Off the beaten track vacations
This exclusive range of vacations takes our small group travel ethos and applies it to new, exciting and little visited destinations in Asia.
We currently run specialist Small Group Tours to Mongolia, Bhutan, Tibet and The Silk Road through China. Each journey is led by a Western tour leader & local guide and has been expertly researched to ensure you go beyond the tourist trail and into more remote and untouched areas of Asia that offer truly pioneering travel experiences.
Insider experiences include an overnight home-stay in a traditional “Ger” in Mongolia, hiking to the Tigers Nest Monastery in Bhutan, taking butter tea at a family home in Tibet and spending time at local festivals like the Nadaam Festival in Mongolia and Bhutan’s Jambay Lakhang festival.
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Highlights of Bhutan
10 days from US$3320* pp
Shadowed by snow-capped Himalayan peaks, the Land of the Thunder Dragon elicits visions of a Shangri-la perched on the top of the world. Visit ancient fortresses, temples and monasteries. In traditional villages, uncover local medicine, folk arts and regional markets. Experience the color and excitement of one of Bhutan’s famous festivals. Trek to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and admire stunning vistas from mountain passes.
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Tibet Experience
11 days from US$3315* pp
The striking beauty of this mesmerizing part of the world is brought to life by the heart-warming smiles of its people. With a complex past, the thriving Tibetan culture is truly unique. Uncover some of the secrets of the history and faith of this intoxicating land on a once in a lifetime journey. Wander through remarkable monasteries and come upon soaring cliff-top palaces. Vibrant local streets and bustling markets give way to meaningful Buddhist rock paintings and the inspiration of a seldom visited Tibetan nunnery. Unforgettable!
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Highlights of Bhutan with Jambay Lakhang
13 days from US$4135* pp
Shadowed by snow-capped Himalayan peaks, the Land of the Thunder Dragon elicits visions of a Shangri-la perched on the top of the world. Visit ancient fortresses, temples and monasteries. In traditional villages, uncover timeless traditions, folk arts and regional markets. Experience the color and excitement of one of Bhutan’s most famous festivals, Jambay Lakhang. Trek to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and explore the ancient capitals of Paro and Punakha.
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The Silk Road
13 days from US$3495* pp
One of the world’s great trade routes, the exotic Silk Road has captured the imagination of many, stirring visions of a wondrous and far-off land. Bring the adventure to life on this incredible journey. Experience the rich convergence of cultures and religions as you travel from Xian to Kashgar, passing countless wonders and curiosities. Witness the army of Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall. Visit an Uigher home in an oasis town, ride a camel among the sand dunes and experience Kashgar’s Sunday Market.
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Trans Mongolian Adventure
16 days from US$4225* pp
Mongolia is a wild and rugged land with grassy plains and alpine mountains. Few tourists travel to Mongolia, and even fewer spend Naadam festival away from the Ulaan Baatar crowds. Start in Beijing before a two-day trip on the legendary Trans-Mongolian Railway. Meet nomadic families, swim in alpine lakes, and ride rare camels through endless dunes.
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Lanjia Lodge Hmong Experience
2 days from US$369* pp | START Chiang Rai
Visit the Hmong shaman at his home, where you learn why the fireplace is an important part of Hmong culture.
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Glenburn Darjeeling Experience
4 days from US$746* pp | START Bagdogra
Perched high in the Eastern Himalayas near the classic hill station of Darjeeling, Glenburn is one of the region’s historic tea estates. Enjoy the colonial ambience, striking mountain vistas and the verdant tea-covered hills, made famous by the world’s finest teas. Staying on the estate, see the tea-making process from planting to processing and dine on superb fresh local produce and estate recipes.
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Ajanta Caves Adventure
3 days from US$261* pp | START Aurangabad
Ajanta and Ellora offer a rare and spectacular gallery of religious masterpieces across the centuries and are among the finest collections of Indian religious art.
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Death Railway & Rainforest Trek
3 days from US$780* pp | START Kanchanaburi
Walk in the footsteps of more than 61,000 Allied POWs who served during WWII on this emotional journey to Western Thailand, before gliding back in time to Pilok, a place all but lost in a deep-lying mountain valley.
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La Folie, Wat Phou & 4,000 Islands
3 days from US$604* pp | START Pakse
Staying in a charming and comfortable lodge, travel through the pristine waterways of Southern Laos, and area little-visited by tourists. Here, discover the World Heritage listed temple of Wat Phou and the remains of the sole railway. Search for the elusive Irrawaddy dolphin, and see the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia, before returning to Pakse.
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The Road to Tibet
6 days from US$1973* pp | START Chengdu
Travel to Sichuan's wild northwest along the road to Tibet. This is a spectacular region of wide open grasslands and soaring mountains cloaked in snow all year round. The villages in this remote part of China are home to many Tibetan communities and as such, their architecture, lifestyle and traditions reflect the influences of the rich Tibetan culture.
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Sri Lanka Explorer
10 days from US$1467* pp | START Colombo
This introduction gives a fascinating insight into Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions, including cultural sites and its celebrated natural beauty. Spend time in the Cultural Triangle, with remarkable Buddhist cities and caves, the lush greenery of the hill country, and the historic gem that is Galle Fort.
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Southern Laos Explorer
5 days from US$905* pp | START Pakse
Little-visited Southern Laos is a hidden treasure, which reveals temples and mountains, the endangered Irrawaddy River Dolphin, as well as the idyllic 4,000 Islands, a great contrast with touring in Luang Prabang and the north, and this in-depth journey is richly rewarding.
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Sri Lanka - An Island Journey
13 days from US$1934* pp | START Colombo
This exciting exploration of the Emerald Isle takes in Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural highlights, from ancient Buddhist cities to the lush tea-growing highlands, the wildlife of Yala and the superbly preserved Galle Fort.