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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh vacation in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From US $965 to US $1,300 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Vietnam vacations, tailor made
Tailor made Vietnam holidays.
From US $1,687 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
For these Vietnam holidays we offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Japan golden route vacation
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From US $2,420 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Ethiopia holidays, tailor made
Discover the natural beauty and culture of Ethiopia
From £1,795 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Ethiopia holiday, tailormade
Discover the people, places and wildlife of Ethiopia
From £2,483 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
China and Japan vacation, Beijing to Tokyo
Incredible journey showcasing the best of two ancient cultures
From US $4,999 to US $5,399 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 22 Jul, 16 Sep, 7 Oct
2018: 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 9 May, 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 9 Dec
2018: 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 9 May, 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 9 Dec
India vacations, The Golden Triangle, tailormade
An ideal trip for the first-time visitor to India
From £1,250 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary
Jordan vacation, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From US $1,335 to US $1,475 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 5 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2018: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 14 Jul, 4 Aug, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on upcoming trips
Ethiopia cultural vacations
Discover the historic wonders of Ethiopia
From £2,799 to £3,175 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Oct
2018: 7 Jan, 8 Apr, 14 Oct
2019: 7 Jan
2018: 7 Jan, 8 Apr, 14 Oct
2019: 7 Jan
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From US $1,041 to US $1,400 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 20 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 25 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 8 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 8 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 27 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2018: 3 Jan, 5 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr ...
2018: 3 Jan, 5 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr ...
Tailor made vacations to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts
From US $1,650 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
History, culture & wildlife of India vacation
From the Nilgiri Hills to the beaches of Goa
From £1,336 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From US $1,232 to US $1,499 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Saturday and Monday departures throughout the year.
Mekong Adventure in Laos & Cambodia
The Mekong, one of the world’s greatest rivers
From US $2,500 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Jul, 27 Aug, 26 Sep, 25 Oct, 23 Nov, 19 Dec
Sri Lanka birding & cultural tour
Top tour of birding, wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka.
From £1,500 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you throughout the year. The best time for birding is September to April, when thousand upon thousands of northern winter migrants arrive.
Thailand tailor made vacation, history & culture
Discover Thailand’s cultural heritage
From £1,000 to £1,950 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Halloween tour in Transylvania
Take a fascinating and historical tour in Transylvania
From £499 to £1,105 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Oct, 27 Oct
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore
From £494 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Thailand to Southern Vietnam via Angkor Wat
From US $756 to US $1,070 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs various Tue, Thu and Sat per week throughout the year
Japan vacations, tailor made
Experience the highlights of Japan by train
From £4,990 14 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor-made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination.
Cuba tour, The Revolutionary Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries
From £1,925 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Highlights of Argentina tailor made tour
Explore Argentina's glaciers, Patagonian mountains and Iguazu.
From US $2,465 to US $4,795 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Highlights of Argentina, Buenos Aires & Southern Patagonia
Walk Patagonia's trails and explore Torres del Paine
From US $3,149 to US $5,530 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Turkey cultural tour & gulet cruise vacation
Explore classical Turkey, Istanbul and enjoy a Gulet cruise
From £1,199 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
Rajasthan art history & architecture tour
Rajasthan cultural heritage, art history, music and wildlife
From £706 to £805 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Jambay Lakhang Festival vacation in Bhutan
Experience the colourful Jambay Lakhang festival
From US $3,720 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 28 Oct
2018: 18 Oct
2018: 18 Oct
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From US $1,384 to US $1,870 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Cultural vacation to Bhutan
Experience Bhutanese culture & festivals
From US $3,790 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
2018: 30 Jan, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Sep, 2 Oct, 17 Oct, 22 Oct, 27 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov
2018: 30 Jan, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 24 Sep, 2 Oct, 17 Oct, 22 Oct, 27 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov
South India vacation
Tour the ancient trading cities and towns
From £1,851 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
From
US $965
excluding flights
The most memorable was Ha long bay and spending the night on the boat. The cave at the bay was also phenomenal. (more)Deborah Englehart
Climbing Mount Kinabalu was exhausting but amazing! Traveling through the Vietnamese countryside on the back of a motorbike. Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat. (more)Sarah Algate
The most memorable moments were the Halong Bay Cruise, cycling trip in Hoi An, motorbike ride in Hue and the overnight train from Hanoi to Hue. Perfect vacation. (more)A.T
From
US $1,687
excluding flights
There were so many highlights, the Vespa food tour of Saigon, the hiking in the mountains near Sapa, the boat trip on Halong Bay, the exquisite hotel, Shinta Mani, in Siem Reap. (more)Linda Edward
Our guides were second to none and the tour company had everything well organised and went the extra mile for us. Couldn't fault them. (more)Denise Brooks
We were well taken care of. There were many local tour guides who would need to meet us and orient us, and every single one was on time, pleasant and professional. We were very impressed with how well organized this was. (more)Alisa Lipson
From
US $2,500
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every day was something different, we walked through jungle; rode elephants;
explored caves and sailed in wooden boats, sometimes we used a wooden plank,
sometimes we were knee deep in the river! We saw amazing temples and wooden huts that the locals lived in, we saw how people lived and how they dried peppers in their satellite dishes!
