All Points East

Our 1 week highlights of Laos tour includes the World Heritage Sites of Luang Prabang, nestled in the mountains aside the Mekong with its well-preserved French colonial architecture and magnificent ancient temples plus the remote and enigmatic Plain of Jars. We’ll begin in Luang Prabang where we explore some of the town’s sites and winding lanes as well as the colourful local markets and picturesque surrounding countryside including the Pak Ou Cave Temples and Kuang Si Waterfall. From here we’ll travel through the mountains, past traditional minority villages, to the far northeast and the mysterious and picturesque Plain of Jars before taking a short domestic flight to the laid-back modern ...Read more >

Discover an intriguing and little visited region of China on this small group tour of Yunnan. This remote province in the south of China borders Burma (Myanmar), Vietnam and Laos and is incredibly diverse, both in terms of its culture and its landscapes. The province is ethnically highly diverse, with more than 25 different ethnic minorities living here, alongside numerous minor groups. In the far south, there are tropical jungles where elephants roam freely, while way up in the north, discover the snowy mountains and yaks of the Tibetan Plateau. There is no shortage of dramatic and extraordinary natural sights to explore and admire, such as the Stone Forest, Tiger Leaping Gorge and the ...Read more >

This fascinating 2-week Sri Lanka World Heritage tour takes you from our starting point in coastal Negombo, into the interior for an exciting  overnight 'glamping' stay in Wilpattu National Park, the country's largest but one of its least visited, protected areas. From here we continue into the island's center to discover the spectacular ancient cities and UNESCO-listed sites of the Central Plains and the ‘Cultural Triangle’. Heading into the Hill Country, by way of the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temples, we explore historic Kandy and the faded colonial splendour of the old hill station Nuwara Eliya before heading to the south coast and the picturesque fishing port of Tangalle. After a ...Read more >

This unique, small group Vietnam and Yunnan tour begins in Hanoi and follows the Red River Valley north, via the picturesque, mountain-top, hill station of Sapa to the Chinese border at Lao Cai. From here we travel to the awe-inspiring, World Heritage-listed Hani Rice Terraces of Yuanyang before exploring historic Jianshui and scenic Lake Fuxian en route to our tour’s final destination, the Yunnanese capital, Kunming. The Red River rises in mountains close to the ancient city of Dali and slices through southern Yunnan and northwestern Vietnam before flowing into the Gulf of Tonkin just southwest of the celebrated Halong Bay. Aside its course are some of the region’s most dramatic mountain ...Read more >

Our 2-week Golden Triangle – Thailand and Laos Tour – takes you overland from Chiang Mai through the remote and picturesque mountains of the infamous Golden Triangle to Laos’s UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Once reputed for opium caravans and drug-funded warlords, today this region is known for picturesque landscapes and colourful minority, hill-tribe, peoples. We’ll travel north from charming Chiang Mai through the mountains to Chiang Rai town and discover some of the area’s famous and lesser-known sites before heading to the small town of Chiang Khong on the banks of the Mekong – our crossing point into the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. From here our tour takes you ...Read more >

This exciting, 24-day Cambodia and Vietnam tour takes you from the narrow lanes of Vietnam’s charming capital Hanoi to the picturesque waterways of the Mekong Delta before traveling up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh and upcountry to the fabulous, World Heritage temples of Angkor. Along the way we’ll visit no less than seven of Vietnam’s World Heritage Sites including Halong Bay, the landscapes of Trang An, spectacular caves of Phong Nha, ancient town of Hoi An and the ruined Cham capital of My Son. In addition to the best known sites we’ll include off-the-beaten-track, but equally spectacular, destinations such as the mountains of Phu Luong National Park, the jungle-lined streams of Ben ...Read more >

Our exciting and unique 2-week Laos and Vietnam tour – Mountains and Hill-tribes – begins in the ancient Lao capital, now World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang and takes you overland through the remote and rugged highlands of northern Laos and Vietnam to finish in Hanoi’s vibrant and colourful Old Quarter. Little over 100 years ago much of this remote region of Indochina was a still just a complete blank on the map and even today, despite possessing some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular scenery and traditional minority villages, remains unknown to much of the outside world. Our tour begins with an exploration of the ancient temples and colonial architecture of charming and ...Read more >

