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Vegan Travel Asia Adventure – 20+ Years of Culturally Immersive Vegan Travel.

For over 20 years, Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages has specialized in unique, off-the-beaten-path vegan adventure tours across Asia. Our trips go beyond typical sightseeing, offering deep cultural immersion, meaningful local interactions, and unforgettable experiences — all while enjoying authentic local vegan cuisine.

Founded by a team of three friends from diverse countries and faiths, we share a passion for veganism, travel, culture, history, animals, and people. Discover a different way to explore Asia — with vegan tours designed to connect, inspire, and delight.

Our Tours and Commitments are Growing!

Expanding Our Vegan Tours and Community Impact Across Asia

At Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages, our commitment goes beyond travel. Through the VegVoyages Foundation, we actively support and expand grassroots community initiatives across Asia.

Our projects include:

Funding a free school to provide accessible education
Supporting spay and neuter programs to protect street animals
Producing documentaries that expose cruelty in animal-based industries
Sponsoring medical treatment and prosthetics for individuals affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Supporting reef conservation efforts through local organizations
And many other initiatives focused on compassion, sustainability, and empowerment

As we grow our vegan adventure tours, we’re also deepening our impact — creating meaningful change for communities, animals, and the environment throughout the region.

Stay tuned for exciting new vegan destinations, experiences, and tours launching soon!

Vegan Cultural Tours Across Asia – Immersive, Ethical, and Off the Beaten Path

At Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages, we believe travel should be more than just sightseeing — it should be a journey of connection, understanding, and transformation. Our vegan adventure tours in Asia are designed to immerse you deeply in the local culture, history, people, and cuisine of every destination.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Vegan Travel Experiences

Our tours are not your typical vacations. We specialize in off-the-beaten-path vegan travel, where cultural immersion, meaningful local interactions, and indulging in authentic vegan cuisine are at the heart of every journey. With a 100% plant-based travel experience, you’ll explore Asia in a way that’s ethical, enriching, and unforgettable.

A Passion-Driven Team Behind Every Tour

Founded by three close friends from three countries and different faiths, our team shares a deep-rooted passion for veganism, animal rights, cultural preservation, environmentalism, and people-centered storytelling. Drawing from over 15 years of experience coordinating film and media projects across South and Southeast Asia, we launched Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages to create meaningful travel experiences that leave a lasting impact.

From Humble Beginnings to 27 Tours Across 9 Countries

We started with just three tours in one country in 2004. Today, we offer up to 27 vegan cultural adventure tours each year across nine incredible countries:

Bhutan
Cambodia
India
Indonesia (Bali & Sumatra)
Laos
Malaysia
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Thailand

Local Expertise. Authentic Experiences.

We only operate in countries where we’ve lived, worked, and built long-standing relationships, allowing us to craft experiences with deep cultural understanding and respect. Whether it’s cooking alongside locals, participating in traditional ceremonies, or enjoying veganized regional specialties, every moment is rooted in genuine connection and purpose.

Our tours typically span 8 to 16 days, with each itinerary unfolding like a story that our guests live. You’ll walk away not only with incredible memories and new friendships but also with a deeper understanding of the cultures, communities, and plant-based traditions that make Asia so unique.

100% Cruelty-Free Vegan Travel – Ethical, Responsible & Immersive

For us, veganism goes far beyond what we eat. It’s a cruelty-free lifestyle and philosophy that stands firmly against the exploitation of all living beings—animals and humans alike. That’s why our tours do not include animal rides, safaris, zoos, animal parks, or any other form of animal entertainment or exploitation.

Since day one, our mission has been to offer completely ethical, vegan adventure tours that are immersive, exciting, and truly compassionate. Every journey with us is designed to be off-the-beaten-path, cruelty-free, and culturally rich, allowing guests to experience Asia in a way that is both meaningful and respectful.

Ethical Vegan Travel with a Purpose

Vegan Travel Asia is deeply committed to responsible travel and giving back to the communities we visit. As part of our founding philosophy, we ensure that our tours benefit not just our guests, but also the people, animals, and environments we connect with.

