The ancient Vietnamese town of Hoi An is dreamy at night, as hundreds of silk lanterns hang throughout the narrow streets and shops along the riverbank. Enjoy this beautiful and colorful piece of Southeast Asian culture when you head to Hoi An with Trails of Indochina. With the guidance of local craftsman, travelers will craft their own silk lanterns and send them across the river with special prayers and wishes.

Intimately connect with local Israelites by sharing a family dinner in their home. The spiritual atmosphere in the sunset hours leading up to Shabbat in Jerusalem is electrifying. Travelers are encouraged to participate in a traditional Friday night Sabbath meal for an authentic Shabbat experience. Learn and explore the local customs and lifestyle while enjoying a traditional Jewish meal.

Spend the morning pedaling among towns carved from red rock, vineyards, and the scent of the seaside. Your guide will reveal the fascinating history and importance of the area as you explore medieval villages and the beautiful Spanish countryside. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, your tour guide will drop you off at Pilar’s—a renowned chef trained in the most prestigious cooking schools. Guests will join Chef Pilar for a cooking class in her home kitchen and enjoy a meal in her beautiful garden (which has spectacular views of the area).

Visit Hugh and Sascha, owners of one of the most celebrated livestock farms in the area. A tour of the farm includes a stroll through the lush Perthshire pastures filled with purebred Aberdeen Angus cows, free-range chickens, and rare breed Berkshire pigs. Guests will learn about the local food scene, observe a hardworking sheepdog at work, and meet the farm’s butcher who discusses sourcing the best cuts of meat. The visit concludes with a delicious steak tasting, where guests sample four award-winning pedigree steaks followed by an organic lunch served in Hugh and Sascha’s traditional farmhouse kitchen.

Experience a day with the Maori. Your guide will explain the history of the Maori powhiri (welcome) along with other important protocols at a local marae (meeting house) on the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Learn about the area and rich history of the tribe prior to preparing a traditional hangi (meal). Following lunch, travelers will enjoy the famous haka (war dance) and learn the importance of song and dance to the Maori culture. The day concludes with a sailing trip on Lake Rotoiti and the option to indulge in the Manupirua Hot Springs, thermal hot pools only accessible via boat.