There were sad parts too, understanding the legacy of the Vietnam war,
unexploded bombs everywhere and maimed people.
However, the people... (more)Colin Smith
From
US $1,041
excluding flights
Book it! A fantastic taster of a small section of Northern India. (more)Sara Kirkham
Challenging, life affirming, and I now have the desire to go on more. (more)Alan Zenthon
Varanasi, Udaipur was beautiful, but for me Varanasi was my Indian dream. The Ghats, boat trip to watch the Aarti, the market and the Bollywood dance class we organised, just perfect! (more)Cristina Rayson
From
£1,500
excluding flights
This was the most fantastic vacation. I was not that keen on going, but my husband is a very keen birder and he really wanted to go. I am now so glad he persuaded me, and will definitely visit Sri Lanka again... (more)John Diley
This was a really excellent vacation. We had fun, we were stimulated, we were educated and we made good friends with our locals who showed us their country. We also feel that we had excellent value for money with two locals, a new vehicle, most meals, all entrance fees and other extras included for a very inexpensive daily rate. (more)Keith Pigdon
It was great and our guide, Jith, was an incredible birder, funny, and generous. The most memorable was the smiles of all the people in Sri Lanka whom we passed in our bird walks and the children who got all excited and waved and called to us (more)Gisela Meyn
From
£1,450
excluding flights
The most memorable was visiting Anuradhapura with my excellent guide Kapil and the Buddhist Temples during Vesak Poya (one of the main Buddhist vacations celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha) with serene Sri Lankan pilgrims all dressed in white and poya lanterns lining the roads floating in the breeze - truly magical.
(more)Smita Shah
I would rate it very highly, great experiences, well organised, we felt very wwell looked after and entertained the whole time. (more)Cath Errington
I booked with Jith, who helped in every way he could, to make it a great trip, in particular when we had to change flights and plan. His driver, Upali, was wonderful and made sure that my time in Sri Lanka was as good as possible. He gave me lots of information about Sri Lanka, the people, history and country. (more)Karen Pedersen
From
£1,336
excluding flights
My stay at the Wild Mahseer in Assam was very special. Great hospitality, beautiful lodgings and interesting environmental projects. (more)Liz Mcmanus
I have told the vacation provider that they do a great job . (more)Joel Montague
The most exciting part was not on the original programme. We asked Rajat to give us somewhat more nature and less culture. He arranged for us to spend a day and two nights in a resort on the Kabini Lake, across from the Nagarhole
National Park. On a boat safari at dusk, amidst myriad birds and beasts, we saw a male tiger emerging muddily from the river, slinking into the jungle. (more)Robin Fox
From
£1,795
excluding flights
The Simeon Mountains where we were lucky enough to see 5 Ibex in one day with our wonderful interesting guide Desu ( who knew to much about the
flora & fauna of the country as he was born there!) and the Bale Mountains were we spent a very lovely afternoon walking through the forest with a guide
Hussain and saw so many animals Nyala, Reedbuck, Bushbuck and Wort hogs. (more)Kim Mahon
This went above and beyond all expectations. Such warm, beautiful people everywhere that we went. We ate well, saw and experienced incredible things: all wonderful. (more)Anne Stevenson
This part of Africa was a fascinating insight into a hugely varied country of lovely people - many leading a very hard life in good humour and without apparent religious or ethnic conflict. Their welcome was invariably friendly and helpful and an effort to make us welcome.
