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Indigenous communities holidays

You can experience authentic Indigenous communities on one of these unusual and memorable holidays, from leading specialist tour operators and accommodation providers. Trips range from just one day to two weeks or more, so there’s an Indigenous communities experience to suit length of holiday.

Indigenous communities holidays
Tanzania holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Genuine cultural experiences and iconic wildlife parks, from US $1860 - US $2255 (7 days) ex flights
Adelaide to Alice Springs tour, Australia
Go where the others only dream of going, from AU $1695 - AU $1995 (10 days) ex flights
Ecuador Amazon rainforest holiday
A totally unique jungle and river adventure, from £1295 (8 days) ex flights
Kenya holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Superb wildlife and local tribal life, from US $1695 - US $2395 (7 days) ex flights
Thailand activity holiday
Cycle trek and kayak in Thailand, from £999 (14 days) ex flights
Cape York tours, wetland cruise, Australia
Join a wetlands tour guided by the Wik people, from AU $2040 per tour (4 days)
Sudan holiday
Visit pyramids & meet desert nomads, from £2049 - £2999 (15 days) ex flights
Off the beaten track holiday in Vietnam
Get close to the remote ‘hill-tribe’ culture., from US $2274 (15 days) ex flights
First Nation hiking tours in Canada
See the wilderness through native eyes, from CA $935 (4 days) ex flights
Bolivia tour, tailor made
Tour the magnificent landscapes of Bolivia., from €2179 (25 days) ex flights
Maasai warrior introductory training course, Kenya
An initiation into some of the customs of Maasai warrior traditions, from US $1700 (4 days) ex flights
Ashanti tours in Ghana
Experience the ancient culture of the Ashanti Kingdom, from £1777 (9 days) ex flights
Luxury cultural tour of Southern Ethiopia
A unique insight into the tribes and landscape of Southern Ethiopia, from £2099 (14 days) ex flights
Vietnam Hill Tribe holiday
Tailor made hiking holiday in Vietnam., from £1667 (14 days) ex flights
Burkina Faso holidays
A trip through the incredible diversity of this charming country, from £2399 (14 days) ex flights
Cultural tour of Bhutan
Meet the people of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, from £1549 (11 days) ex flights
Cultural holiday in South Sudan
Explore the ethnic diversity of the world's newest country, from £2675 (9 days) ex flights
Vietnam trekking & homestay tour
Trekking & homestay in Sapa, from £298 (5 days) ex flights
Indigenous cultural tour of Panama
Discover Indigenous Panama, from US $1950 (8 days) ex flights
KwaZulu Natal discovery tour, South Africa
A tailor-made trip to South Africa's KwaZulu Natal region, from £2400 (12 days) inc UK flights
Ghana cultural tours, tailor made
Experience the culture of ethnic groups in Ghana, from £3185 (19 days) ex flights
Kenya & Tanzania safari, culture and wildlife 14 days
Quintessential African wildlife, tribal culture & scenery., from US $3300 - US $3945 (14 days) ex flights
Kimberley tour in Western Australia
Experience the true spirit of Kimberley, Western Australia, from £1455 (8 days) ex flights
Self drive holiday in Cape Town and the Garden Route
Visit the beautiful Cape and Garden Route, from £1245 - £1580 (11 days) ex flights

