Top Asia Volunteer Tours - page 3

Ever wonder what life was like for a Vietnamese famer? Vietnam has over 30% population working in the agricultural sector yet in the crowded city we rarely see their sights and know much about their real life. Authentic Bavi Farming Tour will help you participate in real farming activities, meet real farmers, and take a peek into their everyday life as well as their dream and challenges. Bavi, 48km/ 30 miles from Hanoi capital. Due to Bavi peaceful and natural environment, the countryside is home to a variety of farmers from bees, cows, goat, ostrich to tea, rice, and veggies ... Bavi Homestead project is created since 2008 to promote agricultural tourism by connecting local farmers to the world. Through mutual partnership, the tour provides interesting authentic farming experience to you as well as supported local farmers economically.

Relax in the quiet environment of Annapurna Lower area. This mild trail passes two famous mountain viewpoints: Dhampus and Sarangkot. Take a less than three day walk but remain on the hills overlooking the Annapurna, the Dhaulagiri and the Manaslu Mountains. The three-day Dhampus-Sarangkot Trek helps you to feel relaxed and embark on the Journey to nature's beautiful landscapes. You are able to experience a unique perspective on the major peaks in the Himalayas from all points of view. During and after this short trek, you should feel rejuvenated. You would also be able to interact with the indigenous community of gurung and people of ethnicity living in the area closely.

Get to know Mumbai better on a customizable private day tour that includes a range of cultural, historic, and other attractions. Learn more about the people and businesses that make up one of the largest informal settlements in the world, Dharavi, on a walking tour. Get access to this part of the city that’s hard to visit independently. Then, visit other Mumbai highlights, including markets, temples, mosques, and more.

With turquoise waters and dramatic cliff jumps, Kawasan Falls are a signature Cebu experience, but it's not possible to get there and back in a day on public transit. Skip the stress with this convenient tour, including 2-way transfers from your Cebu City hotel, both breakfast and lunch, plus a guide to lead you through the canyons and natural waterslides.

Accompany a local guide through one of Delhi’s slum areas during this small-group guided tour through Sangam Colony. Share in exchanges with residents and listen to stories of survival during an optional tea break with a local family. Learn about ongoing projects during a visit to the educational and vocational training center of Pandav Nagar. Eighty percent of proceeds benefit a local non-profit organization.

Experience the giant pandas of Chengdu on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to Chengdu’s top panda research facility and watch as infants and adults nurse, play, and tumble. Help care for this endangered species and watch researchers documents their behavior. Enjoy a complimentary lunch before returning to your hotel.

“The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. Join us on this tour of villages surrounding Varanasi and you will experience the true essence of Indian culture. We have curated this offbeat tour as an opportunity to actually be among the village communities of India and get personal in-depth insights into their lifestyle and livelihood, which are hardly mentioned in a travel guidebook. See the life in rural India closely and experience the villagers, see how even today they have preserved their old culture and tradition for coming generations. Learn the basics of home cooking, ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, food and life of a local.

This is one of the best local experiences while doing a few hours of hiking combined with meeting small local Arabica coffee farmers from the beautiful Sarangkot Pandeli village near Pokhara. This experience covers most stages of organic coffee farming and processing methods from farm to the cup. You will also have a chance to learn about the community-focused non-profit organization which is helping local organic Arabica coffee farmers by providing training and sharing updated knowledge required in coffee farming and its challenges to operate sustainably while paying 30% more money for farmer’s coffee cherries compared to other collectors in the region. This tour also highlights how women are empowered through community based tourism project by creating job locally. During this experience you will have a chance to taste the locally grown arabica coffee and organic lunch prepared by women group who are part of community tourism project.

"From your hotel lobby, embark on a 3-hour journey to Oslob, located south of Cebu, for an unforgettable experience of seeing and swimming with whale sharks. The interaction lasts about 30 minutes. Upon arrival in Oslob, we'll change into rash guards or swimwear and prepare for a briefing, take our life jackets and snorkel gear. We then take a small boat to the interaction area, where you'll have the chance to swim and snorkel with these gentle giants. Don't worry it you're not a strong swimmer-life jackets are provided. Next, we'll head to sumilon Island for some beach lounging, snorkeling in the sanctuary to spot Nemo, or simply relaxing with stunning sea valley views. Afterward, we return to the mainland and take a dip in the refreshing Tumalog Falls Well then transter to our vehicle for the drive back to the city. Please be aware that whale shark sightings are not guaranteed; on rare occasions, they may not appear or only one may be visible-therefore, refunds are not provided.

Bangkok's Chinatown is well-known for having some of the best street food, but it can be difficult for visitors to navigate on their own. Take the mystery out of finding the best food stalls on this private guided street food tour. Follow your guide around and taste popular Thai-Chinese dishes at several different stops, along with quick stops at area landmarks such as Wat Traimit and Kuan Yim Shrine.

