Top Asia Unique Experiences - page 18

Learn to surf with a local surfer in Phan Thiet on a private lesson. You’ll have personalized instruction, including lessons both on land and in the water. All of your surf gear is included, so you don’t need to arrange that separately. You’ll learn safety, how to paddle, how to stand on the board, and much more.

Ditch the crowded coach tours and travel like a local on this intimate, half-day sightseeing trip through Colombo in a traditional three-wheeler tuk-tuk. Tick off the capital’s top attractions as you weave your way down winding streets, from bustling Hindu temples to Dutch-built landmarks. You’ll also enjoy a shopping stop in the market-filled district of Pettah.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese cuisine in this full-day small-group cooking class on a farm in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit a wet market to learn about ingredients and try fresh fruit. Afterwards, pick your own produce at a farm and learn how to make several authentic dishes, which can you savor afterwards with tea and coffee.

Visit the Dharavi slum area, made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire, with this tour, designed to give travelers a real insight into life in the neighborhood and lift stereotypes. You'll visit schools, see where people live, work, and play, and get the chance to interact with residents with a professional guide to lead the way.

Immerse yourself in the history of Camodia's Khmer civilisation with this tour of the Angkor temple complex. Travel by tuk-tuk for an authentic ride around the whole range of temples. Highlights include learning about local culture at the Angkor Thom and admiring ancient fig trees at the Ta Prohm Temple. Finish the day by relaxing and enjoying a stunning sunset at the Pre Rup.

The idyllic countryside of Ninh Binh Province is home to some of Vietnam’s most captivating landscapes from sacred caves to ancient temples. With this tour, take in the regional highlights on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the ruins of Hoa Lu ancient Citadel, explore Am Tien Cave and hike up to a viewpoint over Tuyet Tinh Coc lake, then set sail along to the Trang An caves in a traditional sampan.

Good food is in abundance in Bali, but if you want to be able to make replicas of some of the best traditional dishes yourself when you get back home, then book this Balinese cooking class. You’ll go into a local family compound and visit the Gianyar market to find local fruits, vegetables, and herbs. After cooking, enjoy an authentic Balinese meal of dishes such as piquant chicken satay, fresh vegetable soup, and, for dessert, black sticky rice pudding with fresh coconut cream or fried banana with grated fresh coconut and palm sugar.

Get an in-depth experience of life during Japan's Edo period on this private tour, exclusively for your party. Visit the seven temples and shrines where The Seven Gods of Fortune are worshipped and collect stamps along the way to mark your journey.

Learn to make authentic regional Chinese food during this private half-day cooking class. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the home of a local family with an English-speaking guide. Enrich your understanding of Xian culture and participate in the preparation of noodles or dumplings alongside a chef. Then, enjoy your delicious homemade meal with the pride of knowing that you helped prepare it yourself.

Pair three signature Vietnamese experiences without the hassle of booking them independently or negotiating with Saigon's hard-bargaining cyclo drivers. After hotel pickup from your District 1 location, start with a water puppet show featuring a live orchestra. Then ride to the harbor in a traditional cyclo to board a dragon boat for a dinner cruise on the Saigon River before returning to your hotel.

Ubud and Kintamani offer the Bali landscapes you see on social media: rice fields, volcanoes, temples, coffee plantations, and jungle swings. Experience them without the risk of self-driving Bali on this private tour with a driver-guide to clue you in on the culture and all entrance tickets included. See Ubud’s best-known rice terrace and temples, one with macaques, soak up a volcano view, and capture photos on an Instagram swing.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Pattaya and escape to Coral Island for a day during this small-group tour. Take a speedboat across the blue-green waters and spend your day swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun on the white sand beaches. A delicious seafood lunch and snorkeling equipment are included for a hassle-free day.

