South East Asia Local culture Trips in 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Bangkok City Stay - 3 days

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CITY STAY: Experience the best of Thailand's capital city with this 3-day city stay getaway. Take in the beauty of Bangkok at your own pace, with plenty of free time to explore. Join a city temple tour to marvel at the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, witness the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and experience the grandeur of the Grand Palace, a historic residence of Thai royalty.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bangkok

Duration3 days

From

USD 285

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Floating Village of Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake

4.3

(6 reviews )

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This was a beautiful morning away from Siem Reap. Borain our guide was lovely and very attentive. It was beautiful seeing the communities elsewhere in Cambodia. Would recommend!

Countryside and village visits

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Siem Reap

Duration6 hours

From

USD 20

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Heart of Bali - Full Day Private Guided Tour

(6 reviews )

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Our honeymoon organized by this tour operator exceeded all expectations. From the warm welcome at the airport to the gorgeous private villas and thoughtful cultural excursions and interesting activities, every detail was flawlessly executed. The personalised itinerary struck the perfect balance between cultural exploration and relaxation, and highlights included visits to iconic temples, SPA sessions and a magical candlelit dinner on the beach in the cave! Highly recommended for anyone looking for the perfect blend of romance, luxury and cultural immersion."

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, japanese, portuguese, russian, south korean, spanish

Destinations

Bali, Ubud

Duration1 day

From

USD 75

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Kintamani Explorer - Full Day Private Tour

(2 reviews )

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7 holidays have been amazing from the get go. We were in bali during the whole mount agung fiasco and our agent Krisna had been nothing but fantastic and amazing. So helpful, so friendly so honest and so understanding. A fantastic stay in bali. Well planned and organized. Had an amazing time. thank you 7 holidays and thank you to Krisna. Very happy customers indeed.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, russian, south korean, spanish

Destinations

Bali, Ubud, Kintamani

Duration1 day

From

USD 75

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Shore Excursion in Sihanoukville

(1 review )

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Thank you Chum and Tee for a fantastic day. Chum was very knowledgable on all the sights and took us to places we wouldnt have known about. We certainly would recommend this local travel specialist.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Sihanoukville

Duration6 hours

From

USD 74

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Phu Quoc Island: The South and The East

(4 reviews )

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Phu Quoc is a wonderful and amazing destination in Vietnam. Surely I will comeback to enjoy interesting things here one more time

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

4-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Phu Quoc Island

Duration1 day

From

USD 120

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Hoi An City Tour

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Join us on this guided, 4-hour-long tour of Hoi An, a port city that was a major trading center of Southeast Asia in the 16th century, and get the chance to learn more about the city’s melting-pot history through its architecture. Meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel and drive to Hoi An's World Heritage site of Ancient Town. The town lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River and is criss-crossed by numerous canals. Note the distinct Chinese architecture of its houses with low, tile roofs built on narrow streets. All the houses were made of rare wood and decorated with lacquered boards. Start walking around town with your guide and visit some of the most important monuments of the city, including the old house of Tan Ky, Fukian Assembly Hall (an ornate Chinese temple that was first built in 1692), the Japanese Covered Bridge and local markets and harbors. Enjoy Hoi An’s traditional dance and folk song performances before heading for lunch. Savor delicious Hoi An specialities like banh mi, cao lau and the famous white rose. Drive back to the hotel after lunch.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hoi An

Duration4 hours

From

USD 29

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The Splendour of Angkor Wat Tour

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This is the perfect tour for those who are not keen to rise too early. By the time the sunrise watchers have left the scene you will arrive to appreciate the largest religious monument ever built – Angkor Wat. Astonishing in the morning or afternoon light you will be able to photograph the temple from across the lotus pond and then continue to explore the many levels and intricately carved galleries. Your dedicated and knowledgeable guide will provide all the necessary information to bring Angkor times back to life. This is another tick on your “bucket list” and an experience of a lifetime. After having explored Angkor Wat we will transport your back to your hotel or accommodation in Siem Reap.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Siem Reap, Angkor Wat

Duration3 hours

From

USD 21

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Hanoi Street Food Taste

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Vietnam is well known as a country has a range of different and delicious foods. Joining with us, you will have a chance to taste so many kinds of popular street foods, which is also considered as our unique heritage culture. ITINERARY Our guide will meet you in the hotel in central Old Quarter (or our appointment if you stay away the Old Quarter). This is a walking tour so that you will have a lot of chances to meet locals, to hear interesting stories and to experience the local lifestyle in closest way. During the way, our guide will give you a short brief information about Northern and particular Hanoian food typical. Walk around the Old Quarter to taste some popular food on street vender, which is forming our unique culture/habit. Visit some café/restaurants that is kept from generation to generation. With over 1000 year of history, surely you will have unforgettable memories with those hundred-year old shops.

