Asia

Active travel by bike, on foot, and by kayak to places you can reach no other way.

This is an easy trek for all ages that still affords close-up views of high, snowy Himalayan peaks and contact with Nepal's friendly Buddhist cultures.

Hike the scenic foothills beneath towering Annapurna, spending comfortable nights in cozy, hospitable guest houses along your trail. Porters carry your gear.

High in Nepal's Annapurna Conservation Area, you encounter one of the most spectacularly beautiful frozen, serene sanctuaries in the world.

Trek through vast mountain forests, stopping in small, welcoming Buddhist villages. Of the few foreigners who hike in Bhutan, almost none come this way.

Join Bhutanese villagers in a Buddhist temple festival honoring sacred cranes and all of nature. This trip is about art, beauty, celebration, and understanding the Buddhist spirit of Bhutan.

This is a very personally- and compassionately-guided, non-trekking exploration of villages, monuments, and scenic sacred monasteries of the last Buddhist Kingdom.

Take time to reflect and meditate on the special wonders of Burma. Drift down the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay and bask in the Buddhist spirit of an ancient land.

Discover the enduring wonders of Angkor Wat and the unfailing hospitality of Buddhist people successfully emerging from a recent tragic history.

Trace the cultural roots of China by visiting minority villages, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao, and other off-the-tourist-grid sites.

Explore historic, cultural, and scenic treasures of China on foot, by tram, ferry, bicycle, river boat, train, and van in a small group with an expert guide.

Personalized, small-group engagement includes Mt Fji and Nikko National Park, exquisite must-see sites in Tokyo and Kyoto and adventures off the tourist path. Enjoy Oeshiki Festival in October, Shichi-go-san and Fall Foliage in November, or Cherry Blossom Festival in April.

Explore the greatest nature and culture sites of Malaysian Borneo while staying in award-winning ecolodges. Enjoy great hiking and birding options.

Get involved as a volunteer. Learn about local crafts and skills. Discover Thailand and Cambodia by working with local people. It's all fun and pleasure.

Your family will enjoy this active and hands-on experience -- it's a great first-time visitor's overview including some fantastic, quality time with elephants.

Your family will actively experience China's most appealing wonders on a trip paced for learning, laughing, and building cross-cultural understanding.

Indulge your passions for finding and learning about the world's wildlife and habitats on this South India wildlife odyssey to parks and wild areas on the country's southern roads -- and forest paths -- less traveled. Let our superlative guide, Avi, show you the way.

Join our camping trek to dramatic, remote Arun Valley, among Nepal's most scenic, rarely-seen peaks and villages.

Hike to the heart of the Sherpa homeland and stay awhile in a cozy Sherpa lodge nestled in the highest valley of Nepal's Himalayas.

Ever since our first Everest trek in 1978, JOURNEYS guides have led hundreds of hikers on personalized visits to the greatest mountain on earth. JOURNEYS first began with this great trek!

Experience Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, in the dramatic Arun Valley where few travelers go. Walk among Nepal's most scenic peaks and villages, visit weekly markets in Wana and Chainpur, bask in the beauty of terraced rice fields, and join revelry in local homes.

Become one with the hypnotic drumming, chanting, dancing, and devotional fervor of Bhutan's most accomplished lamas as they honor and celebrate the unseen mountain spirits around them.

Japan is a spectacular dynamic destination for the entire family. Experience the profound traditions and the 21st century energy. Join a group in summer or visit on your dates. Early April is cherry blossom time!

Cambodia's wonders are more richly revealed if you take more than the minimum time for your exploration. Experience gems beyond the standard basic tour.

Hike through wild, remote Buddhist villages and Himalayan valleys, past great glaciers, and through vast forests at the headwaters of Asia's greatest rivers.

Soak up medieval magic in fascinating Kathmandu, then trek mountain ridges and ride swirling river currents through tranquil lands and traditional villages. Meet friendly Nepalese and learn about their rich, varied, and ancient culture.

If you have the time, love Asian foods, enjoy Buddhist culture, and want to combine all the best and most wonderful elements of Southeast Asia on a single trip, join this complete four-country, 21-day adventure.

If you can trek and have any interest in Tibet or Buddhism, this adventure in Ladakh may be the most amazing travel experience you will ever have. Our incomparable Ladakhi guides will demonstrate why we have offered this trip for 26 years.

