Tours & Independent Travel in Asia & Russia

The region of Asia and Russia is a vast area of the world, offering travellers an extraordinary depth and diversity of cultures, history and landscapes to explore. It is difficult to know where to start your travels, but most travellers will tell you it is even harder to know when to stop! Enigmatic Russia is an intriguing land, where the vodka flows like water and the turbulent political history remains close to the surface. There are splendid scenic and cultural contrasts as you travel on the Trans Mongolian Railway between Moscow and Beijing via Ulaan Baatar, one of the most legendary train rides in the world. A visit to vibrant, ambitious China is a must, at very least to experience the majesty of the Great Wall of China and the spectacular Terracotta Warriors. Then there's colourful, crazy India, brimming with exotic flavours and holy cows. Nepal offers one of the most pristine and some say most spiritual, medium-grade trekking experiences of Central Asia, with the most spectacular views of the Himalayas and Annapurna mountains. Or you could follow the historic Silk Road through Central Asia and discover the ancient trading and cultural links which once connected China to the western world, via Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan and Turkmenistan. South East Asia is a fusion of pristine beaches, age-old ruins, modest cultures, hill tribe villages, serene temples and inspirational surrounds, a destination that offers colour, variety and excellent value for money. With Tucan Travel you can see all this and more!

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Russia
China
India
Nepal
South East Asia

Information about our other destinations is coming soon. Search for tours to
Indonesia
Japan
Central Asia - including Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan & Turkmenistan

Russia Russia is a land where the winters are endless, the vodka flows like water and the country’s turbulent political history is still evident in the impressive and colourful architecture and public spaces. Discover the modern-day culture of Moscow and admire the palace-lined waterways in St Petersburg. View the scenic contrasts as you travel on one of the most legendary train rides in the world, the Trans Mongolian Railway, and observe the vast landscape comprising of hundreds of kilometres of birch forest, rolling grasslands, barren windswept plains and remote villages. On this adventure you can also gain an insight into the foreign lands and endless plains of Mongolia. The enigma that is Russia awaits you... your dream vacation destination. Search for tours in Russia

China Take an Asian Adventure! China combines ancient history with new ambition and enthusiasm. It has the power to transport you back in time to the dynasties and Cultural Revolution led by Chairman Mao Zedong, while paving the way through the ‘Open Door’ policy introduced by Deng Xiao Peng, opening China’s doors to the rest of the world once again. Travellers come to China to pound the soles of their feet on the breathtaking Great Wall of China, and experience something of the ancient culture that extends past the boundaries of land to encompass the country’s steep, turbulent ancient history and tradition. From the Yangtze River and the Confucian Temple to the many bustling modern cities – the essence of China is simply begging to be discovered. Take the Asian Adventures with so many beautiful nature hikes and cultural attractions on offer - China can offer you the adventure holiday of a lifetime. Search for tours in China

India India is brimming with exotic flavours, busy bazaars, holy cows, magnificent monuments and majestic temples. Its stunning landscapes, vast deserts and sacred lakes have been attracting pilgrims for centuries. Take a group adventure tour to India and experience a world of stunning contrasts. Where else could you admire the greatest tribute to true love our world has ever seen, the Taj Mahal, and contrast it with a temple dedicated to 2,000 holy rats? India has some of the most interesting food to excite your taste buds (and potentially burn a hole in them), and because the meals are so cheap, it is the perfect opportunity to try all your favourite dishes as well new and exciting local cuisine. This exhilarating country will tantalize your senses in every way, so come and explore for yourself the wonder that is India. Search for tours in India

Nepal Nepal is one of the best places to trek with some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas and Annapurna mountains. The medium grade trek we offer (5-7 hours per day) is suitable for anyone with a general level of fitness. The layered rice terraces and small villages overshadowed by snow capped peaks will be only some of the amazing sights to see on this beautiful trek, while you'll also make many new friends along the way. Search for tours in Nepal

South East Asia  South East Asia offers a colourful fusion of pristine beaches, age-old ruins, modest cultures, hill tribe villages, serene temples and inspirational surrounds. Diving, trekking, shopping and general chaos are just some of the attractions that make this beautiful corner of the globe so consistently popular and fulfilling. The people of South East Asia have a rare beauty and friendliness which has to be experienced to be believed. The cuisine is delicious and you’ll have the chance to discover it in all its various forms, from authentic pad thais served by street vendors to traditional cooking classes. You can try your hand at bargaining for the local produce, enjoy a traditional massage, or sit in a café and watch the world go by. An inexpensive destination with activities available to suit every budget, a trip to South East Asia will satisfy your thirst for Asian adventures without breaking the bank - a perfect place to spend part of your gap year or career break holiday. Search for tours in: Cambodia Laos Malaysia Singapore Thailand Vietnam

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