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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
From neon-lit Tokyo to the timeless temples of Kyoto, the "Upgraded - Discover Japan" tour is a 12-day city sightseeing journey that captures Japan’s many faces. Ideal for travelers who value comfort and rich cultural experiences, this itinerary features private Zen meditation in Kamakura, Japanese calligraphy workshops, and a night in a traditional inn near Mount Fuji. Glide between destinations on the bullet train, enjoy sushi-making, and witness a captivating fire ceremony in Tokyo. Each night, relax in hand-picked premium hotels, ensuring a restful retreat after days packed with discovery. The unique advantage of this tour package is its immersive blend of modern and ancient Japan, all experienced in elevated style—perfect for those who want the best of both worlds without compromise.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kyoto, Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone
Kyoto, Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kurashiki
This was a great trip, and I would recommend it.
The hotels were all fine, the one night camping less so - very cold and the set-up was VERY basic (a kilometer away from a luxury resort!) - but the night sky in the desert was amazing.
The trip notes are not totally accurate/informative though - there is a lot more travelling than they suggest and a lot of it is in 4-wheel drive vehicles over rough ground. If you don't like heights, beware!
Be prepared for squat toilets in quite a lot of places :-/
All in all it was a good trip, well managed and very interesting.
Camping
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Jovi did an outstanding job putting together our Itinerary for a 15-Day Trip to China, from which we have just returned.
From start to finish the guides, hotels and the scheduled activities went off smoothly.
We would like to recommend Linda Xu and Vivian Wang, the rep who arranged our trip, ifi you are looking for a company to arrange your trip to China.
Sightseeing ToursLocal culture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Age Range
1-76 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian
Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian, Lhasa, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp Tibet
Italy by rail offers a journey of timeless allure. On this 14-day adventure from Venice to Sorrento, with stops in Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast, travelers experience the country’s iconic sights through a blend of city sightseeing and coastal exploration. The tour is tailored for those who appreciate a moderate pace, combining the freedom of train travel with guided discovery.
Wander Venice’s romantic canals, browse Bologna’s bustling food markets, and marvel at Florence’s architectural masterpieces. Two full days in Rome allow deep dives into the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The sun-drenched Sorrento Peninsula awaits, with optional excursions to Capri and walks along the scenic Path of the Lemons. Pompeii’s legendary ruins and the dramatic silhouette of Mount Vesuvius complete the experience.
This trip’s unique selling point is its seamless integration of Italy’s urban grandeur and coastal serenity—all connected by the comfort and efficiency of rail travel. It’s a tour package designed for those who want to see it all, at just the right pace.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The Highlights of Turkey provided by the local travel specialist was well planned and executed professionally by Kerem, Seda, and Sadef; and we highly recommend it to anyone interested to visit Turkey.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The organisation of our tour by Mandy Zhu was perfect. We were looked after throughout every section of the tour, met at destinations by very knowledgeable and friendly guides, who all spoke very good English, and driven in comfort by competent drivers. The whole team made us feel we were in good hands, and helped us learn and understand the history of the many places we visited. I would highly recommend Heziqing to anyone planning a customised tour through China. They were flexible to our requirements, and gave us good advice throughout.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Cheng
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian, Yangtze River, Chongqing, Yangshuo
A really interesting trip with lots of variety, and several opportunities to help with preparing food, as well as trying the many tasty dishes. Visiting during TET made it a different experience from normal, a lot of places were closed for the holiday, but we enjoyed the colourful lights, flower displays and fireworks, and saw in the New Year with the hotel owners family.
Our tour leader, Thin Ton, had to rearrange some things but he was very efficient, as well as being good company. It would perhaps be helpful to advise visitors travelling at this time of year that there may have to be changes to the itinerary, although I felt that the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
We had the most incredible time on the Highlights of Assam and Nagaland trip. We have travelled a number of times with Explore, and our expectations were blown away at every stage of this incredible trip.
Wildlife highlights included the river dolphins on the Brahmaputra and incredible safaris - including the 'Big 5' in Kaziranga National Park - Royal Bengal Tiger, Water Buffalo, Indian One-Horn Rhino, Elephant and the Swamp Deer! The Khasi hills were stunning, with the walk to the living root bridges a real highlight. We were lucky to have a swim in the crystal-clear river to cool off at the bottom of the valley before trekking back up the steps! Longwa Headhunter Village afforded us some fantastic interactions with local people and opportunities to see their local cottage industries. Majuli Island was a beautiful, relaxing and spiritual place, as were the tea plantations in Dibrugarh.
Of course, the incredible Hornbill Festival was a sight to behold. We spent two full days wandering around the various tribes longhouses, interacting with the friendly tribes, trying local delicacies and watching their performances. This is truly an experience not to be missed...
There were some long drives, as expected, but these seemed to be well-planned and the views were often spectacular - especially in the Naga Hills and plains of Cherrapunjee.
Our driver, Moon was fantastic - safe, calm and worked hard to find us the best stops for photos etc.
Our guide, Pema Bhutia, is an absolute credit to Explore and his homeland. Passionate, caring, kind and knowledgeable, he went over and above at every opportunity to ensure our experience was first class - we would definitely travel with Pema again in future.
Overall, don't hesitate to book this trip - the accommodation was much better than described, the infrastructure in the region is improving slowly, and the food is fantastic. It's still a relatively unexplored part of the world, rich in culture and tradition that surely won't disappoint even the most seasoned traveller!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Bungalow, Guest House, Resort, Villa
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kolkata, Assam, Guwahati, Majuli
Kolkata, Assam, Guwahati, Majuli Island, Nagaland, Longwa, Dibrugarh, Umananda, Cherrapunjee, Khasi, Kaziranga National Park, Mokochung
Excellent!!The service delivered for our tour of China exceeded our expectations. We say that as we added additional days before and after the programmed tour. All the guides were excellent and oversaw all our check ins for hotels, flights and train journeys.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Xian
Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai, Xian, Great Wall of China, Yangshuo
