The Most Beautiful Sunsets On Earth

Whether you’re watching it disappear behind the ocean’s endless horizon, or seeing an entire valley glow as it hides behind a giant mountain, watching the sun go down is one of the most inherently spiritual acts on Earth. Join one of these Culture Trip adventures to experience the most beautiful sunsets in the world.

Great Wall of China – Icons of China by Train

Seeing one of the world’s most famous man-made wonders is one thing, but seeing it during golden hour is another experience altogether. That’s why our Icons of China trip takes you hiking along a stretch of the Wall in the evening, ending at an amazing vantage point to watch the sun disappear behind the region’s rolling green hills. The vastness of the Wall, disappearing behind the hills along with the sun, looks even more atmospheric at this time of day. Still stunned by an experience you’ll never forget, we’ll head back to our hotel for a rooftop barbecue overlooking the region, now drenched in darkness. We’ll also reconvene with the sun on the following morning during an optional sunrise hike back on the Wall!

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Next available from 24th Feb 2024

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STARTS AT

Beijing, China

ENDS AT

Shanghai, China

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Santorini sunset – Greek Island Odyssey

Island life lends itself pretty well to sunsets, so Greece is undoubtedly one of the best countries you can visit for dreamy sundown spots. Whichever island you choose you won’t be disappointed, but the unrivalled king of Greek sunsets is Santorini. There’s something about those white-washed buildings and blue-domed churches, looking out over the Mediterranean’s calmly swaying waters, that just makes for magic under the warm glow of golden hour. Those white walls become a canvas for the sun to paint in its colour of choosing, so no Santorini sunset is quite the same. It’s best enjoyed with a refreshing cocktail in hand, following a delicious Greek dinner, which is exactly how we’ll end the last night of our Greek Island Odyssey.

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Next available from 28th Apr 2024

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STARTS AT

Athens, Greece

ENDS AT

Athens, Greece

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Pha Bong viewpoint – Tropical Northern Thailand

The jungles, rice paddies and epic valleys of Northern Thailand mean that you can find all sorts of unique sunset spots, each with their own pretty little picture to paint. Our Tropical Northern Thailand chooses the Pha Bong viewpoint, found in the hills of Mae Hong Son. The viewpoint gives you an almost perfectly aligned view down the centre of a valley, with every patch of land the eye can see covered in luscious greenery. You’ll watch the valley turn to crimson red on night seven of our trip – a well-earned treat at the end of a day spent hiking around the region’s jungles. The itinerary also features a spectacular sunrise hike two days later as we summit Doi Inthanon.

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Next available from 20th Jan 2024

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STARTS AT

Chiang Mai, Thailand

ENDS AT

Chiang Mai, Thailand

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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