Tour India’s Golden Triangle, trek Everest Base Camp, marvel at Japan’s shrines, or stay in a traditional Ger Camp in Mongolia on one of our unforgettable Asia tours. See the Terracotta Warriors standing resolute, drift atop Halong Bay in a traditional junk boat, visit the hilltribes in Thailand on a guided tour, or set off on a Mekong river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia.
We know lasting travel memories don’t have to cost the earth. Our value tours cover all the essentials, while providing you the building blocks to tailor...more your dream holiday. We plan and include all the essentials – your quality transport, accommodation, sightseeing, many meals and the very best Travel Directors, leaving you the time to tailor your trip your way. As an active founder and supporter of the TreadRight Foundation, you’ll travel confidently knowing we support the protection and conservation of the places we visit. We tread far, but always tread lightly. Having won the 5 star gold award for highest travel satisfaction, from the independent review provider FEEFO, you can be assured you’ll get an unbeatable holiday at an unbeatable price. Value is in our blood, and thanks to our Ready To Go Rate, you’ll be confident that when you book, the price you see is the best it’ll be. Travel the world without a hassle in the world.
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
Contiki are the world leaders in travel experiences for 18-35’s. We exist to connect young travellers to the time of their lives. We believe in real experiences...more and we care about making sure these experiences contribute positively to the people and places we visit. We are focused on discovery, once-in-a-lifetime moments, human connections, and making every second of being young count. For over 55 years we’ve been perfecting the secret formula to the perfect trip - we know you’re after unique experiences, local insight and accommodation that’s more than a place to sleep. We run over 350 trips across 6 continents, each one designed to get to the beating heart of a destination, understanding the local way of life, unearthing unforgettable experiences and creating lifelong memories. Real experiences, unique accommodation, local food, the best team and awesome people all deliver Contiki’s no regrets experience.
Discover Must do experiences and highlights on a tour through Asia
Taj Mahal at Sunrise
Share a moment of collective wonder as a golden glow envelops the iconic marble dome, throwing impressive poolside reflections. It’s everything you dream it to be.
Walk on The Great Wall
Take in views of fortified stone winding its way into the distance while underfoot are foundations and legends shaped over 2000 years ago.
Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
Pastel hues dust the countryside and cityscapes of Japan in springtime. Colourful petals cling to gnarly branches and fall like delicate snowflakes embellishing an already beautiful country.
The Temples of Angkor
There is a reason Angkor Wat features on Cambodia’s national flag. A symbolic monument that captures cultural and religious ideals, artistic prowess, and the hearts of visitors with its intricate design and commanding presence.
Secrets of the Silk Road
Swap the beaten path for one forged by early traders of commodities and cultures. Travel through Central Asia admiring incredible natural landscapes, relics of dynasties past, and the welcoming warmth of locals.
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys to Asia
India - Delhi to Goa Charlene , QLD, Australia, Dec 2024
This tour was very interesting and another great Intrepid tour. The highlight was the Taj Mahal. We had a really good group of people on the tour and our guide Prahlad was very organised.
A Taste of Vietnam Barry and Glenis, Auckland, New Zealand, Dec 2024
This was a well organised trip through Vietnam from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh city in the south. Our guide was very enthusiastic, the tour inclusions very interesting and great additional options - for example, our culinary tour in Hanoi introduced us to the different tastes of Vietnam. We had a motorcycle tour in Hue that took us out of our ...read more comfort zone but was well worth doing. We have travelled previously with G Adventures and would do so again. We especially like that the company supports disadvantaged or handicapped individuals in the country we visit.
Cycling Sri Lanka a must for cycling enthusiasts Lindsay and Michael, WA , Australia, Dec 2024
A well organised trip featuring a wide range of cultural visits interspersed with cycling of varying levels of difficulty. Guide was very knowledgeable and managed the group well. Food interesting but be prepared to eat spicy meals every day.
Luxury Vietnam, Cambodia & 9 night Mekong River cruise. Sandra and Clem, NSW, Australia, Nov 2024
Scenic excelled with this trip with very high quality hotels, amazing local tour directors who were knowledgeable, witty and extremely well organized - tours were varied from riding in Tuk Tuks, visiting local markets, organic farmers, local fishing families, a school where we helped the youngsters learn English and some truly exciting adventures, ...read more too many tours to mention.
All Scenic Enriched programs were again of a very high quality with the stand out being The Gala Temple Dinner, with traditional dancing, gourmet dinner and drinks. The Mekong River Cruise onboard the Scenic Spirit was pure luxury - amazing staff, great food, free flowing drinks, fabulous day tours and every comfort well catered for. Highly recommend Vietnam and Cambodia with Scenic and Hannah from Global Journeys, who looked after our booking promptly and already looking at booking with Scenic and Hannah again.
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