703 culture experiences found
Crown of the Continent
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Crown of the Continent
Whitefish Airport, Montana, United States
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6 Days • from $2,695* per person
Provider: Off The Beaten Path The “Crown of the Continent” is a staggeringly wild place, home to iconic wilderness species like grizzly bears, wolves, wolverines, and bull trout. This journey explores the heart of that mountain kingdom—Glacier National Park in the U.S. and Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. Besides your classic hikes in the national parks, you’ll also walk the lesser-known trails of Mt. Fernie Provincial Park. Other journey highlights include a trip over the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Road through Glacier, and a stop at… more |
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Wolves, Bears, & Wild Things
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Wolves, Bears, & Wild Things
Gallatin Field Airport, Montana, United States
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6 Days • from $2,150* per person
Provider: Off The Beaten Path This journey gives you maximum field time in one of the greatest places to see the interactions between predator, prey, and scavenger. Your biologist guides know the territory and its wild residents backwards and forwards, and have an uncanny knack for spotting wildlife. Spring and fall departure dates coincide with the best wildlife viewing of the season. Wildlife Watching: This trip is all about wildlife watching. Of all our journeys, this one gets you out in the field the most… more |
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Ecuador: Andes to Amazon
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Ecuador: Andes to Amazon
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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7 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Off The Beaten Path Start high in the World Heritage City of Quito, surrounded by volcanoes at 8,500 feet. After exploring Quito’s treasures, head to the artisan town of Otavalo to wander the local market and meet a famous weaver. Expanding your highland experience, hike to the sacred waterfall of Peguche and visit the Cuicocha Volcano crater lake.Then it’s on to the Amazon for an unforgettable adventure at the incredible Napo Wildlife Center in Yasuni National Park. From your base at the exceptional lodge,… more |
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Exploring Patagonia
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Exploring Patagonia
Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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7 Days • from $3,895* per person
Provider: Off The Beaten Path A local naturalist guide and long-time friend of Off the Beaten Path’s, Cecilia Costa, leads the way on your exploration of Los Glaciares National Park, with its breathtaking views of the famous massifs FitzRoy and Cerro Torre. Exploring gentle trails and beech forests by day, you unwind each evening in a cozy hostería. A wonderful estancia stay follows, with opportunities to ride with gauchos, hike, or relax. Spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier marks the grand finale. A boat ride close to… more |
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Egypt Desert Oases & the Nile Valley
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Egypt Desert Oases & the Nile Valley
Cairo International Airport, Egypt
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14 Days • from $5,295* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Experience the Egypt most visitors never see. In addition to the Great Pyramids in Cairo and the temples in Luxor, delve into the desert and the hidden treasures of Egypt. In early historic times, the African desert was greener, wealthier, and more populous. Larger civilizations have shrunk to gem-like oases which you will explore. Visit the great oases of the Western Desert, including Bahariya, Farafra, and Dakhla, and travel through gorgeous desert landscapes as you tour Western Egypt in four-wheel-drive… more |
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South West China - Searching for Shangri-La
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South West China - Searching for Shangri-La
Guilin Airport near Guilin, China
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19 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Asia Adventures and Study Tours Ever since "Lost Horizon" was published, travellers have dreamed of finding Shangri-La, the idyllic refuge made famous by British author James Hilton in his best-selling 1933 novel.Located somewhere near the Tibetan border, this imaginary paradise was sealed off from the outside world by its majestic but daunting surroundings.Now, in the valley of the Golden Sands River, where Yunnan and Tibet meet, we believe we have found the fabled Shangri-La, where the inhabitants still preserve their ancient cultural traditions: their dazzling,… more |
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The Historic Silk Road ; Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China
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The Historic Silk Road ; Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China
Tashkent International Airport, Tashkent, Tashkent Province, Uzbekistan
