Asia Adventure Travel & Expeditions
Asia adventure travel runs the gamut from searching for orangutans in the vanishing Borneo rain forest to experiencing the ancient cultural traditions of Japan to a full day of trekking up to Bhutan’s most famous monastery, Tiger’s Nest (after all, this is an adventure tour!). Gaze upon the temple-filled landscape of Pagan, delve into the history of Chinggis Khaan, explore fragrant markets of Silk Road capitals, cruise from Singapore into the fabled Andaman Sea or be enchanted by the snow monkeys (or Japanese macaque) of Hokkaido—nature-lovers, history buffs, photographers, and birders will all relish this opportunity for an Asia expedition from Zegrahm.
As always, our Asia eco travel experts will accompany each trip into this mystical region. And our choices for Asia adventure travel include some of the least-visited, yet newest-emerging destinations in the world. You’ll find yourself steeped in the lore of each location, and introduced to its most marvelous secrets, thanks to professional naturalists, wildlife photographers, ornithologists, marine biologists, and anthropologists. This outstanding team will enrich your Asia adventure tour and send you home with a heightened appetite for adventure and intrigue in our ever-changing world. It’s their breadth of knowledge, shared delight in discovery, and spirited camaraderie that bring more than 75 percent of our travelers back again and again.
The itineraries we offer vary from year to year; below please find our upcoming Asia adventure travel expeditions.
Expeditions to Asia
Ancient Silk Road: China, Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan
Begin your comprehensive China tour in Beijing with a private rickshaw ride through the old quarters of this ancient town. In Xi’an, visit the world-famous army of Terra Cotta Warriors, a highlight of Chinese adventure travel. Wander through the Kashgar Sunday market which attracts traders from all over Central Asia. Then venture farther west for your Kazakhstan expedition and the cultural capital of the region, Tashkent, and enter the forbidden city of Khiva—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Best of Russian Far East
This thrilling North Pacific expedition reveals some of the most remote islands and scenic anchorages known to expedition travel. During explorations ashore during your Kamchatka tour, we look for the region’s wildlife and discover ruins from WWII occupation and meet nomadic people. Steller’s sea eagles soar along the coastlines and rocky ledges of the Kamchatka Peninsula, hundreds of sea otters and pods of orca and Minke whales cruise the sea, while Steller’s sea lions and northern fur seals crowd the shorelines.
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Bhutan: Journey Through a Himalayan Kingdom
Bhutan adventure travel is the experience of a lifetime. In a country where they’ve adopted the concept of Gross National Happiness and where snowcapped peaks are set off by ornate temples and colorful houses, we journey where few travelers have gone before. Your Himalayas expedition includes nature hikes, interactions with local people, and wildlife viewing—glimpse the Himalayan black bear and the black-necked cranes from Tibet. This is a pilgrimage back in time to places where determined people live close to the heavens and keep their traditions alive.
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Five 'Stans: Hidden Heart of Asia
Join us as we follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo and the Silk Road merchants on this Western Asia expedition to the Five ’Stans. Gaze at river-studded plateau steppes in Kazakhstan and the snowcapped mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Imagine camel caravans navigating around rushing rivers and silver lakes in Uzbekistan. And glimpse the wide expanse of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert.
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History's Lost Cities by Private Jet
Visit some of the world’s most remote and exotic locations with comfort and ease during this India and Asia private jet tour. We cover vast distances quickly and effortlessly, visiting kingdoms and domains lost to history and long closed to Western travelers. All told, your Asia and India private jet adventure travels take you to eight far-flung countries.
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Mongolia: Land of Chinggis Khaan
From fossilized dinosaur bones to wild horses thundering across grassy steppes, you’ll soon understand why Mongolia adventure travel is a journey to the “Land of Blue Sky.” The recreational and anthropological pursuits are countless, from horseback and camelback treks to visits with local families to learn about their traditions and customs, and the fragility of their nomadic lifestyles.
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Myanmar & Laos: Land of a Thousand Temples
Journey with us into some of the least-explored regions of Indochina—Myanmar and Laos—where countless regal temples, lovely minority tribes-people, and stunning gardens await. Your in-depth Myanmar and Laos adventure travel experience includes visits to the Shwedagon Pagoda of Yangon at sunset, a truly ethereal sight; the whitewashed Mon Temple in Bagan; the floating gardens of Inle Lake; and more monuments, temples, and markets than imaginable.
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Snow Monkeys & Cranes
This extraordinary Japan expedition blends an array of fascinating wildlife with the exquisite wintertime landscapes of the country. Birders and photographers are in heaven as we visit Arasaki, Kyushu, where nearly 12,000 hooded and white-naped cranes winter each year. We continue on for our snow monkeys expedition, visiting these stirring creatures in Jigokudani in central Honshu, as they soak in the region’s thermal baths.
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Treasures of Japan with South Korea
Discover the cultural highlights, natural attractions, and dramatic coastlines of Honshu and Kyushu Islands as you sail the Inland Sea on this Japan and South Korea expedition. From imposing castles and timeless villages to a moving exploration of Hiroshima during your Japan tour, and from elegant court dancers and sacred Shinto shrines to exquisite formal gardens, this voyage presents an intricate tapestry of Japanese riches.
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Vietnam & Cambodia by Sea with Angkor Wat
Let the magical lands of Indochina seduce the senses with their exquisite natural beauty and rich cultural heritage on this 19-day Vietnam and Cambodia expedition. From elegant Hanoi, cruise southward along the sinuous 1,000-mile-long coast of Vietnam, stopping to discover the requisite wonders of any comprehensive Vietnam tour—the World Heritage Sites of Hue, My Son, and Hoi An, among them. Enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride through emerald rice fields, buy silks in the centers where they are woven, photograph bustling colorful markets and sample delicious culinary delights.
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Western Himalayas: A Journey Through Sacred Lands
This fascinating Himalayas adventure travel expedition takes us to spectacular natural wonders and exquisite cultural landmarks. We begin with a Delhi tour, where we visit energetic bazaars, lavish palaces, and stunning British Raj and Mughal architecture. From here, we venture to Ladakh, in the Trans-Himalayan region and former commercial hub on the Asian Silk Road. Visit Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh’s oldest spiritual center; attend a traditional Tara puja ceremony in Palampur; and explore the Tibetan complex and home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, McLeod Ganj.