Cultural Trips

Name: Finisterra Travel
Price range: $$$

Nicola - South Korea with Keri & Nicola - Korea Tour

SOUTH KOREA TOUR WITH KERI + NICOLA

Join the Worldy Girlies on an immersive journey through South Korea, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with cutting-edge modern culture.

From the dynamic streets of Seoul to the timeless charm of Jeonju, this adventure offers a rich mix of history, food, beauty, and hands-on cultural experiences. Explore grand palaces dressed in traditional hanbok, wander atmospheric hanok villages, and dive into Korea’s world-famous cuisine through cooking classes, markets, and iconic regional dishes like Jeonju bibimbap.

This thoughtfully curated trip goes beyond sightseeing to offer a meaningful cultural connection. Enjoy K-beauty experiences such as personal colour analysis and head spa treatments, learn traditional crafts and makgeolli-making, and take in breathtaking city views from Seoul’s skyline. With UNESCO World Heritage sites, vibrant neighbourhoods like Hongdae, and shared meals that celebrate Korea’s warm hospitality, this journey is the perfect balance of culture, creativity, and connection—made even more special by travelling together to celebrate 10 years of the “Worldly Girlies.”

This trip is ideal for travellers who are excited to explore Korean culture, cuisine, and contemporary lifestyle.

DATES: NOVEMBER 1 – 7th, 2026

HOKKAIDO TOUR – SELF-DRIVE ADVENTURE

Breathtaking Landscapes, Ainu Culture & Wildflower-Filled Roads.

Spring is Hokkaido at its absolute best. This 11-day Hokkaido tour is a self-drive adventure made for travellers who crave wide-open roads, untamed nature, and authentic cultural encounters. Slide behind the wheel and cruise long, empty highways framed by blue skies, snow-dusted peaks, and rolling countryside.

Explore dynamic landscapes on foot and by bike, trekking through meadows bursting with wildflowers and cycling Furano’s gentle hills. Stop at local farms for the sweetest tomatoes you’ve ever tasted, soak in soothing hot springs, and indulge in Hokkaido’s famously fresh seafood.

In Shiretoko National Park, head out on a nature cruise to spot dolphins and, if luck is on your side, killer whales. Along the way, connect with welcoming locals and gain insight into Ainu culture, adding depth and meaning to every mile.

This is Eastern Hokkaido at its most vivid. Wild, welcoming, and wonderfully free.

Dates: Best experienced in May and June or September and October
This is a sample itinerary and can be customized to suit your travel style. Contact us to start planning your Hokkaido road trip.

SOUTHERN JAPAN WITH KERI + NICOLA

Discover the Energetic Heart of Kyushu with Keri & Nicola of Finisterra!

Join Keri and Nicola on an unforgettable small group tour through Kyushu, Japan’s southern treasure, where nature’s raw power meets deep-rooted traditions. Home to 17 active volcanoes, Kyushu is Japan’s most volcanically dynamic region, offering dramatic landscapes, rich history, and unique cultural experiences. Hike through breathtaking eruption sites, soak in mineral-rich hot springs known for their healing properties, and taste delicious local cuisine—including food steamed using the region’s natural geothermal heat. From the rolling grasslands of Aso, where people, cattle, and horses live in harmony, to the awe-inspiring Mount Aso, one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas, every stop on this adventure will leave you in awe.

This Southern Japan tour is not just about landscapes—it’s about history, culture, and people.

November 7-14, 2026

MEXICO CITY ART WEEK

Discover dynamic Mexico City during Art Week with Miret Rodriguez of Curated Tastes.
Step into Mexico City at its most electrifying moment—Zona Maco Art Week—when the capital becomes a stage for bold ideas, daring creativity, and cultural connection. From iconic murals and pre-Hispanic treasures to the pulse of contemporary fairs, this journey blends the city’s historic depth with its cutting-edge energy.

Join Miret Rodriguez, a CDMX native, art expert, and founder of Curated Tastes – Art & Events, who will take you on an engaging, art-focused adventure through Mexico City during its famous Art Week.
You’ll stroll through storied streets and world-class museums, meet artists shaping the global scene, and experience the city’s neighbourhoods—each with its own rhythm and flavour. Evenings bring lively dinners, cantinas, and music, where conversations stretch as long as the night.

Anchored in the heart of the Centro Histórico, your stay balances guided experiences with free time to wander, taste, and explore. By the end, you’ll have not just memories of Mexico City’s art and culture, but personal connections that make it unforgettable.

DATES: FEBRUARY 2-9, 2026

VEGAN VENTURES – MARVELLOUS MOROCCO TOUR

A Vegan Adventure in Exotic Morocco
Vegan Ventures is where foodies and travellers meet. Embark on a delectable and immersive journey through Morocco’s vibrant culinary and cultural scenes. This small-group adventure offers the perfect blend of flavorful plant-based dining and captivating exploration. Savour innovative vegan twists on traditional Moroccan cuisine. Between delectable bites, you will learn about the country’s rich history and be led to incredible destinations.

This Moroccan journey offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, and scenic highlights. Starting in Casablanca, travellers explore iconic landmarks like the Hassan II Mosque. Moving through the “Blue Pearl” of Chefchaouen and onward to Fez via the ancient Roman site of Volubilis and Meknes, they’ll experience Morocco’s architectural and cultural treasures up close, with bustling souks, historic mosques, and unique medinas.

