Small-group trips across Asia
Travel with strangers, come back with friends.

Small-group adventures across Japan, China and beyond. You don't need to know anyone — that's the whole point. Everything organised, an expert team leader, a group that clicks.

Japan · China · & more
From £2,950
8–14 travellers
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Good food · Good company · Real friends
Moments you will never forget.

Discover Asia with a small group of fellow travellers who love it as much as you do. Expert team leader every step of the way.

Small groups
Year-round
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Japan · China · and beyond
Every trip, a new story.

From the temples of Kyoto to the Great Wall of China — unforgettable places, shared with people who become friends.

Temples & cities
Food & culture
New friends
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You don't travel alone
The trip of a lifetime.

A small group, an expert team leader and everything organised. This could be the best trip of your life.

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8–14 travellers
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About Asiatrip UK

Asia, done properly.

You have been dreaming of Asia for someday. We are here to make someday now. Asiatrip UK is a travel company built for people who want to explore Asia with others who actually get it — not a bus tour, not solo, not "I'll figure it out."

We take small, mixed groups of 8 to 14 travellers across Asia. Our expert team leader handles everything. You arrive not knowing anyone — and leave with friends you will still be texting two years later.

Why travel with us

Why Asiatrip?

Because you deserve a trip that actually happens — not one that stays on your vision board forever.

✓ You will not travel alone. A group of people just like you — curious, independent, ready for something real.
✓ No annual leave needed. Our trips fall in Easter and UK bank holidays — designed around your work calendar.
✓ Everything sorted. Hotels, transport, tickets, team leader. You do not plan anything. You just enjoy it.
✓ Safe and supported. Our expert team leader is with you every single day. You are never navigating alone.
✓ Real friendships. Our travellers leave with WhatsApp groups, inside jokes, and plans for the next trip.
✓ Perfect 5-star reviews on Trustpilot. Not because we asked — because the trips genuinely change people.
Our trips

Explore Asia with us

From £2,950
SELLING FAST
26 Mar — 2 Apr 2027
Japan Cherry Blossom
Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo at peak cherry blossom. Departures across the year — Japan, China and more.
★★★★★ (5.0)
8 days · Land only
From £3,600
CONFIRMED
1 — 15 Apr 2027
Japan Cultural
Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Tokyo — temples, bullet trains and futuristic districts. The full picture in 15 days.
★★★★★ (5.0)
15 days · Land only
From £2,950
CONFIRMED
20 — 29 Mar 2027
China — The Great Wall & Beyond
Beijing, the Great Wall, Xi'an and Shanghai. History, street food and culture unlike anywhere else.
★★★★★ (5.0)
10 days · Land only
The trip

Everything you need to know

What every trip includes
Hand-picked accommodation throughout the trip
All trains and internal transport between cities
Curated experiences and highlights in every city
Iconic sights and local culture along the way
Group welcome dinner on arrival night
Expert team leader with you every single day
Airport meet and all group transfers
Small, mixed group of 8–14 travellers
Departures across the year — Japan, China and more
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Some attraction entrance fees — only the sites you choose to visit
NOT INCLUDED
International flights — we can help you find the best options.
Most meals — budget for lunches and dinners
Travel insurance — mandatory, not included in the price
Asia

