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Asia can be anything you want it to be - go for the people and the massive diversity of culture and religion.  Go for the ecology - the huge mountains, the lush jungle and the absurdly exotic wildlife.  Go for the food - the curries, the noodles and the local delicacies.  Or simply go for sun and relaxation.  Whatever Asia is to you, the chances are that we'll be able to deliver it.

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Thailand

Beaches & baht

Sawadee!  If travel destinations were a popularity contest, then Thailand would be voted 'South East Asian Idol' hands down!  Whether you're after a lazy beach break on Koh Samui, a hill tribe hiatus in Chiang Mai or a bustling urban adventure in Bangkok, there're something for everyone to rave about in Thailand. More

Vietnam & Cambodia

Explore Indochina

Get off the beaten track and explore Indochina! From a few days to four, weeks we've got something for everyone to explore Vietnam and beyond. Check out the packages

Malaysia & Borneo

Undiscovered Asia

Discover Malaysia - it's got so much to offer from the bright lights of KL, the beaches of Langkawi and Penang to the amazing scenery in Borneo! Check out the packages

Asia travel guides

Destination information

Check out our Asia travel guides which are jam-packed full of everything you could hope for including fast facts, best time to go, sample prices, events and attractions. Read the info

Cheap flights to Asia

Asia airfares

Looking for a cheap flight to Asia?  We've got great airfares to Thailand, China, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and more, plus exclusive discounts for students and anyone under 26 years old. Check out the flights

Volunteer in Asia

Give something back

Do something amazing!  If you’ve got a lot of love to give and you’re looking to balance up your karma, then we can provide you with some life-changing volunteering opportunities in Asia. Search the volunteer projects available in Asia

Asia rail passes

Amazing rail journeys

Train travel is a great way to see Asia on the cheap. Whether it's China on the Trans-Siberian Railway or Japan with a Japanese rail pass, simply book your seat and make tracks. Learn more

Asia

Hotels & hostels

Asia can be anything you want it to be. Go for the people, the ecology and the food,  or simply go for sun and relaxation. Whatever Asia is to you, the chances are that we'll be able to deliver it. Search accommodation

Our favourite day trips and tours in Asia

Experience  Description  Price from
(per person) 
Bangkok city tour  Feed your inner culture-vulture with an impressive temple-count without neglecting your sightseeing, shopping or eating needs . A great way to find your feet in this bewildering city.   $36
Cu Chi tunnels
day trip

 
Spend half the day underground navigating your way through 200km of tunnels - visiting schools, kitchens and even sleeping quarters. It's this sub-soil labyrinth that kept the Vietnamese alive during French air attacks in the Indochina conflict and today is one of the country's top spots to check out. $39 
Chiang
Mai Thai cooking course
 
Hands up how many people know the difference between Thai Basil and the regular stuff? Now's your opportunity to impress your mates on your return home, by learning how to cook Thai food in style with a proper Thai chef at his home or restaurant. It's not all wok and no play though - you get to eat the stuff too.   $52
Mekong discovery day tour  Lose yourself in a coconut candy factory and then pile onto the back of a horse and cart in order to make it to the bee farms! The delta is a labyrinth of villages and productivity you just have to make sure you take the right canal, or you could meander the river all the way back to Cambodia, Laos, Burma, China...  $54
Day tour
to Malacca
 
Explore one of Malaysia's most historical cities on the full day tour to Malacca. From Medieval churches and tombstones to the tranquil areas of the city which aren’t so easy to find in Kuala Lumpur. Please note that this tour requires a minimum of two passengers to operate. $74
Halong Bay tour Cruise Halong bay and check out all the islands (up to 1969 if you can do it) that are reputed to have been created by warring dragons and their spewing jewels. The bay is beautiful and unlike any other you'll ever see. $90
12 day Roam Vietnam
tour

Providing a variety of colour and beauty, Vietnam will tantalize all of your senses. From the chaotic Saigon to charming Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue, vibrant Hanoi and the stunning natural beauty of Halong Bay, this trip has something for everyone.

Includes a Halong bay boat trip with lunch, 11 nights accommodation (simple hotels 8 nights and sleeper train for 3 nights) and some meals, all with the guidance of your expert trip leader.  Tour code: GAAVRV

$1159
16 day Roam 
Thailand tour

From the glorious chaos of Bangkok, head to the serene mountains of Northern Thailand. Trek through the jungle with your guide and learn firsthand about life in a hilltribe village. After the trek, trade in the mountains for beach life in the south and hang up your hammock and enjoy the sounds of the sea in your own tropical island paradise. 

Includes hilltribe trek and village stay, beaches of Ko Samui and Ko Tao, 15 nights accommodation (various styles) and some meals, all with the guidance of your expert trip leader. Tour code: GAATRT

$1559
10 day
Borneo
Sabah
adventure 
tour

Sabah is simply breathtaking! Climb Mt Kinabalu, come face to face with orangutans, bathe in the crystal-clear sea and explore tribal villages in this action-packed adventure.

Includes nine nights accommodation (various styles).  Mt Kinabalu entrance climb permits and guides, Entrance to Sepilok Orangutan Centre, some meals and the guidance of your expert trip leader. Tour code: GAAASA

$1889  
18 day
Roam
China tour
 

A fantastic journey into the Middle Kingdom. Walk on the Great Wall of China, travel down the river on a Chinese style riverboat to see how life is led on the mighty Yangtze, cycle through rice paddy villages and limestone karsts around Yangshuo and bask in the glamour of Hong Kong. This trip operates from Hong Kong to Beijing or vice versa.

Includes Yangtze River boat trip, transport to the Great Wall, walking tour in Xi’an and 17 nights accommodation (simple hotels 10 nights, sleeper train 5 nights, Yangtze boat 2 nights), all with the guidance of your expert trip leader.  Tour code: GAACRC

$2289
30 day Indochina Discovery tour 

Discover the heart and soul of Indochina. Cruise the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay, watch the sun set over the Mekong, and shop along the lovely boulevards of Hanoi. Encounter history, both ancient and modern, and witness the unbelievable splendour that is Angkor. 

Includes Mekong Delta, beaches of Nha Trang, Halong Bay boat cruise with lunch, Phnom Pehn walking tour, slow boat down the Mekong, 29 nights accommodation (simple hotels 25 nights and sleeper train 4 nights), and some meals, all with the guidance of your expert trip leader. Tour code: GAATID

$3189

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