624 culture experiences found
Rio Upano Rafting - Whitewater Rafting Ecuador
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Rio Upano Rafting - Whitewater Rafting Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
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8 Days • from $2,195* per person
Provider: ROW International ROW is a pioneer and leader in the white water rafting industry. We know what classic rafting trips are made of, and Ecuador's Rio Upano has it all. This is a great river for beginners and experts alike. The Rio Upano has challenging but manageable whitewater, incredible scenery, good hiking trails and beautiful riverside camps. Add the area's amazing cultural history and contact with the Shuar Indians that live along the rivers banks and you've got a rafting adventure that's… 2 testimonials & more |
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Peru Trekking, Adventures in Peru
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Peru Trekking, Adventures in Peru
Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
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8 Days • from $1,990* per person
Provider: ROW International Peru trekking with ROW Adventures is a local community project Peru adventure which completely immerses the traveler in the culture, magic and way of life of the indigenous people of the mountainous regions of Peru. Trekking 33 miles over 5 days you will have every opportunity to savor the Peruvian specialties and crafts of an area of this spectacular and less visited part of the incredible country Peru. This offers a really great alternative to the Inca Trail. 2 testimonials & more |
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South Africa Bush and Beach Safari
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South Africa Bush and Beach Safari
Kruger National Park
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9 Days • from $5,995* per person
Provider: Wildland Adventures (3 testimonials) Experience South Africa's varied natural habitats and rich culture on this unique combination of wildlife, beach, and interactions with the Zulu people. Our South Africa safari journey takes you to private reserves where native trackers scout herds of matriarchal elephants and prides of lions basking in the sun. Discover the Indian Ocean's deserted beaches and hear the rhythmic pounding of the feet of Impis, the traditional Zulu warrior. 2 testimonials & more |
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Guatemala Explorer
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Guatemala Explorer
Guatemala airport, Guatemala City
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9 Days • from $1,910* per person
Provider: Adventure Life Journeys (1 testimonial) Journey into the highlands of Guatemala to discover the modern Maya culture, as well as steep-sided temples and other vestiges of the Maya past. Start by wandering through rows of vendors at Chichi's magnificent market, and spend a few nights along the shores of the volcano-fringed Lake Atitlan. Explore colonial Antigua, the rainforest of the Peten, and finally the majestic ruins of Tikal. Along the way, the warmth and hospitality of Guatemala's people will make you want to return time… 2 testimonials & more |
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Journey Through Central Asia: the Five 'Stans
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Journey Through Central Asia: the Five 'Stans
Almaty Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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21 Days • from $7,195* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) More than 2,000 years ago, the great trade routes that linked Europe and China opened Central Asia to foreign cultures, customs and religions. Join a modern-day caravan on an epic journey to five of these exotic countries -- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan - visiting eight awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. 2 testimonials & more |
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Essential Russia
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Essential Russia
Airport, Russia near Moscow
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7 Days • from $2,895* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) A compact and compelling survey of Russia's political capital, Moscow and its cultural capital, St. Petersburg, this tour communicates the character of Western Russia in a succinct and meaningful series of experiences. Admire imperial palaces, enjoy traditional food and crafts, and get a sense of today's Russia on the animated streets of its great cities. 2 testimonials & more |
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Bulgaria & Romania: Frescoes & Fortresses
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Bulgaria & Romania: Frescoes & Fortresses
Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria
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16 Days • from $5,995* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) Explore the complex history and fascinating culture of Bulgaria and Romania, two Balkan countries whose rugged terrain and consequent isolation have helped preserve their heritage. Discover the luminous frescoes of the painted monasteries, breathe in the fragrance of the Valley of the Roses, and spend an afternoon visiting with villagers in a tiny Transylvanian town. 2 testimonials & more |
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Ecuador: The Galapagos Islands
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Ecuador: The Galapagos Islands
