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Chengdu's natural panda paradise offers a wonderful window into the world of Pandas. Watch baby pandas playing, munching bamboo at the Panda Breeding Centre. On this tour, you can chill out sipping tea with residents in People’s Park in Chengdu. Visit the UNESCO-listed Leshan Giant Buddha and escape the cities to discover China's natural beauty. Those who crave adventure can trek up the misty forests of Emei Shan for a stay in a monastery, waking to the sound of drums and prayers in the morning Buddhist ritual. The tour is a great way to unwind and be one with nature.
We offer customizable trips depending on your interests and needs. You can choose a private tour or group adventure. Private trips can be booked for one to twenty travelers. Set your own pace, upgrade your hotels, and if you prefer group travel, enjoy making new friends and experiencing new adventures together.
Explore some of the best spots in China on this 17-day tour that includes Shanghai, Hong Kong, X'ian, Beijing, and beautiful Yangshuo. This tour makes a fantastic group trip for families, friends, company employees, or social clubs as there is something for everybody.
Starting in Hong Kong and ending in Shanghai, along the way you will wander along the Great Wall in Beijing, explore the shopping paradise in Hong Kong, cycle through lush Yangshuo countryside, and soak up the mystical scenery of the Li-River between Guilin and Yangshuo. Meet endangered giant pandas in Chengdu, turn back time as you witness the famed Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, and practice Kung-fu moves in Shaolin Temple. Explore modern China in Shanghai, learn more about local culture and history, and indulge in China's best cuisines.
See China's best attractions on this comprehensive 19-day trip around China!
The trip starts in Beijing and ends in Hong Kong. Along the way, stand and be dwarfed by Tiananmen Square, scale the Great Wall, discover ancient Beijing, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, delight in Chengdu's adorable pandas, roam the laneways of Lijiang, get to know the Naxi and Bai people, wind down in picturesque Dali, stroll in Stone Forest and explore local markets in Kunming, explore the storybook landscapes of Yangshuo, trek through the rice terraces of Longji, experience rural living at a village stay, and sample delicacies in a Hong Kong food market!
This complete tour offers you so many choices and is a great idea for families, friends, company employees or social clubs as there is something for everybody.
Join us on this 'Cultural Golden Triangle Tour,’ where you will visit India's most popular destinations: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. To make your trip to India worth every single penny, we have included a number of sites and activities, such as the tours of the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and Amer Fort in Jaipur and camel safari in Thar desert.
Besides the tours of historical and cultural sites, you will also get to witness and learn about India's extremely diverse culture, fascinating history of Mughal emperors and Rajasthani Rajputs, and today's modern Indian society. From the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk to the exquisite forts and palaces of Jaipur, from the grand Hindu temples to ornate mosques and minarets, you will be seeing a great deal of India in this 10-night and 11-day tour.
Throughout your trip, you will stay in 3- or 4-star hotel and you will be traveling around in a comfortable private vehicle with air conditioning.
For further details about this tour, please go through the itinerary section below.
Discover classic Laos on this 10-day guided tour. Start in the UNESCO heritage ancient royal capital Luang Prabang and travel through Phonsavanh to Vang Vieng to the final destination of Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
In Luang Prabang, visit famous temples that are still used in daily Lao life, experience a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou cave and see other highlights such as stunning waterfalls and a living farm.
Xieng Khouang, the next stop, is best-known for having been heavily bombed during the Indochina War and also for the historic Plain of Jars. In Vang Vieng, visit nearby villages, populated by the Hmong hill tribe and Tai Dam people, who live a simple life but possess a vibrant local culture and an interesting history.
Continue to Vientiane and stop to visit an archaeological site of Vang Xang, where you can admire one of the country’s oldest Buddha statues, dating back to the 11th century.
All accommodation, transport and activities are included on this tour, as well as several meals. Check out the what’s included sections and the detailed itinerary for more information.
