Asia

Engage Vietnam with your personal energy. Journey here by kayak, bike and foot to discover the many scenic beauties this land has to offer in its lakes, rice-terraced mountains,...

This trek in central Nepal brings you close to the high peaks without reaching to high altitude.  Easy to moderate hiking through villages, pastures and forests gives your family superb...

View the panorama of very high Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna Range without going to very high elevations. Trek ridgetops and hillsides through friendly Buddhist and Hindu villages. October trekkers...

Trek  high into one of the most beautiful, glaciated valleys  of the Annapurna Range.  Find yourself surrounded by the full majesty of the Himalayas.  Your approach route through the Annapurna...

Fully experience the Buddhist character, spectacular scenery and ancient trails of Bhutan. Trek to the home village of your guide near the remote Black Mountain. This area is newly opened...

The Buddhist reverence for all forms of life and Bhutan's dedication to nature preservation unite at Gangtey Monastery's Black-necked Crane Festival in Central Bhutan. The Monastery sits high above a...

Experienced world travelers are unanimously enthusiastic about Bhutan. Everything here is different, intriguing, serene and peaceful.  From the moment you emerge from your thrilling flight into the high Paro Valley,...

    This itinerary is similar to our Sacred Sites & Sanctuaries, but has been modified to include the boat cruise from Mandalay to Bagan on the RV Paukan. This 16...

Place Cambodia vividly in a context of ancient grand kingdoms and recent human tragedy. The stunning ruins of Siem Reap, including Angkor Wat – one of the ancient wonders of...

This unforgettable journey takes you from Hong Kong to Beijing, via the vast southern provinces of Guangxi and Sichuan. Experience a bicycle ride through stunning landscapes near Guilin, view giant...

This is a most unusual journey via back roads and trains through rice-terraced countryside to surprisingly well-preserved ancient sites and traditional villages.  Explore hanging temples, ancient grottoes and old walled...

Thailand is one of the friendliest and most welcoming countries in Asia.  On this trip you will visit exotic hill tribes nestled among the mountains, tranquil Buddhist  temples, and tribal...

Nothing stirs images and fantasies of exotic rain forest cultures and wildlife like Borneo. On this trip you will be exploring rich rain forests, caves, the villages of ancient people...

Burma (now Myanmar) has a deep and fascinating cultural heritage.  JOURNEYS has a long history and strong friendship with the country's first and best private tour operation. Explore the capital...

This twelve day family China trip is guaranteed to impress the whole family by combining China’s must-see sites with the quirky local attractions beloved by local Chinese families. The tour...

JOURNEYS and the family of senior mountaineering and trekking guide Natang Sherpa welcome you to settle in and stay awhile in Namche Bazaar in the roadless Khumbu region of Nepal....

Celebrate your health, fitness and expeditionary spirit with this most wonderful Himlayan adventure. Everest offers an enduring experience of natural beauty, geological magnificence and profound cross-cultural discovery. Trekking via Namche,...

There is no better time to visit Bhutan than during the Tsechu Festivals. The annual celebrations around Bhutan are marked by incredible colors and exhilarating festivity. The adventure begins before...

This trip takes you through and then beyond Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Angkor Wat into the villages and rural countryside most tourists don't see.  DIscover an extraordinary, peaceful, poignant...

Explore a unique and fascinating region of China with a visit to the northern Yunnan Province on this 13-day hiking tour. Arrive in Kunming and visit the local museum to...

Tigers are never easy to see in the wild, but this trip to the greatest tiger sanctuaries of south Asia may be your best chance to not only see tigers,...

A 38-day journey in three parts. Join one or all. JOURNEYS Directors Will and Joan Weber bring their passion for India to this expansive, celebratory exploration. The itinerary ranges from Kerala...

Cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra. This river has its origins in Tibet and stretches the length of Assam through fertile alluvial plains backed by the jungles of the Himalayan foothills....

Join JOURNEYS Directors Will and Joan Weber in the heart of India. Partake in a sequence of profound spiritual and natural history experiences, encompassing both the iconic symbols of India...

Join Will and Joan Weber in southern India's verdant state of Kerala (KEH-ra-la), where the fertile landscape yields an abundant artistry and lush spirituality. The elaborate Kathakali drama, the stylized...

JOURNEYS and GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS bring decades of visionary leadership in eco-tourism and service travel to this joint offering. Begin with an expertly guided tour of Delhi, Agra and the Taj...

