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Behind the Scenes Adventures specializes in taking small group tours of friendly folks to destinations where the local people wear traditional dress, make their own textiles, celebrate at exciting festivals, and live among superb archaeology and architecture.
Textiles and the Taj Mahal: Western India
See the Taj Mahal! Travel to the fabulous textile-producing states of Gujarat and Rajasthan to meet textile artists. Print and dye your own pieces in their workshops as you learn…
Silk Road Textiles: Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan • April 2025
Our 24-night textiles and arts tour of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan follows part of the ancient Silk Road. The textiles of both Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are absolutely stunning. In both countries,…
Silk Road Textiles: Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan • May 2025
This 24-night tour of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan begins in the exciting city of Tashkent, and ends in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan. Along your journey, visit exquisite blue-tiled madrasas and museums,…
Indigo, Ikat & Angkor: Textile Tour – Thailand, Laos and Cambodia
Go Behind-the-Scenes on this 19-night tour to see traditional indigo dyeing, fabulous hand-woven silk and cotton ikat textiles and the traditional wax candle festival called Khao Phansa in little-known northeast…
Silk Road Textiles: Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan Sept. 2025
Join us on this spectacular 24-night tour! We follow part of the Silk Road into Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The whole region is home to large numbers of talented artisans…
Textiles & Arts Tour of Morocco
On this 16-night tour of Morocco, discover the country’s authentic textiles, arts, architecture, culture, and cuisine. Between visits to popular sites like Marrakech and Fes, you’ll also spend time in…
Silk Road Textiles: Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan • October 2025
This 24-night tour of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan begins in the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and ends in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan. Along your journey, visit exquisite blue-tiled madrasas and museums,…
Textiles and Arts Tour of Bhutan
This 18-night tour reflects authentic Bhutan. We’ll visit weavers and textile villages with distinctive style and motifs. We’ll attend two local festivals where costumed monks act out Buddhist legends, wearing…
If you love going “behind the scenes” to meet people and experience exotic destinations, then join us for your next adventure!
Taste savory local cuisine, see flamboyant festivals and gorgeous natural scenery, and visit remote villages where people make exquisite textiles.
Peru was the trip of a lifetime, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the effort and energy you put into each and every day. My expectations for the tour were sky-high, and they were exceeded by at least 100%. I’m planning to do it again, and am working on getting some other people to come with me.
Susan W. Ontario, Canada
I have done five trips with Cynthia so far, and loved every one… Everything has been meticulously organized and to a high standard. This includes both food and accommodation. The unique, boutique hotels which comprise much of the accommodation are wonderful, and the local guides have been of the highest quality.
Jo H. Australia
Behind the Scenes Adventures
Travelers will go “behind the scenes” for fascinating encounters that are not available to the ordinary tourist. To ensure a fabulous experience, we concentrate on destinations we know and love best – Bhutan, Morocco, Thailand (and Cambodia and Laos in one trip), Turkey, Uzbekistan, and India. Every trip is planned around textiles and excursions to exciting festivals and world-class historical monuments! To add to your knowledge and broaden your experiences, renowned textile experts and English-speaking guide-translators accompany the groups.
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Uzbek and Kyrgyz Food
On BTSA tours we'll sample delicious and fresh foods everywhere…
Embroidered Randas on Guatemalan Huipiles
Guatemalan women create spectacular weaving and embroidery with colors, motifs and pattern arrangements characteristic of their communities. Stunning embroidery in myriad versions and degrees of complexity…
Suzani Embroidery from Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is famous for intricate embroidery. The word “suzani” means needlework, but the word is typically used for wall-hangings. Nowadays Uzbek women adorn jackets, pillow covers…