Meet Ladakhi Buddhists in their homes and villages set in the spectacular beauty of the Tibetan Plateau where it meets the high Himalayas. This is an escape in time, spirit, and culture.

Demystify the Mekong by floating along a very scenic stretch and then explore the charming city of Luang Prabang in Laos.

Experience the serenity and Buddhist character of Laos with a personal guide and comfortable accommodations.

Genghis Khan would have recommended this trip for authentic leadership and accommodations, wide-ranging sites, and the celebration of Mongolian culture and rituals.

This is a rugged trek at high elevations that takes you back in time and upward in your imagination of inspiring cultural and natural experiences.

This is an expertly-guided, flexible exploration for non-hikers who enjoy wildlife, ancient traditions, spiritual discovery, and beautiful mountain scenery.

Visit India's greatest heritage, scenic, and sacred sites with an expert local guide. Spend each night in comfortable accommodations.

Enjoy breathtaking beauty and Himalayan passes. Explore the convergence of the Tibetan plateau with Himalayan peaks and villages where Buddhism has resonated unimpeded for hundreds of years.

Unsure about the best way to tackle a large and diverse destination such as China? This superbly-led family trip offers history, countryside bicycle riding, a up-close-and-personal encounter with young pandas, cultural events, and more.

Join a small group with expert naturalists in this search for tigers and other wildlife in the parks of northern India and visit both famous and lesser-known sites and sanctuaries.

Combine Vietnam and Cambodia on an extended discovery of friendly villages, astounding ruins, compelling history, scenic waterways, and savory food.

Appreciate the the beauty and serenity of Buddhist Thailand from beautiful eco-lodges in the northern hill country.

Southern India contrasts with the North, and this trip features the best of this greener, gentler India, including great heritage sites, parks, and friendly people.

Hike to the Himalayan highlights of Nepal and Bhutan for great mountain views, intimate encounters with Buddhist culture, and spectacular natural environments. Savor an insider's view of Sherpa culture. Departs on your schedule.

The great Paro tsechu is the cornerstone event of a very personal guided exploration featuring blooming rhododendrons, Himalayan views, and encounters with remarkable people.

Meet the indigenous people of Thailand by trekking to their remote villages. This is a walk back in time, leaving technology trappings behind.

Explore the beautiful state of Kerala from Kochi (Cochin) down to India's southernmost point. Overnight on the peaceful backwaters. See wildlife at Periyar. Witness the magnificent"Gajamela" where the King of Elephants is selected.

Join a 13-day pilgrimage to the great monasteries of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse. See Everest from the north and experience the endless skies of the Tibetan Plateau. This trip is...

This extended Tibet trip visits the greatest monasteries and scenic locations on the north side of the Himalayas with a focus on Lhasa and Tibetan culture.

Visit Tadoba, Sunderbans and Kazirangain northeastern India in search of tigers, witness the Holi festival in Sunderbans, experience the city of joy, Kolkata, and more on this special JOURNEYS Signature Trip.

Travel in modern, comfortable style on the legendary Silk Road, along which camel caravans plodded a thousand years ago.

Honor Bhutan's mountain spirits, see Tibet's great monasteries, and hike to the heart of the Sherpa homeland on this all-encompassing trek throughout the Himalayas.

Enjoy a classic exploration of Burma's greatest sites with a JOURNEYS senior local guide. End with a coastal beach option.

Trek through ancient mountain battlegrounds of warrior monks whose legends still echo in deep glacial valleys, never-conquered peaks, and dense, dark forests. Don't trek alone!

Trekking through the tiny villages at the base of the towering Burmese Himalayas offers rich nature, tribal hospitality, and an unbounded exploration challenge.

On this ten-day immersion in Buddhist culture, you may catch glimpses of the forest spirits, the leaping lamas, or at least a Musk Deer, Bearded Vulture, or Black-Necked Crane. Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery.

Travel to Vietnam's most beautiful sites with an expert local guide and learn a very personal story about history, cultures, and hope.

Make the most of your time in this intriguing destination with wildlife exploration and visits to historical sights and ruins. And -- consider an extension to the Maldives or India.

Explore southern China's Yunnan Province, a feast of natural, scenic, and cultural diversity born of Himalayan mountains, deep valleys, and a history of isolation, Buddhist heritage, and adaptation.