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19 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Asia Adventures and Study Tours The name 'Central Asia' has always stirred up visions of the untamed and exotic. Until recently, the region has been largely inaccessible to western travellers.Central Asia is the native land of ancient civilizations-the great states of Bactria and Khorezm, Sogd and Parthia. The Great Silk Roads from China to Central Asia came this way. Many conquerors (such as Alexander the Great, Chingizkhan and the Arabian Khalifat) went through these lands with fire and sword, sweeping away everything in their path.The… more |
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South East China - Treasures and Traditions
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South East China - Treasures and Traditions
Airport South Road, Shanghai, China
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17 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Asia Adventures and Study Tours The unique beauty of Mount Huangshan has been celebrated by poets and painters since the days of Confucius. UNESCO has also recognized the magnificence of the peaks by putting them on their list of world heritage sites. From the summit at dawn you can marvel at the surrounding peaks, floating like islands in a sea of clouds slowly flooded with light as the sun creeps over the horizon. No less mystical than Mount Huangshan are the many small villages that… more |
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The Caucasus - Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
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The Caucasus - Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
Baku Airport, Azerbaijan
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18 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Asia Adventures and Study Tours The Caucasus countries comprise three unique yet interconnected former Soviet republics: Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, each with its own distinct customs, language and traditions. Connected historically with the great Silk Road, this rich region was once traced by ancient caravans from the East carrying delicate jewels, precious stones and spices.Our own journey along the Caucasus will begin in oil-rich Baku, Azerbaijan, from where we travel west into the famous wine-making regions of Georgia, north into the mountainous provinces of the… more |
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Classic Climbs of the Dolomites • Explorer • Italy • Europe
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Classic Climbs of the Dolomites • Explorer • Italy • Europe
Bolzano Airport, Bolzano, Italy
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7 Days • from $3,495* per person
Provider: Trek Travel Astounding scenery, challenging terrain, and renowned Italian hospitality combine to create a cycling Shangri-La. The landscape of the famed Dolomiti is awash in contrast; from stoic, powerful cliffs framed by placid blue skies to lush green pastures backed by snow-capped peaks, the scenery in these mountains can confound reality. Likewise, the storied climbs of the Giro d'Italia tease the senses; curling to the sky like plumes of smoke clinging to the jagged horizon, these famous roads offer a mesmerizing backdrop… more |
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Red Rice Package
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Red Rice Package
Paro International Airport , Paro, Bhutan
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6 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Bhutan Lakhor Tours & Treks (3 testimonials) Bhutan has received a lot of praise lately in the travel journals and press. Enchanting, Last Shangri-la, Gross National Happiness Kingdom are some of the words that best describes Bhutan.The Red Rice Package tour is made for our valued clients to experience the western part of Bhutan, where culture and nature are rich and folks live a life cherished with happiness. This tour centers around the Red Rice growing region of Bhutan.We’ll visit some of the country’s most scenic and… more |
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Vietnam In Style
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Vietnam In Style
Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
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10 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Exotissimo Travei What happens when you mix a Vietnam tour with luxury? You’ll come up with a memorable and fulfilling experience in one of the world's most magical countries. Your experience in the country will be impossible to put into words and even harder to capture in pictures - you just have to experience it!Welcome to Hanoi, where Chinese influence and French design peacefully coexist. After exploring the city’s main sites, we’ll take you off to other parts in Northern Vietnam, a… more |
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Honeymoon in Vietnam
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Honeymoon in Vietnam
Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
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16 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Exotissimo Travei Spend your honeymoon with Exotissimo’s Honeymoon in Vietnam Tour to create unforgettable memories with your loved one in Southeast Asia. As you travel from north to south, share the pleasure of relaxing in tranquil beach resorts, exploring unspoiled architectural majesty and meeting friendly locals.The romantic sojourn starts in Hanoi, a fascinating city that exudes historical charm. Together, explore the museums, wander through the maze of streets in the city’s old quarter or delight in the dazzling pagodas of Northern Vietnam.… more |