Enjoy a traditional green tea picking experience in Sayama, the birthplace of Sayama tea, one of Japan’s top three teas known for its rich flavor. Then take a relaxing walk through the historic streets of Kawagoe, often called “Little Edo” for its well-preserved Edo-period townscape. This seasonal day tour from May to November offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and history near Tokyo. ・Pick fresh green tea leaves in Sayama, famous for its deep-flavored tea ・Stroll through Kawagoe’s charming old town with traditional warehouse-style buildings ・Experience a unique mix of nature and Edo-era culture on this limited-time tour

Private Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Car including Lunch & Monuments Entrance fees. that makes it easier with Private comfortable Car for round trip with transfers & Tour Guide that will make your trip memorable & you will have great experience of Indian culture, heritage, history, architecture & food. enjoy journey in Air conditioned vehicle and Explore The Taj mahal one of the seven wonders of the world & Agra Fort, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. visit Baby Taj ( Tomb of Itmad ud Daulah ) enjoy delicious Lunch at 5 Star Hotel. * Enjoy Private Tour with 5 Star Hotel Lunch & Monuments Entry fees * Travel in comfortable Air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur * Enjoy freedom of Flexible tour Itinerary

Trade the urban bustle for a day in one of Taiwan’s most atmospheric tea-growing regions on this private tour. Following pickup directly from your Taipei hotel, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the verdant Pinglin District. You’ll visit a local tea plantation (and will enjoy numerous samples), will try the region’s tea-based cuisine, will admire the scenery as you explore, and will even help hand-pull noodles at the celebrated Shihding Tsu’s Handmade Noodle Company.

A day visit Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour and later a responsible visit to the Elephant Conservation and Care Center (Wildlife SOS). Experience the beauty and history of the Taj Mahal on this private tour from Delhi by car. This is the perfect Trip for Wildlife and Art & History lovers.

Make a day trip to Agra easy with round-trip transportation and a private guide. You can just relax and enjoy the scenery on the way; your guide will take care of all the navigation and driving. Once you arrive, hit all the highlights, such as the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Having a private guide means you can help create your own itinerary and you'll get plenty of personalized attention.

This private and customizable tour for Kanazawa is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Enjoy a private tour that showcases the fine tea of Hangzhou along with top attractions in the area. Start with a boat cruise on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to Lingyin Temple, known for impressive Buddha statues, and see the caves of Flying Peak, which also has hundreds of statues. After lunch, discover one of the region’s most famous teas, dragowell tea, also known as longjing tea. Visit the China National Tea Museum and Meijiawu Tea Village to learn about the renowned tea’s production.

For those new to the Japanese rice wine, sake can be something of a mystery. Unravel those mysteries on this tour to Kyoto's Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, which has been making sake since 1637. See how producers have made sake throughout the past few hundred years, and understand the techniques they use. Enjoy sampling some of the sake and then have lunch (included) in the restaurant.

Tokyo ‘Explorer’: Personalized Full Day Walking Tour will visit some of the most iconic locations in Tokyo and includes many interesting locations not generally visited by tourists along the way. Discover the blend of traditional and modern Tokyo culture, with you enjoying a personalized experience throughout the journey.    Highlights: • Tsukiji Market • Tsukiji Honanji Temple • Imperial Palace • Akihabara • Ueno • Uguisudani • Tennoji Temple • Shinjuku Station

Meet us at our surf shop, where you can freshen up in our convenient washroom. From there, it’s just a quick 20-meter stroll together to the beach, ready for your surfing adventure! Catch the ultimate wave-riding thrill with our beginner-friendly surf lesson! Kick off with an exciting beach briefing, where expert instructors help you find your perfect stance—goofy or regular. Practice pop-ups on the sand to master balance before hitting the waves. In the water, your instructor guides you to fine-tune positioning and conquer your board. Feel the rush as you’re pushed into small waves, gliding from your first ride! With personalized tips, you’ll quickly learn to catch waves solo, building skills at your own pace. Plus, we’ll capture your epic surf moments with free photos and videos included, dive in and ride the waves!

From Delhi in a day visit Taj Mahal and later a responsible visit to the Elephant Conservation center. Visit the UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site Taj Mahal. Later get a chance to see Elephants rescued from their former human masters and now enjoying their natural life. You contribute to this wildlife conservation in India.

Not far from Ubud, there are villages where serenity and authenticity invite us to share the richness of Indonesian daily life. Welcomed by a Balinese family, we set off to meet the inhabitants of their villages. Along our walk between rice fields and plantations, we observe the practices of rice cultivation. In a relaxed atmosphere, we learn how to make coconut oil, ideal for cooking or massages. We are invited to discover traditional cuisine prepared over a wood fire and to enjoy homemade coffee. Under the proud and attentive gaze of our hosts, we intertwine leaves and plant fibers to make different forms of colorful offerings. A unique day rich in exchanges.