Grab your passports, pack your bags, break out those frequent flyer miles and make your way to Thailand, Indonesia or India and join us on a fantastic journey of food, exploration and cultural history.
From fiery volcanos, desert palace hotels - and desert islands, camel fairs, historic ruins, trendy restaurants, street food and even a few miracles, our tours are limited to just 8 people who have a sense of adventure and would rather die than go on a package tour and eat hotel buffets each night.
Led by a Spirit House staff member and limited to just 8 people per tour, a Spirit House Tour is like travelling with a bunch of fun-loving friends to some of the most amazing destinations in Asia and India.
Ready to get off the beaten track, abandon the tour bus and hit the road less travelled?
We have put together a stunning range of experiences for you which you can download below. Each tour has been hand-crafted to give you and 6 others an adventure for all the senses. From fantastic food to the big sights such as the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, or the remote Spice Islands made famous in the book Nathaniel's Nutmeg.
We pack in history, culture, amazing sights and sounds as well as food and possibly a dragon.
The best part is you don't need to organise a thing - simply make your way to the starting point using frequent flyer miles or cheap fares and we will take care of you every step of the way after that.
INDONESIA LUXURY SAILING ADVENTURES:
Spice Islands, Whalesharks and more . . .
Pack your sunscreen, brush up on your history and join us for a fantastic trip to the Spice Islands of Indonesia or swim with Whalesharks and run with Komodo Dragons. We have chartered the most luxurious yacht to take us in style to explore some of the remotest islands of Indonesia.
Historic forts, crumbling colonial mansions and historic spice plantations make up the Banda Islands. Or if you want nature then join us as we sail from Sumbawa to Flores taking in whalesharks, stunning coral reefs, volcanoes, manta rays and Komodo Dragons. If you're looking for a sailing adventure that take you off grid in a tropical paradise then these are the trips for you.
Banda Neira - The Spice Islands:
Sailing adventure to Indonesia: Banda, Run + Ai . . .
Pack your sunscreen, brush up on your history and join us for a fantastic trip to the Spice Islands of Indonesia. We have chartered the most luxurious yacht to take us in style to explore some of the remotest islands of Indonesia.
Historic forts, crumbling colonial mansions and historic spice plantations make up the Banda Islands. Along the way we visit Makassar and to see the historic sailing hub of the ancient spice trade. Tropical islands Fantastic food, great people plus snorkelling, diving and a heap of fun in between all line in wait.
Register for Oct.26th - Nov. 4th 2024
Alor to Komodo - The Islands of Indonesia:
Sail the forgotten islands of Indonesia . . .
A "never to be repeated" sailing adventure from Alor in the east through stunning forgotten islands to the Komodo Dragons in Komodo aboard the magnificent and luxurious liveaboard, Prana .
We fly from Bali east to Alor which is just above Darwin then aboard our luxury boat, Prana, we sail more than 500kms through some stunning islands back to the Komodo islands and Flores. Along the way you snorkel/dive pristine corals, we visit local villages, pearl farms, whaling villages, Komodo dragons, historic fort ruins and enjoy fabulous food and stunning sunsets. This is a real adventure off the map and will show you the REAL Indonesia. To find out more . . .
Register or Book May 28th - Jun. 6th 2024 Tour Full
India - History & Style:
Food, fun, history and style
Two different tours show-casing our favourite sights, sites and experiences... You get South India and North India with each featuring stunning food, great shopping and cool bars along the way.
The South India tour takes you across the sub-continent with a sights/sites that rival those of the North. The India Explorer tour brings you the very best of our more than 20 tours to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi with incredible food, great bars, trendy shopping areas plus the iconic sights and sites. Plus our host will be with you the entire time taking you to our favourite discoveries and secret places.
Delhi, Taj Mahal and The Ganges:
From the Taj Mahal to the Funeral Ghats of Varanasi . . .
What an adventure - We bring you the best of our hidden secrets of Delhi, restaurants, bars, cool shopping then the beauty of the Taj Mahal . This is India as you would never expect combined with the iconic Indian sights and sites that make India one of the most fascinating countries on the planet.
With chef, Damien, holding your hand every step of the way this fantastic tour combines the best of more then 20 tours delivered in one cool package. From the iconic Taj Mahal, busy streets of our Delhi food walk to Varanasi, home of the sacred ghats where Pilgrims bathe in the morning light and waters of the Ganges river. Throw in a trip to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon and you can see this trip ticks so many boxes.
March 2nd to 11th 2024
South India:
A stunning adventure across the subcontinent. . .
What an adventure - We cross the subcontinent from east to west experiencing a totally different India this is the India that most tourists never see. From French colonial Pondicherry and it's stunning shopping and colonial architecture, jaw-dropping temples, houseboats on the backwaters of Kerala, Tea plantations and a whole lot more make this a trip a must for history lovers, adventurers and those wanting to get off the beaten tourist path.
IF all the above sounds great but you've not seen the Taj Mahal before - don't worry, we have a great extension that will give you the best of our Delhi trips and the amazing Taj Mahal and more. Click below to find out more . . .
Feb 17th - 28th 2024 FULL
Thailand/Cambodia - Food & Temples:
Food, fun, history and style
Trendy restaurants, fantastic street food, historic ruins and a wonder of the world . . . Indiana Jones by day and luxury at night - just the way travel should be.
We bring you the big sights and hidden secrets curated from over 15 years of food tours to Thailand. If you love Thai food and adventure then this is the trip for you.
Thailand to Cambodia Tour 1:
History, cool bars, great food and the Amazing Angkor Wat
We start in Bangkok where we show you our best discoveries from nearly 20 years of tours here.
Street food, cool restaurants, funky bars, history and hidden secrets. Then we're off to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya just one hour from Bangkok and full of history, ancient ruins and so much more.
Because we are in the neighbourhood we take you to Siem Reap in Cambodia and spend a few days Indiana Jone's style exploring the incredible Angkor Wat.The largest temple complex in the world and should be on everyone's bucket list. Ready for an adventure?
Register or Book FEB. 12th to 22nd 2024 Tour 1 Full
Thailand to Cambodia Tour 2:
History, cool bars, great food and the Amazing Angkor Wat
This trip is so popular that we have TWO tours going a few days apart. We start in Bangkok where we show you our best discoveries from nearly 20 years of tours here.
Street food, cool restaurants, funky bars, history and hidden secrets. Then we're off to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya just one hour from Bangkok and full of history, ancient ruins and so much more.
Because we are in the neighbourhood we take you to Siem Reap in Cambodia and spend a few days Indiana Jone's style exploring the incredible Angkor Wat.The largest temple complex in the world and should be on everyone's bucket list. Ready for an adventure?
Register or Book FEB. 15th to 25th 2024 ::Tour 2::
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With that in mind it is best to get your travel insurance in place as soon as you book your trip.