In the second half, the journey leads into the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. After a night under the stars in Merzouga, guests continue through Todra Gorge and explore ancient kasbahs and the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou. The Vegan Ventures Adventure ends in Marrakech, with its vibrant souks, gardens, and iconic sights, providing a colourful and unforgettable finale to this captivating Moroccan

Join us on this multi-sensory Vegan Ventures Morocco Tour!

MARCH 20-29, 2026

COLOMBIA ADVENTURE TOUR

Colombia doesn’t whisper. It dances, sings, and pulls you in. This 13-day adventure moves through the country’s most compelling regions, blending electric cities, lush landscapes, and soul-stirring culture into one unforgettable journey.

From the high-altitude energy of Bogotá to the innovation and rhythm of Medellín, you’ll dive into a country that has reinvented itself with confidence and creativity. Wander colonial streets in Barichara, marvel at the technicolour landscapes of Guatapé, and trade city buzz for Caribbean breezes in Tayrona National Park.
Along the way, uncover hidden gems, connect with welcoming local communities, and savour Colombia’s bold, diverse cuisine. Coffee country hills, jungle trails, golden beaches, and mountain hideaways unfold day by day, revealing a nation rich in history, resilience, and warmth.

This is Colombia in full colour. Adventurous, welcoming, and endlessly alive.

MOROCCO WRITING RETREAT

See Morocco with a Writer’s Eye and a Traveller’s Curiosity

This isn’t just a tour — it’s a creative adventure — from vibrant medinas to peaceful mountain retreats. Join travel writer Claudia Laroye for a journey through Morocco that blends vivid landscapes, cultural immersion, and space to create. Explore, write, and connect through immersive workshops and cultural experiences.

From the buzz of Marrakech to the calm of the Atlas Mountains, you’ll experience Morocco’s contrasts up close. Think hands-on workshops, meaningful encounters with locals, and quiet moments that spark inspiration. Whether you’re writing, reflecting, or just taking it all in, this trip is designed to fuel your creativity and leave you changed.

Claudia Laroye is an award-winning travel writer and author of A Gelato a Day, a collection of stories about the real joys (and chaos) of family travel. Based in Vancouver, Claudia brings years of storytelling experience—and a great sense of humour—to every journey. Throughout your Morocco trip with Claudia, you’ll participate in hands-on writing workshops, where Claudia will guide you through the techniques she’s developed in her 15 years as a travel writer.

Come to Morocco with Claudia; leave with stories.

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 4th, 2026

CHILE UNEXPLORED TOUR

Experience 10 powerful days in southern Chile, where travel meets purpose. This journey blends raw natural beauty with real environmental impact, taking you deep into the culture of Chiloé and the untamed northern edge of the Route of the Parks of Patagonia. You’ll hike off-the-radar trails, explore vibrant ecosystems, and take part in hands-on conservation and rewilding efforts that support local communities and protect threatened landscapes.

Chiloé is more than an island—it’s a living story of myth, marine life, and resilient traditions. From its coastal fishing villages to its endangered rainforests, you’ll engage with the people and places at the heart of Chilean conservation. Following Darwin’s path, we’ll travel south into Patagonia’s wild frontier, the Route of the Parks: a land shaped by glaciers, framed by the Andes, and home to one of the most ambitious conservation projects on Earth.

This is more than a tour—it’s a chance to give back, restore, and reconnect with what wild truly means.
Above all, visitors travel to Chile for its remote and shockingly gorgeous landscapes. Contact us for more info – info@finisterra.ca

Coyoacan - Vegan Ventures - Mexico City Adventures

MEXICO CITY URBAN ADVENTURE

Flavours & Wonders of Mexico City: A 6-Day Urban Adventure
Journey Through Mexico City. Embark on an urban adventure through Mexico City’s vibrant culinary, historical, and cultural experiences.

Get ready to dive headfirst into the vibrant chaos and cultural riches of Mexico City! Over 6 unforgettable days, you’ll feast on legendary street tacos during a mouthwatering taco crawl, cheer on masked warriors at an electrifying lucha libre match, and walk in the footsteps of ancient civilizations at the awe-inspiring pyramids of Teotihuacan. Explore the charming, bohemian streets of Coyoacán—home to Frida Kahlo—and uncover the stories behind the colonial grandeur of the Historic Center. This is Mexico City in all its bold, spicy, colourful glory. Come hungry, stay curious, and leave exhilarated.

Backwaters at sunset - Colourful Kerala: A Women-Led Escape with an India Insider

EXPLORE KERALA WITH MARGOT BIGG

Welcome to Southern India! From Hilltops to Backwaters – Explore Kerala with Margot Bigg

Join Margot Bigg, India expert and travel writer, on a women-only small group adventure through colourful Kerala. A fascinating journey through India’s tropical south, do experience the diversity in scenery, architecture, culture and most importantly the people.

Flanked by the Arabian Sea in the West, the towering Western Ghats in the East and networked by 44 interconnected rivers, Kerala is blessed with a unique set of geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. A long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife are just a few of the wonders that await you once you cross over to the other side. And what’s more, each of these charming destinations is only a two-hour drive from the other – a singular advantage no other place on the planet can offer.

Kerala is divided into three geographical regions: the Highlands, which slope down from the Western Ghats onto the Midlands of undulating hills and valleys into an unbroken 580 km long coastline with many picturesque backwaters, interconnected with canals and rivers. The wild lands are covered with dense forests, while other regions lie under tea and coffee plantations or other forms of cultivation. Most of the state is engulfed in rich greenery, which ensures a very calming experience at all times.

Dates: Feb 22 – Mar 2nd, 2026