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Orangutans and Ibans tour to Borneo
The most memorable parts of the holiday were Borneo Rainforest Lodge in the Dannum Valley and climbing Mt. Kinabalu. (more)Zachry Brown
Fantastic experience, unforgettable. It surpassed all expectations. (more)Lois Froud
From £3750 including UK flights
Tanzania holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Fantastic! Amazing! Awe inspiring! The trip of a lifetime! Our most memorable moments were our interactions with the local people. Even though we booked this safari to see the Serengeti, we also wanted to make sure we spent an equal amount of time visiting and getting to know the people of Tanzania. We will forever hold in our hearts how warm and inviting everyone was. (more)Teresa VandenBosch
Fantastic. It was the perfect family holiday with a 12 year old and 14 year old. Always plenty to do, loads of variety, but never rushed. (more)Rebecca Rowland
Wow! where would we start? Muba - a great and knowledgeable guide with a tremendous sense of humour, Jackson a terrific cook and again a great sense of humour. Stumbling upon elephants whilst walking to the viewpoint at the Serengeti park gates. (more)Helen Brown
From US $1860 - US $2255 excluding flights
Off the beaten track holiday in Vietnam
Excellent in all ways. Ms. Thanh Ha of the operator’s Saigon office provided detailed information and reminders, and she met us in Saigon to make sure everything was as we hoped. (more)Sandy Snyder
Eating and experiencing the beauty of Vietnam was the most memorable part...Brilliant. Wouldn't hesitate in doing it again and recommending to anyone wanting some happy healing holiday happenings. (more)Anita Lowe
From US $2274 excluding flights
Bolivia tour, tailor made
Amboro and Refugui log Volcanes. Noel Kempf National Park. Altiplano (Sajama and Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve) were the most memorable parts of the holiday (more)Morten Ross
The most memorable part of the holiday was El Salar De Uyuni...It was really good. (more)raphaelle kieffer
The trip to San Miguel del Bala was the highlight. (more)Jane Wright
From €2179 excluding flights
Self drive holiday in Cape Town and the Garden Route
The Safari in Amakala was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Lucy Williamson
Brilliant. We did so many things in two weeks that the holiday felt as though we'd been away much longer. Thoroughly recommend this company, and we would use them again. (more)David Campbell
From £1245 - £1580 excluding flights
Kenya holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
The company made it so easy for us, from our first point of contact to confirming our final arrangements we encountered no problems. They were excellent.... Highly recommended. (more)Dorian Oates
There were too many high points to be able to select just one, but I would have to say that the amount of wildlife seen was generally amazing! (more)Shelley Munro Galloway
So many aspects were marvellous, it’s difficult to narrow them down. The Kenyan people, dramatic African scenery, our wonderful guide, driver and cook, the wildlife, visits to schools and projects. An eye-opening, vivid, unforgettable experience. (more)Mark Collier
From US $1695 - US $2395 excluding flights
Private vehicle safari in Tanzania
Our children (13 and 15) got as much out of meeting the local people in towns and villages as they did from seeing the vast array of wildlife. Now they realise you really can make do on a minimum of possessions and things can be fixed (in very inventive ways), not thrown away when they break; a life changing experience for them. (more)Graham Botwright
The balloon safari was wonderful even though my photos are blurry from my shaky hands-seeing cheetahs from above & a huge hippo out of water was spectacular. The setting for our breakfast & champagne after the flight was beautiful - a table under a tree in the Serengeti. (more)Patricia Tulloch
From £1810 - £1955 excluding flights
Community-based village homestays, Kenya
An amazing week, and one that my daughter and I will never forget. The itinerary for the week was incredibly well thought through and planned to give a really good balance of practical, social and craft activities, as well as visits to schools and a clinic (and local pub!) with enough chance to rest and catch our breath in between. (more)Ruth Findlay Brooks
The communities which hosted us were so welcoming to us, they made us feel like we had come home. We will never forget traditional song and dance in the moonlight of Kabimoi or being given Kikamba names at Mulanii. Priceless. (more)Andrew Fuller
The host families helped us learn some of their language, customs, farming practices, crafts, cooking, and generally how to enjoy life without electricity! We didn't see another white person the whole week - wonderful!! I cannot recommend it highly enough. (more)Bill Landale
From £800 excluding flights
Vietnam trekking & homestay tour
The best experience and vacation we have had. We loved the whole thing. (more)Colesie Sterling
The whole experience was memorable. Our guide was very good, the landscape was beautiful, the trekking was good and the homestays were and food were excellent. (more)Dinah Reed
Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? The best we have had. Made all the more stress free by the personal attention of Ninh, our tour organiser (more)Stuart Mcneil
From £298 excluding flights
Ganges tour, Delhi to Calcutta
Excellent, just what I needed - a fascinating holiday in which everything was taken care of. (more)Kathryn Tomlinson
Most memorable? Seeing slivers of daily life in rural India. The Himalayan panorama, the wildlife, the boating experience and great eating were memorable as well. (more)Marilyn Jestes
Most memorable was travelling down the Ganges on the boat and seeing Varanasi. (more)Jane Graham
From £2095 excluding flights
Zambia safari in South Luangwa
