Menu

We've found 39 South Asia History Tours ideas for you

Sri Lanka on a Shoestring

2-Week Sri Lanka Highlights Holiday Itinerary on a budget

14 days From £1,055 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Kandy, Ella, Negombo, Sigiriya, Unawatuna
Activity Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Budget
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Goa & South India off the Beaten Path Tour

A complete view of South India

10 days From $1,150 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Shivamogga, Heranjalu
Activity Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Rajasthan & Golden Triangle Tour by Train

Experience India’s famed Golden Triangle

12 days From $1,215 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan
Activity Active, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism, Train
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Kerala & Village Experience Tour

Witness the sublime beauty of South India

15 days From $1,230 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Kerala, Mumbai
Activity Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Adventure, Active, Yoga, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

North India Hills & Beyond Tour

Explore the holy temples and roam through the green rolling hills of the North

12 days From $1,300 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Shimla, Chandigarh, Rishikesh
Activity Active, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Community-led Tourism, Train
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

A Taste of Sri Lanka

2-Week Sri Lanka Highlights Holiday Itinerary - Culture, Wildlife & Beaches

14 days From £1,695 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Ella, Dambulla, Horton Plains National Park, Negombo, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Unawatuna
Activity Beach, Family, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

The Himalayan Foothills Tour

12 days From $1,770 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Delhi, Amritsar, Dharamshala, Shimla
Activity Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Taj, Temples & Tigers Tour

11 days From $1,850 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Varanasi
Activity Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Train
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Nepal Vista Tour

Cultural & historical tour for non-trekkers

9 days From $1,920 Customisable Group tour Editor's Pick
Destinations Annapurna Region, Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park
Activity Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Solo Travel, Budget
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
View trip

The Karnataka Odyssey

14 days From $2,150 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Goa, Karnataka
Activity Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Sri Lanka Uncovered

2-weeks Sri Lanka off the Beaten Path Itinerary

15 days From £2,348 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Knuckles Mountain Range, Gal Oya National Park, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Negombo, Kalpitiya
Activity Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Trekking the Trans Bhutan Trail

9 days From £3,399 Group tour Editor's Pick
Destinations Bhutan
Activity Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, History, Solo Travel
Tour Type Small group tour
View trip Visit site  

Sri Lanka tailor made tours

Custom itineraries & private trips

13 days From £3,950 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Tangalle, Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Udawalawe, Colombo, Haputale, Knuckles Mountain Range, Galle, Kandy, Gal Oya National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Trincomalee, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Ella, Minneriya National Park, Horton Plains National Park, Bundala National Park, Mirissa, Sigiriya, Pigeon Island National Park, Arugam Bay, Nuwara Eliya, Unawatuna
Activity Luxury, Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Classic Family Holiday

Visit the ancient cities

17 days From £4,000 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Polonnaruwa, Udawalawe, Galle, Kandy
Activity Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Cycling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Coastal Discovery

Explore Sri Lanka and relax at the beach

15 days From £4,000 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Galle, Bundala National Park, Bentota
Activity Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Birds of Sri Lanka

Natural wildlife and birdwatching in Sri Lanka

17 days From £4,000 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Tangalle, Yala National Park, Colombo, Knuckles Mountain Range, Gal Oya National Park, Paramakanda Rock temple
Activity Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Luxury Family Holiday + Seaplane

A luxurious family adventure across Sri Lanka

17 days From £4,000 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Tangalle, Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Sigiriya
Activity Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Walking, Yoga, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, History
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Big Mammals of Sri Lanka

Leopards, Elephants & Whales

17 days From £4,000 Customisable Editor's Pick
Destinations Yala National Park, Udawalawe, Mirissa, Negombo
Activity Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Bhutan Photo Safari

25 days From $9,670 Customisable Group tour Editor's Pick
Destinations Bhutan
Activity Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, History, Solo Travel
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Small group tour
View trip

Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour

1 days From $61
Destinations Delhi, Agra
Activity Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Budget
Tour Type Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Golden Triangle Tour – 6 Days

5 days From $479 Customisable
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan
Activity Family, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Budget
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Golden Triangle Tour – 7 Days

7 days From $655 Customisable
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan
Activity Family, Active, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Budget
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Forts & Palaces Tour

11 days From $1,131 Customisable
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan
Activity Family, Active, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Budget, Train
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Everest Base Camp Trek

Trek to Everest Base Camp and back

15 days From $1,290 Customisable
Destinations Everest Base Camp, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Dingboche, Lukla
Activity Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, History
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Golden Triangle with Kerala Tour

15 days From $1,360 Customisable
Destinations Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Kerala
Activity Cruise & Sailing, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Budget
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip Visit site  

Desertscapes, Forts and Unexpected Treasures

Dive into the deep deserts of Rajasthan

10 days From £1,432 Customisable
Destinations Delhi, Rajasthan
Activity Safari, Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Sherpa Festival Trek

Explore the Everest region and experience the culture and community of the Sherpa

10 days From $1,550
Destinations Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Lukla
Activity Luxury, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Festivals, Cities, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food
View trip Visit site  

Bhutan Vista Tour

6 days From $1,650 Customisable
Destinations Thimpu, Punakha, Paro, Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Activity Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Culture, Archaeology, Spiritual, Museums & Galleries, History, Budget
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Coast to Coast Across the South

18 day coast to coast tour across Kerala and Tamil Nadu

18 days From £1,703 Customisable
Destinations Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Activity Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Kayaking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History, Culinary, Food
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Cultural Round Island

10 days From $1,710 Customisable
Destinations Yala National Park, Polonnaruwa, Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Ella, Nuwara Eliya
Activity Beach, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, History
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
View trip

Why Horizon Guides?

Impartial guidebooks

Impartial travel guides

Our guides are written by the leading experts in their destinations. We never take payment for positive coverage so you can count on us for impartial travel advice.

Expert itineraries

Expert itineraries

Suggested itineraries and routes to help you scratch beneath the surface, avoid the tourist traps, and plan an authentic, responsible and enjoyable journey.

Specialist advice

Specialist advice

Get friendly, expert travel advice and custom itineraries from some of the world's best tour operators, with no spam, pressure or commitment to book.