Asia Adventure Travel & Expeditions
Asia adventure travel runs the gamut from searching for orangutans in the vanishing Borneo rain forest to experiencing the ancient cultural traditions of Japan to a full day of trekking up to Bhutan’s most famous monastery, Tiger’s Nest (after all, this is an adventure tour!). Gaze upon the temple-filled landscape of Pagan, delve into the history of Chinggis Khaan, explore fragrant markets of Silk Road capitals, cruise from Singapore into the fabled Andaman Sea or be enchanted by the snow monkeys (or Japanese macaque) of Hokkaido—nature-lovers, history buffs, photographers, and birders will all relish this opportunity for an Asia expedition from Zegrahm.
As always, our Asia eco travel experts will accompany each trip into this mystical region. And our choices for Asia adventure travel include some of the least-visited, yet newest-emerging destinations in the world. You’ll find yourself steeped in the lore of each location, and introduced to its most marvelous secrets, thanks to professional naturalists, wildlife photographers, ornithologists, marine biologists, and anthropologists. This outstanding team will enrich your Asia adventure tour and send you home with a heightened appetite for adventure and intrigue in our ever-changing world. It’s their breadth of knowledge, shared delight in discovery, and spirited camaraderie that bring more than 75 percent of our travelers back again and again.
The itineraries we offer vary from year to year; below please find our upcoming Asia adventure travel expeditions.
Expeditions to Asia
Begin your comprehensive China tour in Beijing with a private rickshaw ride through the old quarters of this ancient town. In Xi’an, visit the world-famous army of Terra Cotta Warriors, a highlight of Chinese adventure travel. Wander through the Kashgar Sunday market which attracts traders from all over Central Asia. Then venture farther west for your Kazakhstan expedition and the cultural capital of the region, Tashkent, and enter the forbidden city of Khiva—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Bhutan adventure travel is the experience of a lifetime. In a country where they’ve adopted the concept of Gross National Happiness and where snowcapped peaks are set off by ornate temples and colorful houses, we journey where few travelers have gone before. Your Himalayas expedition includes nature hikes, interactions with local people, and wildlife viewing—glimpse the Himalayan black bear and the black-necked cranes from Tibet. This is a pilgrimage back in time to places where determined people live close to the heavens and keep their traditions alive.
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Visit some of the world’s most remote and exotic locations with comfort and ease during this India and Asia private jet tour. We cover vast distances quickly and effortlessly, visiting kingdoms and domains lost to history and long closed to Western travelers. All told, your Asia and India private jet adventure travels take you to eight far-flung countries.
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Journey with us into some of the least-explored regions of Indochina—Myanmar and Laos—where countless regal temples, lovely minority tribes-people, and stunning gardens await. Your in-depth Myanmar and Laos adventure travel experience includes visits to the Shwedagon Pagoda of Yangon at sunset, a truly ethereal sight; the whitewashed Mon Temple in Bagan; the floating gardens of Inle Lake; and more monuments, temples, and markets than imaginable.
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For additional exploration of Myanmar’s many charms, we are pleased to announce this new overland adventure led by Asia expert, Gary Wintz. Spend a full week cruising along the Irrawaddy River, with stops at small villages and local markets seldom visited by Westerners, as well as ancient Tagaung, believed to be the first capital of Myanmar. The medieval capital of Mrauk U possesses a rich collection of temples and pagodas second only to Bagan. Make stops in the bustling cities of Yangon and Mandalay to discover stunning architecture and important religious sites.
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This extraordinary Japan expedition blends an array of fascinating wildlife with the exquisite wintertime landscapes of the country. Birders and photographers are in heaven as we visit Arasaki, Kyushu, where nearly 12,000 hooded and white-naped cranes winter each year. We continue on for our snow monkeys expedition, visiting these stirring creatures in Jigokudani in central Honshu, as they soak in the region’s thermal baths.
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This fascinating Himalayas adventure travel expedition takes us to spectacular natural wonders and exquisite cultural landmarks. We begin in Delhi, where we visit energetic bazaars, lavish palaces, and stunning British Raj and Mughal architecture. From here, we venture to the picturesque village of Alchi, before exploring Leh’s superb monasteries. Continuing our Himalayas tour, we venture to Palampur, home to one of India’s holiest Sikh temples.
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With Zegrahm field director, Kevin Clement, explore the world’s largest intact prairie to search for herds of argali sheep, Siberian ibex, and Mongolian gazelle, as well as the corsac fox, Pallas’s cat, and cinereous vulture. Visit with local families to learn about their traditional nomadic lifestyle that has changed little over the centuries. This is a true expedition traveling well off the beaten path through a diversity of magnificent landscapes, from undulating grasslands to picturesque river valleys. Try fly
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- August 20, 2013 - September 8, 2013
- August 2014 (Exact dates TBD)
The expansive region bordering the Sea of Okhotsk is one of the planet’s least-explored and most remarkable destinations for untouched forests, pristine tundra, and vast amounts of wildlife. Here, you’ll find a number of whale species including beluga, orca, and bowhead; basking seals and sea lions by the thousands; and millions of seabirds. Aboard the all-suite, Caledonian Sky, this Siberia expedition will take you from Kamchatka to the Kurils and then a Sea of Okhotsk tour to explore remote shores and isolated islands long closed to Westerners.
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Upcoming Departures
None scheduled. Call to inquire.
Upcoming Departures
None scheduled. Call to inquire.
Upcoming Departures
None scheduled. Call to inquire.
Upcoming Departures
None scheduled. Call to inquire.