The most memorable part was when we were driving up a rocky dry river to see white rhinos and when they smelled/heard us and started coming towards us, realized they could be a lot faster than us on this terrain. (more)Sven Jeanrenaud
The most exciting was the gorge swing & white river rafting in Victoria Falls as well as the night game drives following lions stalking prey in the Okavango. (more)Jean Pierre Kruger
From £3220 excluding flights
Oman holidays, Arabian sands
I had a wonderful time...Traveling through and camping in the Omani desert was the most memorable part of the trip for me (more)Nancy Wiesenfeld
Camping in the desert was the most memorable part. (more)Julie Collins
From £1674 - £1917 including UK flights
Kenya & Tanzania safari, culture and wildlife 14 days
We saw all the animals we could hope for, most of them in great numbers and really close up. Perhaps the very best was when we came upon first a mating lion couple and then, a few km away, the rest of the pride with mums and cubs nursing and playing. Absolutely amazing! (more)Marie Lenstrup
The highlight was staying in a bush camp site, watching three lions less than one kilometre away from the site. (more)Pablo Moreno
From US $3300 - US $3945 excluding flights
Kruger & Swaziland safari, South Africa, tailormade
Most memorable were seeing a pack of nine wild dogs....Getting so close to some of the other wildlife, Seeing Humpback whales breach. Better than expected and lived up to all our hopes. (more)Bob Mudd
The trip surpassed our expectations tenfold. In our wildest dreams we couldn't contemplate or imagine the experience we would or could hope to achieve on this trip. It was amazing from beginning to end. (more)Eugene and Debs Gribbon
From £780 excluding flights
Adelaide to Alice Springs tour, Australia
Memorable parts? The wonderful walks -- canyons, gorges, other natural features -- that revealed to us the natural riches of the Outback, from birds and other creatures to the land itself. Also... the bush knowledge and sensitivity of our leader, Steve. He added immeasurably to our appreciation, and therefore our pleasure. Tips? Probably more important for Europeans than Canadians or Americans (who live in big-scale countries): realize emotionally, not just intellectually, that once... (more)Penny Williams
From AU $1695 - AU $1995 excluding flights
Flinders Ranges wilderness tours, South Australia
Memorable parts? The Flinders is a very dramatic park and one that invites you get out and walk. Wilpena Pound is a rock fortress, a piece of land enclosed of each side by high cliffs with just one route in. Inside their are lovely walks through huge gums - its a very tranquil and relaxing place. Staying at Rawnsley Park, a working Merino Sheep Station, was a real treat. We stayed in one of the Eco Villas, and the highlight was lying in bed and pushing a button that withdrew a blind... (more)Justin Francis
From AU $495 - AU $1275 excluding flights
Jordan cultural tour, hosted by Bedouin of Petra
Memorable parts? Our interaction with the Bedouin guides, their charm and their perspectives on the history and current social and political life in Jordan was really memorable. Petra was magnificent and Jerash was a real gem. Jordan is a much un- heralded destination. Tips? More than 2 days in Petra is necessary. Must dos - Petra, Jerash, Amman, the desert. Be open to the everyday encounters with the guides, drivers, shop-keepers etc Local benefits? Benefitted local people.... (more)Eleanor Moore
From £1249 excluding flights
First Nation hiking tours in Canada
Memorable parts? The location, hosts and the routes they planned. Tips? The routes / hikes are challenging, the lodge is very comfortable but remote. Very eco-conscious....so be mindful of that. Be ready for all types of weather..from hot sun to snow. Local benefits? Yes - very much so. (more)Jane Cayley
From CA $935 excluding flights
Holiday in Mongolia
Memorable parts? The solar eclipse. Also visiting a nomadic family one night. Tips? Not really applicable as a one-off trip to see solar eclipse and Mongolia along the way. General tips would be Mongolia is a big country with poor infrastructure. Make sure your trip doesn't involve too much driving or you will spend your whole time on a bus and not out seeing things. Covering 400km in one day, while possible, is not pleasant. Local benefits? Yes and no. It was run by a Mongolian... (more)Sam Grainne
From £1399 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Want to know more about indigenous communities holidays before you go?

Find out more about indigenous communities holidays by reading these articles.

Visiting tribal people has never been more popular. Proud and extravagantly decorated men and women that once only stared out at us from coffee table books, glossy magazines and TV documentaries and now accessible to intrepid travellers and tour companies. We find ancient ways of life of fascinating, and often of great romantic appeal. In today's world of concrete; supermarkets; urban life; fashions; celebrity culture; stressful jobs; and lack of community the ideal of people living simply together close to nature in the same way that they have for 1000's of years is extremely appealing. For the tourist there is nothing like bridging centuries of modern development and making a connection with people whose lives are so very different to our own. Tribal communities have sometimes been described as 'living laboratories' based on observing lifestyles that have changed little for hundred's of years. Many will feel this a demeaning expression, and those of us privileged enough to have visited, and listened properly, will have discovered that tribal people often have far more to teach us about our society and our lives than we can teach them about our world. Read more about Indigenous communities holidays in this Indigenous communities holidays article.
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