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
Ubari Lakes 6
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:
1st Apr - 1st Apr, 2025
13th May - 13th May, 2025
Iraqi-Kurdistan Newroz Festival
Iraq - 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 & 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:
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 - 24th 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....
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:
7th Nov - 16th Nov, 2025
7th Feb - 16th Feb, 2026
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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 Nov - 3rd Dec, 2025