
Asia is awe-inspiring, but it can also be complex to navigate on your own. That’s why the Globus family of brands is expanding its Asia portfolio with bold, new itineraries in Japan, India and Thailand in 2026.
Eliminate the guesswork, travel in expert hands, and elevate your experience to unlock every ‘wow’ moment – without the worry on once-in-a-lifetime journeys made easy and extraordinary through Globus and Cosmos tours.
JAPAN
Japan is more popular than ever! So Globus is expanding its Japan portfolio with a NEW Japan Escape for off-season travel from Tokyo to Kyoto (with an Osaka extension). The tour company is also refreshing its Visions of Japan tour to shift time from Tokyo to a new overnight in the Mt. Fuji area for even more scenic discoveries.
NEW! Japan Escape highlights include:
A tea ceremony, cooking class and 400-year-old gardens
Bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Park and Museum in Hiroshima
Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine, with its floating Torii Gate
Nara Park’s free-roaming deer & Kasuga Shrine
Osaka’s Minami district and culinary culture
INDIA
Globus is also charting a new course through India with the NEW Heritage of India & the Ganges River cruise and tour – offering travellers a one-of-a-kind blend of land discoveries and river cruising on the sacred Ganges.
Meanwhile, Cosmos is also expanding its value-minded collection with a NEW Colors of India’s Golden Triangle & Rajasthan tour – offering multiple ways to explore India’s iconic cities, sacred sites and colourful countryside.
NEW! Heritage of India & the Ganges River highlights:
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Sunset and sunrise visits to the Taj Mahal
- Amber Fort and City Palace Museum in Jaipur
- 7-night Ganges River cruise aboard the MV Bengal Ganga
- Sightseeing in Kolkata and the Hooghly Imambara
- Optional extensions to Varanasi and Kathmandu
NEW! Colors of India’s Golden Triangle & Rajasthan highlights:
- Guided city sightseeing of Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mumbai
- Admission to the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Agra Fort and City Palace Museum
- Rickshaw ride through Delhi
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Train ride to Mahalaxmi Station in Mumbai
THAILAND
Also NEW for 2026, Globus’ Enchanting Thailand tour leads travellers through dazzling cities, tranquil villages and lush countryside. From floating markets and elephant observations to tea plantations and temple visits, this journey delivers “wow” at every turn, with highlights like a long-tail boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River, the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park and Bangkok’s iconic Grand Palace.
ABOUT THE GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS
With nearly a century of expertise and Swiss roots, the family-owned Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways) has inspired wanderlust, making the world more accessible to travellers through a diverse portfolio of vacation options, including guided tours, river cruises and independent travel packages. As the world’s largest tour operator, the Globus family of brands is driven by a mission to enrich lives through the joy of travel. From the iconic landmarks that define history to the hidden gems that spark wonder, from cruising the world’s most captivating waterways to following passions in lesser-known corners of the globe, these brands create extraordinary journeys that blend effortless exploration, incredible value and authentic discoveries.
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