Experience

INDIA & ASIAHistory, myth, legend, culture, religion and rituals. Asia’s many intriguing

countries entice travellers, enthralling them with its abundance of colourful offerings. From the mountains to the sea and from the frenetic

cities to sleepy villages, our new destinations across India and Asia will open your eyes to different ways of life, taking inspiration to a new level.

Experience

INDIA & ASIA

INDIA

From the deserts of Rajasthan, the cool hill

stations of the Himalayan foothills, the palm

fringed beaches of Kerala, the simple villages and

the sophisticated modern cities all combine to

make India a country of fascinating diversity. India

has a remarkable 5000 year old history making it

one of the oldest civilisations in the world.

VIETNAM

Set before the magical backdrop of some of the

most breathtaking landscapes in South East Asia,

Vietnam’s rich and diverse heritage reflects a

rare complexity of culture, history and style. The

country’s recent colonial history and colourful

traditions sit side by side with a past filled with

ancient glory and tragedy. Each city has its own

charm and aromas of its world-famous street food.

CAMBODIA

Dominated by the waters of the mighty Mekong,

Cambodia is a country whose breathtaking

cultural heritage and staggering natural beauty

leave a lasting impression on visitors. The local

people welcome travellers with open hearts and

arms to this glorious and mythical land; from the

expansive waters of Tonle Sap and the jungle

temples of the Khmer Empire at Angkor to the

haunting Killing Fields of the late 20th century,

this is a land of unforgettable memories.

CHINA

One of the most cultural, scenic and historically

diverse destinations on the planet, China is a land

of incredible contrast. From iconic treasures of

the Terracotta Army, Buddhist temples and caves

to giant and medieval water villages which trace

their history back the Mong and Qing dynasties.

BURMAKnown as “The Golden Land” because of the glittering pagodas, Burma is a country rich in cultural heritage. History enthusiasts can bask in ancient cities and archaeological museums. Nature lovers can discover the lure of Burma’s forest and wildlife sanctuaries.

LAOSThis sleepy country of gilded temples, tangerine-robed monks, rice paddies and friendly people is unlike any other. This rapidly developing country, where the typical rustic scenes that await you are much the same as those that greeted the French colonials many years ago.

SRI LANKAThe tropical island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is rich in history and tradition. It is the place where the original Sou Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt, picturesque beaches dot the coast, while majestic mountains, tea estates and rainforests cover the interior.

India & AsiaThe stunning landscapes and engaging cultures of India and Asia are waiting to be explored. Immerse yourself in India and discover the spiritual heartlands awash with sensory spices, romantic palaces and ancient temples. Go beyond the tourist façade and take in the culture, customs and discover a different way of life.

Let us take you off the beaten track to inspiring Angkor Wat in Cambodia, view hundreds of limestone peaks towering above the sparkling sea in Halong Bay, explore mysterious Burma or discover tribal villages and majestic temples in Laos, a region which is rich in history and natural beauty. Explore the secrets behind the many doors of the Forbidden City in China to the untouched kingdom of Bhutan or the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka.

CREATE YOUR OWN ULTIMATE ADVENTUREFor over 35 years, Adventure World has been tailor-making 4-star independent soft adventure that is unique to your travel requirements. Our promise is to deliver you an enjoyable and rewarding active or culturally immersive challenge on your next holiday.

All our adventures can be tailor-made to suit your dreams, plans and budget. We don’t do packages or tours that limit fellow travellers to a schedule. This means your adventure can be whatever you dream it to be. Contact our travel designers to talk through the travel plans and make your dream a reality.

KERALA EXPERIENCE 9 DAY PACKAGEExperience an authentic taste of South India on this relaxing introduction to Kerala. See the sun set behind the giant Chinese fishing nets in Kochi, spot elephant, tiger and leopard in the Periyar National Park and relax on the beaches of Varkala and Kovalam. In Alleppey, cruise along palm-fringed waterways in a traditional houseboat, stopping to stretch out on white sandy beaches and explore sleepy villages.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 8 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2020* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

GOA TO KERALA ODYSSEY10 DAY PACKAGEBeneath the green shade of a coastal paradise, meet with locals in their fishing villages and tribal homes. From iconic cultural sights like the Maharaja’s Palace in Mysore to the beautiful ancient temple town of Hampi, southern India’s spirituality and friendly people make it a fascinating part of the country to explore.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 9 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2350* pp twin shareTravel dates: Deprts daily

