Explore – Asia Small Group Tours
SAVE 20% on all Asia adventures, from Japan to Sri Lanka and Georgia to Vietnam. Whether you’re after a cultural discovery tour or wildlife-spotting trip, a walking or cycling holiday or family-fun adventure, Explore have the perfect Asia tour for you! There’s hundreds of departures to choose from, right up until 21 March 2026. It’s time to embrace Asia! SAVE up to £600pp. Book by 18th June 2025.
14-Day Inside Vietnam
Sample fresh and tasty local food, explore UNESCO-listed towns and learn about ancient and modern history on an epic journey from Hanoi to Saigon.
** SAVE up to £227pp **
From £908pp
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- Take to the water for a scenic cruise amongst Halong Bay's islands
- Discover Vietnam's capital of Hanoi and wander through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter
- Explore the magnificent Imperial Citadel of Hue and cruise along the Perfume River
- Take a traditional sampan along the Mekong Delta's palm-lined canals and barter for exotic fruit
- Enjoy a scenic drive over the stunning Hai Van Pass, also known as the Ocean Cloud Pass
- Join an excursion to My Son, one of the holiest and most evocative of Vietnam's Cham sites
- Explore Old Saigon and discover 'Secret Weapons Bunker', plus see the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels
- 1 night guesthouse, 1 night simple overnight train,11 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver, boat, internal flight and bus transfers
- ATOL protected
10-Day China Highlights
Catch the bullet train to Guilin, admire dramatic limestone scenery on a river cruise through paddy fields flanked by vast limestone stacks, visit the Terracotta Warriors and walk on the Great Wall.
** SAVE up to £250pp **
From £1,649pp
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- Discover Hong Kong's waterfront and the Li Yuen street market
- Travel by high speed train to Guilin - the gateway to the stunning limestone scenery for which this part of China is known
- Enjoy a Li River cruise, passing rice paddy fields and jagged karst peaks to the relaxed town of Yangshuo
- Discover Xian's Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the characterful Muslim Quarter
- Visit the impressive Terracotta Army
- Explore Beijing - the Forbidden City and walk through Tiananmen Square
- Walk on the incredible Great Wall at the Mutianyu section
- 9 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver, bus, boat, internal flight and train transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day India's Golden Triangle
Journey through the cultural heart of Northern India on this tour that traces India's famous Golden Triangle. Along the way, sleep like a Maharajah in heritage accommodation and feast on Indian delicacies.
** SAVE up to £200pp **
From £565pp
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- Watch the sun rise over the white marble dome of the Taj Mahal
- Explore Jaipur's iconic must-sees, from the Amber Fort to the Palace of the Winds
- Discover the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri
- Get closer to local life with a stay in a family-run heritage property fit for a Maharajah in Kalakho
- 7 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Bus and rickshaw transfers
- ATOL protected
8-Day Maldive Dhoni Cruise
This relaxing journey includes the islands of South Male, Felidhoo and Meemu, visiting remote fishing communities and stopping at beautiful reefs for snorkelling in crystal clear waters.
** SAVE up to £261pp **
From £1,044pp
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- Visit unspoilt, idyllic corners of the Maldives, far away from the tourist resorts
- Sail to Vavuu Atoll and explore Kuda Anbaraa Island
- Enjoy warm, clear water and go snorkelling for opportunities to spot manta ray, turtle, clown fish and other sea life on beautiful reefs
- Cruise to Dhiggaru Island for a Bodu Beru display
- Discover Hulhidhoo reef before sailing to Fulidhoo
- Learn about local life in the traditional fishing villages of this tropical and remote paradise
- 6 nights simple boat, 1 night comfortable hotel accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, cook
- Boat transfers
- ATOL protected
15-Day Sri Lanka in Depth
Explore Sri Lanka on a two-week journey through ancient cities, Buddhist temples, tea-covered highlands and golden beaches. Climb Lion’s Rock, spot wildlife in national parks, discover colonial ‘Little England’ and savour Sri Lankan cuisine, from fragrant curries to fresh seafood.
** SAVE up to £369pp **
From £1,476pp
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- Take two jeep safaris in search of leopards, elephants, sambar deer and other wildlife in Wilpattu and Udawalawe national parks
- Wander through ancient capitals and painted cave temples and climb the dramatic ‘Sky Fortress’
- Enjoy a trek in Horton Plains National Park’s wild grassland and thick forest to spot the area’s exclusive bird species
- Explore Kandy’s ‘Temple of the Tooth’ and the Hill Country’s lush tea plantations in cooler climates
- 4 nights premium hotel, 9 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night comfortable tented camp accommodation
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and local guide
- Bus and 4WD transfers
- ATOL protected
13-Day Malaysia & Singapore Explorer
This amazing itinerary takes in the glittering metropolis of Singapore, traverses Malaysia’s tropical peninsular – ticking off the colonial charm of Malacca, the temples of Kuala Lumpur and the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands.