Join this incredible 3-day Christian tour of Jerusalem and see iconic landmarks and sites where biblical events unfolded. On your 3-day tour, you’ll be accompanied by a fully licensed tour guide and enjoy 2-nights of bed and breakfast accommodation. Get a breathtaking panoramic view across the rooftops of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Walk along the cobbled streets of Jerusalem’s Old City. Among the highlights of this tour are several Stations of the Cross, the Holy Sepulcher Church, and the Garden of Gethsemane. In addition, you’ll visit Bethlehem’s Manger Square and the Church of Nativity which marks the place where Christ was born.
High in the misty mountain valleys of South Sulawesi is the enchanted land of Tana Toraja, where death is just as important as life. Join us on this four-day trip to explore this magical region and step into a realm of the Torajan people who are known for their unique customs and rituals.
From tongkonan houses shaped like buffalo horns to elaborate funeral ceremonies and animal sacrifices, this private, guided trip is the perfect opportunity to experience the culture and lifestyle of the Torajan people. Visit ancient burial sites where the deceased are buried in caves, sheltered in tombs carved out of rocks or suspended from cliff walls along with hand-carved tau-tau, wooden effigies watching over the graves from balconies.
Discover the complex culture of the Torajan people, a combination of ancestor worship and animistic beliefs, while breathing in fresh mountain air in this lush, idyllic terrain that looks both wild and tamed at the same time. For more details, please scroll down.
In this 16-day tour, you will be exploring all the popular destinations of India. Besides visiting places, you will also be learning about India's rich cultural heritage and storied past.
Delhi will surprise you with its interesting mix of history, art, culture and architectural wonders. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in the bustling streets of Old Delhi, visit the street markets, and learn more about the daily lives and occupations of locals.
Up next is Agra, where you will explore Mughal era architectural wonders, including the iconic Taj Mahal. After the tour of Agra, we are off for some wildlife adventure in Ranthambore National Park, most famous for its Bengal tiger population. Go on a jeep safari to spot these endangered big cats and several other wildlife species in their natural habitat.
Continue your India tour with a visit to Jaipur, which is known for its magnificent royal forts and palaces. Here you will visit various sites such as Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and City Palace. If you are visiting during the month of March, you are in for a treat, as the Hindu population of India celebrate Holi, the festival of colors. Jaipur is one of the best places to experience this festival.
Then you will head to another historical city of India, Jaisalmer, situated in the middle of the Thar Desert. Enjoy the tour of Jaisalmer Fort, temples, and havelis (traditional homes). Experience Jodhpur next, where you will get to explore its historical monuments and local markets.
End your tour in Udaipur, also known as the 'Venice of the East,' where you will visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and take a boat cruise in Lake Pichola.
Explore paradise with a visit to the remote, spectacular Raja Ampat archipelago in Indonesia. Visit the iconic Wayag, take a speedboat tour, snorkel and search for manta rays, and learn more about the local people and culture on this 4-day tour.
Most people know Raja Ampat from the famous photograph of the beautiful atoll of Wayag, an uninhabited island northwest of Waigeo Island. Getting to this Raja Ampat icon is not easy but definitely well worth the effort! Visiting Wayag is incomplete without climbing the steep and rocky hill to get to the viewpoint, which takes about 30 – 40 minutes (depending on fitness level), where you can enjoy the 360-degree view of the stunning panorama of unique karts formation beautifully scattered across the clear blue water.
Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime visit. Please read the detailed itinerary for more on the transportation, activities, meals and more.
This tour starts and ends in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek and takes you around the northern and southern shores of Issyk Kul Lake.
Visit the naturally beautiful Ala Archa Gorge and enjoy stunning scenic views. Learn more about the country on a guided city tour of Bishkek. Drive to the second largest alpine lake in the world – Issyk Kul Lake— which never freezes. Get acquainted with traditions and culture of nomadic people: visit yurt maker and eagle hunter houses and learn more about how the famous carpets are created and try to make your own carpet.
For more details on what you will see and do, please see the itinerary.