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7 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimps
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7 Day Gorillas, Wildlife and Chimps
Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe, Uganda
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7 Days • from $4,245* per person
Provider: Volcanoes Safaris (3 testimonials) Safari Highlights include: * GORILLA TRACKING in Bwindi (one opportunity). * CHIMPANZEES and primates in Kibale Forest. * SWAMP BIRDS in Bigodi Wetland. * WALK the Rwenzori Foothills. * GAME DRIVES in Queen Elizabeth National Park. * CHIMPANZEES in Kyambura Gorge. * TREE CLIMBING LIONS in Ishasha. * NATURE WALK in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. more |
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A Mediterranean Jewel
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A Mediterranean Jewel
Brindisi, Italy
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7 Days • from $3,250* per person
Provider: Gourmet Traveler If you'd like to visit a new locale BEFORE it's discovered by everyone else, this is your chance! Wonderful, scenic Puglia/Apulia - the long heel of the Italian boot. I fully expect/predict that this will become the NEW TUSCANY. Be the first on your block to visit here. Puglia boasts one of the longest coastlines in Italy, with panoramic views of the Adriatic and the BEST beaches in all of Italy. It is home to the true Mediterranean Cuisine with… more |
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Venice Carnival
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Venice Carnival
Venice, Italy
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7 Days • from $5,995* per person
Provider: Gourmet Traveler Venice is a a city of MAGIC at anytime, but nothing compares to it during the fabulous celebration known as CARNIVAL! Parades, masks, elegant costumes, a unique city with waterways for streets, a history rich with past intrigues, power and pageantry. A city steeped in traditions, such as lace making, glassblowing, prosecco, seafood, risotto, unique architecture, casinos, water taxis, pigeons, music, art, and of course, the dashing gondoliers in their sleek black gondolas. Venice is, indeed, magic.During Carnival the streets… more |
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A Gourmet Tour of Sicily
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A Gourmet Tour of Sicily
Palermo, Italy
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7 Days • from €2,250* per person
Provider: Gourmet Traveler As your airplane approaches the rugged seacoast preparing to land, it's immediately apparent you're in a very different part of Italy. This landscape differs from that of other Italian regions - from the uneven seashore to the snow covered mountains - a land of contrasts, breathtaking beauty and fascinating traditions. If exploring off the beaten path intrigues you, if you like to discover a new location before it's overrun, if imposing natural beauty and warm friendly locals is your 'cup… more |
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The "Green Heart" of Italy
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The "Green Heart" of Italy
Rome, Italy
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7 Days • from $3,250* per person
Provider: Gourmet Traveler South of Tuscany and north of Rome sits a gleaming jewel of a region known as "The Green Heart of Italy" - UMBRIA. And green it is - the rolling hills and rich verdant countryside invite you to stop a while, relax and enjoy the treasures contained within. And what treasures they are: Chocolates, Truffles, Olive Oil, Wine, Sausages, Pasta, Cheeses - an amazingly rich culinary heritage. In addition there are the artisan traditions carefully nurtured by the passionate Umbrians:… more |
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Corner Country Outback Tour
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Corner Country Outback Tour
Brisbane Airport, Queensland, Australia
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nature Bound Australia This Australian outback scenic tour explores the remote heartland of the continent where the sheer beauty of vast open spaces, abundant wildlife and isolated local characters exemplify the true spirit of Australia. immerse yourself in Corner Country colour and curiosity, in glimmering gibber stones of reds, purples and rusty hue, a photographers paradise in unique desert landforms, crested sand ridges sculptured by prevailing winds and at night the glorious starlit skies where the tyranny of distance breeds profound friendships, family… more |
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Little Rann and Gir
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Little Rann and Gir
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
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10 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Wild World India (3 testimonials) Highlights: See endemic species in their habitat like Asiatic lion at Gir, Indian Wild Ass at the Little Rann and Black Bucks at Velavadar, the best of aquatic and dryland bird speciesIntroduction: This tour takes you to the forests of Gir, the last bastion of the Asiatic Lions and the beautiful Velavadar National Park which boasts of the highest density of Black Bucks. We will also explore the extraordinary Rann or the 'Area where nothing grows.’ This sparse and salty… more |
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