Through the VegVoyages Foundation (a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit), we support and organize a wide range of grassroots charitable initiatives across Asia, including:

Partnering with local animal sanctuaries and marine conservation projects
Supporting community recycling programs and beach cleanups
Providing school supplies and helping build libraries in rural villages
Supporting educational programs for underserved communities
Serving nutritious vegan meals at children’s homes
Donating books, supplies, and funding for grassroots animal rights and social welfare organizations

Our connection with the communities we visit is real, ongoing, and built on mutual respect. We believe that travel should be a force for good, and our adventures reflect that belief in every detail.

Not Your Typical Tour – Personalized Vegan Adventures

Unlike conventional tour operators, we don’t outsource or hand off our trips. Every Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages tour is personally organized and led by our team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, ethics, and authenticity.

This is not your average vacation package. It’s a journey designed to inspire, educate, and empower—whether you’re exploring sacred temples, enjoying hands-on cooking classes, or learning from local changemakers on the ground.

Unique Accommodations & Authentic Vegan Cuisine – Travel in Comfort, Eat with Purpose

At Vegan Travel Asia, we believe that where you stay and what you eat are just as important as the places you explore. That’s why our vegan adventure tours in Asia offer both unique accommodations and unforgettable plant-based culinary experiences.

Stay in Handpicked, Culturally Rich Accommodations

Our accommodations vary by destination, each carefully selected for comfort, cultural authenticity, and sustainability. You might find yourself:

Sleeping in a centuries-old royal mansion or private palace in the badlands of Rajasthan
Relaxing in a peaceful eco-retreat nestled among Asia’s oldest mountain ranges
Staying in a cozy wooden beachfront cabana on a tropical island
Enjoying a colonial-era villa turned charming bed & breakfast
Unwinding in a Balinese-style villa overlooking serene rice paddies

Every stay is designed to enhance your connection to the destination while supporting eco-friendly and community-based hospitality.

100% Vegan Cuisine – More Than Just Salads

Say goodbye to side dishes and bland meals. With Vegan Travel Asia, you’ll never go hungry. We’re passionate about food and know our fellow vegan travelers are too. That’s why local vegan cuisine is a central part of every tour.

Enjoy an incredible variety of authentic vegan dishes that reflect the vibrant culinary traditions of the countries we visit. From spicy street food and market snacks to home-cooked meals and neighborhood favorites, you’ll experience the full spectrum of flavors Asia has to offer — all 100% vegan.

We also include hands-on vegan cooking classes on every tour, so you can taste your adventure at home.

Travel That Nourishes Body, Mind & Spirit

Every Vegan Travel Asia adventure is built around cultural immersion, local experiences, and — of course — amazing food. Whether it’s staying in heritage properties or cooking alongside local families, our goal is to give you a lived experience of each region’s rich heritage, history, daily life, and vegan cuisine.

Join us as we explore the world, one cruelty-free journey and one delicious vegan meal at a time.

Meet Our Teams

Zac Lovas

Zac Lovas: Co-founder of VegVoyages and the VegVoyages Foundation, Zac spends his time sharing his passion for animals, traveling, local vegan food and bringing people together by bridging cultural gaps throughout the 8 different countries Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages trips go to every year. Originally from America, in 1990 Zac came to work on a film in Asia where he has lived and worked ever since involved in film and media productions and distribution up until co-founding VegVoyages in 2004. Currently based out of Jakarta (Indonesia), Zac spends most of the year living out of his suitcase while coordinating Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages cultural exchange groups and promoting vegan activism and community-based programs in Asia, his home for the past 3 decades.

