South Asia Tours & Holidays
Join us on a holiday to South Asia
South Asia has plenty to offer the curious travellers, with ancient temples, stunning coastlines, tropical rainforests, and rare wildlife.
South Asia, often collectively regarded as the Indian Subcontinent, includes a number of countries, some of which include India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The landscapes across South Asia vary from large rivers, tropical islands, and dramatic mountain ranges. One of the most dramatic mountain ranges includes the Himalayas, which separates South Asia from East Asia. The tropical landscapes of South Asia are world’s away from the UK, with the lush, tree-lined coasts of Southern India to the stunning lowland rain forests of Sri Lanka.
With nearly two billion people and a land area of two million square miles, there’s no denying that South Asia is vast. While the South Asian subcontinent is made up of an intricate patchwork of history, cuisine, culture, and geography, there are some fascinating commonalities shared between these unique countries, particularly when it comes to religion, climate, and food and drink.
If you have an appetite for complex, spicy food, an interest in deep spirituality, and an appreciation for ancient ruins, a holiday in South Asia will both delight you, and place you outside your comfort zone. So, what are you waiting for? Experience the countries of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka with us.
Our featured South Asia tours
South Asia has plenty to offer the curious travellers, with ancient temples, stunning coastlines, tropical rainforests, and rare wildlife. Book an escorted tour and be well looked after.
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- 43 Dates - Apr 2024 - Dec 2026
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- Flights Included - 1 Airport
- 08 November 2023
- 14 Excursions Included, 27 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 1 Airport
- 20 November 2024
- 17 Excursions Included, 30 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 2 Airports
- 11 Dates - Feb 2024 - Nov 2025
- 1 Excursion Included, 32 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 5 Airports
- 13 November 2023
- 12 Excursions Included, 30 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 1 Airport
- 14 Dates - Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
- 16 Excursions Included, 37 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 3 Airports
- 23 Dates - May 2024 - Nov 2026
- 13 Excursions Included, 25 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 1 Airport
- 6 Dates - Feb 2024 - Nov 2025
- 10 Excursions Included, 22 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 2 Airports
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- 10 Excursions Included, 30 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 2 Airports
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- Flights Included - 1 Airport
- 5 Dates - Jan 2025 - Nov 2025
- 19 Excursions Included, 38 Meals Included
- Flights Included - 1 Airport
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Things to do in South Asia
Where do you dream of going in South Asia? From India’s Taj Mahal, Sri Lanka’s tea plantations, and Nepal’s Himalayas, you will be spoilt for choice.
Sip tea in Nepal's Himalayas
Sip tea in Nepal's Himalayas
The tea plantations of Sri Lanka
The tea plantations of Sri Lanka
Amritsar's Golden Temple in India
Amritsar's Golden Temple in India
Things to see in South Asia
South Asia tour highlights
Things to see and places to visit on your escorted tour of South Asia
Kathmandu
Journey to the heart of the Himalayas.
The Golden Triangle
Colourful mosques, royal history, and the vibrant hustle and bustle of Delhi - the Golden Triangle is sure to delight all travellers.
Agra
Stroll through royal pavilions as you take in Agra’s magnificent sights. Find the city’s pulse, and get lost in its lively maze of colourful bazaars and markets reminiscent of ancient times.
Delhi
A place which has to be seen to be believed, Delhi is a land where ancient and modern wonders collide in a teeming, colourful, enthralling metropolis.
Jaipur
Discover the remarkable Pink City of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and witness its breath-taking forts and majestic palaces; from the Amber fort to the City Palace and the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal).
Himalayas tours
Home to some of the highest mountain ranges on the planet and carpeted with dense green forests, the Himalayas embody the majestic grandeur and beauty that nature can bestow.
Kerala
Boasting nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline, Kerala is best known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, impressive network of canals, sloping mountains and peaceful retreats.
Goa
Join us on an escorted tour to the coastal former Portuguese enclave of Goa, India’s smallest state, and a slice of sun-kissed tropical heaven.
Northern India
Fall in love with Northern India, from Jaipur, the Pink City, to the colourful Shimla, lying at the foothills of the Himalayas.
Food and drink in South Asia
Throughout these South Asian countries, rice dominates, serving as a beloved staple food to be enjoyed alongside rich curry dishes. The same goes for flatbread, with roti and chapati being the local terms, depending on where you venture to.
A selection of lentils and legumes are also an important grain across the subcontinent, used to create hearty, flavourful Dal Bhat (rice served alongside lentil soup) in Nepalese cuisine, or as flour used in Handvo (a dessert made of fermented rice and lentil flour) in Indian cuisine.
Of course, we cannot discuss South Asian culture without touching on spice. Fortunately for those with a sensitive palate, spice does not always equal unmanageable heat, but a lovely arrangement of cinnamon, coriander seeds, cumin, and mustard seeds. Of course, head to Sri Lanka and you will be delighted by a centuries-old tea culture, where tea plantations blanket the verdant hills.
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