Cultural

Cultural trips are what we refer to as trips visiting the historical, cultural and geographical highlights of a country or region. We offer both fixed date trips and private/bespoke trips.

The fixed date trips take place at specific times of the year, with a fixed itinerary and take place at either the best time of year to visit the region or to coincide with an event or festival.

Groups are small (8-10 people) and are designed for individuals to join like-minded travelers. We arrange fixed date trips to many, but not all, of the regions we work in.
Private/bespoke trips can be arranged to suit the needs, dates and specifications of the guest in any of the regions we work in.

For inspiration take a look at the destinations in the menu or the itineraries listed below.

Cultural Trips

Browse our fixed date Cultural trips below
Mauritania
Mauritania - the Land of Poets
A 13-day trip into the rarely visited Saharan nation, Mauritania. On the adventure we begin in the capital Nouakchott, then venture into its dramatic desert interior, crossing enormous dunes, passing other worldly rock formations...
Departures:
23rd Mar - 4th Apr, 2026
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NEW - Afghanistan in 10 Days
A 10 day trip to the highlights of Afghanistan. Starting and finishing in Kabul this trip visits Bamian in the Central Highlands of Afghanistan, home of the Buddha niches and the lakes of Band...
Departures:
24th Apr - 3rd May, 2026
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Turkmenistan
An 8-day trip to visit the isolationist state of Turkmenistan, the least visited of all the Central Asian nations. You start off by visiting its ultra-modern capital - Ashgabat - famous for its ostentatious...
Departures:
3rd May - 10th May, 2026
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Highlights of Persia
A 10-day trip soaking up the immense beauty, history and culture of Iran, a nation teeming with beautiful ancient sites and creativity. We start off in Tehran, the vibrant capital, a dynamic city blending...
Departures:
27th Sep - 6th Oct, 2025
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South of Libya
A new 9-day trip into the deep Saharan South of Libya, an area rarely seen by tourists. The adventure starts in Tripoli, then flies to Sebha. We visit ancient pyramid tombs, where we learn...
Departures:
16th Nov - 24th Nov, 2025
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World Nomad Games 2026
A trip to Kyrgyzstan to take in the 2026 World Nomad Games and soak up some of the country's phenomenal mountainous scenery and Silk Road history. The Games celebrate sports and activities played by nomadic...
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Virtual Tours with Fatima: Afghanistan
Have you ever dreamt of travelling to Afghanistan, or wondered what it would be like to visit this fascinating country as a tourist? Join pioneering Afghan tour guide Fatima Haidari on a virtual tour...
Departures:
13th Jan - 13th Jan, 2026
10th Feb - 10th Feb, 2026
Iraqi-Kurdistan Newroz Festival
Iraq - Kurdistan & Newroz Festival
A special 8-day trip to visit the Newruz New Year festivities in Iraqi Kurdistan and take in the highlights of the region. We begin in the Kurdish regional capital, Erbil, with its 6,500 year...
Departures:
19th Mar - 26th Mar, 2026
Hindu Kush, Pakistan
Pakistan - Hindu Kush & Karakoram
A 14-day road trip through the awe-inspiring Karakoram and Hindu Kush Mountain ranges of Northern Pakistan. These mountains contain a kaleidoscope of people as well as some of the earth's most incredible scenery. We'll...
Departures:
23rd May - 5th Jun, 2026