RK Singh Chauhan

RK Singh Chauhan: Co-founder of VegVoyages, Singhji (as he is affectionately called) grew up in Rajasthan, India. After graduating with a degree in hotel management, Singhji went on to manage several of Rajasthan’s most recognized hotels including the world famous Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, before becoming operations manager at one of the region’s prestigious tour management companies, which also coordinated for film units shooting in the area. In 1990, he and Zac met on a film they worked on together and they have been close friends and colleagues ever since. When not on tour and coordinating for Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages trips in India, Singhji enjoys doing yoga, veganizing traditional Rajasthani recipes, and spreading the word on veganism as Chairperson of the Indian Chapter of the World Vegan Organisation. Singhji also chaired the Vegan India Conference – WVO 4th International Conference in Delhi.

Sunita Devi

Sunita Devi: Before joining Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages as Chief Coordinator of Himalayan Operations, Sunita worked for over a decade overseeing logistics for specialty groups and film units shooting in Nepal. Speaking four languages, English, Mandarin (Chinese), Nepali and Hindi, she loves making friends and interacting with guests, which as she says is “my best way to stay happy”. Growing up in a small village in the shadows of the Himalayas, she moved to Chitwan (home of Nepal’s famous wild Rhinos) before shifting to Kathmandu. In her free time, Sunita loves to cook vegan “dal bhat” meals, make “pickle” from veggies she harvests from the farm and her backyard, visit adventurous places as well as share her happiness and warm hospitality to travelers from around the world.

Dhairyasheel Singh Devra

Dhairya: Born and brought up in India’s famous “City of Lakes”, Udaipur, India, Dhairya has worked in different iconic five-star hotels ( Taj Group of Hotels, The Lalit, ITC luxury hotels, etc.) in different cities and states of India before joining the family business of travel agency. He loves playing cricket, cooking, and traveling around India. He is passionate about sharing his country’s culture, traditions and history with the guests who came from around the world. With his love of travel and cultures, traditions and cuisines, Dhairya joined Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages and has become the youngest members of the Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages family.

Paul Eyers

Director of Operations, Cambodia & Vietnam

Paul has been traveling and living in Asia for over 2 decades. Finally settling down 8 years ago in his adopted home of Siem Reap, Cambodia, Paul joined the team at Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages as Director of Operations in Cambodia and Vietnam, where he shares his passion for the people, cultures, communities, and of course, cuisines of the region. An expert at ‘veganizing’ menus, when he is not busy coordinating for the next Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages adventure, he consults and offers training to F&B teams, hotels, and restaurants throughout Cambodia and the region to assist them on their journey to becoming ‘vegan-friendly’. He has helped many hotels, resorts and understand and meet the demand from the ever-growing number of vegan travelers, and shares his experiences including vegan travel guides and vegan-friendly hotel and resort reviews on Vegan Food Quest, the blog he co-created with his wife, Caryl.

Garima Gurung

Garima Gurung has been a vegetarian since birth and has transitioned to a vegan for almost a decade, motivated by her deep compassion for animals. With a background in law, she initially aimed to advocate for animal rights through the legal system but soon found her passion in social media management. Today, she plays a key role in creating engaging content to promote our tours and share our project updates. While working with us, Garima is also pursuing a master’s degree in law, dreaming of contributing to animal rights in any capacity.

Bishnu Prasad Acharya

Bishnu Prasad Acharya has been working in the tourism industry in Nepal.Originally from Chitwan, he combines his passion for travel with his deep knowledge as a tourism expert, offering insightful, insider perspectives on Nepal’s rich culture, landscapes, and wildlife. Since joining the Vegan Travel Asia team in 2018, Bishnu has been an invaluable asset, bringing his expertise and dedication to creating unforgettable, ethical travel experiences. His commitment to sustainable tourism and his local insights make him a key figure in ensuring that each traveler leaves with a meaningful connection to Nepal.

Mahadev Sharma

Mahadev Sharma is the co-director of Himalayan Operations at VegVoyages, with over three decades of experience managing logistics for specialty groups and film productions in Nepal. He also serves as a field co-coordinator for our Bhutan vegan adventures, working closely with his longtime colleague and friend, Tshethem Norbu, whose company, Sacred Himalaya Travel, handles programs and ground operations for VegVoyages in Bhutan.