UNFORGETTABLE INDIA14 DAY PACKAGEIndia is vibrant, intoxicating, inspiring and dramatic. Journey from chaotic city streets to peaceful countryside and from the Mughal splendour of Delhi and Agra to tiger-spotting in Bandhavgarh National Park. Soak up India’s culture and history, smell and taste a world of spices, blush at the erotic Khajuraho carvings and see pilgrims undertake their daily rituals on the Ganges ghats. This adventure will provide unforgettable sensory experiences of unpredictable, chaotic and enchanting India.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 13 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, 1st class train, internal flights, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2960* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

RAJASTHAN ADVENTURE15 DAY PACKAGEThe enchanting northern province of Rajasthan is awash with all the colours of India. On our classic adventure we discover the grisly history of massive forts and the opulence and splendour of Maharajahs’ palaces. Stroll bustling markets, search for the elusive Bengal tiger, enjoy a sunset camel safari and soak up the culture of the local people.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 14 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, 1st class train, internal flights, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2930* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

India

CLASSIC VIETNAM14 DAY PACKAGETravel to Vietnam and experience the beauty of this incredible region of Indochina. There’s plenty of majestic sights to explore: Vietnam’s stately capital Hanoi, the natural wonder of Halong Bay, majestic Hue, charming Hoi An, the vibrant Mekong Delta and the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 13 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, internal flights, some activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 3150* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

TRIBAL NORTHERN VIETNAM 9 DAY PACKAGEThe north-west of Vietnam is a captivating blend of dramatic mountain landscapes and colourful hilltribes. Set in a spectacularly beautiful valley, Sapa is the heart of this breathtaking region. Meet resplendently-dressed ethnic minorities at the local market and visit nearby villages to see how they live and work in rice terraces.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 8 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 1990* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs every Thursday

CYCLE THROUGH VIETNAM 15 DAY PACKAGEOur cycling tour through this mesmerising country provides opportunities to meet the locals and experience their culture in a way that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Come with us and get active as we travel from Saigon to Hanoi, down country lanes and over spectacular mountain passes.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 14 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some internal flights, activities and entrances fees, vehicles for transfers and biking support, bike hire and local English speaking guides.

From $ 4760* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

CAMBODIA UNCOVERED13 DAY PACKAGEJourney to the heart of Cambodia and get to know the people, landscape, customs and cuisine that make this country so unique. From the French-colonial elegance of Battambang and time-worn grandeur of Angkor to the natural beauty of the southern towns of Sihounkville, Kampot and Kep, discover the magical country of the Khmers.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 12 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2610* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

Vietnam & Cambodia

YUNNAN ADVENTURE9 DAY PACKAGEVisit the traditional homeland of the local Bai people, see the mystical colours of the Danxia landform, stroll the ancient towns of Shaxi, Dali and Lijiang, hike through Tiger Leaping Gorge and explore the former capital of the famed Naxi Kingdom. Discover age-old history, enduring traditions, rare cultures, unforgettable people and extraordinary landscapes on this classic Yunnan journey.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 8 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some activities and entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2570* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs Fridays: Mar 16 - Nov 16

CAMEO CHINA13 DAY PACKAGEEnjoy an adventure that will have you walking the Great Wall, marvelling at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, trekking through the Longji rice terraces, bike riding through rural Yangshuo and living it up in Shanghai. Jam-packed with colour, culture and zeal, China will astonish you with the levels of diversity and distinction contained within its borders.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 12 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, Ist class fast trains, internal flights, entrance fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 3240* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs Tuesdays: Mar 16 - Nov 16

CHINESE SILK ROAD14 DAY PACKAGEAn epic journey from bustling Beijing to the colourful frontier town of Kashgar, travel by train across diverse and beautifully rugged landscapes to see some of the country’s most spectacular relics. From dynastic palaces, Tibetan villages, Muslim minarets to hidden grottoes and rock-cut Buddhist masterpieces, this is an unforgettable Eastern odyssey.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 13 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some internal flights, 1st class train, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 5020* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs Tuesdays: Mar 16 - Nov 16

HONG KONG TO CHENGDU16 DAY PACKAGEListen out for monkeys playing in the canopy as you follow Gold Whip Brook through Zhangjiajie National Park, admire the stilted wooden houses in the riverside town of Fenghuang, learn about the ethnic minorities of Kaili, cruise the Yangtze River and marvel at the Giant Buddha in Leshan. This is a journey that will captivate and inspire, and will leave you eager to explore more of this great country.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 11 nights accommodation, 4 nights on the Yangtze Cruise, some meals, 1st class fast trains, some internal flights, services of a private car and driver, entrances and local English speaking guides.

