The Best Places To Travel In June

June is the perfect time to plan a trip if you want to have a mid-year reset, catch some sunny weather and potentially miss the summer crowds. From artistic European hotspots to lush rail trips across Asia, we’ve picked out a wide variety of options to suit every type of traveller.

Surrealist Spain

Immerse yourself in the architectural history of the Catalonian capital city where cutting-edge art is part of a rich local culture. Join a guided tour, with our expert Local Insider, of the most famous works by architect and designer Antoni Gaudí, including La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. You’ll also get the chance to soak up the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city by strolling through the Gothic Quarter and sampling pintxos (local tapas) in a traditional bar, all while staying in a characterful boutique hotel. June is a great time to visit as many of the locals are still in town as the summer months see intense temperatures and tourists arrive.

Head to Surrealist Spain over a long weekend this June with Culture Trip.

Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque) Istanbul

Soak up more than two millennia of history and tradition on this city break to Istanbul. You’ll visit world-famous sights with our Local Insider, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, before boarding a ferry across the Bosporus to explore the Asian side of the city. Fuelling the adventure are plenty of foodie-friendly activities: enjoy delicious borek in artsy Kuzguncuk, explore the fragrant Spice Market, and visit a traditional baklava shop for sweet treats and Turkish coffee. A stay in a contemporary five-star hotel caps a thrilling getaway.

Visit International Istanbul with Culture Trip this June

Laid-back Baja California Sur

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Jutting into the Pacific, the Baja California peninsula is a place of contrasts. Down the middle are the granite peaks of the Peninsula Ranges, cactus-spiked desert makes up much of the inland area, while beautiful golden beaches fringe the coastline. You’ll be heading to its greener southern half, Baja California Sur, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet rare and majestic marine life, explore bohemian beach towns, and hike to a desert oasis.

Make the most of the favourable weather in June and join our relaxing 5-day trip to Baja California Sur

Myriad Morocco

Dine on local food and explore the deserts around Marrakech

Moroccan culture is as intoxicatingly diverse as the Moroccan landscape. From the colourful explosion of bustling bazaars to the welcoming serenity of old Berber communities, exploring the snowy peaks of Africa’s longest mountain range and the rocky expanses of the desert, this Mini Trip gives you the whole Moroccan experience in just five days. You’ll start with a lively introduction to Marrakech, as our Local Insider helps you discover the narrow streets of old town, before moving to a Berber village high in the Atlas Mountains, where you’ll hike across epic valleys and tuck into local cuisine. Finally, your road leads to the Agafay Desert, where you’ll spend a night under the stars in a luxury campsite.

Head from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains with Culture Trip

Incredible Thailand and Laos by Train

Bangkok’s beautiful old train station is the first and last stop on our Thailand to Laos trip

Our exciting two-week rail adventure begins in the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and then takes you on a scenic train ride to Phitsanulok, the country’s oldest city. From there, you’ll be able to explore the nearby ruins of Sukhothai, a fascinating Khmer-era city. Next stop is Chiang Mai, where you can indulge in the best of local street food and even learn to cook Thai cuisine yourself. We’ll also visit an elephant sanctuary in Lampang, and cross the border into Laos to experience traditional rural life, see waterfalls, and kayak in the unspoiled beauty of the Namsong River. To cap off the trip, you’ll enjoy a sleeper train back to Bangkok and a walking tour with our Local Insider. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through some of the most beautiful scenery and magnificent historical sites that Thailand has to offer.

Join us from 10 Jun – 23 Jun for an unforgettable rail trip

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.