On this fantastic Vietnam family tour you'll travel from the capital Hanoi to Saigon and the Mekong Delta in the far south by way of no less than 6 of the country's fabulous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Beginning in Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter we’ll head for the spectacular karst scenery of Halong Bay for an overnight cruise aboard a traditional-style junk and on to equally awe-inspiring Trang An to explore, by boat and bicycle, the ‘Halong of the Paddy-fields’. From here a ride on the famous ‘Unification Express’ takes us to UNESCO-listed Phong Nga National Park to kayak through some of Southeast Asia’s largest and most spectacular caves and stay in poolside chalets on a local pepper ...Read more >

A 2 week, escorted but private Sri Lanka family tour. Rich culture, history, flora and fauna, varied landscapes and a range of activities - plus of course, wonderful curries and super-friendly locals - make Sri Lanka the perfect family vacation destination. This highly varied, exciting family tour of Sri Lanka takes in 6 of the island’s 8 World Heritage Sites as well as some of its lesser-known highlights while maintaining a leisurely pace with plenty of time to just relax and take in the views or do your own thing. Destinations include the historic towns of Galle, Kandy and Trincomalee, the picturesque Hill Country, the ancient Cultural Triangle sites of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and ...Read more >

This family adventure vacation in Thailand is packed with thrills, unique cultural experiences and unusual accommodation, from floating raft houses to beach chalets and sleeper trains. Taking you well beyond the beaten tourist path, the trip offers a richly authentic take on Thailand that will keep adults and kids alike enthralled. Your private, tailor made family tour gets underway in effervescent Bangkok, which you’ll explore by river boat, tuk tuk, Skytrain and on foot, taking in the nooks and crannies known only to locals as well as must-see sites. With its bustling markets, side streets teeming with aromatic food stalls, monks wandering the streets to collect alms from the faithful, ...Read more >

Explore the narrow lanes and local cafes of Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter; take an overnight cruise amid the dramatic scenery of Halong Bay, head into the mountains to scenic Pu Luong and discover the spectacular karst landscapes of Trang An - ‘Halong in the Rice Fields’. Heading south - with an overnight ride on the famous ‘Unification Express’ - we’ll visit some of the truly awe-inspiring caverns of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to what’s considered the World’s largest cave system and visit the World Heritage royal pagodas and tombs of Hue, the former imperial capital. Continuing south we reach picturesque, historic Hoi An, as well as the atmospheric ruined temples of the ...Read more >

Our 7-day Highlights of Cambodia tour, is an exciting and varied adventure taking you overland, through this still little-known country, from the vibrant capital Phnom Penh to the fabulous World Heritage, jungle-clad temples of Angkor. Beginning in the sometimes chaotic, yet charming, modern-day capital of Phnom Penh on the banks of the Tonle Sap River, we’ll visit some of the city’s iconic sites, the Royal Palace, Russian Market and, French Quarter, as well as learning about its tragic recent history at the Killing Fields and S21 Museum. We’ll also have time to take in the bustling street-life, local markets and sumptuous local cuisine before traveling overland past traditional villages ...Read more >

A 10-day, fully escorted, Laos family tour. This family adventure begins in the laid-back capital, Vientiane, situated on the banks of the Mekong River, before taking you by train to the ancient capital – UNESCO World Heritage-listed Luang Prabang. After visiting the historic town and scenic surrounds we continue south to explore the spectacular karst landscapes of Vang Vieng. Aimed at the entire family, we offer a varied range of activities suitable for most travelers from say 7 to 70 years. These include a hands on Lao cookery morning at the home of a local chef, a walking tour of the ancient temples and local markets of picturesque Luang Prabang, a boat trip up the Mekong to visit ...Read more >

