Asia Tours
- Thailand
- China
- Cambodia
- Vietnam
- Tibet
There is no simple way to describe the wealth of opportunity that Asia travel offers the adventure seeker. Markets and bazaars, souks and stupas, ancient ruins constructed by grand civilizations long gone, modern cities and villages where life goes on much as it has for centuries. From the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Delhi, Beijing, Amman and Kathmandu to the overwhelming immensity of the Himalayas, an Asia tour provides the traveller with as much to marvel at as Marco Polo and the explorers of old. Whether you're looking to cross Mongolia, follow the Silk Road to China, trek to Everest base camp, explore Tibet, visit Vietnam or island hop in southern Thailand, Asia is waiting to entrance you.
China on a Shoestring: Hong Kong to Beijing (ACRC)
Soak in the vibrant pulse of Hong Kong, float down the Yangtze on a Chinese-style riverboat and walk the Great Wall with other others that share your appetite for adventure. Enjoy eighteen days packed with China's major sights and out-of-the way gems with the freedom to choose those that interest you. Cycle along Xian’s ancient city walls and through the stunning rice fields and limestone karsts of Yangzhou. Explore gorgeous scenery straight out of a painting or just relax and take it all in.
Highlights: Exploring Shanghai and Hong Kong's bustling streets and Yangshuo's karst scenery, cruising the Three Gorges of the Yangtse River, discovering history in Xi'an and Beijing, walking along the Great Wall of China.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Land of the Maharajas (AHLM)
Legend has it that colour film was invented specifically to capture the vibrancy of India. (Okay, we made that up, but still…) This adventure offers a look at the history and heritage of this always surprising land, bringing you to the imperial Mughal cities of Agra and New Delhi, stunning capitals of the former princely states—home to sprawling haveli and Rajput-era palaces—and rural Rajasthan villages and fortified towns untouched by time. And with air-conditioned transport and accommodation throughout, you feel a little like royalty yourself.
Highlights: experiencing the regal lifestyle staying in heritage homes and rural palaces, Exploring stunning forts and intriguing markets, Discovering rural Indian culture, Basking in the glory of the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Saigon (AVCH)
Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi and the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue and the charms of Hoi An, to modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in 10 jam-packed days. An experienced CEO will lead you to must-see highlights but allow plenty of time for you to do your own thing.
Highlights: Bustling Hanoi, sail on a junk through Halong Bay, citadels and pagodas, shop in romantic Hoi An, squeeze through the Cu Chi tunnels, Vietnamese coffee, people watching in Saigon.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Essential Vietnam & Cambodia (AVEV)
A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures. This 17-day trip offers a combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches and ruins, urban culture and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise the Mekong for a day and overnight on a traditional sailing junk in Halong Bay. Witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat and contemplate its lows walking the infamous Killing Fields. Although many activities are included, there is still plenty of time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure.
Highlights: Exploring thriving Hanoi and Bangkok, sailing on a junk boat through Halong Bay, discovering ancient citadels and pagodas, shopping in colonial Hoi An, sipping coffee in Ho Chi Minh City, floating through the Mekong Delta, enjoying sunrise over amazing Angkor Wat.
Essential India (AHEH)
From the intricate saris of Rajasthan to the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal, this compact journey is a photographer's delight and the perfect introduction to India. You'll walk along the ghats on the River Ganges to encounter the spiritual heart of Hinduism in Varanasi and get off the beaten path exploring carved stepwells and quaint temples in rural villages. With the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore the nation's rich heritage, you're sure to be caught up in India's incredible tapestry of life.
Highlights: Exploring India's vibrant cities, discovering ancient forts and temples, revelling in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, exploring the erotic sculptures of Khajuraho and Orchha, sailing the Ganges in venerable Varanasi.
