Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka have so many classic highlights that simply can’t be missed – and it’s not without reason. The glittering Grand Palace in Bangkok, sunrise over majestic Mount Bromo, the endless temples of Bagan and the mysterious Sigiriya rock in Sri Lanka – all are iconic and visiting is an incredible experience.
However, we feel that it is really important to see more than what everyone else sees, and in fact, it is the hidden gems that lie a little off the well-trodden path of other visitors that often leave the largest impression of the country you are visiting. Take a walk through the Balinese countryside with a local priest with a small blessing ceremony in his home, live and cook with Grandma and Grandpa in the stunning Knuckles Mountain Range in their home of generations, look out for rare Irrawaddy dolphins in the rural Ratanakiri province in Cambodia or relax on a beautiful, unspoiled beach on Koh Kood – one of the last of Thailand’s untouched islands.
These holidays are for people looking for something a little different; to get under the skin of a country and venture deeper into the culture, history and traditions of these incredible countries.
The following itineraries will give you an idea - but remember that all of our holidays are bespoke and can be tailormade to suit your interests, budget and time frame.
Contrasts of Sulawesi, Bali & Lombok
Think terrain, temples and tribes! Fascinating traditions, magnificent scenery: a journey of a lifetime.
Countryside, Coast & Caves
Take a train through Vietnam's countryside to discover some of the country's lesser-explored natural highlights, finishing on the beach.
Hanoi to Luang Prabang Overland
A breathtaking overland trip through some of the most beautiful and fascinating parts of Vietnam and Laos.