Food tours Local culture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi

Duration3 hours

From

USD 33

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Dinner with a Hanoian family

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17:00 - 18:00: After picking you up from the hotel, you will be taken to a home in Hanoi for the dinner. On welcoming you to the host’s house, you will be offered a cup of hot green tea - as a traditional custom of Vietnamese family used to showing respect to their guests. Then you will come to the dining room and enjoy the meal prepared by the host. You will have a chance to try the traditional dishes in a cosy atmosphere at home. See how the local enjoy their dinner, what their kitchen looks like, and also witness some customs during the meal: the children need to invite the elders before eating and after finishing meal, you will be shown how to use chopsticks in the traditional manner, and how to put chopsticks to express that we finished meal. Through all of that, you will clearly see the difference between Western and Eastern dining etiquette. The tour will end at around 20:00 - 21:00 and you will be dropped off at the hotel.

Food tours Local culture

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi

Duration3 hours

From

USD 40

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Tam Coc & Hoa Lu Day Tour From Hanoi

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Book this 1-day trip and get the chance to learn more about Vietnamese culture and enjoying beautiful sceneries. We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 07:15 to 07:45 in the morning and drive you to Ninh Binh. Your first destination is the home of a local family in Tam Coc. A traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together, they will provide you with unique insights into Vietnamese culture and a chance to learn about their daily life. Enjoy a bicycle ride around the village and see gorgeous paddy fields surrounded by limestone mountains. Have a traditional lunch involving local cuisines with the family before continuing your journey again. Explore Tam Coc, which resembles Ha Long Bay except that this in inland, by boat and soak up the beauty of limestone mountains and paddy fields all around. The final destination of this trip is Hoa Lu, the 10th century capital of Vietnam. Visit the temple of King Dinh and learn more about Vietnamese history from your tour guide. Leave Ninh Binh at around 4:30 in the evening and drive back to Hanoi. We will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Local culture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

Duration8 hours

From

USD 90

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Hanoi At A Glance

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Join us on this 7-hour tour as we take you through the magical Hanoi, a place as famous for its history and heritage as for its food culture. The chaos and the traffic of the city might seem daunting at first, but we will ensure that you get the perfect introduction to the metropolis during this trip and visit all the major landmarks of Hanoi. Meet your local, English-speaking guide at 8:30 in the morning and transfer to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Named after the founder of modern Vietnam, the complex houses Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his home as well as President's Palace. Next, explore the Ho Chi Minh Museum and travel to the unique One Pillar Pagoda. Take a walk around the Tran Quoc Pagoda and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant. Head for Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial university in Vietnam which was built in 1070 AD. Leave the Temple of Literature at 2:30 in the afternoon and enjoy a 1-hour rickshaw ride through Hanoi's old quarters, including those located around Hang Bac, Hang Tre and Ma May streets. Travel past Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi Opera House and stop at the St Joseph’s Cathedral. Attend a 45-minutes water puppet show at the Thang Long Puppetry Theater at 4:00 pm. We will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi after the show is over.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hanoi

Duration7 hours

From

USD 55

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Treasures of Luang Prabang: One Day

(1 review )

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We booked a great tour at short notice (17 km around Luang Prabang). Our guide was great and made the tour unforgettable. He was able to answer all questions about nature and the villagers and accompanied us well throughout the day. We also found the sustainability aspect very convincing. Any time!!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Luang Prabang

Duration1 day

Saigon, Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Express - 5 days

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PRIVATE TOUR: Experience the best of Vietnam's landscapes and history on our 5-day Saigon, Mekong Delta, and Cu Chi Express tour. From the dynamic streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the serene waters of the Mekong Delta, discover iconic landmarks like the Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. Immerse yourself in local culture along the Mekong Delta and unravel the secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels.

City sightseeing Local culture

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ho Chi Minh City

Duration5 days

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Bangkok City Stay - 3 days

Floating Village of Kampong Phluk on Tonle Sap Lake

Heart of Bali - Full Day Private Guided Tour

Kintamani Explorer - Full Day Private Tour

Shore Excursion in Sihanoukville

Phu Quoc Island: The South and The East

Hoi An City Tour

The Splendour of Angkor Wat Tour

Hanoi Street Food Taste

Dinner with a Hanoian family

Tam Coc & Hoa Lu Day Tour From Hanoi

Hanoi At A Glance

Treasures of Luang Prabang: One Day

Saigon, Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Express - 5 days

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All South East Asia Local culture Trips

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