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Harbin Ice Festival
Explore a magical world of illuminated ice sculptures and a vibrant carnival atmosphere with ice sports, slides and snow castles in China’s North-East.
Harbin
Boun Pha Vet
Laos
Boun Pha Vet
12 February, 2025
The monastery festivals take place over a month, depending on the organization of each temple. Pha Vet is the name of Buddha's penultimate reincarnation, before he was born as Prince Siddharta. A particularly generous Indian prince, he gave the white elephant, the kingdom's palladium, to a simple beggar. Furious, his father chased him out of the palace. He took to the forest with his wife and two children, devoting himself to study and prayer. Legendarily generous, he even gave his two children to a beggar. Their redemption cost the king dearly. Finally convinced that nothing could be done to correct…
Laos
Champasak
Wat Phou Festival
12 February, 2025
This festival is held from 12 February 2025, during the third full moon of the lunar calendar on the grounds of the enchanting pre-Angkorian Wat Phou ruins in Champasak. Festivities include elephants parade, traditional Lao music and dance performances, and candlelight procession at night. To coincide with the festival, a trade fair is also held to showcase products originating from southern Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. res@asiantrailslaos.com
Laos
Boun Pi Mai | Lao New Year
14 April, 2025
"Boun Pi Mai" is Lao's New Year (Bouddhist new year) also called "Water Festival" Traditionally, on the first day of the celebration, Buddha images are taken out of the temples to be cleansed with scented water by devotees, and placed on special temporary altars within the compounds of "wats" (temples). Devotees gather the scented water falling off the images, to take home and use it to pour on friends and relatives, as an act of cleansing and purification before entering the New Year. On the evening of the second day, the images are returned to their proper shrines within the…
Laos
Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)
11 May, 2025
A unique celebration. An extremely important Buddhist festival, it simultaneously commemorates the birth, awakening and attainment of Nirvana by the Buddha: impressive multicoloured processions take place in the temples. It gives rise to great festivities, as it is generally associated with Boun Bang Faï, the famous rocket festival, although this can take place from the beginning of May to the end of June, depending on the town or village and the progress of work in the rice fields. This festive pagan festival is dedicated to fertility. The most ingenious bamboo rockets are fired into the clouds to trigger the rainy…
Laos
Luang Prabang
Rice Growing Festival & Boat Racing Festival
23 August, 2025
Rice growing Festival & Boat Racing Festival: This festival is held on the "Day of the Commemoration of the Dead". At the Khao Padabdin ceremony day, people visit local temples to make offerings to dead ancestors as well as to share merit-making. This festival includes boat racing on the Nam Khan River and a trade fair in Luang Prabang World Heritage town. res@asiantrailslaos.com
Laos
Boun Ock Phansaa Candle Light Festival
7 October, 2025
The festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent; it is held after the end of the monks’ three-month fast and retreat during the rainy season (Boun Khao Pansa). At dawn donations and offerings are made at temples around the city. In the evening, candlelight processions are held at temples and hundreds of small banana-leaves boats with lights illuminate the Mekong to pay respect to the river spirit. (In Luang prabang, the procession ending at Wat Xieng Thong, the boats are put to water at the royal pier.) res@asiantrailslaos.com
Laos
Luang Prabang
Half Marathon Run for Children
26 October, 2025
Run through the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang for the children. All proceeds from this race will support Lao Friends Hospital for Children located in Luang Prabang, Laos. Strengthen your heart while keeping theirs beating! A beautiful event that makes hospital care and access free for the children at the Lao Friends Hospital of Luang Prabang. res@asiantrailslaos.com
Laos
Vientiane
Boun That Luang Vientiane
5 November, 2025
This religious festival is held in and around That Luang Stupa, the National Symbol of Laos, where hundreds of monks gather to accept alms and floral votives from the people. On the first day a large procession leads from the city centre to That Luang Stupa on the outskirts of town. Around That Luang Stupa a fair attracts people at night time and for one of the largest alms giving the next morning. The festival includes grand fireworks display at night. During the same period a similar festival is also celebrated at Ching Tim Stupa in Luang Namtha Province. res@asiantrailslaos.com
Laos
Luang Prabang
Blue Chair Film Festival
5 December, 2025
Since 2009, a non-profit cultural organization committed to the celebration of Southeast Asian film, as well as to the growth of local and regional film communities. res@asiantrailslaos.com
Family Trails
Devised with the whole family in mind, these trails combine discovery with comfort. Featuring family-friendly accommodation options and a variety of exhilarating activities for all ages, these excursions guarantee fun-filled outings. Whether it is a child-friendly tour or a family adventure, inspirational experiences are delivered when travelling with the family.
