ASIA TOURS
SMALL GROUP TOURS

ULTIMATE Asia Tours runs small group tours across Southeast Asia and beyond — Thailand, Bali (Indonesia), Vietnam, Japan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and South Korea. Each trip is capped at a small group size so you get the adventure of a big group with none of the crowd: stunning beaches, unforgettable parties, deep-dive culture and the best street food in Asia, all in one itinerary.

Whether you’re after paradise beaches in Bali, islands in Thailand, ancient temples in Sri Lanka, street food tours in Vietnam, neon-lit nights in South Korea, island-hopping in the Philippines, or the perfect blend of tradition and modern Japan — our small group Asia tours are built for travellers who want it all, without going it alone.

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Thailand

Thailand Highlights 8 Day Group Tour

8 Days exploring Thailand

Bangkok

Krabi

4.9 Rating - 76 Traveller Reviews

📆 8 Days

👥 Ages: 18-35

🗺️ 4 Stops

Join an 8 day Thailand group tour from Bangkok to Krabi. Temples, tuk-tuks, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi snorkelling, and epic nightlife.

Standard Price$1699

From $1279

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Japan

Japan Adventure 13 Day Group Tour

13 day Adventure through Japan

Tokoyo

Hiroshima

5.0 Rating - 9 Traveller Reviews

📆 13 Days

👥 Ages: 18-65

🗺️ 7 Stops

Explore Japan on a 13-day small group adventure. Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima with iconic sights, local experiences and free time built in.

Standard Price$3599

From $3239

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South Korea

South Korea Group Tour Adventure

12 days exploring South Korea

Seoul

Jeju

5.0 Rating - 9 Traveller Reviews

📆 12 Days

👥 Ages: 18-65

🗺️ 6 Stops

Explore South Korea on a 12-day small group adventure from Seoul to Jeju. Temple stay, DMZ tour, K-pop class, national parks, Busan highlights and Jeju Island. Local leader, accommodation and transport included.

Standard Price$3999

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Thailand

Thailand Island Hopper 15 Day Group Tour

Spend 15 Days Island hopping around Thailand

Bangkok

Koh Tao

4.9 Rating - 76 Traveller Reviews

📆 15 Days

👥 Ages: 18-35

🗺️ 7 Stops

Explore Thailand on a 15-day island hopper group tour. Bangkok, Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi, Khao Sok, Koh Samui & Koh Tao.

Standard Price$2599

From $1949

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Thailand

Thailand Group Tour 12 Day

Spend 12 days exploring Thailand

Bangkok

Koh Samui

4.9 Rating - 76 Traveller Reviews

📆 12 Days

👥 Ages: 18-35

🗺️ 6 Stops

Join an unforgettable Thailand group tour for 18–35s. Explore Bangkok, tropical islands, snorkel crystal-clear waters, stay in floating bungalows at Khao Sok and finish in Koh Samui. Fully guided with free time.

Standard Price$2399

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Thailand

South East Asia Highlights

Spend 31 days travelling through South East Asia

Thailand

Cambodia

5.0 Rating - 9 Traveller Reviews

📆 31 days

👥 Ages: 18-35

🗺️ 12 Stops

South East Asia Highlights Group Tour! Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. Accommodation, All Transport, Local Culture, Advenutre and more

Standard Price$5499

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Indonesia

Bali Group Adventure

Canggu to Nusa Penida

Canggu

Nusa Penida

4.6 Rating - 30 Traveller Reviews

📆 12 Days

👥 Ages: 18 +

🗺️ 4 Stops

Explore Bali and the Gili Islands on an unforgettable group tour. Surf Canggu, snorkel with manta rays, hike Mt Batur at sunrise, island hop, and stay in epic accommodation.

Standard Price$2199

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Group Tour

12 days exploring Sri Lanka

Negombo

Wattala

5.0 Rating - 9 Traveller Reviews

📆 12 Days

👥 Ages: 18-35

🗺️ 7 Stops

Explore Sri Lanka on a 12-day small group tour. Safari with elephants, Sigiriya Rock, tea plantations, beach stays and a unique national park glamping experience.

Standard Price$2599

From $2339

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Vietnam

Vietnam Adventure Group Tour

12 Days exploring Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh

Hanoi

5.0 Rating - 97 Traveller Reviews

📆 12 Day

👥 Ages: 18-65

🗺️ 6 Stops

Explore Vietnam on a 12-day group tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Culture, food, homestays, Ha Long Bay cruising and epic local experiences.

