Asia Small Group Tours
Discover Small Group Travel to Asia with APT
Encounter a version of Asia most travelers never see – one that opens up when your group is small enough to slow down. Visit a working tea plantation in Sri Lanka, learn to cook with vibrant Indian spices, wander Beijing's quiet back lanes before the crowds arrive, or share a home-cooked meal in a South Korean village kitchen. APT's Small Group Tours in Asia keep every group to 18–24 guests, so there's space to ask questions, slow the pace, and truly experience the places you've come to see.
This is a continent that rewards patience: countries layered with history, ritual, life and flavor. Whether it's the hush of a Varanasi sunrise or the neon rush of Seoul after dark, small group travel in Asia with APT goes beyond the travel clichés to uncover how these places actually live.
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 of Asia with APT includes handpicked hotels, expert-led sightseeing, select meals, transfers and excursions – all the details handled, so you can focus on making the most of the experience.
Expert Guidance
Every Small Group Tour to Asia is led by an APT Tour Director alongside local experts who've spent years building knowledge and relationships in the places you'll visit. That expertise means smoother days and access you wouldn't find traveling independently.
Customised Experiences
With no more than 24 guests, small group travel in Asia with APT is truly personal. You'll get to know your fellow travelers, your guides will get to know you, and the whole trip feels less like a scheduled itinerary and more like a freely shared experience.
Trusted Excellence
APT has spent close to 100 years refining what small group travel should feel like. Our Small Group Tours in Asia balance the crowd-pulling sights everyone expects with surprising places that only an experienced operator knows to include.