9 top Asia trips to take in 2023

Explore Vietnam on two wheels, discovering the cities of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi along the way. Your cycling excursions through countryside and along backroads, learning about Vietnam's history, culture and food along the way, are broken up with plenty of rest time to see this fascinating country's highlights. Cruise spectacular Halong Bay and spend the night on a traditional junk boat amongst the towering limestone pillars.

Get an in-depth look at Thailand with this 12-day tour that includes both the must-see highlights as well as more remote experiences away from the usual tourist trail. Experience unusual accommodation with a night camping on the beach, before taking a long-tail boat to Koh Phithak Island, where you'll experience local hospitality in a homestay for two nights.

This short trip to Cambodia packs all the highlights into eight days. Spend three nights in Phnom Penh, with plenty of time to discover the city, including the dark history of the Khmer Rouge. Then, travel on to Siem Reap and enjoy three days exploring the vast and fascinating complex of the Temples of Angkor.

This trip explores a corner of India that's much different to that of the rest of the country, away from busy cities. Kerala is known for its spices, so you'll get plenty of time to explore the spice and tea plantations of the region and learn about its history. Spend one night of the tour on a houseboat discovering the backwaters at a relaxed pace, taking in local life around you.