If you’re looking for a fun way to explore Delhi’s highlights—this is it! Avoid the stress of figuring out how to get around the city by having a guide to lead the way. You’ll experience a whole range of local transport including tuk-tuks and pedicabs. Attractions you’ll see include Connaught Place, the Presidential Palace, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Mosque, and Red Fort. Traveling with a guide means you'll make the most of your time by taking local shortcuts and learning about sights as you travel.

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

Our tour guide will welcome you in the hotel lobby at 8AM for the morning tour and 2PM for the afternoon one. And will bring you to the Thu Bon river for a boat ride to the craft villages, biking around the village... Highlights: - Jump aboard a local-style boat to traverse the waterways from Hoi An to nearby craft villages - Visit Thanh Ha pottery village, famous for formally providing decorative pottery to the palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty. - View the hand-crafting of decorative pottery; teapots and cups, vases and bowls; and have a product made especially for you! - Travel by boat to Kim Bong carpentry village to watch how traditional wooden fishing boats are made - See skilled carpenters create handcrafted furniture and carvings - Walk around the village to see weaving mat, rice noodle making...

Spend a laid-back afternoon exploring Phuket highlights on a 5-hour private tour that includes a tasting of locally-made rum. Visit a cashew nut factory and the Chalong Bay rum distillery, then catch a sunset from the second-highest hill on the island. This 5-hour tour offers the flexibility of a private guide, with pickup and drop-off at your Phuket hotel.

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.

It can take over 4 hours to get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok by train, Save time and hassle, and book a tour with a private driver. In just over an hour, arrive at the historic city of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350. Stroll through the impressive ruins and see the ancient temples before cruising the majestic Chao Phraya river.

Explore one of Thailand's most uplifting royal legacies on this half-day private tour to Doi Tung. Journey begins with visit to Doi Tung Development Project, initiated by Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother transforming deforested hills into model of sustainable living. At its heart lies Royal Villa, inspired by Swiss architecture and built as Princess Mother's mountain retreat. She was personally involved in development concept, inspired by her Lausanne residence. Guided visit through rooms gives impression of simple lifestyle. Continue to Wat Phra That Doi Tung, sacred temple at summit of Chiang Rai's highest mountain around 2000 meters above sea level. Twin Lanna-style stupas crown this peaceful site, believed to enshrine Buddha relic. On clear days, views reach Laos and Myanmar. Before returning, explore hill tribe villages where around 20 different tribes live along Myanmar border, encountering rich cultures and traditional ways of life.

Explore the history of the Korean War and the division of North and South Korea on a guided walking tour of Seoul. Visit historical landmarks, uncover hidden sites, and hear personal narratives that shed light on the lasting impact of war and separation. Meet your guide and embark on a journey along the Korean Wartime Abduction Remember Trail. This route retraces the very path where over 100,000 South Korean civilians were forcibly taken to the North during the war. Your tour begins at Seodaemun Prison History Hall and follows a historical route through Seoul’s major heritage sites, including Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno District, and the Seoul National University Hospital massacre site. Through this tour, - Explore major heritage sites and lesser-known locations in Seoul - Hear personal narratives that illuminate the impact of war * Every tour supports North Korean human rights initiatives

Explore the Gulf of Thailand on this full-day tour with snorkeling stops at Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao. Hike to the stunning Nangyuan viewpoint, snorkel at the Japanese Reef Garden, and enjoy a Thai-style lunch before visiting Ao Hin Wong and Lighthouse Bay. With hotel transfers, a light breakfast, and guided snorkeling, this tour offers a seamless way to experience the region’s underwater beauty and pristine beaches.

- The tour is on countryside, so guests will see local life, culture, and nature. - Cycling about 18km on village. - Also visiting Rice Noodle home make, dragon fruit garden, Organic Cacao Farm, Big tree, and tropical garden. * After end the tour, you can book grab, taxi to your hotel with 10km distance. * Note: You should carry on sunblock, sunglasses, walking shoes, outside clothes, rain coast( tour will be run if it is raining).

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.

Explore Hong Island by longtail boat and kayak on a full-day tour from Krabi. Slip between towering limestone walls that shelter Hong Lagoon and paddle along the coastline, where soaring cliffs and lush vegetation join the Andaman Sea. Discover every nook and cranny of Hong Island’s stunning bays, go snorkeling, or simply bask on the shores and watch for giant lizards and wild birds.

Immerse yourself in the local community during this flower-focused tour in Bangkok. Work with some local artisans to learn how to make Thai jasmine garlands and how to fold lotuses, then visit several temples and the Baan Kudi Chin Museum. Along the way, listen to in-depth commentary from your guide and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions.

Learn more about the ordinary people and business that make up a large part of Mumbai on this private walking tour in Dharavi. Tour safely in a part of the city that you’d have trouble accessing independently. Visit a range of innovative businesses, from a soap factory to a recycling center, which operate in these challenging conditions. Also visit Dharavi’s residential areas to appreciate the colorful street art.