Asia travel guide




Explore a truly diverse world of vacation possibilities in our Asia travel guide.
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Our Asia Vacations
Rajasthan tours, India
Discover the evocative northern province of Rajasthan
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring!
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The Best of Borneo: Wildlife, Adventure, Idyllic Beaches
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
Kayaking vacation in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
Vietnam vacation, South to North
From bright lights, to beaches and junk boats.
Japan small group vacation, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
Sri Lanka family adventure vacation
Sri Lanka active tour with children with best family hotels
Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
Burma vacations, small group tour
The highlights of Burma visiting Rangoon, Bagan, Mandalay & Inle Lake
Japan self guided trekking vacation, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
Brilliant experiences including Tigers and Temples
Sri Lanka vacations, tailor made
Independent tailor made vacations to Sri Lanka
Vietnam small group cycling vacation
The best of Vietnam on two wheels
Borneo orangutan vacation
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure vacation to Borneo
Golden Triangle small group vacation, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
Silk Road vacation, small group
Discover amazing Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Vietnam vacation
Tour and learn about this beautiful destination
Sri Lanka wildlife and whales tour
Whales and the wildlife of Yala National Park
Great Wall of China walking vacation
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall
South India vacation, small group
Classic south Indian tour of Kerala from Chennai to Kovalam
Borneo vacations, tailor made
Rainforests, orangutans, beaches tailor made
Ladakh photography tour, India
Inspirational photographic expedition to stunning Ladakh
Philippines vacation, small group adventure
Discover the little visited Philippines gems.
Sri Lanka tour and Maldive Dhoni cruise
Join us on this trip exploring Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Laos tailor made vacation, culture & adventure
Explore Pakbeng, Luang Prabang, Phonsavan, Viantiane & Pakse
Thailand tailor made vacation, elephants, jungle & beach
Elephant encounters, jungle treehouses and stunning Thai islands
Cambodia highlights tour, 7 days
Cambodia: Phnom Penh street-life and World Heritage Angkor
What we rate & what we don't
Japanese culture
Tribes & tradition
Kerala
The Silk Road
Food
The Great Wall of China
The Himalayas
Indochina
Elephant rides
Orphanage volunteering
Tiger Temples, Thailand
Overdeveloped beaches
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking
China's baijiu makes tequila look refreshing – the local firewater has a 110-proof wallop so pungent that it’s flammable.Thali is like Indian tapas, with a collection of small bowls of different foods (katori) served on a round tray.
What ketchup is to tomatoes, sambal is to chilies and a big dollop of the ferociously hot, sharp, tangy and sweet sauce will be served with most, if not all, of your food around Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.


Our top Asia Vacation
Silk Road vacation, small group
Discover amazing Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
2021: 18 Apr, 16 Oct
2022: 17 Apr, 11 Sep, 15 Oct
People & language
Hindi is the main language spoken in India, although there are 21 other official languages.
While 92 percent of the 1.4 billion people in China are made up of Han Chinese, the remaining 8 percent is made up of a whopping 55 recognised minority groups.
Gifts & shopping
Lake Inle is a hub for Burmese crafts. Silversmithing and cheroot cigar-rolling workshops line the lake. More unusually, women create silk from the sap of the lotus stem, which is stretched, twisted and woven.Hoi An in Vietnam is famous for its bespoke tailoring, from Italian cotton suits to full-length silk dresses. The key is not to choose the cheapest shop: get off the main street and be very precise about your needs – or bring a favourite item for them to copy. Stay in the city for two or three days to allow for fittings.


How much does it cost?
Good quality thali lunch: £3.50 (India)
Entry to Angkor Wat: £11.90 (Cambodia)
Bike hire: £1.85 - £9.25 (China)
One-way train ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto: £100 (Japan)