48 Indigenous communities holidays found
Ghana cultural tours
Experience the culture of ethnic groups in Ghana
From £3,185 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bolivia tour, tailor made
Tour the magnificent landscapes of Bolivia.
From US $3,895 to US $4,850 26 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This Bolivia tour can be tailormade at a time to suit you throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements
Omo Valley cultural holiday in Ethiopia
Travel to the Omo Valley, Africa's cultural heartland
From £2,565 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct
2019: 21 Jan, 28 Apr, 26 Oct
2020: 22 Jan, 25 Apr, 24 Oct
2019: 21 Jan, 28 Apr, 26 Oct
2020: 22 Jan, 25 Apr, 24 Oct
Sudan holiday
Visit pyramids & meet desert nomads
From £2,299 to £2,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Apr, 17 Apr
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Vietnam Hill Tribe holiday
Tailor made hiking holiday in Vietnam.
From US $2,148 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Vietnam holiday, off the beaten track
Get close to the remote ‘hill-tribe’ culture.
From US $3,008 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Gerewol festival holiday in Chad
Witness one of Africa's most colourful traditional festivals
From £2,199 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Sep
2020: 27 Sep
2020: 27 Sep
Cultural holiday in Ghana, Togo and Benin
Join an amazing group trip through Ghana, Togo and Benin.
From £2,249 to £2,399 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Oct, 6 Dec, 26 Dec
2019: 1 Mar, 12 Apr, 5 Jul, 16 Aug, 27 Sep, 17 Oct, 8 Nov, 27 Dec
2019: 1 Mar, 12 Apr, 5 Jul, 16 Aug, 27 Sep, 17 Oct, 8 Nov, 27 Dec
KwaZulu Natal discovery tour, South Africa
A tailor-made trip to South Africa's KwaZulu Natal region
From £2,385 12 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Luxury cultural tour of Southern Ethiopia
A unique insight into the tribes and landscape of Southern Ethiopia
From £2,649 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs every Saturday between July and the end of March
Borneo small group holiday
Head into Borneo's jungles, rivers and villages
From £1,545£1,390 to £1,730 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 1 Jul ...
2019: 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 1 Jul ...
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 03 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Tanzania holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Genuine cultural experiences and iconic wildlife parks
From US $2,245 to US $2,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2019: 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 17 Mar
2019: 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 17 Mar
Ghana, Togo and Benin holiday
Tribal culture, colourful customs and Ouidah Voodoo Festival
From £2,349 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Jan
The Gerewol Festival and Ennedi Mountains tour, Chad
Sandstone mountains, multi-hued lakes and the Wodaabe tribe
From £5,299 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Sep
2020: 27 Sep
2020: 27 Sep
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Orissa and Chhattisgarh tours in India
Distinct tribal cultures, temples & traditional textiles
From £2,295 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Feb, 16 Oct
Oman holidays, Arabian sands
Discover Muscat, Wadi Shab & Wahiba Sands
From £1,629 to £2,295 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Tribal and rural experience of India
Village life, wildlife, homestays, tribes, Himalayas
From £1,050 to £1,450 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Trekking with shepherds in the Atlas Mountains
A unique 15-day journey sharing life with nomadic shepherds.
From £865 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
Festivals of Ghana tour
See three of Ghana's most colourful traditional festivals
From £2,399 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Apr
Ethiopia tour
Vibrant tribal cultures and fascinating historic sites
From £3,599 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Nov
2019: 5 Mar, 26 Nov
2020: 3 Mar, 24 Nov
2019: 5 Mar, 26 Nov
2020: 3 Mar, 24 Nov
Kenya community experience and Masai Mara Safari
4 days of immersive community activities before epic safari!
From US $1,980 to US $2,890 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ayurvedic cooking holiday in Southern India
Living Jainism Indian culinary discovery & Ayurvedic cuisine
From £1,900 to £2,100 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Baffin Island cruising expedition, Canada
Expert Led, Polar Bears Belugas, Narwhals, Inuit Culture
From US $7,695 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Jul
Iban longhouse experience in Sarawak, Malaysia
Take a 3 Day Tour to be part of the Iban Tribe!
From £595 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spaces are still available for volunteers to join throughout October.
Burkina Faso small group tour
Painted villages, mask dances and incredible landscapes
From £1,899 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Nov, 28 Dec
Senegal and Guinea Bissau cultural holiday
Discover Senegal and Guinea Bissau on this 14 day group tour
From £3,165 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Nov, 29 Dec
2019: 19 Feb, 13 Apr, 2 Nov, 21 Dec
2019: 19 Feb, 13 Apr, 2 Nov, 21 Dec
Northern Thailand tour, 8 days
An exciting one week tour of Northern Thailand
From £1,525 to £1,725 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Nov, 28 Dec
Northern Pakistan holiday
Dramatic landscapes and unique traditional cultures
From £2,499 to £2,699 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 May, 17 Aug
Chad holidays, untamed Tibesti
An incredible journey to the holy grail of Saharan travel.