Our Asia trips

Japan 8 days

Peak cherry blossom · Easter
Osaka · Kyoto · Nara · Tokyo — 26 March – 2 April 2027 · from £2,950
Osaka arrival
Day 1 · Friday 26 March — Arrival in Osaka
Osaka — first impressions
Your team leader meets the group at Osaka Kansai Airport and transfers you to the hotel. Evening walk through neon-lit Dotonbori — street food, takoyaki and your first taste of Japan.
DotonboriStreet foodOsaka arrival
Osaka day
Day 2 · Saturday 27 March — Osaka
Osaka — castles, markets and vintage fashion
Osaka Castle surrounded by cherry blossom, then Kuromon Ichiba Market for fresh sushi and Japanese snacks. Evening in America-Mura, the city's vintage fashion district.
Osaka CastleKuromon MarketVintage shoppingAmerica-Mura
Kyoto
Day 3 · Sunday 28 March — Kyoto
Kyoto — geishas, temples and a kimono
Kimono dressing experience in Kyoto (subject to availability), then Fushimi Inari and its thousand torii gates. Evening in Gion, the lantern-lit geisha district.
Kimono experienceFushimi InariGion district
Nara deer
Day 4 · Monday 29 March — Nara
Nara — wild deer and ancient temples
A full, unhurried day in Nara. Wild deer roam free among falling cherry petals, the lantern-lined Kasuga Shrine, and Todai-ji Temple with its Great Buddha. Time to wander, feed the deer and soak it all in.
Nara deerKasuga ShrineTodai-jiGreat Buddha
Arashiyama bamboo
Day 5 · Tuesday 30 March — Kyoto + Arashiyama
Arashiyama bamboo and cherry-lined paths
Morning in Arashiyama — the famous Bamboo Grove early, before the crowds, and a riverside lunch in one of Kyoto's prettiest spots. Afternoon on the Philosopher's Path, a canal walk lined with cherry trees, ending with a hanami picnic in Maruyama Park.
Bamboo GroveArashiyamaPhilosopher's PathHanami picnic
Shinkansen to Tokyo
Day 6 · Wednesday 31 March — Tokyo
Shinkansen to Tokyo — the city that never sleeps
Shinkansen to Tokyo, then check in at Shinjuku. Afternoon free to explore Harajuku and Omotesando, with an evening at the famous Shibuya crossing.
ShinkansenHarajukuShibuya crossingShinjuku
Tokyo day
Day 7 · Thursday 1 April — Tokyo
Tokyo — temples, digital art and karaoke
Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, a hanami picnic in Ueno Park and street food lunch at Tsukiji Market. Evening of group karaoke — the highlight of every trip, no experience required.
Senso-jiUeno Park hanamiAsakusaKaraoke
Last morning Tokyo
Day 8 · Friday 2 April — Departure
Last morning — farewell Tokyo
A relaxed final morning and one last shopping run in Nakameguro or Akihabara. Afternoon transfer to Tokyo airport — home with a full camera roll and a group chat that never goes quiet.
NakameguroFinal shoppingDeparture

China 10 days

Spring · fewer crowds
Beijing · Xi'an · Chengdu · Zhangjiajie · Shanghai — 20–29 March 2027 · from £2,950
Arrival in Beijing
Day 1 · Beijing · Sat 20 Mar
Arrival in Beijing
Airport meet and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, a free afternoon for a gentle first stroll along Wangfujing street or Houhai lake, a cup of tea and time to settle in before the adventure begins.
WangfujingHouhaiArrival
Imperial Beijing
Day 2 · Beijing · Sun 21 Mar
Imperial Beijing
Morning in the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace in the world, and the vast Tian'anmen Square. In the afternoon, the Temple of Heaven — where emperors prayed for good harvests — and the Summer Palace, with its lake, gardens and pavilions.
Forbidden CityTian'anmenTemple of HeavenSummer Palace
The Great Wall
Day 3 · Beijing · Mon 22 Mar
The Great Wall
A full day on the Great Wall at the Mutianyu section: the best preserved and least crowded. Cable car up and a walk at your own pace between watchtowers, with views that disappear into the mountains and plenty of time for photos.
Great WallMutianyuCable car
Beijing → Xi'an
Day 4 · Xi'an · Tue 23 Mar
Beijing → Xi'an
A free morning for last-minute shopping or a corner of Beijing you still want to see. At midday, a high-speed train to Xi'an (~5 h) racing across the Chinese landscape at 300 km/h. Arrive in the afternoon to the ancient imperial capital and spend the night within its walls.
High-speed trainXi'an
The Terracotta Warriors
Day 5 · Xi'an · Wed 24 Mar
The Terracotta Warriors
Visit to the Terracotta Army: over 8,000 life-size warriors, each with a different face, guarding the tomb of the first emperor. In the afternoon, a walk along the ancient city wall and the lively Muslim Quarter with its street-food stalls.
Terracotta ArmyMuslim QuarterCity wall
Xi'an → Chengdu
Day 6 · Chengdu · Thu 25 Mar
Xi'an → Chengdu
High-speed train to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan and home of the pandas. A free afternoon to get lost among its tea houses, try the famous spicy hot pot and enjoy the relaxed pace the city is known for.
ChengduHot potTea houses
The Chengdu pandas
Day 7 · Chengdu · Fri 26 Mar
The Chengdu pandas
An early morning at the Giant Panda Breeding Centre — the best time to see them active — watching these bears eat bamboo, climb and play. A free afternoon to relax, explore the historic Jinli quarter or try more local cuisine.
Giant PandasJinli
Chengdu → Zhangjiajie
Day 8 · Zhangjiajie · Sat 27 Mar
Chengdu → Zhangjiajie
Flight to Zhangjiajie (~1.5 h). In the afternoon we ride up Tianmen Mountain on one of the longest cable cars in the world, cross the imposing Heaven's Gate and, for the brave, the famous glass walkway on the cliff edge.
Tianmen MountainHeaven's GateGlass walkway
The Avatar Mountains
Day 9 · Zhangjiajie · Sun 28 Mar
The Avatar Mountains
A full day in Zhangjiajie National Park, a World Heritage Site: thousands of vegetation-covered rock pillars wrapped in mist that inspired the floating mountains of Avatar. Trails, viewpoints and panoramic lifts to explore it without wearing yourself out.
Avatar MountainsNational ParkZhangjiajie
Shanghai and farewell
Day 10 · Shanghai · Mon 29 Mar
Shanghai and farewell
Flight to Shanghai, China's most modern metropolis. We explore the Old City and Yuyuan Garden, and walk along the Bund facing the dazzling Pudong skyline. Depending on flight times, one last moment together before the transfer to the airport. End of services.
ShanghaiThe BundYuyuan Garden