This unforgettable 2-week Malaysia family tour covers all the bases from culture, history and contemporary streetlife in the fascinating capital Kuala Lumpur and World Heritage George Town through the exotic jungle flora and fauna in Belum Rainforest to the turquoise seas and vibrant coral reefs of the unspoilt Perhentian Islands. A wide range of activities goes from a street food tour in KL, exploring cave temples and the unique Kellie’s Castle in Ipoh, nature hikes through the lush forest of Penang Hill, searching for giant Rafflesia in Belum’s 130 million-year-old eco-system and snorkelling with baby sharks and giant turtles on reefs in the Gulf of Thailand. Other highlights include a ...Read more >

Voted number 1 in Wanderlust Magazine's top 9 long journeys for 2020. Between our starting point in Thailand’s Chiang Mai and conclusion in Hanoi, much of this swathe of rugged mountains remains remote and rarely visited yet, on this unforgettable 3-week tour, you’ll discover some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular and unspoilt scenery and some of its friendliest residents. We’ll take you through northern Thailand and Laos’s Golden Triangle – large parts of which were off-limits until relatively recently – by way of a slow boat cruise down the Mekong River to the charming World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang. Nestled in the mountains and aside the Mekong itself, we’ll explore the ...Read more >

This 2-week Indochina tour begins in bustling, vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, still known as Saigon to most of its residents, before turning south for a 3-day exploration of the landscapes, culture and everyday life of the evocative Delta region. We’ll travel by road, boat and on foot through some of the lesser-known parts of this inland archipelago visiting the local markets and checking out cottage industries as well as learning about recent history with a dug-out canoe tour of the secret Vietcong jungle base at Xe Quit. From here we continue up the mighty Mekong itself to Cambodia’s charming contemporary riverside capital of Phnom Penh and on overland to the awe-inspiring jungle-clad ruined ...Read more >

Fantastic family Borneo tour taking you from boat trips up jungle-lined rivers and night walks through the rainforest to snorkelling on vibrant coral reefs off tropical islands in the South China Sea. This specially designed, family adventure concentrates on Malaysia’s Sabah State in northern Borneo which is home to some of the island’s most accessible flora and fauna and jungle landscapes as well as possessing a good transport infrastructure and a varied choice of comfortable accommodation options. The tour features a wide variety of activities and destinations including; discovering the traditional culture of some of the myriad ethnic groups that call Borneo home, a hands-on Malaysian ...Read more >

This fascinating Indochina vacation adventure takes you through Laos and Cambodia and the heart of tropical Southeast Asia. Our 2-week, small group tour, begins in picturesque World Heritage Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos and widely recognised as one of the best-preserved towns in the region. We'll discover its elegant colonial architecture and ancient temples, before traveling through the mountains to the remote, enigmatic and also UNESCO-listed, Plain of Jars. From here head south to discover the two contrasting modern-day capitals: laidback Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong River and chaotic but captivating Phnom Penh, before traveling overland through timeless ...Read more >

Our comprehensive, 12-day, small group Cambodia tour, Beyond Angkor, takes in the country's iconic destinations, including all 3 of its UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as plenty of lesser-known, yet equally fascinating, sites often overlooked by the majority of travelers to this little-known region of Indochina. Beginning in the vibrant riverside capital Phnom Penh we'll travel, via the 7th-century capital, now UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sambor Prei Kuk - to Siem Reap and the world-famous temples of Angkor. From here we'll head off-piste to hike the 'Pilgrim's Way' to sacred Kulen Mountain, head to the Thai border and Anlong Veng - one of the last Khmer Rouge strongholds - and ...Read more >

This fascinating and varied tour takes you across the vast Indonesian Archipelago by road, rail, boat and air from out starting point in Sumatra, across the island of Java to our finishing point at Bali’s Denpasar. On the way you’ll have the chance to spot wild orangutans in the Sumatran rainforest, stay on an island in Lake Toba, explore Java’s old towns of Yogyakarta, Solo and Malang, discover the World Heritage sites of Borobudur and Prambanan and take a dawn jeep ride to the summit of Bromo volcano. Among our wide range of destinations and landscapes activities include jungle trekking in UNESCO-listed Gunung Leuser, traveling by boat and jeep through the forest and mangroves of Alas ...Read more >