** SAVE up to £458pp **
From £1,832pp
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- Discover the architecture of Singapore’s waterfront and explore the markets of Little India
- Stroll through the charming Dutch colonial trading port of Malacca and take an evening river cruise
- Visit Batu Caves and discover Kuala Lumpur’s varied sights on a walking tour of the city
- Take an afternoon walk through the rural countryside surrounding Chenderoh Lake
- In the Cameron Highlands, walk through the mossy forest and try tea picked from a local plantation
- Join an orientation tour of eclectic Penang,with the afternoon free for further exploration
- Choose to relax on the beautiful coconut palm-fringed beaches of Langkawi
- 1 night simple homestay, 11 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 12 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and local guide
- Ferry, train and bus transfers
- ATOL protected
14-Day Simply Japan
Travel Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto, exploring ancient temples, castles, and Hiroshima’s past. Stay in a temple, see snow monkeys and deer, ride bullet trains, and try takoyaki en route.
** SAVE up to £800pp **
From £2,719pp
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- Take the Bullet train and explore modern and ancient Tokyo, with the option to visit nearby Mount Fuji
- Experience traditional Japan with temples, Zen gardens, and geishas in Kyoto
- Visit Kanazawa’s Samurai district and stroll through beautiful Kenrokuen Gardens
- Meet the snow monkeys of Jigokudani and spend the night in Zenkoji Temple lodgings
- Tour a sake brewery in the old town of Takayama and stay in a family-run ryokan
- Travel by train to Hiroshima and experience the poignant Peace Park and Peace Museum
- Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, see the famous torii gate and chance to explore the island
- Wander the covered arcades criss-crossed by canals and rivers in the vibrant city of Osaka
- 11 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night simple monastery, 1 night simple ryokan accommodation
- 13 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver, bus, ferry and train transfers
- ATOL protected
15-Day Mongolia Explorer
From ancient Buddhist monasteries to sprawling national parks and the sacred Orkhan Valley, explore the highlights of this intriguing country.
** SAVE up to £491pp **
From £1,964pp
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- Travel through one of the most remote parts of our planet and marvel at the beautiful extremes in the Gobi Desert
- Search for Perzevalski wild horses in Hustai National Park
- Spend time at a solitary Buddhist temple by Khogno Khan Mountain
- Visit Genghis Khan’s ruined capital of Kharakorum and the revived Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Explore the picturesque surroundings of the Orkhon Valley
- Admire the sunset at Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag – where American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the world’s first-ever recorded dinosaur eggs
- Journey to the Khongor ‘Singing’ Sand Dunes
- Visit Dalanzadgad Dinosaur Museum and head to the White Stupa Cliffs
- Spot rare plant species in Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
- Experience the hustle and bustle of Ulaanbaatar
- 11 nights simple ger, 2 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver, bus and 4WD transfers
- ATOL protected
21-Day The Five Stans of The Silk Road
Traverse mountains pocketed with turquoise alpine lakes, drive through lush fertile valleys and zip across dry and dusty desert plains by high-speed train. This is an all-encompassing, ever-changing journey through the 5 ‘Stans of Central Asia.
** SAVE up to £964pp **
From £3,855pp
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- Walk amongst the wild scenery of the Fann Mountains and snap the picture-perfect ‘Seven Lakes’
- Peer into Darvaza’s ‘Door to Hell’, the underground cavern that’s been aflame since 1971
- Explore the former Silk Road settlement of Bishkek
- Head to Burana Tower and visit a stadium for horse games
- Explore Skazka ‘Fairytale’ Canyon on foot
- Stop at Charyn Canyon, often compared to the Grand Canyon – albeit on a smaller scale
- Tour the wide boulevards and green parks of Almaty
- Spend time in historic Samarkand to discover Registan Square and Gur Emir Mausoleum
- Discover blue-tiled domes and minarets while learning about Bukhara’s history
- Wander the narrow streets of the ‘Open Air Museum’ of Khiva
- Visit Nisa Fortress and Gypjak Mosque in Ashgabat
- 1 night simple camping, 2 nights simple guesthouse, 2 nights simple hotel, 1 nights simple yurt, 14 nights comfortable hotel accommodation
- 20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Driver, train and bus transfers
- ATOL protected
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