Tours TO ASIA
Uncover Asia, from archaeology to contemporary art and architecture
2026 TOURS
Hokkaido & Tohoku:
The road North
Dates: 20 July - 03 August 2026
Tour Leader: Relle Mott
Price: $15,950pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover the path less travelled in northern Japan over its colourful summer, exploring diverse histories, indigenous culture, serene temples and exquisite natural beauty.
Exploring Kyushu
Dates: 16-30 October 2026
Tour Leader: Relle Mott
Price: $13,650pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Explore Japan’s southernmost island and discover six unique regions endowed with natural beauty, historic treasures, temples in verdant forest settings and steaming hot springs.
SOUTH KOREA
Dates: 23 October – 02 November 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $13,850pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover South Korea, from its UNESCO-listed temples and palaces to traditional ceramics and its thriving contemporary art scene in Seoul and at the Busan and Gwangju Biennales.
Exploring Kyushu
Dates: 02-16 November 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $13,650pp twinshare
Status: Waitlist
Explore Japan’s southernmost island and discover six unique regions endowed with natural beauty, historic treasures, temples in verdant forest settings and steaming hot springs.
TOKYO, KANAZAWA & KYOTO
Dates: 18-30 November 2026
Tour Leader: Relle Mott
Price: $13,700pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover the contrast between modernity and tradition in three of Japan’s most emblematic cities, the fast-paced metropolis of Tokyo, beautifully preserved Kanazawa and historic Kyoto.
2027 TOURS
WInter IN JAPAN
Dates: 11-23 February 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $14,900pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Encounter a different facet of Japan during winter, exploring its mountain towns, historic temples and gardens, and exceptional regional galleries outside of peak season.
HONG KONG & SHANGHAI
Dates: March 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
Experience contemporary art in Hong Kong and Shanghai, historic gateways between the Chinese and Western worlds, with their exceptional new galleries and museums.
JAPAN’S ART ISLANDS
Dates: May 2027
Tour Leader: Emily Wakeling
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
Delight in a feast of art on and around the revitalised ‘art islands’ of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, and discover cutting- edge contemporary art in Tokyo.
THE SEA OF JAPAN
Dates: May 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
Travel down Japan's west coast, discovering how castle towns, historic gardens and traditional arts and crafts transformed towns and mountain villages alongside the Sea of Japan.
MONGOLIA & THE NAADAM FESTIVAL
Dates: 09-24 July 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $13,250pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Get off the beaten track to discover Mongolia’s history, art and unique cultures, and participate in the exuberant national festival of Naadam, together with Limelight Arts Travel director Dr Nick Gordon.
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.