Asia
From Japan’s samurai castles to the motorbike-filled streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Asia weaves together an extraordinary tapestry of past and present. Venture to the world’s largest continent where for every iconic landmark, there are captivating treasures kept secret on distant shores. Guided by your veteran team, search for whales in the Sea of Japan or fascinating wildlife along India's Brahmaputra River. Explore the incredible floating markets of Chau Doc or enter Gyeongju, the "museum without walls" and former site of Korea’s Silla kingdom. Aboard the premier National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, discover a secluded side of this rapidly changing region, where ancient cultures thrive in Japanese Shinto shrines, Assam villages come to life on the riverbanks and more.
“It is my fervent hope that I can convince you to one day come to Asia with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, if you have not yet. There is so much beauty and wonder, both naturally and culturally.”
Why National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions?
Asia Expeditions
Asia Expedition Ships
National Geographic Resolution
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.
The Jahan
GUESTS 48
CABINS 24
DECKS 3
There is no better way to travel in comfort and grand style than aboard The Jahan. Built in 2011 from the ground up, she is simply the finest ship on the Mekong River.
Charaidew II
GUESTS 34
CABINS 17
DECKS 3
The Charaidew II is a testament to luxury river cruising in India, blending modern comfort with traditional Assamese charm.
Expedition Team in Asia
Every member of the expedition team—from your naturalists and photographers to your expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many are veteran guides chosen for their extensive knowledge of subjects like marine biology and the captivating Japanese and South Korean cultures, while special guests—from conservationists to National Geographic Photography Experts—offer additional insights into the region’s diverse natural landscape. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives each day of your voyage, and because there are no assigned groups you can gravitate toward the experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.
Your knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by your dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.
Japan in Pictures: Highlights from Our Inaugural Adventures
This fall, we were delighted to see our highly anticipated voyage to Japan set sail for the first time. These alluring images by staff photographer David Vargas will immerse you in the teahouses, temples and traditions that underscored our inaugural expeditions.
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Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
A traveler explores the yakusugi (ancient cedar trees) of Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine on Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Gyeongj, South Korea
Bulguksa, a significant Buddhist temple on Tohamsan, houses six of South Korea's National Treasures, including stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo, and Buddha statues.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Angkor, Cambodia
Dancers perform a traditional Apsara Dance at Banteay Srei Temple, Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Cai Be, Vietnam
A vendor prepares produce at a local market in Cai Be, Vietnam.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Miyajima, Japan
A guest takes photos at Miyajima, a serene island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan. The island's Great Torii Gate is partially submerged at high tide and marks the entrance to the 12th-century Itsukushima Shrine.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Bandhavgarh National Park, India
Royal Bengal tigers—along with Asian one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants and abundant birdlife—can be observed on jeep safaris through India's Bandhavgarh National Park.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Chau Doc, Cambodia
Guests on the deck of The Jahan survey the Tan Chau Canal near the Vietnamese fishing port of Chau Doc, Cambodia.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Kokoen Japanese Garden, Hyogo, Japan
A photographer captures koi fish amid the tranquil beauty of Kokoen Japanese Garden, nestled beside Himeji Castle in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Assam, India
Dancers perform the traditional Bihu dance while the Charaidew II sails along India’s Brahmaputra River. The dance is associated with the festival of Bohag Bihu, which marks the Assamese New Year, the start of the new agricultural season and the arrival of spring.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Tonle Sap River, Cambodia
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Binh Thanh Island, Vietnam
Photo Gallery: Highlights from Asia
Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
Discover Lan Ha Bay aboard Ginger on a pre- or post-voyage Vietnam extension.
Latest Video
Expedition Spotlight - Japan's Rich History and Vibrant Culture
- Feb 2024
When it comes to culture and history, “Japan really is a land of contrasts,” says Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Historian Stephen Fisher. Aboard Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture, guests experience the full breadth of Japanese civilization—from storied feudal-era castles set in quiet villages and pristine landscape gardens constructed over centuries, to the war relics of Hiroshima and modern-day technology of Tokyo. In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, Fisher delves more into these cultural juxtapositions, which coexist so perfectly alongside one another.
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Vietnam & Cambodia 2024-25
Vietnam & Cambodia 2024-25