Tours TO ASIA
Uncover Asia, from archaeology to contemporary art and architecture
Hokkaido and Tohoku:
The road North
Dates: 22 July – 07 August 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $13,950pp twinshare
Status: Waitlist
Discover the path less travelled in northern Japan over its moderate summer, exploring diverse histories, indigenous culture, serene temples and exquisite natural beauty.
Kyoto & tokyo:
a tale of two cities
Dates: 11-23 November 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $11,450pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Unpack your bags for long stays in two of Japan’s most emblematic cities on our popular tour, in the capital of traditional culture in Kyoto and the fast-paced contemporary metropolis of Tokyo.
2025
WINTER
IN JAPAN
Dates: 16-29 January 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $12,550pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Encounter a different facet of Japan during winter, exploring its small mountain towns, historic villas and gardens, exceptional regional galleries and the overwhelming beauty of Mount Fuji.
SOUTH KOREA
Dates: September 2025
Tour Leader: Jackie Menzies OAM
Status: Register interest
Discover South Korea, from its UNESCO-listed temples and palaces to traditional ceramics and its thriving contemporary art scene.
JAPAN’S ART ISLANDS & THE SETOUCHI TRIENNALE
Dates: May 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Status: Register interest
Experience the world-class Setouchi Triennale, Japan’s largest contemporary art festival, admiring the revitalised ‘art islands’ of the Seto Inland Sea as well as the beauty and relaxed charm of Shikoku.
Hokkaido and Tohoku:
The road North
Dates: July 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Status: Register interest
Discover the path less travelled in northern Japan over its moderate summer, exploring diverse histories, indigenous culture, serene temples and exquisite natural beauty.
SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
Our tours are designed for travellers with a strong interest in history, art, music and culture and have a maximum of 20 people in a group
GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRATION
Our tour leaders combine genuine scholarly insight with enthusiasm and finely-honed leadership skills
SLOW DOWN AND SEE MORE
Long stays and a balance between group activities and independent exploration are a feature of our journeys
Fitness on Tour
Travel always requires a degree of physical fitness and mental stamina. To help you decide if a tour is right for you, we’ve given them fitness ratings:
MODERATE
ACTIVE
CHALLENGING
You can view our fitness ratings here in our FAQ. Should you have any concerns, please get in touch with us.
Responsible Tourism
Travel is an intensive activity, but it also provides a livelihood for almost 1 in 10 people globally. Our short term goal is to make our Australian operations carbon neutral by 2025. At the same time, we will undertake the first stages of reducing the footprint of our tours and the Scope 3 emissions they entail.
We’ll keep you informed of our roadmap to achieving these goals and the challenges on the way in a dedicated blog in Limelight Arts Traveller.
Our Travel Partner
Limelight Arts Travel is pleased to partner with Mary Rossi Travel, one of Australia’s most recognised luxury travel agents.
You can read more about these arrangements here.