
In Thailand, new experiences developed with their local partners, offer travellers the chance to engage with rural life and traditional craftsmanship:
Chiang Mai: A Farm-to-Table Forest Tour with organic farming, bamboo-cooked meals, and herbal foot baths, plus a 2-day farmstay exploring sustainable living and local cooking.
Phuket: Hands-on cultural encounters such as:
Phuket Local Living – pineapple farms, rubber tapping, and coconut harvesting
Community, Cuisine & Crafts – eco-printing with natural leaves and cooking classes
Phuket Old Town Walking Tour – led by a local guide and featuring a hidden Hokkien heritage house rarely visited by tourists.
Elsewhere in Asia, ETG's latest updates include:
Cambodia: Unique excursions in development such as a female-led market tour and a helicopter temple safari
Vietnam: The newly opened Namia River in Hoi An – a boutique riverside stay with a wellness focus.
Sri Lanka:
Kumana Under Canvas – a new tented safari camp in Kumana National Park, now open
Kalawewa Kayaking – a peaceful new experience on the ancient reservoir, exploring rural village life and wildlife from the water
India: The much-anticipated Oberoi Bandhavgarh (The Oberoi Vindhyavilas) is now open – a luxury jungle retreat on the edge of Bandhavgarh National Park
Also of note: the newly opened Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Aman's first urban hotel in Thailand, is now welcoming guests.
These new offerings reflect Experience Travel Group's ongoing commitment to crafting enriching, responsible journeys across Asia – combining exclusive access with community connection.