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Travel to Sa Pa, which is known all over the world as much for its landscape as for its various tribes and traditions. Book this tour and learn more about both the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region. Enjoy a pickup service form your hotel in Sa Pa's town centre at 8:00 am. Travel 2.5 hours by road to Bac Ha, home of the Flower H’Mong tribe.
Travel to the nearby Bac Ha Market. Watch the locals go on with their lives. This market is known as the most authentic market in the region. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before taking a walk to Hoang A Tuong Castle, a fabulous example of Asian and European architectural styles that was built in 1914. Continue onward to the Pho Village of the Flower H’Mong.
The total walking distance of today's tour is 3km. Upon saying goodbye to the villagers, drive back to Sapa, where your 7-hour tour comes to an end.
One of Japan’s greatest attractions is its blend of the modern and the traditional. On this 12-day trip, you’ll veer off the main island of Honshu and travel to the less-touristed southwest. Discover revived art on the island of Naoshima, wander the castle in Matsuyama and spend a night in a tranquil homestay in the village of Usuki. Steam away your worries in the onsens in Beppu and be treated to a night in the volcanic Mt Aso, staying right in the middle of a caldera in a traditional Japanese inn surrounded by rice terraces. Remind yourself of the sobering history of Nagasaki and end it all back where it began – in thriving Osaka. This adventure is the ultimate combination of modern art, bullet trains, countryside villages, traditional inns, delicious feasts and onsens, surrounded by impressive views of rice terraces, volcano craters and grasslands. If you’re looking for a new side of Japan – head to the south!
Set out to explore The Land of the Two Holy Mosques with this 10-day small-group tour of Saudi Arabia! Your journey will begin in Riyadh, the cultural capital of Saudi Arabia known for its spectacular skyscrapers, world-class shopping malls, and historic national museums. Visit the Murabba Palace, originally built as a private residence for the Saudi King, and see the Masmak Fort, dating back to 1865 AD. Next, you will take the train to Ha’il, situated at the very foot of the Shammar Mountains. Explore Ha’il with its boundless beauty and warm hospitality, and visit the A’arif Fort, a captivating castle built with mud and clay. From there you will travel to Jubbah, a beautiful oasis believed to be the remains of an ancient lake, before you visit Al-Ula, where you can see fascinating rock formations and artistic masterpieces. Explore Mada’in Saleh, also known as Hegra, the first World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. From there you will travel to the holy city of Medina, where you will explore the story of Islam and the prophet’s biography. Finally, set out to explore Jeddah, where your small-group tour of Saudi Arabia will come to an end!
Take your tastebuds on an 11-day culinary journey through Japan’s most delicious hotspots, relishing the flavours of the land of the rising sun. Uncover the secrets of sushi in Tokyo, pick local produce with an expert in Kanazawa, feast on plant-based monastic cuisine in Koya-san, meet local farmers in Uji and go on a food crawl in Osaka. Take part in cooking classes, cooking demonstrations and market visits, feasting on local delights along the way. From temples to tempura, shrines to sashimi, seafood markets to sake breweries, you’ll join a local leader on a food-focused adventure that has all the best Japanese ingredients.
Explore some of the most interesting cultural sites in Thailand during this five-day tour centred on Bangkok. Wander through the awe-inspiring Grand Palace, as well as through various fascinating temples in which you can admire gigantic statues of Buddha. Be enchanted by the dreamlike quality of Damnoen Saduak, the floating market, and the vibrant intensity of the Maeklong Railway Market. A trip to remember. Discover the Kanchanaburi province, and take a trip on the historic Death Railway Train, passing over the original wooden viaduct constructed by allied prisoners of war. This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.
Starting off in Bangkok and ending in the north, Chiang Mai, you are in for a jam-packed 8 days. Experience some of the best highlights of Central and North Thailand. Wander the bustling night markets of Bangkok, get to know about elephants in Chiang Mai, explore the archaeological gem of Ayutthaya, and get your cameras ready as you witness the spectacular White Temple in Chiang Rai. This tour gives you the perfect taste of Thailand’s charm, you'll most definitely be left wanting more!
Get a taste of historical China on this culture-stuffed adventure. Travel from Shanghai to Beijing, taking in iconic attractions such as the Great Wall of China (one of the Seven Wonders of the World!) and the Terracotta Warriors along the way. In between the well-known sights, you'll delve beneath the surface, visit the ancient town and traditional garden in Wuxi City, snack through the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an and watch the sun setting on the Great Wall. In just eight days, you’ll have the perfect introduction to the highlights of China.
Beginning in tech-mecca Tokyo and finishing in Kyoto, this 12-day trip will introduce you to iconic landmarks and the lesser-known cities through Japan’s central and western reaches. Ride the scenic ropeway in Hakone, stay with a local family in Hagi and see the floating torii gate of Miyajima Island. Wander through Takayama’s Hida Folk Village, visit the Peace Park in Hiroshima and join your local leader on an walk through the historic Gion District in Kyoto.
This three-day, private tour is specially designed for those riders who like to push themselves a little harder. Covering 160 km, 80 percent of which is off-road, and traversing some of the best single tracks that Bali has got to offer, this trip is sure to be an amazing adventure.
The first day of the tour involves a trip to Bedugul. See the beautiful Lake Beratan and enjoy cycling around 45 km through one of Bali's best single tracks. Your next playground is the iconic Mount Batur, where you will ride through a lava stream created by the last eruption. Cycle downhill from the rim of Mount Abang volcano all the way to Tangkup on the last day of the tour.
If you love mountain biking and don't mind a bit of a challenge, then this is the trip for you. Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.
Discover the main highlights of South Korea on this 10-day group tour. Enjoy panoramic views of Seoul from N Tower, see Gyeongbokgung Palace and visit the Demilitarized Zone to meet a North Korean defector. Cycle the ancient streets of Gyeongju, spend a day at a working Buddhist temple and join a spiritual meditation class. Learn to cook delicious local food with a cooking class, explore Busan and hike the Jeju Olle Trail on Jeju Island, rounded off with a beach BBQ!