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • from $3,670* per person
Provider: Boundless Journeys (3 testimonials) There is no better synonym for Ecuador than diversity. This small country has a cultural and biological richness that is difficult to find anywhere else in the world. The Galapagos Islands live up to our dreams of a sheltered place far removed from the usual concerns. The skies are almost always sunny, and the sea breezes create that perfect air temperature, instantly relaxing the body. The ocean is an ever inviting turquoise blue, matched by long sandy beaches of crystal… 2 testimonials & more |
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The Richest Mosaic: Discovering Hidden Minorities Of Southeast Guizhou
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The Richest Mosaic: Discovering Hidden Minorities Of Southeast Guizhou
Airport Road, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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7 Days • from $2,060* per person
Provider: WildChina Guizhou province’s isolation and history as a remote backwater—one still relatively untouched by modern tourism—has made it one of the best kept secrets in southwest China. It has no shortage of breathtaking landscapes, characterized by limestone karst hills, vast mountain valleys, terraced rice fields, imposing cave features and cascading waterfalls. And yet, the real highlight of Guizhou is its rich ethnic minority culture. On this immersion experience, we travel through the heartland of Guizhou's enchanting, rural backcountry. We embark on a… 1 testimonial & more |
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Nordic Winter Odyssey
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Nordic Winter Odyssey
Oslo Norway
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15 Days • from $7,100* per person
Provider: 50 Degrees North (3 testimonials) Our most popular independent itinerary, the Nordic Winter Odyssey is designed to optimise the chances to see the Aurora Borealis. It travels from Oslo, over the North Cape, through the Lyngen Alps, to Tromsø and Swedish Lapland and down to Stockholm.You stay at boutique hotels such as the ICEHOTEL and Lyngen Lodge, and use various modes of transport taking you through a fairytale winter landscape. During this 'odyssey' you have access to all the activities that make chasing the Aurora… 1 testimonial & more |
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The Complete South India Experience
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The Complete South India Experience
Chennai Airport,Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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14 Days • from $2,675* per person
Provider: Grand Asian Journeys South India, still relatively overlooked by the masses, is steeped in rich and ancient history. Let Grand Asian Journeys introduce you to some of the world's most beautiful, fascinating sites and the rich, vibrant, ancient cultures. From spicy cuisine to laid back nature, it has something for everyone. Authentic experiences await in markets, temples, kitchens, canals and jungles. Tamil Nadu is the heart of ancient India's Dravidian culture, whose legacy will be felt in the temples of Tanjore and Mammalapuram.… 1 testimonial & more |
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Mongolia & Tibet: Steppes To The Roof Of The World
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Mongolia & Tibet: Steppes To The Roof Of The World
Beijing Airport, China
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14 Days • from $4,995* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) The peoples of the Mongolian steppe and of the Tibetan Plateau have much in common. Both espouse Tibetan Buddhism and unfurl painted silk thangkas on festival days. Both were originally nomads, the Mongolians relying on the horse and the Tibetans on the yak for sustenance. From the "Roof of the World" to the Gobi Desert, dive deep into both enduring cultures. 1 testimonial & more |
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The Ancient Tea & Horse Caravan Road: An Expedition with Jeff Fuchs
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The Ancient Tea & Horse Caravan Road: An Expedition with Jeff Fuchs
Airport near Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China
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10 Days • from $3,560* per person
Provider: WildChina The most daunting trade route in the world, passing through the mightiest mountain range on Earth, the Ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road linked the fertile emerald teas of Yunnan and Sichuan to the arid landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau, serving as a vital route for isolated tribes who referred to it as the "Eternal Road." Remaining a virtual mystery to the West for over a millennium, the Road, its history and cultures are now at long last revealed in… more |
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Western Himalayas: A Journey Through Sacred Lands
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Western Himalayas: A Journey Through Sacred Lands
International Airport Authority of India, Delhi
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18 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Eco Expeditions (a Zegrahm Expeditions Company) (3 testimonials) This fascinating Himalayas adventure travel expedition takes us to spectacular natural wonders and exquisite cultural landmarks. We begin with a Delhi tour, where we visit energetic bazaars, lavish palaces, and stunning British Raj and Mughal architecture. From here, we venture to Ladakh, in the Trans-Himalayan region and former commercial hub on the Asian Silk Road. Visit Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh’s oldest spiritual center; attend a traditional Tara puja ceremony in Palampur; and explore the Tibetan complex and home of His Holiness… more |