Golden Triangle (AHGT)
This compact Indian journey will introduce you to three very different northern cities and the colourful rural life of Rajasthan. From the hectic pace of Delhi, with its bustling markets, magnificent monuments and colonial past, travel by private transport to Agra and the mesmerizing beauty of the Taj Mahal—truly one of the wonders of the world. Discover why Jaipur is called the 'Pink City' and get a taste of village life in Abhaneri with its magnificent stepwells. Photographers and culture lovers won't be disappointed on this classic adventure.
Highlights: Wandering around modern and ancient Delhi, revelling in the Mughal magnificence of the Taj and Fatephur Sikri, Encountering rural villages and historic forts, Exploring India's vibrant cities
Cambodia Experience (AVCW)
Stand in awe of the architectural achievement of Angkor Wat and contemplate the horrors of the Killing Fields at Phnom Penh. This 9-day trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to soak up the colours, culture and history of this incredible country. Its natural beauty, coupled with its tumultuous history, make this country a truly fascinating destination. With your accommodation, transportation and entrance to Angkor arranged by our CEOs, you can concentrate on experiencing the region's highlights.
Highlights: Exploring exciting and fast paced Ho Chi Minh City, floating through the Mekong Delta, learning about Cambodian history ancient and modern, drinking in the magnificence of Angkor Wat, hustling through bustling Bangkok.
Borneo—Sarawak Discovery (AAKS)
From rainforest canopies to jungle wildlife, discover the diverse ecosystem of Malaysia's largest state. This compact tour will provide nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels with a magnificent introduction to Sarawak’s wilderness. Explore caves and hike mountain trails, sail past communities and overnight in a longhouse. With authentic local transportation and accommodation, our CEOs will provide a window to the unique peoples and customs of this beautiful country.
Highlights: Experiencing a traditional longhouse stay, trekking the Headhunters' Trail, exploring mighty caves, spotting proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park.
Beijing to Shanghai Adventure (ACBI)
China can be intimidating, what with its Great Wall, Forbidden City and army of Terracotta Warriors. This 8-day trip will wipe away any worries—you'll have an expert CEO leading the way and you'll hit the highlights in the company of other young travellers. Get a mix of modern and historic with plenty of time to enjoy the nightlife. Best of all, you're in control—see the sights you like and skip the ones you don't—so it's an adventure you'll never forget.
Highlights: Trekking along the Great Wall, taking in ancient and modern China, opting to step back into the past with a visit to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, enjoying a night out at karaoke in modern Shanghai.
China Express (ACCR)
Walk backwards in time along the Great Wall and stare down an army of Terracotta Warriors before leaping into the future of Shanghai's incredible high-rise towers on this fast-paced tour of China’s highlights. With the perfect blend of guided activities and free time to explore on your own, this adventure is made for those who want to get a taste of China in a short amount of time.
Highlights: Trekking along the Great Wall, visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing and the canal town of Suzhou, experiencing a local meal and Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, enjoying an acrobat show in Shanghai.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
China & Tibet Cultural Journey (ACCTD)
While retracing the footsteps of ancient warriors along the Great Wall you realize you’re onto something. You want to get into the heart of the Middle Kingdom and our guides will take you ‘over the wall’. Handpicked for their expertise, they’ll bring you deep into China and walk backward in time with you to Tibet where you’ll reconnect with ancient ways long forgotten by the modern world. From Sichuan Opera to calligraphy classes in Xi’an, you won’t just experience China’s arts and culture, you’ll become a part of it.
Highlights: Trying your hand at Chinese calligraphy with the help of a local expert, Pondering Tibetan spirituality on visits to Buddhist temples and monasteries, Observing pandas at a breeding centre in the mountains of Sichuan, Cruising along the mighty Yangtze River.
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Essential China (ACEC)
Encounter the essence of China in all its wonderful diversity—climb the Great Wall and stare down the Terracotta Warriors before heading down south on this 3-week tour of China's cultural and natural highlights. Rest your gaze on the giant Buddha of Leshan, ancient mountainside monasteries at Emei Shan then float down the world-famous Three Gorges of the Yangtze River before stepping out to experience the vibrant rural life and stunning scenery of Yangshuo. With your accommodation and transport arranged by our expert CEOs, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to explore on your own.
