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
Iraqi-Kurdistan Newroz Festival
Iraqi-Kurdistan Newroz Festival
We will not run this group trip in 2025 due to date conflictions. Please contact us for private requests.  This 9 day trip explores the Northern area of Iraq, Kurdistan, taking in the cultural,...
Hindu Kush, Pakistan
Pakistan - Hindu Kush & Karakorum
A 14-day road trip through the awe-inspiring Karakorum 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:
24th May - 6th Jun, 2025
Krak De Chavaliers, Syria
Syria
A 7-day trip, which begins in the Lebanese capital Beirut, before you cross the region’s stunning hills into Syria. You spent time in the Syrian capital Damascus and then head north to the Crusader...
Departures:
19th Apr - 25th Apr, 2025
20th Sep - 26th Sep, 2025
South Sudan
South Sudan
A 7-day immersion into South Sudanese culture, experiencing the country’s complex diversity first hand. While South Sudan is a beautiful country, the real highlight of this trip is not the scenery but the people....
Departures:
7th Mar - 13th Mar, 2025
Tassili N'ajjer National Park, Algeria
Algeria - Into the Heart of the Sahara
A 10-day trip, which begins in the bustling capital of Algiers, and then heads deep into the country’s Saharan interior, taking in ancient oasis towns along the way and a bounty of fascinating Roman sites....
Departures:
15th Feb - 24th Feb, 2025
7th Nov - 16th Nov, 2025
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Pakistan in 7 Days
A road trip from the Mughal city of Lahore to the oldest city in Pakistan, Peshawar. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars. A US$400 deposit is required to reserve...
Departures:
27th Jan - 2nd Feb, 2025
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Pakistan in 10 Days
A road trip along almost the entire length of Pakistan from Karachi in the Arabian Sea to the Mughal city of Lahore. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars along...
Pakistan trip 13 days
Pakistan in 13 Days
A road trip along almost the entire length of Pakistan from Karachi in the Arabian Sea to the city of Peshawar. Stopping at Sufi shrines, Buddhist remains, Mughal mosques and energetic bazaars along the...
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Socotra
The Yemeni island of Socotra is situated just off the coast from the mainland. Known as the ‘Jewel of Arabia’ or the “Galapagos of the middle east”, its biodiversity lends itself to the UNESCO...
Departures:
8th Apr - 15th Apr, 2025
25th Nov - 2nd Dec, 2025