This is the complete Indochina - a grand adventure through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam that immerses you in the region's rich historic and cultural heritage. Vibrant and bustling Bangkok...

Japan is a country steeped in mythical traditions and modern wonders. This journey uncovers the highlights of this fascinating country. Like the history, the country is varied and diverse: from...

In early April throughout Japan – in her parks and gardens, in her temples and train stations – the Japanese pay grateful homage to the delicate Cherry Blossom. They display...

This trip combines the Indus Valley Odyssey with a 10-day trek in the Markha Valley. Begin at Stok Palace, trek through narrow canyons and cross 16,500' Gandha La into the...

If you can only visit Ladakh for a short time, but want a full experience of remote villages, spectacular monasteries, dramatic scenery and unspoiled cultures, this is the right trip....

Board a local river launch for a comfortably-paced, guided 2-day trip down the Mekong with frequent stops for villages, nature, temples or whatever you fancy. this a great way to...

This is a bit less adventurous than our Laos Meandering the Mekong trip.  Each night you will be based in a comfortable hotel in Vientiane or Luang Prabang and each...

Mongolia is the Montana of Central Asia. Sparsely populated, vast grasslands paint the gently rolling steppes between deserts, high mountains and pristine lakes. This trip savors spectacular and varied environments,...

Join a small JOURNEYS group on a trek in the fabled Kingdom of Mustang of northern Nepal timed for the beginning of the harvest season and the  spectacular three-day Tiji...

Enjoy the mountain scenery, natural history and diverse traditional cultures of Nepal. This program combines three modules-Kathmandu; the ancient villages of the surrounding valley; and an elephant safari in Royal...

Witness the greatest sites of ancient and modern India. Experience the antiquity and diversity of her culture, the hospitality of her people, and the riches of her landscape. You enjoy...

This area is one of the world's best places to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. Your Ladakhi guide knows the villagers, teachers and monks you meet along the way. He is...

The best in-depth, contemplation-paced exploration of Buddhist Burma.

This is the epic Indochina experience, combining Thailand with Cambodia and Vietnam. Fly to Siem Reap for an exploration of the magnificent Angkor Wat complex. Phnom Penh reveals a Cambodia...

Secrets of Siam will reveal to you what some Thais, but few tourists, know about the great pleasures and treasures of northern Thailand. Choose this trip if you appreciate learning...

Southern India is a very different world from the North, and this trip features the best of this greener, gentler India. You'll be welcomed into the country by the Gateway...

Visit the most spectacular locations in the Himalayas of Nepal and Bhutan with JOURNEYS  Asia Program Director Kerina Rowley.  You can join her for just part of the trip or...

Experience the most colorful and dramatic events of Bhutanese culture at the famous Paro Tsechu. You will join an expert Bhutanese guide for a guided visit of the villages, valleys,...

Celebrate the best of Japan’s past, present, and future on this family trip to the land of the rising sun. Your adventure begins in vibrant Tokyo, where kids can have...

You will become actively involved with arts, activities and elephants of  Thailand and Cambodia on this highly interactive  exploration of these  neighboring Buddhist nations in Southeast Asia. The wonderful qualities...

A trip to Tibet is not an easy journey - it is an adventure in every sense. Tibet was only opened to tourism in 1985 and the Lhasa - Kathmandu...

 This arduous but exhilarating journey begins with a flight from Chengdu to Lhasa, then travels overland from Lhasa to north Everest Base Camp. You will visit the great Buddhist monasteries...

Travel in modern, comfortable style along the legendary Silk Road, which camel caravans plodded a thousand years earlier. Much has changed, but enough remains for you to imagine the cultures,...

The ancient Tea Horse Road was once the primary route for goods traveling from China to Tibet and India. Today, the road remains as a unique natural and cultural opportunity....

This trek through the Kingdom of Bhutan is wholly with a national park and leads you  to the glacial base of the mot beautiful and renowned eastern  Himalayn peaks.  Warm-up...

Experience the scenery and cultural majesty of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. This non-trekking expedition will take you deep into the kingdom, from Paro to the remote  Phobjika Valley. You’ll...

First time travelers to Vietnam will find this to be the perfect trip. Starting in Saigon with its bustling streets to Hoi An, the town that is a favorite of...

Visit one of the least-traveled and most diverse regions of China. This is a very different and wonderfully scenic corner of the country. Yunnan Province,  "Land of Eternal Spring", is...