(more)Tim Elworthy
From
€1,150
excluding flights
We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend it to others (more)Wendy Brodribb
We had a wonderful tour of ancient Greek archaeological sites throughout the Peloponnese and Attica. Everyday was filled with activities of visiting archaeological sites, a cave, mountain monasteries, biking, climbing, and walking around Greece. The entire trip was memorable and I loved it. (more)Darlene Juschka
Excellent. Informative. Fun. well organised. I'd consider doing it again - the sights, the walks, the archaeological exposure were fantastic. (more)Maria Martin
From
US $2,000
excluding flights
From
US $2,420
excluding flights
The most memorable was the boat ride down the Hozugawa River starting at Kameoka and a JR train journey from Kyoto that is reasonably short. It was a real experience, and made worry free by the superb back-up of the tour operator. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend them. (more)Ian Halstead
It's hard to identify just one most memorable or exciting part - everything was amazing. The culture, the people, the food, the scenery, the transportation.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. (more)Garry Radford
The most memorable was Himeji Castle with cherry blossom in full bloom! (more)Andy Angel
From
£2,799
excluding flights
Great if you are interested in culture, history and religion (more)Hannah Murray
Although the Churches, Museums and Palaces were stunning and memorable the aspect that made the most impact was meeting people in different parts of Ethiopia and gaining some understanding of how they live. (more)Lauren Kaswell
Go with an open mind and you will have many wonderful surprises (more)Margarita Lytle
From
US $1,650
excluding flights
Magical. Loved every minute. 4 days that felt like 2 weeks they were so full of sights and sounds and wonderful people. A brilliant short break. (more)ali king
Very good...Feynan Lodge was the best part - would like to have spent longer there. (more)Alan Graham
I will always remember Petra. The history is incredible and our guide was very informative...Excellent! (more)Carol Seaforth
From
US $1,232
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing was believing when it came to the Taj Mahal, not many places live up to be better than you anticipate as this place did. My wife and I have done some traveling, but this has to be the most impressive building we have ever witnessed. The Taj Mahal was almost worth the tour fee alone.
Tips?
Do not be put off by such a cheap price for the package, if we had paid treble we still would have been getting value for money! Don't be put off by such high attention from... (more)Jonathan Kenyon
From
US $3,350
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole trip was very memorable, horse riding, local, landscape, culture everything was amazing
Tips?
just be ready to let yourself go and enjoy being in a very different authentic existence for a while
Local benefits?
The locals were key to the whole trip and were very happy to be sharing their culture
Overall rating?
absolutely amazing experience (more)Dave Redfern
From
US $1,638
excluding flights
From
US $2,050
excluding flights
The were to many memorable moments. Learning to blend with the traffic in Phnom Penh & realising that pavements are not for walking on; sleeping overnight in Preah Kral Monastery; experiencing sunrise at Sra Srang, followed by a visit to the delightful Banteay Srei temple... (more)Michael Hall
Angor Wat temple is beautiful. It was amazing to see that almost one thousand year building in such a good shape. (more)Iwona Warszawska
The whole trip was brilliantly planned as we traversed through Cambodia, to a Thai Island, then to Bangkok without any hiccups anywhere. (more)Greg Bartlett
From
£494
excluding flights
The most memorable part was Orange county - feeling like a queen and wonderful safari. (more)Alex Silver
Excellent! (more)Jan Baker
Five stars! We had an incredible adventure for our honeymoon, and hope to go back. Southern India is breathtaking, and we had nothing but good experiences with all of the people and companies we traveled with. (more)Robyn Nadolny
From
£755
excluding flights
I went with some expectations and it blew away all of my preconceptions and totally wowed me. (more)Kevin Varley
The vacation was good...Visit to Cochin in Kerala. The Taj Malabar is a unique one!!! And also Usaipur, the city is great and the Leela palace hotel is a must seen. (more)Itay Mehl
Most memorable was the Taj Mahal. It's everything it's claimed to be. A remarkable building that shows little sign of age. We visited in the afternoon then went back at dawn. It's well worth two visits (more)Sally Wylie
From
£1,000
excluding flights
EXCELLENT and PERFECT! (more)Marla Gould
Memorable and something that we'll definitely recommend. Our guide helped us to be in direct contact with the local people wherever we went. Also, we appreciated very much the local food on the street merchants, which made the experience more enjoyable.
(more)Luis Varandas
From
£1,999
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The friendliness of the local people, in all three countries, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. I was happy to see many efforts at preserving local buildings, e.g. churches and monasteries, especially after the Russian occupation which closed (even destroyed), places of worship.
