Our Cultural Tours

DELVE INTO TRADITIONS AND COMMUNITIES: CULTURAL TOURS

Spectacular scenery and bucket-list sights are some wonderful aspects of travel. Another is the perspective shift that getting to really know a place provides. On a Boundless Journeys cultural tour, you’ll learn about a destination’s heritage and how that influences its present and the lives of the people there. Led by expert local guides, our all-inclusive small-group adventures carefully uncover, gently explore, and quietly meander through some of the most exceptional places in the world.

In each locale, Boundless Journeys’ relationships with the local people ensure our small groups are welcomed as friends. On our cultural Bhutan tours, you’ll speak with a local expert about the kingdom’s remarkable Gross National Happiness concept. You’ll explore seldom-visited valleys and their communities, and observe weaving artisans ply their centuries-old craft. Travel with us to North Africa on our Morocco tours and you’ll savor tagine by a mountain stream, wander through souks, and listen to tales about the Kasbah’s storied history. You’ll also walk trails within the Atlas Mountains and share tea and conversation in an Amazigh family home. But it is perhaps the unplanned cultural experiences—moments sharing stories with your guide’s friends at Angkor Wat or enjoying sundowners around a campfire in the African bush with a Maasai tribesman—that are the most memorable.

Wherever you choose to travel with us, you’ll encounter the must-see and then go far off the well-trodden paths and experience what few others have. Journey to Portugal, and you’ll be delightfully entertained by talented local Fado musicians and hike to Schist villages, where traditional Portuguese village life appears much the same way it has for centuries. Or head northeast to immerse yourself in traditional pub culture and see Galway through the eyes of a traditional musician on our Ireland walking tours. If you prefer a cultural encounter for just you and your friends and family, our private tours offer bespoke itineraries and exclusive alternatives to our scheduled small-group trips.

Meanwhile, excellent locations, remarkable service, and indulgent touches—even in the most remote places—are hallmarks of our chosen accommodations.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON A CULTURE TOUR WITH BOUNDLESS JOURNEYS

Whether exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on our Peru hiking tours or joining a meditation session at a temple in Kyoto, Japan, our culture trips offer a uniquely personal and immersive travel experience. Made up of 16 travelers or fewer, our small-group tours foster connection and facilitate a low travel profile—you’ll never feel part of a crowd.

As you journey, our expert guides add richness through their uniquely local insights and passion for the history and stories of each destination. Where you go and what you learn is essential, but so are the necessities. Your all-inclusive tour package includes accommodations as remarkable as the destinations themselves, from historic villas in Italy and Sherpa-owned inns in Nepal to cozy mountainside lodges nestled in Argentina’s Patagonia. You’ll also enjoy meals chosen to reinforce your sense of place. Enjoy ‘cucina povera’ prepared during your cooking class in Puglia, Italy and sample local delicacies like wine, chocolate, and olive oil in South Africa.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT UNFORGETTABLE vacation

Embark on a voyage that goes beyond sightseeing and explore the heart of traditions, connect with communities, and create memories that last a lifetime. Find your next adventure among our cultural encounter trips below.