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Southern India –Kerala, Cochin, Ayurveda Spas and Wildlife Reserves
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Southern India –Kerala, Cochin, Ayurveda Spas and Wildlife Reserves
Chennai, India
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15 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Ibex Expeditions (3 testimonials) This adventure vacation in Southern India takes us deep into a country very different from the Taj Mahal and the Mughal North. India’s southern region is splendid and diverse. Here we’ll find some of the world’s oldest cultures, traditions, and faiths; gorgeous landscapes; fascinating historical monuments and a rich architectural heritage; lush tropical lands and brilliant green tea estates; Ayurveda spas and resorts; famous wildlife reserves; and superb, world-famous cuisine. It is an astonishing part of India that few visitors… more |
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Turkish Gulet Cruise - Tour to Greece and Turkey
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Turkish Gulet Cruise - Tour to Greece and Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
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11 Days • from $4,450* per person
Provider: ROW International A magnificent journey to Greece and Turkey jaunting through the Turkish and Greek Dodecanese. In order to experience and enjoy the artistic and natural beauty of the Aegean you need to travel in a plush Phoenician-style Turkish gulet. We'll enter volcanoes, snorkel in crystal waters and hike on splendid coastlines and beaches, all while enjoying thrilling anecdotes into a history that witnessed innumerable tragedies, comedies, triumphs and failures that went into molding the classical culture of the western world. We'll… more |
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The Ultimate Churchill Adventure
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The Ultimate Churchill Adventure
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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7 Days • from $6,395* per person
Provider: Natural Habitat Adventures Encounter the Arctic wilderness by Polar Rover, helicopter and dogsled on our preeminent Churchill adventure Our unsurpassed, newly constructed Polar Rovers provide personal window seats and exclusive mesh platforms for the closest polar bear encounters Meet the native peoples of Hudson Bay and learn about their age-old culture and traditionsThis expedition offers a total immersion into the world of the polar bear and the Canadian Far North. Our warm, self-contained Polar Rovers take us into the icy wild to… more |
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Wild & Ancient China
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Wild & Ancient China
Beijing, China
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12 Days • from $7,995* per person
Provider: Natural Habitat Adventures Discover a more remote and intimate side of China on our all-encompassing small-group expedition revealing the country’s unique culture, history and nature Get up close and personal with endangered giant pandas and learn about their conservation at two of China’s world-renowned panda reserves Walk on a lesser-visited part of the Great Wall, see the fabulous Terracotta Warriors and journey overland across the Tibetan Plateau through the mountains of SichuanChina has always held a mystique for travelers. The Forbidden City… more |
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Bhutan: Spirit & Nature
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Bhutan: Spirit & Nature
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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11 Days • from $5,995* per person
Provider: Natural Habitat Adventures Highlights Join our professional Expedition Leader on an intimate insider’s discovery of the culture and traditions of the world’s most peaceable kingdom Journey over two Himalayan passes and into Bhutan’s bucolic valleys for a full overview of this captivating country Visit Taktsang Monastery, the famous “Tiger’s Nest” perched half a mile up on an impossibly sheer mountain cliffThe Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the world’s little known treasures. Here in the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” quality… more |
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Tanzania & Zanzibar Honeymoon
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Tanzania & Zanzibar Honeymoon
Arusha, Tanzania
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11 Days • from $7,295* per person
Provider: Wildland Adventures (3 testimonials) Live the romance of the African bush honeymooning under canvas and starry skies, and lounging on pristine beaches. Our Tanzania Honeymoon Safari pairs northern Tanzania's premier parks and reserves with the exotic island of Zanzibar. Accompanied by your private safari guide, traverse through Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the vast plains of the Serengeti. Witness diverse wildlife and learn about Maasai culture while you unwind in deluxe, full service camps and premier ecolodges. Enjoy candlelit dinners and fine wines… more |
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