Fancy a long trip in 2026? Then you’re in the right place, because there is still so much to discover outside your familiar bubble. Think of lively cities that leave you speechless, nature that makes you quiet and cultures that let you taste, see and hear something new every day. These are the top 5 far-away destinations for 2026 from Rickshaw Travel.
Thailand
From colorful cities full of street food and temples to jungle, mountains and tropical islands, Thailand is one of those destinations where everything comes together. You can easily travel around, meet the locals along the way and easily alternate liveliness with tranquility.
With Riksja Travel you build your tour through Thailand themselves. You can choose from separate Building blocks Or adapt an existing tour, while we provide transport, small-scale places to sleep and special activities. Whether you want to cook with a Thai family, spot wild elephants or end on a desert island, it’s all possible here.
In Northern Thailand, you will head into the mountains around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for trekking, cooking workshops and meetings with mountain peoples. Central and Eastern Thailand will show you the contrast between bustling Bangkok, old royal cities and jungle areas where you spot wildlife. In Southern Thailand is all about island life, snorkeling and relaxing on white beaches, with the added surprise of the green jungle of Khao Sok.
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Indonesia
From volcanoes and dense jungle to spiritual villages and islands where you can walk straight into the water: Indonesia is different every day. With Riksja Travel you can build your tailor-made tour, with separate Building blocks or a tour that you can fully customize. You choose where to stay longer or travel on, we arrange transport, activities and nice, small-scale places to sleep.
In Bali , you dive inland, between rice fields and temples, and end by the sea. Java is the combination of culture and nature, think of Borobudur, colonial places and the sunrise at the Bromo. In the jungle of Sumatra you go in search of orangutans and get that real ‘away from the crowd’ feeling. Fancy island hopping? On Lombok, the Gili’s and Sumba it’s all about peace, rougher nature and beaches where you can easily linger for a few days. Flores & Komodo surprise with crater lakes, colorful villages and of course the Komodo dragon, while Sulawesi takes you to unspoiled nature and the special Toraja culture. And for those who really want to go into the unknown, Kalimantan is explored by boat down the river, looking for orangutans, and encountering the Dayak in traditional longhouses.
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South Africa
South Africa is one of those destinations where everything comes together. You drive from safaris and rugged mountain landscapes to coastlines, vineyards and lively cities.
In the north, Kruger region, it’s all about safari and nature: spot the Big Five in the Kruger Park or a private reserve and combine that with the Panorama Route and a visit to Johannesburg or Soweto. In the middle of the country at Drakensberg, eSwatini and St. Lucia Venture into the mountains and alternate your hikes with relaxing days at the wetlands where hippos roam. The Cape region in the south is perfect for road trips along the Garden Route, wine tasting at Stellenbosch, wildlife spotting at Addo Elephant Park and finishing in Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain.
Do you want to extend your trip with the beach? Then you can easily combine South Africa with Mozambique or with an island like Mauritius or the Seychelles. This way you end your tour relaxed, with your feet in the sand.
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Costa Rica
Green, greener, greenest: that’s Costa Rica In short. Here you are in the middle of nature and you are outside all day: a boat trip past caimans and roaring monkeys, ziplining high above the cloud forest and snorkeling in search of turtles.
You sleep with us in the nicest places, think of a jungle lodge, a tree house or if you want a night at a Tico home. And do you want to combine your trip with Nicaragua or Panama? That is also possible.
For example, start relaxed in San José and then head out into nature at Tortuguero, where you can sail between the jungle by boat and spot wildlife. At La Fortuna , you walk in the shadow of the volcano and go out in the evening to look for frogs. In the cloud forest of Monteverde, you can walk through the misty forests with a guide or zoom between the treetops. Finish on the coast: surf and reggae atmosphere in the Caribbean at Puerto Viejo, or relax on a quiet beach on the Pacific Ocean, such as Sámara or Dominical and Uvita.
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Japan
From ultra-modern cities full of neon lights to quiet temples, mountain landscapes and traditional villages, Japan is a land of contrasts where old and new coexist effortlessly. You can travel at lightning speed with the shinkansen, but just as easily stop at a tea ceremony, a meeting with a monk or a bike ride through hidden streets.
With Riksja Travel you can build your tour of Japan all by yourself. You choose from separate building blocks or adapt an existing tour, while we arrange transport, small-scale places to sleep and special experiences. Think of spending the night in a temple or staying with locals in the countryside.
In Tokyo , you can dive into the futuristic side of Japan, with neighborhoods full of street food, design and surprising traditions just around the corner. Kyoto shows you the cultural heart with temples, zen gardens and cycling routes away from the crowds. In the Japanese Alps , you’ll discover mountain villages, hiking trails, and castles, while Mount Fuji shows off its iconic silhouette from Hakone. Further west, places such as Hiroshima, Koyasan and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route await, where nature, history and spirituality come together.
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Looking for a different destination or traveling with children?
Are you looking for another destination? On our website you will find more than 70 destinations, all to be discovered the Rickshaw Travel way, personal, flexible and with a heart for the world. Take a look at our website and get inspired for your next trip. Are you traveling with children? Then you’ve come to the right place. Rickshaw Family offers special family tours, where the pace is slower and the routes are tailored to travel with children or teenagers. You’ll sleep in kid-friendly hotels, have more time in one place, and choose activities that are fun for the whole family. This way you discover a destination together in a relaxed way, with enough variety between adventure and free time.
