The Most Beautiful Lakes in the World You Can Visit With Culture Trip
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Whether you love wild swimming, boat trips or simply lounging with a waterside view, there’s something inherently serene about the peaceful beauty of a lake. From Northern Italy to East Asia and even an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic, these are the world’s most beautiful lakes that you can visit with Culture Trip.
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Sete Cidades crater lakes, the Azores
The volcanic geology of this Portuguese archipelago is to thank for countless extraordinary landscapes, from epic coastlines to luscious forests, but none are quite as memorable as the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, on São Miguel Island. These twin lakes – Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, or Green Lake and Blue Lake – are situated within the actual craters of a dormant volcano. Seeing them from a good vantage point is the best way to appreciate the striking hues of green and blue that shimmer on a sunny day, the incredibly abundant surrounding flora, and the almost otherworldly shapes of the lakes themselves. Day two of our Atlantic Azores trip focuses on this area alone, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore the area by Jeep, before cycling around and kayaking on the lakes with the guidance of our expert Local Insider.
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STARTS AT
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
ENDS AT
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
DURATION
6
GROUP SIZE
8
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
The largest body of water in Taiwan is as ethereal as the name suggests. The area is designated as one of the country’s National Scenic Areas and, while the lake’s majestic alpine vistas are to be treasured, it’s also what surrounds that makes this place so special. It’s an area rich in indigenous culture and local agriculture, as well as verdant hiking and cycling trails. Day three of our Taste of Taiwan trip is dedicated entirely to Sun Moon Lake. We’ll start with a refreshing two-hour cycle around the lake’s turquoise waters, followed by a visit to Xiangshan Visitor Centre and lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we’ll embark on a gentle hourlong boat cruise, before visiting the hilltop temple of Wenwu, which boasts stunning views of the lake. Finally, this region is also famous for producing black tea, so it would be rude not to make a late afternoon visit to Ho Ho Cha Tea Factory for a hand-rolling and tasting session.
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STARTS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
ENDS AT
Taipei, Taiwan
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Lake Ashi, Japan
This is another volcanic crater lake, formed by an eruption on Mount Hakone 3,000 years ago. Today it’s one of the main attractions in the Hakone region, which is full of traditional accommodations, historic sights and muscle-soothing hot springs. It’s popularity is mostly derived from the views of Mount Fuji that can be enjoyed both on and around the lake. The ultimate photo frame shot includes Mount Fuji in the background and the Hakone Shrine torii gate in the foreground, separated by dense forestry and a few thousand feet. Having already spent the night soaking in hot springs at our traditional ryokan inn in Hakone, the ninth day of our Japan by Train: The Grand Tour trip will start with a serene boat cruise across Lake Ashi, so you can start your day with spectacular views of Japan’s tallest peak.
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Next available from 2nd Sep 2024
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STARTS AT
Osaka, Japan
ENDS AT
Tokyo, Japan
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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