The guides for both the Armenian and especially the Georgian sections were very knowledgeable and helpful. All three drivers did a great job, on sometimes, precarious roads, steering clear of wandering... (more)Judy Schneider
From
£499
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We felt that the whole Transylvanian experience was memorable, especially seeing the Castles and also the Halloween party was amazing. I have never experienced a Halloween quite like it ever before, just wished more people had dressed up .
Tips?
Just to go with an opened mind, Expect a lot of traveling and not a lot of free time to yourselves , but experience an amazing country with fantastic scenery, lots of culture and history. Having a very knowledgeable and... (more)gillian simpson
From
£2,483
excluding flights
The most exciting was seeing the Wallia Ibex and the open heart monkeys. The most memorable is the image of the people on the move, herding their cattle and livestock, walking on the roadside, carrying heavy loads, everything from water containers, sacks of grain, wood, hay and even stones. (more)Sue Todd
My most memorable experience was the opportunity to sit alone in Bet Giyorgis in Lalibela soaking up the atmosphere whilst listening to a local musician and singer serenading a couple celebrating their wedding outside - so moving. (more)Karina Wild
Great trip! We loved the country and everything it has to offer! We couldn't recommend it more! Eskinder organised the tour perfectly and it all ran very smoothly. (more)Olivia Wilkinson
From
£1,250
excluding flights
From
US $1,250
excluding flights
Because we were a small group, we were able to change the itinerary and instead of visiting one of the main temples, we went 'off the beaten track' and travelled to a temple way out of Siem Reap without any tourists there. It really felt like we made our own discovery! (more)Thamar Smit
Tourism is an important employer in Cambodia so our staying in small hotels and using local guides, river boats, the bamboo train etc were all supportive. (more)Andrew Whitrow
Fantastic window into cambodia. we needed a few days on a thai beach to assimilate it all. (more)Anna Bradley
From
1,171
excluding flights
We had a wonderful time and felt that we accomplished what we set out to do, which was to give our 14 year old daughter a taste of the sites, history and culture of the country in which she was born. (more)Karen Foust
Very good - not the best vacation ever, but a great break with some very funny moments.
(more)Christian Barkei
We had a wonderful vacation, we were able to gain a good sense of the country and some awareness of the lives of ordinary Vietnamese people. (more)Janet Baseley
From
US $1,335
excluding flights
Jerdash Roman ruins was quite intact and impressive. But the most memorable were Petra, the walk along the Siq, and seeing the Treasury, and the Monastery. They were fantastic. Hiking up to the cliffs of Petra and the views were outstanding. (more)Ferdinand Rullan
The most memorable moment was Petra (of course) and the camel ride at Wadi Rum (it is an optional but well worth it!). Our local tour leader was excellent (knowledge of history and kept us entertained during our bus journeys), the group blended well (the best so far), trips well organised and plenty of shopping opportunities. (more)Hely Collie
Petra was the obvious highlight but we saw so many other unexpected monuments, ancient cities and fabulous landscape. Every day brought a new highlight. An excellent trip that visited as much of the country as possible squeezed into a week. (more)Alison Drew
From
£4,990
including UK flights
The Noto Peninsula except for Wakura and the villages in the various parts of the countryside. Having a car made the difference. (more)Geraldine Hickey
The autumn colours were just amazing in Japan. Its a fascinating culture with so many memorable experiences, just a few spring to mind, walking the Nakesendo highway, staying at the Mitsui Garden hotel in Tokyo, the views are mind blowing from here, Geisha spotting in Kyoto... (more)Katherine Windibank
In all honesty it is very hard to pin point one defining moment. It was all brilliant. (more)Alan Brownlow
From
£1,925
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Meeting the warm, friendly people in cuba, our hosts at home stays and our
wonderful guides. The hiking was great too.
Tips?
The exchange rate in cuba is not good for Americans so bring extra money
as you can't use cards.
Local benefits?
I hope it benefited them. I know they appreciated the tips. The single use water bottle issue will be a problem quickly as the infrastructure probably can't handle the amount of tourists.
Overall rating?
It was... (more)Leslie Repp
From
US $756
excluding flights
I was very pleased with my vacation. It was non-stop activity, but our guide made sure it was worry-free. (more)Cristi Combe
Excellent...Angkor Wat was the memorable part. (more)Elodie Maria Sube
Superb! Guide was excellent and itinerary was perfect. Sunrise at Angkor Wat will take your breath away!
(more)Ian Young
