All Points East

Our comprehensive, 12-day, small group Cambodia tour, Beyond Angkor, takes in the country's iconic destinations, including all 3 of its UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as plenty of lesser-known, yet equally fascinating, sites often overlooked by the majority of travellers to this little-known region of Indochina. Beginning in the vibrant riverside capital Phnom Penh we'll travel, via the 7th-century capital, now UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sambor Prei Kuk - to Siem Reap and the world-famous temples of Angkor. From here we'll head off-piste to hike the 'Pilgrim's Way' to sacred Kulen Mountain, head to the Thai border and Anlong Veng - one of the last Khmer Rouge strongholds - and ...Read more >

A wonderful introduction to this Indochinese nation, our 2 week World Heritage Sites of Vietnam tour takes in no less than 7 of the country’s 8 UNESCO-listed sites. Starting in the bustling and vibrant capital Hanoi, we’ll take a boat cruise through magnificent Halong Bay, explore the spectacular karst scenery of Trang Anh - known as ‘Halong in the Paddy-fields’ – by rowing boat, hike through the vast and awe-inspiring cave systems of Phong Nha National Park, check out the stunning imperial tombs of World Heritage Hue, find your your own favourite waterside café in old Hoi An and discover the atmospheric ruins of ancient My Son, the best preserved city of the little-known Cham ...Read more >

Our exciting and highly varied 2-week Sri Lanka tour, ‘Island of Serendipity’, takes in ancient cities, mountain, forest and coastal landscapes, national parks, fabulous temples and of course the everyday street-life and local markets with plenty of opportunities to meet the exceptionally friendly inhabitants and sample the fantastic Sri Lankan curries. Destinations along the way include no less than 6 of the country’s UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites as well as plenty of the lesser-known sites as well. Among the tour’s varying activities are wildlife jeep safaris through Wilpattu National Park, (the country's largest yet little visited protected area), a hike to World’s End in Horton ...Read more >

A 12-day tour by road, rail and boat, beginning in Yogyakarta and taking you through the emerald paddy-fields and patchwork plantations and past the traditional villages and towering volcanoes of Central and East Java to finish at Bali’s Denpasar Airport. Including both Java’s most famous sites as well as some of its off the beaten track ones, some of the highlights include; dusk and dawn visits to the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Prambanan and Borobudur, an early morning jeep ride through an active caldera to watch the sunrise from Bromo Volcano and exploring the local markets, Dutch-period architecture, village life and vibrant street-life (and of course street-food) of the charming ...Read more >

Our 15-day Thailand, Laos and Cambodia tour – ‘The Emerald Triangle’ – explores this picturesque yet rarely-visited region in the heart of Indochina where the borders of the three countries meet. On our travels we’ll take in 3 World Heritage sites; the ancient Siamese capital of Ayutthaya and Khao Yai National Park as well as scenic Wat Phu in southern Laos. From the vibrant contemporary capital Bangkok and historic Ayutthaya, we’ll head into the northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isan, (or Issan) for a jungle hike and wildlife safari in Khao Yai before visiting the beautifully preserved, Angkor-period temples of Phanom Rung, atop an extinct volcano, and charming 11th century Muang ...Read more >

An exciting and varied 2-week Thailand family tour taking you from the canals and back streets of vibrant Bangkok via the spectacular limestone scenery and lush jungle of Khao Sok National Park to an unspoilt tropical island in the Andaman Sea. As usual on our tours, the aim is to combine the region’s famous and iconic sites with the lesser-known, off the regular track ones, providing an authentic and comprehensive look at Thailand for travellers of all ages. A few of the many highlights are exploring the colourful street life, local markets and street food of the fascinating capital Bangkok; travelling by train over the Bridge on the River Kwai before kayaking down the river itself; ...Read more >

