Asia Small Group Tours
Small Group Tours to Asia with APT
Visit Asia with APT to discover a continent made for in-depth, slow-paced travel. Waking to birdsong over Sri Lanka's tea hills, watching lantern light flicker across a Kyoto temple courtyard, sharing tea with a family in a South Korean village, or riding the rails on a luxury train journey across Rajasthan – APT's Small Group Tours to Asia are built around genuine exploration, with groups of 18 to 24 like-minded travellers and plenty of room to linger.
Across five remarkable countries, small group travel to Asia with APT means more meaningful time, personal attention, and guides who know how to tailor the experience to each guest. From Beijing's imperial grandeur to the deep devotion of a Varanasi dusk, this is Asia experienced as it was meant to be.
Travel with no more than 24 guests for a more intimate and personalised experience
Journey with expert guides, ensuring an immersive experience
Enjoy the perfect blend of must-see attractions and unique experiences designed for smaller groups
Stay in luxury accommodation in spectacular settings
Indulge in authentic local cuisine and savour fine dining experiences
Destinations
Japan
Wander beneath the thousand vermilion torii gates of Fushimi Inari, ride the bullet train between ultra-modern Tokyo and thatched-roof Shirakawa-go, and unwind in a traditional ryokan after soaking in a mountain onsen. On a Small Group Tour of Asia with APT, Japan reveals itself through unique moments – you might share a private dinner with a geisha in Kyoto, learn taiko drumming, or wander Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, deep in reflection.
Sri Lanka
Abundant in World Heritage Sites and leafy tea plantations, Sri Lanka – despite its compact size – overflows with natural beauty, history and culture. Savour rich, Ceylon tea at a local tea estate, spot elephants and leopards in two of the country's finest national parks, and join a sunrise walk to the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Experience all this and more in Sri Lanka.
China
See China through a new lens when you embark on a Small Group Tour across this fascinating country. Enjoy a personalized experience as you navigate China's history, culture and landscapes in a group of fewer like-minded travellers. From the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, to giant pandas in Chengdu, and the iconic, snaking structure of the Great Wall, prepare to be charmed by the wonders of China.
India
Step aboard the Deccan Odyssey for a taste of India's golden age of rail travel. Watch the Ganges shimmer during a dawn aarti ceremony in Varanasi, learn traditional block printing in Jaipur, and track Bengal tigers in Ranthambore National Park. Small group travel to Asia with APT gives you time to chat with a chai seller or wander a spice market – the leisurely exploration India rewards most generously.
South Korea
Explore Gyeongju's ancient royal tombs, cook bibimbap in Jeonju's Hanok Village, and catch a high-energy Nan-ta comedy-cooking show in Seoul. Ride the KTX bullet train between cities and stand at the DMZ to learn about the peninsula's divided history. On a Small Group Tour of Asia with APT, South Korea's blend of centuries-old tradition and modern buzz is experienced slowly, with a guide who can translate language and culture.
Discover Asia from a new perspective
This multifaceted continent is a treasure trove of unforgettable moments. On APT's Small Group Tour Asia collection, enjoy an immersive deep dive into ancient sites, unique cultural practices, and spectacular natural wonders and fascinating wildlife in an intimate group of no more than 24 like-minded travellers.
Why Choose APT for Your Small Group Tour in Asia?
Every Small Group Tour to Asia with APT includes handpicked hotels, most meals, expert-led sightseeing, transfers and excursions, so the details are sorted long before you land.
Expert Guidance
On every Small Group Tour in Asia, an APT Tour Director and local experts bring years of on-the-ground experience to each destination. That knowledge means smoother days and a level of access independent travellers rarely find.
Customised Experiences
With never more than 24 guests, small group travel in Asia with APT is genuinely personalised. Expect tailored moments, hands-on cultural experiences, and a group small enough that your guide knows everyone’s pace and preferences.
Trusted Excellence
APT has spent close to a century designing the best luxury small group travel experiences. Our Small Group Tours to Asia pair the sights everyone wants to see with the lesser-known places only an expert operator has the know-how to include.