The Grandest Tour 2025
Japan · Vietnam · Thailand · Sri Lanka · India · Uzbekistan · Greece
April 19–May 9, 2025
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When to Go - December
Asia changes with the seasons, and you need to know when. Remote Lands helps you curate your Asia experience to the best possible time of year, making sure you get the most out of your endless holiday options.
With our local expertise, you can plan your trip to coincide with the sights, tastes, and celebrations you were hoping to get out of your adventure on the continent. To everything, there is a season, and Remote Lands knows the best times to explore your Asian destination.
With our local expertise, you can plan your trip to coincide with the sights, tastes, and celebrations you were hoping to get out of your adventure on the continent. To everything, there is a season, and Remote Lands knows the best times to explore your Asian destination.
Destinations for December
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Featured Itineraries in December
Featured Festivals in December
Hornbill Festival
Country India
This 10-day annual festival in India’s northeastern region of Nagaland brings together a wide variety of local tribes, who perform their traditional dances and folk songs for all to see, wearing traditional dress. Held at Naga Heritage Village, constructed for the event, there are also fun competitions, a large market, and more.
Kyaik-hti-yo ‘Golden Rock’ Pagoda Festival
Country Myanmar
Kyaik-Hti-Yo Pagoda spire sits on top of an enormous rock, covered in gold leaf, perched on a cliff edge. It is customary for pilgrims from all over the country to join the ceremony in which 9,000 lamps are lit around the rock to celebrate the New Year and to offer thanks to Buddha for his peaceful philosophy and wisdom.
Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open
Country Cambodia
Since 2007, the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open has been attracting golfers from around the world. The event is staged at the Phokeethra Country Club, just 15 miles from Siem Reap. Many golfers and spectators take advantage of the great location and head to nearby Angkor – when they’re not due on the golf course that is!
Aman Jet Expeditions
You are invited to Remote Lands’ signature Aman Jet Expeditions, in partnership with our friends at Aman. These are small group journeys designed for people who usually travel independently.
Around the World in Three Continents 2025
Japan · Philippines · Indonesia · Maldives · UAE · Venice · Morocco
September 7–27, 2025
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Cities to Tropics: Kyoto to Bali
JAPAN • CHINA • PHILIPPINES • BALI
December 7–19, 2025
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Here is a small selection of the kind words our clients have said about us recently.
A Couple from Virginia
Overall, the trip was fun and interesting and it was comforting to know that Remote Lands was behind the scenes.
Janet and Tim, Colorado
Thanks for your professional assistance that made all the difference in a truly exceptional experience. In summary, we would definitely recommend your company to friends and as a matter of fact, we have already done so.
Kristi & Paul, Tokyo, Japan
From the sincerity of our guide to the comfortable eloquence of our lodging and cultural forays into Khmer history, our trip unfolded perfectly.
