspots. Our Blissful Bali trip – a 12-day epic exploring the region’s many facets – spends a number of days on Gili Trawangan, including three nights at a glorious spa resort. We’ll spend time snorkelling with the abundance of sea turtles, as well as the stone statues lining the seabed near Gili Meno. You’ll also get plenty of free time to embrace island living – chill on the beach, try some yoga, or rent a bike and explore this tiny little island.