Top Asia Culture in 2026

See the incredible city of Singapore, at your own pace and schedule, on an open-top, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Two bus routes with more than 30 stops cover key attractions and neighborhoods. Enjoy informative audio commentary in seven languages as you explore the city. Choose between a 1- or 2-day ticket, or upgrade to the Explore option for a bonus guided night tour.

Go beyond the well-trodden path and experience a lesser-known side of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On this small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit Ben Duoc Tunnels—considerably bigger than the Ben Dinh tunnels—and get a realistic look at what it was like to live and hide in this underground network during the war. Includes hotel pickup and the option to include the War Museum.

Take a trip out to the Elephanta Caves, a group of rock-hewn cave temples believed to have been carved some 1500 years ago, with this guided tour. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the port, where you'll take a boat ride out to the famous caves. You'll then spend time visiting and learning about the caves' history from your guide before returning to shore.

Experience the majesty of some of Bali’s most beautiful places without worrying about self-drive on this unusual private door-to-door tour. Besides admiring the rice terraces of Jatiluwih Green Land, visit three of Bali’s most striking temples: lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and Luhur Batukaru Temple, on the slopes of a volcano.

Get off the beaten path and explore the hidden parts of the Hoi An countryside on this half-day private tour. Choose from a US military jeep, USSR army jeep, or modern car as your ride and enjoy pickup from your Hoi An hotel. Visit local villages to meet villagers and learn about their livelihoods. Take a peaceful basket boat ride and refuel with an optional lunch.

Visit the highlights of Agra in a single day during this private, full-day Taj Mahal tour from Delhi. Visit the iconic Mughal-era mausoleum, plus Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula—nicknamed Baby Taj. Door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation from anywhere in the capital region is included. Upgrade to include a deluxe lunch or admission tickets.

Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of India’s top attractions but planning a solo day trip from Delhi can be challenging. Travel by fast train to maximize sightseeing and minimize travel time. The Gatimaan Express train gets you to Agra, where your private guide and driver meet you. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with optional visits to the Tomb of I’timad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh. Lunch and admissions are included.

Join this small-group excursion to learn all about the Imperial Palace’s heritage and tour Edo Castle with a guide, who makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the stories or facts. This is a walking tour, so make sure to wear comfy shoes. Hear all about the gardens and ruins around Edo Castle and what they were used for in the past.

Explore Beijing's top attractions in-depth, and at a leisurely pace, on this comprehensive 2-day private guided tour. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace on day one, enjoying a Peking duck lunch. On day two, travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall and take a pedicab ride through a hutong area, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Hotel not included.

There's no easier way to visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam's historical highlights, than with round-trip hotel transport from Ho Chi Minh City. With your English-speaking guide, venture underground—if you wish—to learn how the Viet Cong built and utilized this intricate subterranean network, which played a vital part in their victory during the Vietnam War. When you're finished exploring, it's back to your hotel, and back to modern-day living.

Gion, Kyoto's famed geisha district, is packed full of tourists during the day making it difficult to get a sense of the area's culture. Avoid the biggest groups and immerse yourself in Japanese heritage on this small-group walking tour that leads you through the elegant streets after dark, while geisha and maiko make their way to their appointments.

Agra’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed attractions are must sees, but visiting in a day from Delhi can be stressful alone. Simplify the planning of a private trip with Delhi hotel pickup included. Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal and learn how Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz. After, stop at Agra Fort and explore the 16th-century monument with your guide, too. Return to Delhi in time for dinner.

Instead of just seeing the Korean Demilitarized Zone, hear accounts from both sides with this day tour from Seoul. Listen to accounts from both retired Korean military officials and a North Korean defector about their life experiences. Ask questions about what life was like during a live Q&A, and get additional historical context from your guide.

Experience the samurai experience in a museum-like place with lots of armor on display! You will choose your favorite kimono and hakama, change into a samurai costume, and learn how to use a sword from a samurai. You will learn how to draw a sword, hold a sword, swing a sword, and retract a sword. After learning basic sword usage, they practice a simple chambara (sword fight). Then we will try to exterminate bad guys to the music! You can take videos with your smart phone, take pictures with the samurai, and have a great samurai time. The teachers are authentic teachers who have appeared in major Japanese dramas and movies. Since you have come all the way to Japan on a trip, you will have a wonderful experience of Samurai culture! The dojo has many weapons on display, including swords and spears. You will also find armor on display. Samurais are waiting for you in a space that does not seem modern. ・One person can also join the tour. ・Same-day reservations are also possible.

Visit the magnificent temples of Chiang Rai on a full-day, private-tour from Chiang Mai to a series of iconic Buddhist sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide throughout the day as you visit Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huai Pla Kung, and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 13-hour temple tour from Chiang Mai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.

With this Tokyo Bay cruise, you can enjoy the combination of a night of great entertainment, sightseeing, and delicious food at the same time. After boarding your vessel, enjoy a traditional Japanese performance, followed by a hot pot "sukiyaki" meal with soft drinks. Then, have a chance to soak up the views on the open-air viewing deck, while passing notable sights, such as the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.

Explore Ha Long Ba with ease on this 2-day, overnight boat cruise. Enjoy a comphrensive, all-inclusive package that includes a cabin, your meals, and activities, as well as the option for pickup from your Hanoi hotel. Well-suited for travelers looking to take a break from a busy sightseeing schedule and unwind out on the water for a couple of days.

Discover the UNESCO-listed monuments of historic Hue at a relaxed pace on a small-group tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll travel by van, on foot, and on a traditional dragon boat to see the city from three different perspectives, while you enjoy personalized attention in an intimate group limited to 12 people.

Day tours to the Angkor Archeological Complex often rush through the two circuits on offer, which means that you don’t have the time to truly appreciate the history around you. Make the most of the sights on this private tour to the complex, spread out over two days. On the first day, enjoy the temples and ruins on the Small Circuit, including Ta Prohm and Ta Nei. Start the second day with sunrise views of Angkor Wat before exploring the temples on the Big Circuit.

Getting to and from the Great Wall of China on your own can be difficult. Simplify your day and explore the Great Wall independently with private transportation and hotel pickup from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk the Mutianyu section, with admission and a shuttle bus ride included. Afterwards, your English-speaking driver will take you back to your hotel.

East Bali is home to some of the island’s most stunning sights—but you need to leave Ubud early to capture photos of Lempuyang Temple’s Gate of Heaven before the mist closes in. Relax in your own private vehicle on this private tour that includes the Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a Mt. Agung viewpoint, and a gourmet lunch with an infinity pool and river views.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

Experience Korea’s turbulent history and powerful present on this insightful DMZ tour led by a guide. After hotel pickup, travel to the Imjingak Peace Park and explore key DMZ sites including the Third Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Unification Village. See North Korea through binoculars, walk under the demilitarized zone, and learn about divided families. This tour includes an optional stop at Gamaksan Suspension Bridge, with multiple drop-offs in Seoul.

Spend less time planning and more time exploring Beijing on this comprehensive small-group tour. Over two days, see the highlights of the city, starting with a tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, it's on to see the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, walking along the ramparts of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed structure. On day two, visit the Temple of Heaven, enjoy a rickshaw ride through the old Hutong district, and conclude the tour at the Summer Palace.