Mekong Adventure is an exciting 2-week tour following the mighty river overland and by boat through rarely visited parts of central and southern Laos into remote northern Cambodia. Beginning in Lao’s laid back riverside capital Vientiane we’ll venture into the heart of Indochina and discover some of the least-known yet most spectacular landscapes the region has to offer including the surreal, Tolkein-esque karst scenery of Hin Boun, the minority villages, waterfalls and plantations of the Boloven Plateau and the serene landscapes of the ‘4,000 Islands’. We’ll also take in the local markets and French colonial architecture of the river ports of Thakaek and Pakse plus the World Heritage ...Read more >

On our off-the-beaten-track, Thailand World Heritage, Isan, Tour you’ll discover some 3 thousand years of rich history along with awe-inspiring and varied landscapes, exotic jungle flora and fauna and, of course, the region’s colourful street life, local markets and justifiably world famous local cuisine. Beginning in the vibrant contemporary capital Bangkok, we’ll travel via the World Heritage sites of Ayutthaya - the ancient capital of Siam - and the lush rainforests of Khao Yai National Park into Isan, the lesser-known northeastern part of the Thai kingdom. Destinations and activities on our journey include an exploration of Ayutthaya’s many renowned historical sites on foot and by ...Read more >

Our 2-week small group tour, Borneo Adventure, reveals the lush rainforests, wildlife, incredible flora and richly diverse culture and history of the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. The holiday begins in Kuching, the historic capital of Sarawak, before exploring beautiful Bako National Park and discovering the spectacular cave systems, flora and fauna of World Heritage Mulu . In Sabah, spend a day on the beaches and coral reefs of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, hike in Kinabalu National Park (also UNESCO-listed), before going wildlife spotting on river trips and night hikes in the celebrated Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor. Stay on a unique organic tea plantation and in a jungle ...Read more >

Our 2-week, Cambodia and Thailand family holiday Ruined Cities, Tropical Islands; features elephants, a boat cruise through floating villages of the Tonle Sap, a ride on the famous Bamboo Train and giant mine-detecting African rats as well as the jungle-clad, ruined cities and picturesque tropical islands . Combined with some excellent hotels and – in Thailand – some of the best food to be had in Asia and – with Cambodia – some of the friendliest residents you’ll find anywhere, for a 2-week family holiday, we’d say it’s very hard to beat. This Southeast Asia adventure is designed to keep the whole family amused and engaged, whatever their age or interests. Explore ruined cities deep in ...Read more >

Our exciting and unique 2-week Laos and Vietnam tour – Mountains and Hill-tribes – begins in the ancient Lao capital, now World Heritage Site, Luang Prabang and takes you overland through the remote and rugged highlands of northern Laos and Vietnam to finish in Hanoi’s vibrant and colourful Old Quarter. Little over 100 years ago much of this remote region of Indochina was a still just a complete blank on the map and even today, despite possessing some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular scenery and traditional minority villages, remains unknown to much of the outside world. Our tour begins with an exploration of the ancient temples and colonial architecture of charming and ...Read more >

Our 2-week Golden Triangle – Thailand and Laos Tour – takes you overland from Chiang Mai through the remote and picturesque mountains of the infamous Golden Triangle to Laos’s UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang. Once reputed for opium caravans and drug-funded warlords, today this region is known for picturesque landscapes and colourful minority, hill-tribe, peoples. We’ll travel north from charming Chiang Mai through the mountains to Chiang Rai town and discover some of the area’s famous and lesser-known sites before heading to the small town of Chiang Khong on the banks of the Mekong – our crossing point into the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. From here our tour takes you ...Read more >

Our 7-day Highlights of Cambodia tour, is an exciting and varied adventure taking you overland, through this still little-known country, from the vibrant capital Phnom Penh to the fabulous World Heritage, jungle-clad temples of Angkor. Beginning in the sometimes chaotic, yet charming, modern-day capital of Phnom Penh on the banks of the Tonle Sap River, we’ll visit some of the city’s iconic sites, the Royal Palace, Russian Market and, French Quarter, as well as learning about its tragic recent history at the Killing Fields and S21 Museum. We’ll also have time to take in the bustling street-life, local markets and sumptuous local cuisine before travelling overland past traditional villages ...Read more >

