Make the best of your international adventure
by adding these activities to satisfy your wishes
Whether your tastes are suited to the most rigorous extreme adventures
or you wish to opt for the more sedate and intellectual pastimes,
Magical Journeys Beyond can arrange all types of activity options
to make your personalized tour unique and unforgettable
HIMALAYAN TREKKING
Nepal has the world's best trekking but India, Pakistan and Bhutan also share in this thrilling scenic activity
YOGA RETREATS
India is best known for its roots in the art of Yoga and its meditation but many other countries also have retreats as well
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Nepal, Bhutan and India excel in their mountain biking tracks where you can explore the vast scenery at a ruggedly slow pace
DESERT CAMEL CARAVANS
Western India is home to magnificent desert regions where you can take an hour's ride or an overnight caravan
SCUBA DIVING / SNORKELING
The Indian Ocean has the best diving in the world amid the tropical waters of the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bali
HOT AIR BALLOONING
Myanmar and Turkiye are world-famous for their sunrise ballooning opportunities where you can glide silently over the scenery below
BEACH CAMPING
The best examples of ideal beach camping are on the shores of the Indian Ocean in Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives
VILLAGE VISITS / CULTURE TOURS
Some of the best experiences come from getting out and meeting the local people in their villages to discover the true culture of the land
MOUNTAIN CAMPING
Northern India and Western Nepal have some of the best mid-elevation camping opportunities up in the foothills of the Himalayas
SHOPPING SPREES
All of South Asia and Southeast Asia provide for endless shopping opportunities for fabrics, crafts, art, jewelry, teas, spices, herbal remedies, carvings and metalwork
PARAGLIDING
Central Nepal and Northern India offer the best paragliding with the Himalayan winds but it can also be found in Southeast Asia as well
HORSEBACK RIDING
Northern India, Mongolia and much of Nepal offer scenic trails through the lower mountains and upper plains for amazing vistas and wildlife viewing
GER AND YURT CAMPING
Mongolia is the home of the traditional ger tent accommodations for semi-rustic camping under the millions of stars above your head
BIRDWATCHING
As part of the tropical flyway for countless species of migratory birds traversing Asia, the verdant areas of all of our destinations offer great birding locations and opportunities during the migration seasons
CULINARY EVENTS/ COOKING LESSONS
The food of South Asia and Southeast Asia is amazing and any tour can include cooking demonstrations, lessons or food shopping
WILDLIFE VIEWING SAFARIS
India has the best national parks for wildlife viewing but Nepal and Sri Lanka are close behind with numerous parks and reserves as well
MAJESTIC RIVER CRUISES
With rivers fed by the mighty Himalayas, all of Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and India provide both long and short cruises through the countryside
MOUNTAINEERING/ EXTREME TREKKING
Known as the "Top of the World," Nepal rules with the most spectacular technical climbing routes to the peaks of the towering Himalayas as well as Pakistan.
JUNGLE HOUSEBOAT CRUISES
The verdant backwaters of Kerala in Southern India offer the most serene slow cruises through endless canals with abundant bird-watching and stops in local villages
LEISURE RURAL CYCLING
Cycling can be added to nearly any of our tours but Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos offer riders some of the more leisurely routes where you can explore at a slower pace
NARROW GAUGE RAILWAYS
India has some of the best narrow gauge "toy" trains in the world where quaint coaches trundle along the narrow canyons through lush jungles and winter forests
SURFING AND SWIMMING
India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives offer ideal spots for swimming and surfing in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea
TEA AND SPICE PLANTANTIONS
India and Sri Lanka excel as the home of the finest teas and spices in the entire world and here you can tour the plantations, watch the process and buy your own supply to take home with you
MOTORCYCLE TOURING
India and Nepal offer the best of the long range motorcycle routes through the lower and middle Himalayas where you can view spectacular vistas as you motor along the roads
MEDITATION/ ASHRAM RETREATS
There is no place like Northern India for an authentic spiritual experience amid the chanting priests, the wafting incense,
and the tolling bells to set your mind at peace
JEEP SAFARIS AND TOURS
Climb up into the rugged mountains and valleys of the Asian mountain ranges for spectacular scenery and rural cultural adventures in regions few tourists see
BEACHFRONT DINING AND RELAXATION
For exclusively luxurious beachfront dining, there is nowhere else like the Maldives but India and Sri Lanka also provide stunning sunsets for romantic meals amid the Indian Ocean
WHITEWATER RAFTING
With glacier-fed raging rivers flowing down from the mountains above, both Nepal and India offer thrilling rafting rides on numerous rivers from the Himalayas and Pakistan from the Karakorum range
Note that this is not a complete listing of all activities available in all destinations and is ever-evolving as we discover more ideas for our guests to explore. If you have questions about any activities shown (or not shown) on our site, please contact us.
EXCLUDED AND DISALLOWED ACTIVITIES
In an effort to be kind to Planet Earth, and the many elegant animals that roam Her many environments, Magical Journeys Beyond does not approve of (and will not knowingly book) any tourism activities that fall under any of the following categories:
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Elephant rides or exhibitions
Tiger cub petting zoos or any other establishments that keep caged or mistreated animals for the entertainment of onlookers
(government-managed wildlife sanctuaries and reputable animal rescue organizations excepted)
Staged photo-opportunities with animals, including wildlife parks where animals are startled in order to get better action photos
Kopi Luwak (also know as "civet poop coffee") or any establishments that sell or market this product
Recently developed mono-culture farms or agricultural establishments that habitually deplete a region's natural and healthy soil
(heritage plantations excepted)
SCUBA and snorkeling activities where delicate corals and sea life are not protected and respected
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We do, however, encourage our guests to visit National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and other regulated natural sites where animals may be viewed, as these locations are staffed by naturalists and conversationalists, and the proceeds from those locations typically contribute to the safety, care, and well-being of the animals within their boundaries. We also encourage visits to Botanical Gardens, small family-run farms, and heritage agricultural sites for the same reasons.
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