Highlights: Bargaining in bustling markets, hiking the Great Wall and exploring the Forbidden City, Standing face-to-face with a Terracotta Warrior, visiting a panda sanctuary, seeing the giant Buddha of Leshan, exploring the holy Buddhist peak of Emei Shan, cruising the Yangtze and biking through Yangshuo's karst landscape.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Highlights of China (ACHC)
Experience the towering achievements of China's rich history as you uncover the past along the Great Wall and reflect on its future among Shanghai’s gleaming towers. Explore the country’s great cities, magnificent architecture, Buddhist heritage and archaeological treasures while not missing the Middle Kingdom's natural wonders—float down the Yangtze River and wander among iconic limestone karsts. Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on experiencing all that China has to offer.
Highlights: Exploring Shanghai's Bund and the famous Shanghai Museum, Discovering Hangzhou's cultural heart of West Lake and a tea plantation, cycling Yangshuo's dramatic rice fields, relaxing on a Three Gorges cruise, seeing the Terracotta Warriors, walking along the Great Wall.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
China on a Shoestring—Beijing to Hong Kong (ACRG)
For ambitious travellers on a tight budget who are after an experience full of the very best this country has to offer, this tour showcases the scenic wonders without missing its most famous cities and sites. Walk back in time along the Great Wall then see the future in Shanghai. Our CEOs will help you dig deeper into the very best of China. Offering a great deal of flexibility, our optional activities allow you to go beyond the highlights.
Highlights: Exploring cosmopolitan cities, uncovering ancient capitals and charming rural villages, cruising the Yangtze River, marvelling at the Terracotta Warriors, standing in awe on the Great Wall.
Tibet Adventure (ACTA)
Take part in rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets. From modern Beijing, travel back in time across scenic countryside to Tibet on this well-packed overland adventure. Witness the splendour of the Potala Palace and the majesty of remote monasteries and then celebrate the journey to Kathmandu. Wake up to views of Everest and enjoy a window into the heart of this remote land. A local guide and CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've climbed down from the roof of the world.
Highlights: Visiting incredible monuments and palaces, exploring the bustle of Beijing and hiking the Great Wall, riding the rails on the Trans Tibetan railway, experiencing monk debates in Sera Monastery, visiting Everest Base Camp.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 4
Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM)
From the Great Wall of China to the Hermitage in St Petersburg, travel halfway around the world in three incredible weeks. Board one of the world’s great trains and ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip across the grassy steppes of Mongolia and through the taiga forests of Siberia. Share train carriages with locals, overnight in Mongolian ger tents and in cozy Russian homestays. Not only does this trip provide the perfect blend of comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities, but also free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace.
Highlights: Exploring the courtyards of the Forbidden City and walking along the Great Wall of China, riding the rails through Mongolia's grassy steppe and Siberia's taiga forest, staying in a local village on Lake Baikal, admiring the grand structure of Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square, marvelling at the rich art collection in the Hermitage.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Wild China (ACWC)
Walk the Great Wall of China and trek through the stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Stare down Terracotta Warriors and commune with giant pandas. For those seeking a unique adventure that balances China’s highlights with a look at its ‘wild’ side, this 3-week tour gives you the classics before taking you further afield to the hidden gems. Best of all, you get the free time you need to explore at your own pace. Whether wandering mountain monasteries or cycling through the region’s watercolour scenery, this tour will take you down the road less travelled.
Highlights: Wandering ancient Beijing, exploring Lijiang and Xi'an, sleeping overnight in a monastery, hiking Emei Shan and Tiger Leaping Gorge, marvelling at Yangshuo's rural life, basking in the glamour of Hong Kong.
