Epic Trips You Need to Take in Fall
Whether you’re inspired by wildlife spotting and wild camping in Nepal, or wine tasting in Georgia, we’ve got you covered with our selection of dream fall vacations.
Planning a fall getaway? With our exclusive trips, you don’t have to stress about the logistics – we take care of that with our specially curated itineraries. Street food tasting and cooking in Vietnam, hiking and whitewater rafting in Nepal, olive oil tasting in Tuscany are just a few of the experiences on offer. Read on to get inspired about your next fall vacation.
Vietnam, for lantern-lit streets, bustling cities and pretty seascapes
Searching for a fall vacation packed with delicious food, fascinating sights and dazzling natural scenery? Vietnam should be high on your list. The country boasts colourful, lantern-lit streets and pretty canals in Hội An; dreamy seascapes in Lan Ha Bay; and forested mountains surrounded by rice paddies in the rural valley of Mai Chau. October marks the end of the wet season in north Vietnam, while south Vietnam is easing out of monsoon season by the end of the month, making it a good time to see the country while avoiding crowds. Travel from the vibrant capital of Hanoi in the north, down to Hội An on the central coast on Culture Trip’s 12-day adventure through rural Vietnam – you’ll go by overnight train, junk ship, bicycle and on foot.
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STARTS AT
Hanoi, Vietnam
ENDS AT
Hoi An, Vietnam
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Nepal, for unforgettable wildlife encounters in the Himalayas
Nature and culture go hand-in-hand on Culture Trip’s nine-day Nepal adventure – think searching for Bengal tigers and rhinos in Chitwan National Park, exploring Kathmandu by rickshaw, and wild camping and whitewater rafting along the Seti River. The trip begins and ends in Kathmandu, and takes in the towering palace complex in the village of Kirtipur, magnificent views of the Annapurna Range and a boat trip on Phewa Lake in Pokhara. With blue skies and warm temperatures, October and November are the best months to visit Nepal.
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STARTS AT
Kathmandu, Nepal
ENDS AT
Kathmandu, Nepal
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Georgia, for traditional wineries, delicious local cuisine and ancient cities
When it comes to off-the-beaten-track fall vacations, Georgia fits the bill especially for oenophiles and foodies. The country, which sits at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, is known as the Cradle of Wine thanks to a wine-making culture that dates back to 6,000BCE. Wineries still use ancient production techniques, as you’ll discover during a workshop on Culture Trip’s nine-day adventure. You’ll also visit farmer’s markets and sample delicious local cuisine such as khachapuri (traditional cheese-filled bread), explore a Unesco World Heritage site at the former capital Mtskheta, and see the spectacular landscapes of the High Caucasus and Truso Gorge. A visit to the historic sulphur baths of Tbilisi is the perfect way to round it all off.
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STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Northern Italy, to cruise around Lake Como and soak up urban culture
September and October are the best months for exploring Italy, thanks to pleasantly mild temperatures and far fewer tourists than you’d encounter in the summer months. Northern Italy is also home to some of the most culturally rich destinations in Europe, as well as an abundance of natural beauty. Let Culture Trip take the stress out of organizing your vacation with a nine-day Rail Trip, starting in Rome and finishing in Milan. Highlights include exploring Florence on foot, going on a gourmet food tour of Bologna and cruising on Lake Como.
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STARTS AT
Rome, Lazio
ENDS AT
Milan, Lombardia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Southern Thailand, for beach-hopping and kayaking through mangroves
Hit the beach on this 11-day trip to Southern Thailand, where fall temperatures are still warm and the water is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Stay in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake, kayak through mangrove forests, watch the sunset on a boat cruise and relax along the pristine white sand beaches of Koh Yao Yai. Return to Phuket for a final farewell dinner with the group, before you and your fellow travelers go your separate ways.
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Next available from 19th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Bangkok, Thailand
ENDS AT
Phuket, Thailand
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.
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