Japan Cultural 15 days

Peak cherry blossom
Osaka · Kyoto · Nara · Tokyo — 1–15 April 2027 · from £3,600
Arrival in Osaka
Day 1 · Osaka · Thu 1 Apr
Arrival in Osaka
Arrival at Osaka Kansai Airport and transfer to the hotel. A first evening to settle in and adjust to the rhythm of Japan before the adventure begins. Night in Osaka.
Osaka — Dotonbori and street food
Day 2 · Osaka · Fri 2 Apr
Osaka — Dotonbori and street food
A first full day in Osaka. In the evening we explore Dotonbori — neon lights, street food and local specialities like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Night in Osaka.
Osaka — history and urban culture
Day 3 · Osaka · Sat 3 Apr
Osaka — history and urban culture
Osaka Castle, one of the country's great historic symbols, surrounded by gardens and walls. Free afternoon to explore the lively Shinsaibashi shopping district. Night in Osaka.
Universal Studios Japan (optional)
Day 4 · Osaka · Sun 4 Apr
Universal Studios Japan (optional)
A free day to enjoy Universal Studios Japan and its Super Nintendo World, or keep exploring Osaka at your own pace. Park entry not included. Night in Osaka.
Free day — Himeji & Mount Rokko
Day 5 · Osaka · Mon 5 Apr
Free day — Himeji & Mount Rokko
Free day or optional excursion to UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle and Mount Rokko, with panoramic views over Kobe and Osaka Bay. Optional excursion €150 pp. Night in Osaka.
Kyoto — tradition and culture
Day 6 · Kyoto · Tue 6 Apr
Kyoto — tradition and culture
We travel to Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital. Afternoon in the historic Gion district and the spectacular Kiyomizudera Temple with sweeping city views. Night in Kyoto.
Kyoto — temples and bamboo grove
Day 7 · Kyoto · Wed 7 Apr
Kyoto — temples and bamboo grove
Kinkaku-ji, the famous Golden Pavilion, then Arashiyama and its magical bamboo grove — one of the most photographed landscapes in Japan. Night in Kyoto.
Fushimi Inari & day trip to Nara
Day 8 · Kyoto · Thu 8 Apr
Fushimi Inari & day trip to Nara
The spectacular Fushimi Inari Shrine and its thousands of red torii gates, then a day trip to Nara — Todai-ji Temple, the Great Buddha and the free-roaming sacred deer. Night in Kyoto.
Kyoto → Tokyo
Day 9 · Tokyo · Fri 9 Apr
Kyoto → Tokyo
Free morning in Kyoto, then the bullet train back to Tokyo, the capital and one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Night in Tokyo.
Tokyo — history and pop culture
Day 10 · Tokyo · Sat 10 Apr
Tokyo — history and pop culture
Ueno Park among cherry trees, then Asakusa and the ancient Senso-ji Temple, and the futuristic side of Tokyo in Akihabara — tech, anime and pop culture. Night in Tokyo.
Meiji, Harajuku & Shibuya
Day 11 · Tokyo · Sun 11 Apr
Meiji, Harajuku & Shibuya
The Meiji Jingu Shrine in its forest, the creative Harajuku district, and iconic Shibuya with its famous crossing and the Hachiko statue. Night in Tokyo.
Day trip to Kamakura & Shinjuku
Day 12 · Tokyo · Mon 12 Apr
Day trip to Kamakura & Shinjuku
A day trip to Kamakura and its Great Buddha (Daibutsu), then back to Tokyo for Shinjuku — skyscrapers, neon and the free observation deck for city views. Night in Tokyo.
Free day in Tokyo — your adventure
Day 13 · Tokyo · Tue 13 Apr
Free day in Tokyo — your adventure
A free day to choose your own adventure: an excursion to Mount Fuji, Disneyland Tokyo, or simply exploring the city your way. Night in Tokyo.
Tokyo at your own pace
Day 14 · Tokyo · Wed 14 Apr
Tokyo at your own pace
Another free day — the Ghibli Museum, the immersive teamLab digital art, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza or a day trip to Nikko. Tokyo has a thousand faces. Night in Tokyo.
Farewell to Japan
Day 15 · Departure · Thu 15 Apr
Farewell to Japan
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. The end of an unforgettable journey through one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Sayonara Japan!
This trip is for you

Sound familiar?