From £4,599 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Nov
2019: 10 Nov
2020: 8 Nov
2019: 10 Nov
2020: 8 Nov
Chad holidays, expedition to the Ennedi
Tubu nomads, desert crocodiles and the Sahara's best scenery
From £3,499 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Dec
2019: 6 Oct
2020: 4 Oct
2019: 6 Oct
2020: 4 Oct
From
US $3,895
including domestic flights only
Overall was a great trip. The 27 days tour starting from Uyuni and ends in Lake Titicaca was amazing. All the guides were friendly and professional, especially the one in La Paz (Leonardo), he was Super helpful and knowledgeable and would strongly recommend people to use he. (more)Jon Ng
We loved the variety offered by Bolivia, from the stunning mountains of the Altiplano to the breathtaking views over lake Titikaka to the exciting wildlife in the pampas grasslands to the incredible, other-worldly experience of the salt flats and desert. (more)Phil Bland
The Uyuni Salt Flats. We were fortunate enough to see it after a rainfall and it was looking into a reflective pool. We had a wonderful time in Bolivia, we wish we had more time to explore the country more, we'll be back! (more)David Torres
From
US $2,245
excluding flights
Very good...I enjoyed both the safari in Serengeti and the diving in Mafia very much (more)Marina Poletto
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
From
US $3,008
excluding flights
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
£2,299
excluding flights
The highlight was seeing the people, the remote locations, the sights we saw tucked away off streets - no fencing around them, just there for all to enjoy...sunrise on camels, sunset on the pyramids. (more)Virginia Draper
I had a great time with a good international group of friends. A brilliant guide Kahlid, great drivers and support staff. (more)Geoffrey Hermsen
From
£2,349
excluding flights
The highlight was learning about aspects relating to the slave trade. (more)Nigel Hunt
The highlight was following the slave trails. We met people and shook hands smiled and sharing their festivities. (more)Dawn Taylor
The most memorable was the visit to slave town/fort, attending a traditional funeral and voodoo festival. (more)Kate Rogers
From
£2,565
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Bull jumping ceremony in Hammar village
Tips?
Beware of poor accommodation in Yabello and Wando Genet
Local benefits?
No
Overall rating?
I enjoyed learning about the customs and village life (more)Joan Thomas
From
£3,750
including UK flights
From
£1,899
excluding flights
Absolutely fantastic, without a doubt, this was the best holiday I've been on! The
people, culture, breath taking scenery and philosophy of Bhutan exceeded my already high expectations. (more)Seema Hope
We had a wonderful week's experience in a unique location. The beauty of the country and the peaceful demeanour of the people will stay with us for a long
time. (more)Michael Cooke
From
£2,915
excluding flights
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
AU $2,495
excluding flights
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 $695
excluding flights
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
£1,629
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Traveling through and camping in the Omani desert was the most memorable part of the trip for me. I have crossed the Sahara twice as well as the Gobi Desert but the sand dunes of Oman are even more beautiful and interesting.
Tips?
As the trip doesn't have much free time in Muscat I would suggest arriving a day earlier or staying one day more that is NOT a Friday so that you can see some of the museums of Muscat.
Local benefits?
I don't think the trip had... (more)Nancy Wiesenfeld
From
£2,149
excluding flights
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
£2,249
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We experienced many memorable events but the Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin was the most exciting. It was very colorful and spontaneous. Numerous people went into trances and engaged in wild dances.
Tips?
Don't hesitate to go. It will surpass your expectations. Don't worry about security. It felt very safe. But be ready for heat and humidity.
Local benefits?
Local people obviously benefited a little from the money we spent and it's possible that... (more)Frank Keen
From
£1,899
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Fascinating to visit many local tribes & see & hear about their varied customs & beliefs - an anthropologists dream. Most memorable for me were informal
visits to villages & meeting the lovely welcoming people.
Tips?
Probably not the best trip for a first time visitor to Africa. Practise your French. Take eye drops to help with the heat & dust!
Local benefits?
Definitely a benefit to local people - the number of tourists has dropped due to the problems... (more)Joan Godman
From
£3,365
excluding flights
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
£3,185
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable part was probably walking around the busy streets of areas like Accra Old Town, Osu and the centres of Cape Coast and Elmina. There is always something to look at amongst the crowds and you feel safe and are not unduly bothered. Particularly enjoyable was a visit to a local high-life band’s concert in Cape Coast. And we were very interested in a couple of meetings we had with academics about Ghanaian culture and history.
Tips?
We only went for... (more)Chris Pountain
From
£2,199
excluding flights
The colorful festival itself with all the singing and dancing was of course the highlight of the tour. All the big smiles and greetings that we received from the tribe members during our stay with them, should be mentioned as well. (more)Fredrik Stenström
Interacting with the Mbororo people was a very rewarding experience...the work which had been done before the trip started in order for the group to be accepted was obviously of the highest standard.
(more)Tony Camacho
From
£2,325
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The highlight of the trip was the trek in the Vokre mountains to stay with the Dupa people, also our stay in Bukaru camp visiting other tribes in the area.
Tips?
Local benefits?
By using local hotels and services, Bukaru camp staff and porters on the trek I feel that we put much needed money into the local economy.
Overall rating?
I would have liked extra time in the North perhaps also staying with another tribe. I feel that the trip needs extra... (more)Eric Osborn-Hodge
From
£2,499
excluding flights
From
£1,899
excluding flights
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
