Top Asia Unique Experiences - page 16

Explore one of Shibuya’s most interesting and laid-back neighborhoods, Ebisu, on this action-packed food tour. You won’t have to worry about getting lost as you’ll have a guide to navigate and take you down alleyways and side streets that locals love. Visit multiple restaurants and food stalls, and enjoy trying Japanese specialities, as well as a beer, sake, or soft drink.

Walking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal takes as long as two weeks, but on this convenient helicopter tour, cut out all the hard work and fly straight there. As well as seeing the stunning rocky and icy landscape surrounding Everest, enjoy views of remote villages and lush farmland along the way. This is an ideal tour for travelers short on time, or those with mobility issues, who don’t want to miss out on seeing Everest while visiting Nepal.

Rather than tourist hot spots, if you’d like to learn more about local communities and social issues in Delhi, then this guided tour takes you to a local slum area—the Sanjay Colony. Rather than visiting alone, benefit from having a guide to show you around and introduce you to some of the different professions in the area as well as challenges the local community faces.

Unleash your inner herbalist and embark on a unique journey with our Herbal Vitamin Workshop. Experience the joy of crafting traditional herbal vitamin balls and learn about their therapeutic benefits. Discover the local village life as we visit a nearby garden to handpick fresh grass for the elephants and select the finest fruits for their delight. With convenient hotel transfers and a delicious lunch included, this tour offers an immersive and unforgettable experience that connects you with nature and supports the well-being of these majestic creatures. Book now and be a part of our sustainable mission to protect and care for elephants.

Discover Nagano’s many highlights on this private 2-day tour. You’ll have a guide to show you around on the first day, and then free time to explore on the second day. Overnight stay in a Japanese Ryokan, entrance fees to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenko-ji Temple, and a private onsen experience is included, making it the ultimate hassle-free tour.

Visit both the Floating Market (Damnoensaduak) and the Railway Market (Mae Klong) on this private tour from Bangkok. Booking a private tour gives you personalized attention from your guide and allows you to move at your own pace. See the vendors scramble to fold up their stalls once the train approaches at the railway market and enjoy the photo ops during a 30-minute longtail boat ride around the floating market.

If you’re short on time in Tokyo, don’t spend hours walking between sights. Instead, get a birds-eye view of Japan’s capital during a helicopter ride that lets you appreciate the scale of the metropolis. Your captain points out landmarks such as Tokyo Skytree, Imperial Palace, and Tokyo Station as you soar.

It can be hard to get off the beaten track around Chiang Mai. Enjoy a little-known hike and get to know local villagers—activities that are hard to do independently—on this small-group tour to Mae Kampong, a village surrounded by forest and mountains. Look for rehabilitated gibbons, hike to a charming waterfall, and learn about local flora and fauna from your guide. Enjoy an authentic lunch before you return.

Skip the boring day cruises and experience a variety of different activities packed into one day on this tour from Phuket. Go kayaking in sea caves, paddle around secret lagoons, sightsee at a famous James Bond filming location, snap photos of glowing plankton, and more. Basic accident insurance is included for your safety.

Discover the heart of Mumbai through a guided walking tour of Dharavi, Asia's largest slum. This immersive experience reveals the vibrant community, small businesses, and the industrious spirit that characterizes this unique area. Meet local residents and hear their stories while exploring the thriving industries, from pottery and recycling to baking. The tour also highlights the challenges faced by the community and the pride they take in their homes. Join a small group for an intimate experience that fosters understanding and connection with the local culture. - Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours of guided exploration - Engaging local guide fluent in Hindi and English - Visit key sites including Kumbharwada and Dhobi Ghat - Small group sizes ensure a personal and respectful experience

Discover the beauty of Halong Bay on a 1-day cruise that includes a swift return to Hanoi, suitable for visitors with tight schedules. Admire the UNESCO World Heritage site’s iconic formations like Stone Dogs Island and Fighting Cocks Island, and explore the Thien Cung Cave. Enjoy kayaking, bamboo boating around islands, and swimming in crystal-clear waters. Savor a fresh seafood lunch and experience rural Vietnamese life. Return early to Hanoi and explore the Old Quarter, Night Market, and Beer Street.

Step beyond the headlines and explore the real Dharavi on our Dharavi Slum Tour with local residents who call it home. Discover its thriving small-scale industries, strong sense of community, and everyday life. Led by a responsible travel company, this tour directly supports local development initiatives. You will see a wide range of business activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more. We’ll also visit the residential areas. You’ll see the community centre run by our NGO Reality Gives that is funded through profits from the tours. We will pick you up from your hotel and head by car to Dharavi. If you are staying in South Mumbai (eg Colaba, Marine Drive) we will pass by various historical areas of interest and we’ll stop at Dhobi Ghat, the largest open air laundry in the world. If you’re staying in North Mumbai such as Bandra or Juhu, then we will go directly to Dharavi.

The Balloon experience in Pokhara is much more than just a hot air balloon ride. Floating at sunrise over Mt. Annapurna & many more with the freshness of cold chill weather is something you will never forget. Note: 1. Pick-up times may vary depending on the location. Please contact us to confirm your pick-up time. 2. Due to our limited availability with only one balloon service, we may not be able to confirm last-minute bookings. Please contact us before booking your trip to check availability.

