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The magnificent Taj Mahal; the pastel oasis cities of Rajasthan; Hindu temples and bathing ghats descending into the holy Ganges at Varanasi: this journey is truly a feast for the senses!

Visit the quiet monasteries and quaint homes that cling to craggy mountaintop spires in this rare trip to the peaks of Huangshan.

Tropical rainforest, wilderness preserve, botanical garden - the Mekong River charts our path and nature's spectacle is all around us.

Trek north of the snowcapped Annapurna into the tawny landscape of Mustang, a vassal state within Nepal and one of the last Tibetan Buddhist kingdoms. We'll hike among verdant, irrigated fields and enter the fortress-like villages known as dzongs.

Embarking from the exotic Silk Road oasis of Kashgar, we trek from the verges of the Taklamakan Desert into the remote watershed of the eastern Karakorum. During this epic expedition, we trek over high passes and ford rivers on camelback.

Visit four World Heritage sites: the enchanting capitals and sacred temples of Luang Prabang, Hue, Hoi An and Angkor.

Piece together the mosaic of myriad traditions as you journey through Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. We'll sail amidst the islands of Halong Bay, savor baguettes in Hanoi, board river boats on the Mekong, wander awestruck among the ruins of Angkor.

A perfect 6-day extension to our other itineraries, this trip features the major landmarks of Cambodia, including splendid Angkor Wat; the charming capital of Phnom Penh; and the sobering memorial to victims of the Khmer Rouge at the "Killing Fields."

Trek beneath gorgeous Himalayan vistas through wildflowers, meadows and forests. Let the Laya people charm you with their hospitality.

Trek beneath gorgeous Himalayan vistas through wildflowers, meadows and forests. Let the Laya people charm you with their hospitality.