This 2-week Thailand tour takes you from Bangkok’s maze of back streets and stilt-house lined canals to the tropical rainforests of the interior and the stunning coastline and turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. Diverse landscapes along the way include the spectacular karst scenery of Khao Sok National Park, the lush jungle and spectacular waterfalls of Khao Luang National Park, the atmospheric lily-covered marshes and wetlands of Thale Noi and the limestone cliffs, caves and unspoilt beaches of Trang and Krabi Provinces. Sights include the alleyways, street-life - and street-food - of Bangkok’s Chinatown, the famous Bridge on the River Kwai and ‘Hellfire Pass’ and the stunning vistas ...Read more >

Voted number 1 in Wanderlust Magazine's top 9 long journeys for 2020. Between our starting point in Thailand’s Chiang Mai and conclusion in Hanoi, much of this swathe of rugged mountains remains remote and rarely visited yet, on this unforgettable 3-week tour, you’ll discover some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular and unspoilt scenery and some of its friendliest residents. We’ll take you through northern Thailand and Laos’s Golden Triangle – large parts of which were off-limits until relatively recently – by way of a slow boat cruise down the Mekong River to the charming World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang. Nestled in the mountains and aside the Mekong itself, we’ll explore the ...Read more >

Our comprehensive Laos tour, ‘Far North to Far South’, follows one of the world’s greatest rivers through the heart of Indochina. Beginning in the laid back, contemporary capital Vientiane we’ll take a scenic ride on the brand new China-Lao railway to the historic and picturesque town of Luang Prabang, nestled in the mountains of the far north of Laos. From here we’ll travel to the remote northeast and the enigmatic Plain of Jars, before completing our loop to riverside Vientiane. Our itinerary then proceeds south along the Mekong to the French-era river ports of Thakaek and Pakse where we’ll travel by boat up an underground river amid the surreal, karst landscapes of Hin Boun National ...Read more >

Our 2-week Hidden Thailand tour takes you by road, rail and river from the vibrant, ever-fascinating capital Bangkok through some of the least-known, yet most spectacular, landscapes of the kingdom. Along the way we’ll discover the back streets, local markets and street-life of Bangkok, as well as its famous sites and explore the atmospheric ancient temples and lotus ponds of World Heritage Sukhothai. From here we continue north to historic Lampang, the centre for the 19th-century teak trade and home to an impressive stock of period architecture, and picturesque Phayao Town with its lakeside setting and waterfront cafes. Onwards and upwards we reach the dramatic Phu Chee Fah Range ...Read more >

Our Cambodia Overland tour will show you the fabulous, World Heritage jungle ruins of Angkor as well as revealing more recent tragic history at Phnom Penh’s infamous Killing Fields but there’s much, much more to experience on our fascinating and varied 10-day tour of this still little-known nation. You’ll also experience the bustling street-life and vibrant local markets of Cambodia’s hectic, chaotic, but fun capital Phnom Penh; have time to check out the cafes and handicrafts of charming Siem Reap and travel by boat across the vast Tonle Sap Lake and past the unique floating villages of the Sangkar River on route to the provincial town of Battambang. There we’ll meet the local residents ...Read more >

This fascinating Indochina holiday adventure takes you through Laos and Cambodia and the heart of tropical Southeast Asia. Our 2-week, small group tour, begins in picturesque World Heritage Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos and widely recognised as one of the best-preserved towns in the region. We'll discover its elegant colonial architecture and ancient temples, before travelling through the mountains to the remote, enigmatic and also UNESCO-listed, Plain of Jars. From here head south to discover the two contrasting modern-day capitals: laidback Vientiane on the banks of the Mekong River and chaotic but captivating Phnom Penh, before travelling overland through timeless ...Read more >