Dressing in a kimono is the quintessential traditional Kyoto experience but they are very expensive to buy and difficult to put on. With this experience, an expert will dress you in a kimono and set your hair then you can stroll around the ancient city at leisure.

Avoid having to ask strangers to capture photos of you and your travel companions during a photo shoot tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace that includes traditional Korean dress. Ideal for families and couples, this tour is led by a professional photographer, from who you’ll receive undivided attention and up to 100 photos.

① Experience at a "real soba restaurant" that is not for tourism This experience is not held in a dedicated experience facility, but in a real hand-made soba restaurant that is actually open. The soba chefs who make and serve soba noodles on a daily basis give direct instruction, so you can learn about Japanese soba culture "in the real world."It is not simplified for sightseeing, but a major feature of soba is that you can experience the same process and way of thinking as Japanese people usually eat soba. ② Experience the "complete soba making process" from start to finish While many cooking experiences experience only a part of the process, in this plan, Mix buckwheat flour → Put dough together → Stretch → Cut You will experience the whole sequence of:It is a composition that allows you to experience the delicacy of soba making and why craftsmanship is required. ③ The luxury of tasting freshly beaten and boiled The experience is unique in that you can taste your own soba noodles at the most delicious time. Freshly made and boiled, soba has a completely different aroma and texture than the soba eaten in restaurants.In order to bring out the original flavor of soba, we offer a variety of Japanese-style dishes such as warm soba sauce and tenkasu. ④ Hokkaido's seasonal tempura and sake close to soba The tempura served with soba noodles is mainly made from seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido. It is simple cooking that utilizes the taste of the ingredients, and emphasizes compatibility with soba. Sake is three types of local sake from Hokkaido carefully selected by the dominant sake master. By comparing two types of cold sake and one type of warmed sake, you can experience the change in aroma and taste depending on the temperature. By pairing it with soba noodles and tempura, you can realize that sake is “sake to enjoy with meals.” ⑤ Premium Experience with Small Groups Because it is a private experience for a small number of people, you can enjoy learning because you are close to the craftsmen. You can enjoy the experience and the meal in a calm space. It's not mass acceptance, so we focus on politeness and quality experiences. ⑧ "Memorable Experiences" of Travel in Japan This experience is more than just cooking classes and meals. It is the very time to experience authentic soba and sake culture that can only be done in Japan. "Not only photos and videos, but also ""memories made and tasted with my own hands"" will be a special memory of my trip to Japan."

This tour will make you to understand deeply about local life, traditional business, and the way of living of Cambodians.

With fresh ingredients, spicy flavors, and deliciously hearty dishes, South Korean cuisine is enjoyed across the world. In this cooking class, visit a local’s home to create Korean favorites like kimchi, bibimbap, or bulgogi, and opt to include a tour of Mangwon Market. Get an introduction to Korean ingredients, cooking styles, and culinary traditions and gain insight into South Korea's food, culture, and history. Enjoy your traditional Korean meal with a glass of soju.

- Stroll through the majestic Christ The King Cathedral - Explore the serene Long Song Pagoda - Witness the art of mat weaving - Cross a charming wooden bridge - Learn to make a conical hat - Immerse yourself into the bustling Dien Khanh Central Market - Tour the historic Dien Khanh Citadel - Visit the picturesque Ha Dua church - Explore quaint villages, serene rice paddies and lotus fields - Learn how to make rice paper - Explore a war bunker - Indulge in a tasty Vietnamese lunch - Discover a centuries-old Vietnamese house - Immerse yourself in a lively fishing port - Visit Po Nagar towers - Admire the white Buddha statue at Trai Thuy Mountain

Sichuan food is one of China’s great cuisines. Feast like a local at some of Chengdu’s finest family-style restaurants on this evening food tour that brings you to eateries other visitors rarely access. Savor at least 12 different local delicacies, from dumplings and pancakes to classics like “mapo doufu” tofu and kung pao chicken, as you visit four or five separate food stops by tuk-tuk three-wheeler.

Immerse yourself in Guangzhou’s rich culinary culture, and enjoy a richer introduction than you’d get if exploring alone, on this small-group food tour. With your guide in the lead, set off to explore the city’s local-loved restaurants and tucked-away street-food stalls, spotting historical landmarks along the way. As you go, try everything from coconut chicken soup and wonton noodles to seafood, local craft beer, and more.

Experience a different side to Delhi—one that most tourists never glimpse—on this small-group tour, which focuses on the city’s charitable side. Pay a visit to Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO working to support street children. Take a guided walk through Paharganj, led by a local teenager who was once unhoused. Top it off with a visit to a Sikh shrine and volunteering to serve (then eat) free lunch.

The city we'll visit is called "knife city Sakai," known for its knives from about 450 years ago, and still their skills are alive and improving. However, not many people don't know about how the professionals work for one knife together and their history. Even sharpening knives are not familiar with people. We'd like to share the wonderful Sakai knives with you, and how to sharpen them. Let us make your trip to Japan a bit more interesting and fascinating.

Sip sake near the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto during this afternoon tasting tour. You’ll learn about the different grades of sake, visit breweries and liquor stores, and discover why the area around the shrine is known for its production of high quality, sweet-tasting sake. More more than 30 types of sake are available for you to try, so you’ll be sure to leave the tour with a favorite in mind.