Nature and Safari

Start your trip with a seven-day visit to the island of Taiwan. In Taipei, your tour includes the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and the National Palace Museum. Later, board a coach to legendary Sun Moon Lake and see various temples and pagodas along the lake. Next, travel to Kaohsiung, visiting Fo Guang Shan Temple, the country’s largest Buddhist monastery, en route. The next day, visit Kenting National Park and continue to Taitung. Travel the East Coast National Scenic Area to Hualien and visit Taroko Gorge for a full-day tour before returning to Taipei. Next, fly to Korea for a three-night stay in Seoul, a city where ancient monuments co-exist in harmony with modern marvels. A full-day city tour of Seoul is included. Enjoy the rich cultural experience before traveling back to the US. Starting from $2999, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures from Los Angeles or San Francisco.

From the moment you arrive in Kathmandu, your senses will be in overdrive. The wide array of sights, smells, and sounds will leave you awestruck. While in Kathmandu, ride on a rickshaw through crowded streets, marvel at medieval temples, or stroll the backstreets to experience the cultural and artistic heritage. Once you begin your 5-day trekking journey, be prepared for a truly amazing experience. As you trek your way up and down, through rice fields, cane fields, across suspension bridges, and past waterfalls, you’ll truly be immersed in the aura of the Himalayas. At many moments, you’ll have pristine views of Himalayan peaks, standing in high mountain forests, or in a roadside village, where you’ll stop for lunch. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for long-tailed monkeys as you trek your way through Nepal. This trekking package, which sold very well on Groupon, is for the energetic, seeking tranquility, magnificence and spiritual serenity.

Take a 12-night trip and travel off the beaten path to visit southern India. Start in Madras, where you see Fort St. George and the beautiful Bay of Bengal. Then take a train to Trichy, where you visit Brihadeeshwara Temple and Rajaraja Museum. From there, travel to Madurai and view the night temple ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Next, travel to Periyar and visit the Wildlife Sanctuary, home to India’s tiger preserves, elephants, and bison. Afterward, travel to Kumarakom to visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Then, travel to Cochin, known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, and enjoy a kathakali dance. Next, travel to Mararikulam to enjoy the beaches and explore the local life in this rural setting. Finally, transfer to Bombay (Mumbai) and tour the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens, and other sights before returning to the US. Starting from $3690, including air, with guaranteed weekly departures.

Spend 3 nights in Brunei, one of the world's smallest countries. Brunei Darussalam is a Muslim monarch situated on the northwest coast of Borneo between the East Malaysia states of Sabah and Sarawak. Immensely rich in oil, it is among the world's smallest countries with a population of 436,000 and a total area just slightly larger than the state of Delaware. Land only, starting from $490 per person.

Take a 7-night trip and visit the island of Taiwan, starting with Taipei, where your tour includes the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall and the National Palace Museum. Later, board a coach to legendary Sun Moon Lake and see various temples and pagodas along the lake. Next, travel to Kaohsiung, visiting Fo Guang Shan Temple, the country’s largest Buddhist monastery, en route. The next day, visit Kenting National Park and continue to Taitung. Travel the East Coast National Scenic Area to Hualien and visit Taroko Gorge. Finally, return to Taipei before traveling back to the US. Starting from $2020, including air, with weekly guaranteed departures.