Book Your Place On These Trips As An Early Christmas Treat

‘Tis the season to not only be jolly, but get giddy at the thought of another year of travel experiences ahead. Get carried away with the generous spirit of Christmas and treat yourself, or your loved ones, to one of these truly once-in-a-lifetime tours with Culture Trip.

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Train approaching the Duoliang Station in Taitung, on the east coast of Taiwan

A Taste of Taiwan by Train

Tipped as one of our under-the-radar destinations for 2024, the little island nation of Taiwan should be high on your Christmas wish list. Its unique blend of cultural influences from all over East Asia, coupled with a wealth of natural beauty and lots to see and do, makes it one of the most enriching and exciting destinations yet to hit the mainstream. Our nine-day Rail Trip loops around the whole island, taking in the cities of Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, as well as the serene splendour of Sun Moon Lake, before tracing the gorgeous East Coast National Scenic Area on one of the world’s most beautiful train rides. Expect bustling night markets filled with the aroma of freshly sizzled street food, luscious tea plantations, unique architectural masterpieces and a fair share of lovely seaside views – what more could you want?

From US$2029

Next available from 30th Dec 2023

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STARTS AT

Taipei, Taiwan

ENDS AT

Taipei, Taiwan

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Aerial shot of Puerto Angelito in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

The Complete Mexico Experience

Mexico is a country as rich in culture as it is vast in scale, so it can be hard to know where to start. Well, we’ve put together a handy eight-day tour that gives you a taste of every facet of Mexico. We’ll start with foodie discoveries and historic sights in the capital, Mexico City, before winding the clocks way back to Mesoamerican times with a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacan. Fall in love with the Unesco-listed architecture of Puebla before escaping to the cacti-filled countryside of Oaxaca. In the city of the same name you’ll learn how to make fresh tortilla and sample locally produced mezcal, before finally seeing the sea at the luxurious beach town of Puerto Escondido. It’s the perfect place to wind down at a stunning coastal resort, fit with its own private sandy beach on the Pacific.

From US$2399

Next available from 24th Feb 2024

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STARTS AT

Mexico City, Mexico

ENDS AT

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Ultimate Egypt

Ready to finally treat yourself to that bucket-list adventure you’ve always wanted to embark on? Well, perhaps it’s time to make your dreams a reality with our extensive nine-day tour of Egypt. Ancient wonders are aplenty across this tour, which starts with a deep-dive into Cairo’s chaotic streets and a day trip to the iconic sights of Gaza – visits to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum included. Then it’s time to head south, first via train and later on a luxurious river cruise down the Nile. You’ll discover temples, tombs and souks from Luxor to Aswan, wrapping things up with an unforgettable kayak experience on the Nile itself.

From US$2239

Next available from 23rd May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Cairo, Egypt

ENDS AT

Aswan, Egypt

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Train from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy among tea plantations in the highlands of Sri Lanka

Secrets of Sri Lanka by Train

If you’re looking to treat yourself and your favourite travel partner to a holiday like no other, then how about the rolling hills, ancient ruins and scenic coastline of Sri Lanka? Our 10-day Rail Trip is a loop around the island, centring around three transcendentally beautiful train rides. The first takes us from the capital, Colombo, to the Cultural Triangle, where you’ll explore the Unesco-listed ruins of Polonnaruwa and the surreal rock fortress of Sigiriya. The highlight of the trip connects us from Kandy to Ella, as we wind through the island’s luscious tea plantations and rural villages on one of the world’s most famously scenic train journeys. After marvelling at the splendour of central Sri Lanka, you’ll spend a morning spotting elephants in the wild at Udawalawe National Park, before ending up at the pretty coastal city of Galle. You’ll never want to leave this former fort town but, luckily, the train back to Colombo – tracing the west coast – makes it more than worthwhile.

From US$1679

Next available from 9th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Colombo, Sri Lanka

ENDS AT

Colombo, Sri Lanka

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

12

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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landscape with balloons floating in the air

KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.