Volunteer China - Pandas (ACZJ)
This unique itinerary introduces the highlights of the Middle Kingdom — from the historic gems of modern Beijing to the ancient walls of Xi'an and cosmopolitan glitter of contemporary Shanghai while allowing you to give back to the community at the same time. From the palaces and temples of Beijing venture to the countryside to experience the grandeur of the Great Wall and work with intellectually challenged youth at a unique organic farm centre designed to offer employment opportunities and training to intellectually challenged people. In Xi'an witness the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, in Chengdu indulge in the culinary spice that is Sichuan cuisine and volunteer at the largest panda reserve in the world to help ensure these distinctly Chinese icons are around for future generations to admire.
Highlights: Volunteering at a rural organic farm and working with the local community, coming face-to-face with pandas at the Bifengxia Panda Center, exploring the bustling markets and streets of China's biggest cities, hiking along the Great Wall, standing in the middle of Tiananmen Square and meeting the Terracotta Warriors
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Bhutan Adventure (ADPP)
Imagine a country where a land’s worth is measured differently—think Gross National Happiness instead of Gross Domestic Product. Now stop dreaming because you are in the unexplored mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Beauty and wisdom are revealed at each dzong, every gompa and, most incredibly, in the eyes of every smiling Buddhist monk you meet. On gentle treks through remote trails and visits to Paro, Thimpu and Punakha, nature lovers, photographers and cultural junkies will uncover a purity of culture, traditions and kindness.
Highlights: Travelling along mystical mountains, Visiting various dzongs and Buddhist gompas, Trekking along scenic nature trails, Experiencing the 'Dragon Kingdom' with cultural interactions at a local farm
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Colours of Asia—Singapore to Bangkok (AGCA)
Colourful capitals, traditional culture and tropical natural wonders—this adventure is seasoned with all the spice you would expect from these exotic regions. Savour the jumble of Melaka's colonial past by digging into local delicacies, cool off at a tea plantation in the Cameron Highlands or hike through peaceful rainforest. With hotels, transport and a number of included activities arranged by our expert CEOs, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to explore on your own.
Highlights: Exploring surprising Singapore, experiencing gleaming Kuala Lumpur, learning the history of stunning Melaka, relaxing at the cool tea stations of the Cameron Highlands, exploring multi-cultural Penang, relaxing on white sand beaches
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China on a Shoestring: Hong Kong to Beijing (ACRC) | 18 days | Yolo | Basic |
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$1530
USD
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$1799
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| Land of the Maharajas (AHLM) | 15 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1999
USD
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| Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Saigon (AVCH) | 10 days | Classic | Standard |
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$935
USD
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$1099
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| Essential Vietnam & Cambodia (AVEV) | 17 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1999
USD
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| Essential India (AHEH) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1399
USD
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| Golden Triangle (AHGT) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
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$749
USD
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| Cambodia Experience (AVCW) | 9 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1099
USD
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| Borneo—Sarawak Discovery (AAKS) | 10 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1649
USD
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| Beijing to Shanghai Adventure (ACBI) | 8 days | Yolo | Basic |
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$999
USD
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| China Express (ACCR) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1062
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$1249
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| China & Tibet Cultural Journey (ACCTD) | 15 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$3200
USD
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$3999
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| Essential China (ACEC) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2550
USD
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$2999
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| Highlights of China (ACHC) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2210
USD
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$2599
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| China on a Shoestring—Beijing to Hong Kong (ACRG) | 18 days | Yolo | Basic |
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$1799
USD
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| Tibet Adventure (ACTA) | 15 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2550
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$2999
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| Trans Mongolian Express (ACTM) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
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$3995
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$4699
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| Wild China (ACWC) | 21 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2699
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| Volunteer China - Pandas (ACZJ) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1827
USD
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$2149
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| Bhutan Adventure (ADPP) | 10 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2025
USD
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$2699
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| Colours of Asia—Singapore to Bangkok (AGCA) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1699
USD
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