Top Asia Unique Experiences

Seoul encapsulates the best of South Korean culture but for first-time visitors, it can often feel overwhelming. Make the most of even limited time in the city on a full-day small-group tour that includes hotel pickup and focuses on highlights such as Bukchon Hanok Village and Gwangjang Market. Rather than navigating an unfamiliar city alone, you’ll get your bearings and benefit from insider info with a guide.

Learn about Japan’s fascinating samurai and ninja history through a museum tour, where you’ll see real clothing and equipment used by these legendary figures. Don’t struggle to understand the explanation plaques, as you’ll get a guided tour in English. Get the chance to dress up in samurai costume (or typical women’s dress if you prefer), learn how to use a samurai sword, or experience non-martial traditional activities.

Get ready for the ultimate Okinawa adventure. Enjoy the unusual and fun experience of being able to dress up in costume as you tour a city. Choose from a variety of anime, comic, or games character outfits, and explore the highlights of Okinawa in street go-karts. Take the stress out of navigating, as your guide will lead the way, and you’ll see multiple highlights in a day, such as Senagajima Island, and Kokusai Main Street.

See a different side of Mumbai on this walking tour of the Dharavi slum area. Visit the community center and tour the textiles, recycling, and leather tanning businesses run by the local residents. Proceeds from your tour go back into the local community to support a variety of projects on education, health, and livelihood.

This is not just a sake tasting — it’s a 3-hour experience that will completely change how you understand and choose sake in Japan. Led by a sake specialist, you’ll go beyond “sweet or dry” and learn how sake is actually made, why flavors differ, and how to identify your own preferences with confidence. Visit the historic Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, then enjoy a guided tasting of multiple styles of sake paired with traditional snacks — with clear, practical explanations you can use anywhere in Japan. By the end of the tour, you will know which type of sake you truly like and how to select it without hesitation - enjoy sake not just during your travels, but as part of your life. Date full? Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum on your own, then join our 1.5-hour session to learn how to choose sake you’ll love.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

Mumbai is known for its film industry but travelers often don’t know how to experience this first-hand. Get an in-depth look at Bollywood on this private half-day tour. Your actor-guide leads you to a working studio, where you watch a live dance show, explore the Bollywood museum, and possibly see filming in action. The tour includes a private vehicle, entrance fees, and hotel transfers for a seamless experience.

Experience Tokyo like a local on a fully personalized adventure with a passionate guide. Whether you're uncovering tucked-away shrines, savouring hidden food gems, or strolling through vibrant neighbourhoods, your journey is crafted around your interests. Skip the tourist script and connect with the heart of Tokyo through exclusive local insights, authentic encounters, and stories only an insider can share.

Experience two of Bangkok’s most famous traditional markets on this half-day tour. Benefit from a small group size as you ride the train to the Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated on a working railway track. After free time for shopping, continue to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat.

While most cooking classes give you the chance to create a few dishes, this experience lets you learn to prepare nine Balinese classics, making it the ultimate choice for food lovers. As well as mastering the basics of Balinese cuisine, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Opt for the morning tour to include a market visit and shop for ingredients like a local.

See Jaipur's highlights on a private full-day tuk-tuk tour with airport pickup included. Cover more ground than you could on a walking tour, while getting a close-up view of the city from an open-sided tuk-tuk, a popular means of transportation among locals. Visit top attractions including Amber Fort, the City Palace, and Jantar Mantar observatory without the hassle of negotiating with drivers or finding taxis.

Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony dressed in a ceremonial kimono during this small-group cultural experience in Kyoto. Learn about the meaning of different kimono patterns and the history behind the tea ceremony from your guide, then watch the professional tea master prepare a cup of tea. Sip your tea and learn about Japanese manners during a tea ceremony, then enjoy the opportunity to try your hand at brewing your own.

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.

Take a closer look at the fascinating world of sushi, extending from the ocean to your plate, during this 4-hour sushi-making class and a visit to the outer Tsukiji fish market. Tour one of the world’s largest seafood markets with a guide as you learn how fish is caught, distributed, and sold. Then turn your attention to sushi-making, learning to prepare nigiri sushi with the help of a sushi master. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

Taipei is renowned for its futuristic skyscrapers and modern shopping malls, but few visitors get to discover the natural wonders just outside the city. This tour visits the beautiful Thousand Island Lake and includes a tour of the Pinglin Tea Museum and the Bagua Tea Garden.

Northern Thailand is renowned for its unique cuisine, which differs from the rest of the country’s. Delve deeper into Chiang Mai’s culinary culture during a small-group cooking class that includes a visit to a local food market to shop fresh ingredients. Learn to make signature dishes in an intimate group limited to 10 food lovers. Plus, stress-free hotel pickup saves you finding a meeting point.

Learn all about the history and techniques of sake production—and taste a range of different sake styles—on this small-group Kyoto tour. Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum for an immersive introduction to sake. Then, follow your guide to an atmospheric local bar where you can sample a range of different sake varieties. Learn all about sake—from its history and brewing processes to distinguishing its different tastes.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with this cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. The morning class starts off with a guided visit to Asok market to shop for ingredients, while the afternoon and evening classes feature a mango carving workshop. After, get your hands dirty by making curry paste from scratch as well as traditional Thai dishes during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Experience a warm cultural welcome to Japan with an authentic tea ceremony in traditional kimonos in Kyoto. Dress in a classic kimono, sip authentic matcha green tea, sample Japanese sweets and learn the customs and history behind this cherished ritual. It’s a perfect way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture.

Get the most out of your time in Sapporo by booking a local host to take you on an adventure around the city. You’ll save hours researching top sites, and instead, have a personalized itinerary tailored to your needs. Your host will help you see Sapporo through the eyes of a local, and you’ll discover secret spots that you wouldn’t find alone. It’s a great way to see a combination of iconic attractions and hidden gems in a day.

Getting off the beaten track when visiting Hong Kong—one of the world’s most densely populated, major cities—can be difficult. Discover local secrets and hidden attractions with a local Hong Konger. Take advantage of the city’s diversity with a local who prepares a personalized itinerary showcasing a different side to Hong Kong based on your interests and needs.

Gain a new perspective on the Asakusa of Tokyo. See maple and cherry tress and gardens juxtaposed next to soaring skyscrapers and businesses. This experience is customizable according to your interests, and the neighborhood is filled with retro, traditional, religious and cultural influences – enchanting those who pass through. Learn about the region's history while visiting landmarks such as the Ushijima Shrine and Honryuin Matsuchiyama Shoden.

Enjoy a night out in Osaka without stressing over where to go with this nightlife tour of the city. With visits to at least three bars and one club included, the crawl showcases the city’s most happening venues and introduces you to like-minded travelers at the same time. Enjoy discounted drinks and free shots, and explore Osaka after dark with a group of up to 50 people, aged mostly between 21 and 38 years old. Drinkers must be at least 20 years old, and ID is required.

With more than seven million people living in Hong Kong, it can be hard to find things off the beaten track. Craft your perfect day in the city with a private guide who provides you with commentary on your chosen sites. Choose to visit landmarks and hidden gems that suit your preferences and travel at your own pace as you dive into the city's vibrant atmosphere.