All Points East

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Beginning in Malaysia’s fascinating KL we’ll explore the city’s highly eclectic sites from stately Victorian architecture to the iconic Petronas Towers and from the spectacular Batu Caves to the colourful local markets, street-life and of course street-food. From here we move to the Peninsula’s west coast and the twin World Heritage sites of Melaka (Malacca) and George Town (Penang). The former displays its old Portuguese and Dutch heritage while in Penang we’ll visit the Little India quarter and what is perhaps Southeast Asia’s most extensive and best preserved Chinatown as well as the island’s colonial-period British remains. On our itinerary we’ll take a boat trip along the Malacca ...Read more >

One of the most beautiful and varied regions of China, Yunnan Province owes its epithet to a Yunnanese Prince who, when visiting the Chinese court, described his kingdom as being situated ‘south of the clouds’. This unique small group tour, Vietnam to Tibet Overland, takes you from the bustling lanes of old Hanoi up the Red River Valley, via Bac Ha and the old hill-station of Sapa, through mountainous Yunnan and on to the Tibetan Plateau and Shangri La. (Yes, it does exist since 2001 when the Chinese government saw fit to rename Zhongdian Town.) Travel by road and rail through the dramatic landscapes - inhabited by myriad hill-tribe peoples - of Vietnam's Tonkinese Alps before crossing ...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 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 >

You would struggle to find a better introduction to Malaysia and Borneo than this two-week tour that traces a journey from the street food stalls of Kuala Lumpur to the rainforest of Kota Kinabalu, via the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Melaka and Penang. Traveling at a pleasantly relaxed pace, this West Malaysia small group tour is packed with immersive and memorable experiences. You’ll take an afternoon rickshaw ride in Melaka, a fantastic way to absorb everyday street scenes. On Penang you’ll take the funicular railway up to the fragrant botanical gardens of George Town, and enjoy a hands-on cookery lesson at the famous Tropical Spice Garden. While in Sabah you'll join an island ...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 >

This 1-week Sumatra tour includes a stay in a riverside eco-lodge at Bukit Lawang – gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park – part of the World Heritage site ‘Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra‘ and a visit to the old Dutch-period hill station of Berastagi, with a lakeside resort on picturesque Samosir Island, located within the vast crater lake of Mt Toba – one of the world’s largest volcanoes. In line with our philosophy, this Sumatra tour combines the island’s best-known sites with local markets and street life as well as providing ample opportunities to sample the varied local cuisine and meet the exceptionally welcoming local people. Features 1. Rainforest hike spotting ...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 the ...Read more >

This 9-day Borneo small group tour explores the Malaysian state of Sabah, known as ‘the Land Below the Wind’, thanks to its fortuitous position south of the Philippines typhoon belt. Sabah covers the northern part of Borneo Island and is home to some of the island's most dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and impressive flora. Our Borneo tour begins with a day of beaches and coral reefs in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, followed by a nature walk in World Heritage Kinabalu National Park and a stay at the unique, organic Sabah Tea Plantation. From here we continue to Sepilok to visit the celebrated Orangutan Rehabilitation Project, the superb Borneo Rainforest Discovery Centre and ...Read more >

On our 8-day Malaysia World Heritage tour you'll discover some of the highlights of the Malay Peninsula; its rich cultural and historical heritage, magnificent landscapes and flora and fauna as well as the vibrant contemporary street-life and, of course, fabulous cuisine. The strategically located Malay Peninsula has been the hub of maritime trade between China and India for over 2,000 years and today shows ancient Buddhist and Hindu vestiges as well as displaying more recent Portuguese, Dutch and British influences creating exceptionally rich architectural and historical traditions. With the influx of Tamil, Sikh and Bengalis during British rule and the unique Straights Chinese ...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 >

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 >