From $ 6540* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

Vietnam & Cambodia China

BURMA CRUISE AND OVERLAND UPSTREAM16 DAY PACKAGEDiscover a country of mythical landscapes, ancient treasures and some of the friendliest folk you’ll ever meet. From golden-gilded Buddhas in Yangon, the magical temples of Bagan to the tranquillity of Inle Lake, Burma will excite, impress and intrigue you. Cruising the Irrawaddy River and travelling overland is the best way to get a taste of this wonderful country.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 8 nights hotel accommodation, 7 nights on board your cruiseship, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some internal flights, activities, entrances fees as per itinerary and local English speaking guides.

From $ 3970* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs Fridays: Jul 15 - Apr 16

WESTERN BURMA EXPLORER 11 DAY PACKAGEDiscover the beautiful landscapes of Western Myanmar on this 11 day adventure. The landscape is tropically lush, proud locals speak the Rakhaing language, the food comes with more chilli and the mix of cultures reflect the Indian subcontinent.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 9 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2910* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs every Monday

SOUTHERN BURMA ADVENTURE10 DAY PACKAGEBurma’s southern Mon State seems to have a bit of everything that’s wonderful about Myanmar: golden temples, a palpable colonial past, charming villages and even some scenic coastline. Travelling in this region is generally easy and the distances short and the sights and people memorable.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 9 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some internal flights, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2530* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

DISCOVERY OF LAOS13 DAY PACKAGEBegin your journey in the enchanting town of Luang Prabang with its stunning colonial architecture, ornate monasteries and colourful markets. Travel to the sleepy riverside capital of Vientiane with its alluring monuments and leafy boulevards, and discover the ancient atmospheric temples, the golden spires of Pha That Luang.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 12 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, some internal flights activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 3490* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

Burma & Laos

Coming soon to Adventure World...With an intricate tapestry of history, legends, religion and rituals that span thousands of years, Asia is a continent that continues to captivate people from across the world with its cultural diversity and spectacular architecture and landscapes.

Step off the beaten track with our new destinations across Asia and open your eyes to different ways of life that are as inspiring as they are intriguing. There is always another road, and always another story to discover in Asia.

PHILIPPINES Step beyond the white sandy beaches and experience remarkable tribal villages, ancient rice terraces scattered in the valleys, peaks covered by dense jungles and crumbling historic Spanish churches.

SOUTH KOREA From its dazzling range of experiences and over 5,000 years of culture and history to its captivating landscapes including pine-clad mountains and rice paddies of emerald green, this country offers amazing diversity to those who wish to explore it.

BANGLADESH Gorgeously green, Bangladesh is a destination largely unexplored by foreign tourists. From its lush tea plantations to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Paharpur and Bagerhat, and Sundarbans National Park, the largest mangrove forest on Earth.

TRANS SIBERIAN RAILWAY Undoubtedly the world’s greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs like a steel ribbon across mysterious Russia connecting east and west from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent and endless Mongolian steppe and alongside the shore of Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake.

SILK ROAD Named the ‘Silk Road’ by 19th century German explorer, this fascinating region evokes a romantic era of travel when convoys of camels and mules transported everything from valuable greenstone to produce and of course, silk between Xian and the Levant.

Burma & Laos

CLASSIC SRI LANKA9 DAY PACKAGEExplore the ancient fortress of Sigiriya, discover the aromas of a spice gardens, get a glimpse of local life, visit the most important shrine in the country in Kandy, see cascading waterfalls and hike to incredibly scenic viewpoints. This is a journey abounding in natural beauty, stunning landscapes, ancient history, mesmerising landmarks and enchanting wildlife.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 8 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities and entrances and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2030* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

UNDISCOVERED SRI LANKA11 DAY PACKAGEFrom Colombo, travel north to the vibrant city of Jaffna, visit the Hindu temples throughout the Jaffna peninsula, travel to the impressive beachside town of Trincomalee to visit some pilgrimage centres and travel along the southern coast stopping at the empty but equally stunning Vakarai and Batticaloa beaches.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 10 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 2640* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

UNFORGETTABLE SRI LANKA15 DAY PACKAGEDiscover enchanting Sri Lanka’s well preserved sites with this comprehensive privatejourney. Visit the ancient cities of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, cyclethrough Polonnaruwa, view Kandy from the back of a tuk tuk and visit theincredible Uda Walawe National Park to spot a huge array of wildlife.

PACKAGE INCLUDES: 14 nights accommodation, some meals, services of a private car and driver, activities, entrances fees and local English speaking guides.

From $ 3150* pp twin shareTravel dates: Departs daily

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