Japan Hiking Highlights: The Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo Trail
A special small-group guided walking and cultural tour with five hikes of 2-4 hours
Availability
Late March through November
Highlights
Walk and discover historic Kyoto, visiting Zen temples, strolling bamboo groves, and walking the atmospheric Gion district
Visit all three Grand Shrines of pilgrimage on the Kumano Kodo: Hongu, Shingu,… Learn more
The charming Oki Islands in the Japan Sea
Fascinating culture and lovely landscapes on the Oki Islands group, just a few hours by ferry from the Japan Sea coast of the main island of Honshu.
Highlights
Meet friendly locals and explore these picturesque island communities
Unique culture and beautful views, with good walking on quiet country roads
Exquisite… Learn more
Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
This Japan tour is a must for value-minded travel lovers who enjoy history, beautiful settings, and fascinating architecture. You’ll start in Tokyo, end in Kyoto, and overnight along the way in the Mount Fuji area, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Highlights of this tour through Japan are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites… Learn more
Timeless Japan
This Japan tour is a must for value-minded travel lovers who enjoy history, beautiful settings, and fascinating architecture. You’ll start in Tokyo, end in Osaka, and overnight along the way in the Mount Fuji area, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Highlights of this tour through Japan are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites… Learn more
Trekking Borneo & Beyond
Trek through the primeval jungles and up South East Asia’s highest peak, Mt. Kinabalu
South East Asia’s tallest mountain, Mt. Kinabalu, towers over the Sulu Sea and Borneo’s sweeping jungles. In the east of the world’s third largest island Orang-utans populate the trees of Sepilok, whilst on the Malayan Peninsula… Learn more
Festivals of Bhutan
Experience the unique festivals and culture of Bhutan
Hidden away in a corner of the Himalaya, the secretive kingdom of Bhutan is an unforgettable destination with ancient traditions, spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant festivals. At these hundreds of people gather to see the monks, dressed in brightly coloured robes, perform… Learn more
Bhutan: Druk Path Trek
Hike Bhutan’s Druk Path, an ancient trading route between Paro and Thimpu
The Druk Path is one of Bhutan’s classic treks and follows an ancient, high-level trade route from Paro to Thimpu in a country visited by only a lucky few. Trek through splendid rhododendron forests, past yak herder settlements,… Learn more
Christmas Holidays in Antarctica aboard Sea Spirit
“Glittering white, shining blue,
raven black, in the light of the sun
the land looks like a fairy-tale.”
Roald Amundsen
This expedition offers the essential experiences of the wildest and most fantastic place on Earth. The cruise begins in the city of Ushuaia – the southernmost city in the world.… Learn more
Discover Eternal Japan: Expedition Cruising Otaru to Kobe, Including South Korea
Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invite you to join them on an unfort exploration of Japan, ‘the Land of the Rising Sun’. Set sail on this voyage to experience medieval castles and temples, magical gardens, beautiful landscapes, and discover a strong cultural history. Our explorations take… Learn more
Asian Island Odyssey: Exploring the Remote Tropical Islands of Japan, Philippines and Indonesia
Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, invites you on the ultimate tropical island-hopping cruise from Osaka, Japan, through the Philippines and Indonesia to Darwin, Australia, aboard luxurious expedition ship Heritage Adventurer.
Our adventure begins exploring the Buddhist temples, gardens, castles, history, culture and cuisine of Japan including… Learn more
Alaska’s Inside Passage Sojourn aboard Baranof Dream
Alaskan Dream Cruises’ itineraries are designed to ensure you will enjoy an authentic and personal Alaska experience. At the conclusion of each day, you’ll feel that you’ve done much more than just travel through the Inside Passage. You will realize you’ve witnessed the region through the lens of a resident.… Learn more
Cape Verde, Canary Islands & Azores
Dotted throughout the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean are islands of volcanic origin that were never connected to continental landmasses. Volcanic activity has shaped the dramatic features of Cape Verde, Canary Islands and Azores, which are renowned for their exceptional biodiversity. Experience extraordinary birdlife, revel in the striking coastal and mountain scenery… Learn more
