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 Highlights 8 Day Group Tour '2 FOR 1' SALE Southeast Asia

Thailand Highlights 8 Day Group Tour

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

4.9 (1,234 reviews)
Starts: Bangkok Ends: Krabi
8 days Ages 18-35 $160 a day
Was – $1,699
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$1,279
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South East Asia Highlights SAVE 15% Southeast Asia

South East Asia Highlights

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

4.9 (1,046 reviews)
Starts: Thailand Ends: Cambodia
31 days Ages 18-35 $151 a day
Was – $5,499
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$4,674
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Vietnam Adventure Group Tour Vietnam

Vietnam Adventure Group Tour

Explore Vietnam on a 12-day group tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. Culture, food,…

5.0 (97 reviews)
Starts: Ho Chi Minh Ends: Hanoi
12 days Ages 18-65 $208 a day
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$2,499
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China Adventure China

China Adventure

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

5.0 (10 reviews)
Starts: Hong Kong Ends: Beijing
18 days Ages 18 + $144 a day
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$2,599
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Japan Adventure 13 Day Group Tour Japan

Japan Adventure 13 Day Group Tour

Explore Japan on a 13-day small group adventure. Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima…

4.9 (2,127 reviews)
Starts: Tokoyo Ends: Hiroshima
13 days Ages 18-65 $277 a day
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$3,599
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South Korea Group Tour Adventure South Korea

South Korea Group Tour Adventure

Explore South Korea on a 12-day small group adventure from Seoul to Jeju. Temple stay, DMZ…

4.9 (2,127 reviews)
Starts: Seoul Ends: Jeju
12 days Ages 18-65 $333 a day
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$3,999
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Thailand Island Hopper 15 Day Group Tour '2 FOR 1' SALE Southeast Asia

Thailand Island Hopper 15 Day Group Tour

Explore Thailand on a 15-day island hopper group tour. Bangkok, Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi, Khao Sok,…

4.9 (1,234 reviews)
Starts: Bangkok Ends: Koh Tao
15 days Ages 18-35 $130 a day
Was – $2,599
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$1,949
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Thailand Group Tour 12 Day '2 FOR 1' SALE Southeast Asia

Thailand Group Tour 12 Day

Join an unforgettable Thailand group tour for 18–35s. Explore Bangkok, tropical islands, snorkel crystal-clear waters, stay…

4.9 (1,234 reviews)
Starts: Bangkok Ends: Koh Samui
12 days Ages 18-35 $150 a day
Was – $2,399
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$1,799
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Bali Group Adventure Indonesia

Bali Group Adventure

Explore Bali and the Gili Islands on an unforgettable group tour. Surf Canggu, snorkel with manta…

4.9 (2,132 reviews)
Starts: Canggu Ends: Nusa Penida
12 days Ages 18 + $183 a day
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$2,199
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Sri Lanka Highlights Group Tour Southeast Asia

Sri Lanka Highlights Group Tour

See Sri Lanka's best in 7 days: a Yala safari, the Ella train, Nine Arches Bridge,…

Starts: Negombo Ends: Wattala
12 days Ages 18+ $117 a day
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$1,400
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Sri Lanka Group Tour Southeast Asia

Sri Lanka Group Tour

Explore Sri Lanka on a 12-day small group tour. Safari with elephants, Sigiriya Rock, tea plantations,…

4.9 (2,127 reviews)
Starts: Negombo Ends: Wattala
12 days Ages 18-35 $217 a day
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$2,599
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Philippines Adventure Philippines

Philippines Adventure

Discover the Philippines the Ultimate way on this 10-day island adventure. Manila to Palawan and El…

4.9 (2,127 reviews)
Starts: Manila Ends: El Nido
10 days Ages 18-65 $240 a day
Was – $2,499
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$2,399
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GOOD TO KNOW

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Asia group tours start from $1,302. Price varies with trip length and country — a one-week Thailand trip and a multi-country itinerary sit at opposite ends. A $300 deposit secures your place.

Every Asia group tour includes transport, accommodation and a tour leader to lead the group, along with some activities and some meals. Flights to and from the starting point are not included, and neither is travel insurance. Each tour page lists the full inclusions and the recommended spending money for that trip.

Thailand is the most popular choice for first-time travellers. It is a well-established, reliable route that millions of visitors do every year, so everything from transport to accommodation is straightforward — which makes it an easy place to travel for the first time, particularly on your own.

Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions in the world for solo travel, and travelling as part of a group makes it considerably more comfortable. Most of our travellers book solo — they arrive on their own but travel in a group, so they are never actually alone. You have a tour leader with you and a group around you from day one, which removes most of what makes solo travel daunting.

Yes — alongside our Southeast Asia trips we run group tours in Japan, South Korea and China, all built for the same 18 to 35 age group.

Asia trips run from 8 Days for Thailand Highlights up to 12 Days for Bali, and longer again for multi-country routes.

In most cases your GP is the right person to advise you. Vaccination recommendations depend on which countries you are visiting, how long you are staying and your own medical history, so book an appointment well before you travel and take your itinerary with you.

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