01
You have been dreaming of Asia for years
You follow travel content every day. You save every post. You have been saying "one day" for too long. This is your one day.
02
You do not want to travel alone
No friends or partner who want to go. A group of people like you — arriving as strangers, leaving as friends.
03
You want everything organised
You do not want to spend months researching hotels, trains and temples. You just want to show up and experience it.
What travellers say

Real stories

Asiatrip travellers
★★★★★

"I had been wanting to go to Japan for years but never had anyone to go with. This trip changed everything. I made three friends for life and saw Japan in full bloom. Honestly one of the best decisions I have ever made."

Charlotte H.
London, UK
★★★★★

"Everything was so perfectly organised. I did not have to think about a single thing — hotels, transport, tickets, all sorted. The cherry blossom picnic in Ueno Park was magical. I still think about it every day."

Sophie M.
Manchester, UK
★★★★★

"I was nervous about travelling solo but this was the perfect solution. Small group, friendly faces, expert team leader who knew Japan inside out. Fushimi Inari at golden hour will stay with me forever."

Emily R.
Edinburgh, UK
★★★★★

"The bamboo grove at sunrise with no crowds — I still cannot believe we did that. And teamLab was out of this world. Worth every penny. I came home a completely different person."

Olivia T.
Bristol, UK
★★★★★

"The Nara deer under the cherry blossoms — I have no words. This trip was everything I hoped for and so much more. The group I met were incredible. We already have a WhatsApp group planning the next one."

Isabella K.
Birmingham, UK
★★★★★

"Japan was on my bucket list for over a decade. This trip finally made it happen. Asiatrip handled everything so well — I felt safe, looked after and free to enjoy the most beautiful country I have ever visited."

Grace W.
Leeds, UK
★★★★★

"I had been wanting to go to Japan for years but never had anyone to go with. This trip changed everything. I made three friends for life and saw Japan in full bloom. Honestly one of the best decisions I have ever made."

Charlotte H.
London, UK
★★★★★

"Everything was so perfectly organised. I did not have to think about a single thing — hotels, transport, tickets, all sorted. The cherry blossom picnic in Ueno Park was magical. I still think about it every day."

Sophie M.
Manchester, UK
★★★★★

"I was nervous about travelling solo but this was the perfect solution. Small group, friendly faces, expert team leader who knew Japan inside out. Fushimi Inari at golden hour will stay with me forever."

Emily R.
Edinburgh, UK
★★★★★

"The bamboo grove at sunrise with no crowds — I still cannot believe we did that. And teamLab was out of this world. Worth every penny. I came home a completely different person."

Olivia T.
Bristol, UK
★★★★★

"The Nara deer under the cherry blossoms — I have no words. This trip was everything I hoped for and so much more. The group I met were incredible. We already have a WhatsApp group planning the next one."

Isabella K.
Birmingham, UK
★★★★★

"Japan was on my bucket list for over a decade. This trip finally made it happen. Asiatrip handled everything so well — I felt safe, looked after and free to enjoy the most beautiful country I have ever visited."

Grace W.
Leeds, UK
Questions

Everything you want to ask

When do the trips run?
We have departures across the year to Japan, China and more. Many are timed around holidays and long weekends, so you need little or no annual leave. Check each trip for its exact dates.
How big is the group?
Small by design — between 8 and 14 travellers. A safe, supportive environment where you will meet like-minded people who love travel as much as you do.
What does land only mean?
International flights are not included. You book your own flights to the destination, and we can help you find the best options if needed.
I have never travelled like this — is this for me?
Absolutely. Most of the group will be first-timers. Our team leader handles everything — transport, language, navigation. You just experience it.
How do I reserve a spot?
Just message us on Instagram @viajeterapia.uk or WhatsApp +44 7425 772126 — we will send you all the details and hold your spot while we chat.
Is travel insurance required?
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory and not included in the price. We recommend purchasing it as soon as you reserve your spot.
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