Standard Price$2499

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Philippines

Philippines Adventure

10 day adventure through the Philippines

Manila

El Nido

5.0 Rating - 9 Traveller Reviews

📆 10 Days

👥 Ages: 18-65

🗺️ 5 stops

Discover the Philippines the Ultimate way on this 10-day island adventure. Manila to Palawan and El Nido, with island hopping, snorkelling, waterfalls and a private beach camp.

Standard Price$2399

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What are the best small group tours in Southeast Asia?

ULTIMATE offers small group tours through Thailand, Bali (Indonesia), Vietnam, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea — built around beaches, culture, food and nightlife, with groups kept small for a more local, flexible experience.

Are there group tours in Southeast Asia for people who want to party?

Yes — several itineraries, including Thailand and Bali, are built around the region’s best beach clubs, islands and nightlife alongside cultural stops, so you get both the parties and the culture on the same trip.

How big is a small group tour with ULTIMATE Asia Tours?

Groups are kept small — generally in the range of 10–18 travellers — so you get more flexibility, closer contact with local guides, and access to spots larger tour groups can’t reach.

Which countries do ULTIMATE Asia Tours cover?

Thailand, Bali (Indonesia), Vietnam, Japan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and South Korea, with tours combining beaches, culture, food and nightlife across each destination.

Why Small Group Tours?

Travelling in a small group means new friends, a local expert guide, and access to places big buses can’t reach — hidden beaches, family-run restaurants, back-alley bars — while still keeping the freedom to explore solo when you want to. It’s the sweet spot between a packaged tour and independent travel.

Small groups, big adventure (typically 6–24 like-minded travellers per trip); local guides who know the best beaches, parties and food spots, not just the postcard stops; all the culture, none of the guesswork, with temples, markets, cooking classes and festivals built into every itinerary; and flexible pacing, with free time to explore on your own and structure when you want it.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Had the most amazing time doing the 3 weeks east coast tour. The perfect amount of time to see everything. Our group had a great mix of people from around the world and we all got on so well! Our tour guide Ozzy really made the trip special with his knowledge of Australia and always made sure everyone had a smile on their face, thank you Ozzy your a legend.
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George B. 29/05/26

Very good tour with a very good tour guide @BJ
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Paige C. 13/07/26

It was a very fun and nice trip, i really enjoyed it! Thanks to Jon for this amazing experience! ❤️❤️
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Michelle K. 21/05/26
I had a great time on my three-week more expensive trip along the east coast. My tour guide was Elouise and she was amazing! I had the time of my life.
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Jennifer H. 16/06/26

Fantastische reis gehad met een geweldige tourguide. Sidney nam ons overal mee naar toe en regelde alles goed. Zaten leuke activiteiten bij inbegrepen en de hostel waren allemaal top!
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Mara V. 28/05/26

Not an ultimate travel review but a Callan review because it wouldn’t be the same without our tour leader. Most genuine guy and good friend, making everyone feel welcome.
Would highly recommend a 5 week ultimate travel tour with Callan
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Rhodri J. 06/05/26
I had an amazing experience on the East Coast tour with Ultimate - had the best experiences and made friends for life. It was a smooth experience from start to finish and any queries were solved instantly by our amazing tour guide, Jon. He was a big part of making the trip special - super knowledgeable, brought the fun and all the best travel tips! You can tell he loves his job and Australia and I would recommend the experience to anyone and I miss it already!
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Pippa M. 21/05/26

I did the 7 week tour with Katie as our guide. It was a lot of fun. She had all the insights of the places & tours because she has been there several times. Plus, she's just an awesome funny guide. Hence why some people joined on the tour, randomly, when meeting our group. And some others mentioned that they wish they had a guide instead of doing a self-guided tour package.
I had my doubts about a 7 week tour as an introvert but even I survived 😁 Lots of time to do your own thing and relax. There's no pressure to join anything (unless there's travelling involved ofc).
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Nn L. 25/05/26

I have had the best time doing the six week East Coast tour of Australia. My Ultimate tour leader Callan Burns was one of the main reasons. From day one he was such a positive person who just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and feel part of the group. Beneath the rough Scottish exterior and sarcasm is a top bloke who cares deeply for his job and more deeply for the people around him.
For anyone wanting to visit Australia I cannot recommend Ultimate travel enough if Callan is the benchmark for the guides you will be offered. Safe to say I will be missing him and the group a lot, and my life has been changed on this tour for the better.
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Montgomery A. 07/05/26