Joint Trails
A friend is simply a stranger you have not met yet! Our Joint Trails bring together like-minded explorers on cross-country or destination-specific group tours. With guaranteed departures throughout the year and expert guides leading the way, these seat-in-coach journeys offer a unique way to discover Asia. Whether you are drawn to lively cities or serene natural landscapes, these trails create unforgettable memories, while also nurturing connections with fellow travellers that can develop into lifelong friendships.
Cruising Trails
Navigate Asia’s famous rivers and oceans with our seasoned cruise experts. Our products offer unparalleled journeys, providing a different perspective of the countries we operate in. Whether guests prefer lounging on a luxury ocean-going vessel or voyaging on a classic river boat, we will deliver the perfect cruise experience, with flexible itineraries to accommodate individual, bespoke requests.
Wellness Trails
A sanctuary for the senses, our Wellness Trails offer transformative treatments, ranging from rejuvenating spa therapies to longer-stay holistic health retreats. Whether guests are seeking peace through ancient Buddhist practices or embracing healthy living, our feel good activities are designed to restore balance to body, mind and spirit.
Sustainable Trails
Guided by our ESTEEM principles (Eat locally, Stay eco-friendly, Transport alternatively, Experience meaningfully, Empower viably, Make a difference), Sustainable Trails promote an environmentally-conscious approach to travel. Our itineraries support local communities, contribute to eco-friendly causes and ensure that guests’ journeys respect the natural world and local cultures. By partnering with like-minded organisations, we ensure that sustainability is at the heart of our daily operations.
Active Trails
From pure adrenaline rushes to fun-filled activities that require some endeavour, our Active Trails unleash the adventurous spirit within an individual. By collaborating with experts in trekking, soft adventure, cycling and thrill-based activities, we guarantee a dynamic experience. Additionally, If pristine nature and natural wonders are your forte, a world of stunning flora and fauna is just a click away.
Authentic Trails
These trails offer a traditional twist on existing tours. They are ideal for repeat visitors and those seeking a more in-depth version of our existing tour programmes. These special products reveal Asia in a different light, including unique accommodation opportunities and unconventional modes of transport. This is the best way to gain a greater connection with our destinations.
Culinary Trails
These excursions are delivered with exceptional taste. From street hawker food to Michelin-starred cuisine, we take foodies on a tantalising tour of Asia’s diverse culinary landscape. With an emphasis on local dishes and their cultural significance, we invite guests to explore the distinct and authentic flavours across countries. These culinary journeys often blend gastronomy with history and heritage, leaving appetites satisfied and minds enriched.
Digital Trails
Discover historic sites, iconic landmarks and hidden attractions on our Digital Trails. Even better, our Digital Trails travellers have the freedom to design their own adventures and at their own pace using GPS-enabled, self-guided routes accessed on a smartphone. While guided walks are available on certain days, all self-guided routes are accessible 24/7 – the most flexible exploration possible!
Romantic Trails
For couples in search of cherished moments and romantic getaways, Romantic Trails provide perfect settings for love and commitment. Whether strengthening a connection or celebrating a new bond, these handpicked excursions and activities create unforgettable memories. Our extensive portfolio contains Asia’s most enchanting landscapes.
Essential Trails
Our Essential Trails deliver the must-see attractions that define each country’s national identity. These trails offer a comprehensive overview of iconic destinations and attractions – the perfect experience for both first-time and repeat travellers! Our quintessential tours are specifically designed to immerse guests in the best Asia has to offer.