Asia is the largest continent in the world,
both by population and land mass. Made up
of more than fifty states and territories, it
has an astonishingly rich array of sights sounds
tastes, and smells to offer visitors. With this
potentially overwhelming variety, it's lucky that there are
a number of specialty travel operators offering tour
packages throughout the region. This list, presented in
no particular order, looks at some of the
best.
The # 1 entry is InsideJapan Tours, a
travel specialist offering unique group itineraries, as well
as tailored cultural experiences. Founding directors Simon King
and Alastair Donnelly were inspired to create the
company after teaching English in Japan for three
years.
The group provides an array of different themed
tours, with options for families honeymooners, winter sports
lovers, and those requiring accessibility accommodations, among others
InsideJapan also promotes experience packages that can be
enjoyed as part of a tour or incorporated
into a self-guided visit.
For # 2 we have Vivutravel, founded in
2006 by Nguyen Minh Tuan. Beginning as a
small tour operator, the company has grown to
offer tour packages throughout Vietnam Cambodia Laos Myanmar,
and Thailand.
Offerings vary depending on the length of the
trip, with options for those staying as many
as ten days or as few as two.
All include a guide knowledgeable about local culture
# 3 is All Points East, founded in
19 99 with the aim of bringing small
group tours from the UK to Thailand Today,
the company also plans trips to Myanmar Cambodia
China Indonesia Laos Malaysia, the Maldives, Sri Lanka,
and Vietnam.
The company promotes what it calls responsible and
sustainable tourism, aiming for smaller group sizes, varying
destinations, purchasing meals from small local producers, and
supporting national parks. All Points East offers specialty
packages for photographers families, and private groups.
At # 4 we have Expique, a tour
company that aims to develop a range of
amazing travel experiences in Bangkok and beyond. Operating
since 2014, the group began with two different
tours, one on foot and the other by
tuk tuk, Thailand's iconic three-wheeled open vehicle.
Since then, the company has expanded to offer
a range of different Thai travel experiences, including
cooking classes and culinary workshops. It has also
grown to recommend day trips beyond Bangkok city
limits, highlighting sites like beaches and temples.
In the # 5 spot, we have Druk
Asia Tours & Treks, a travel specialist in
the kingdom of Bhutan. Operating since the 19
1990s, the company's team of more than forty
guides promises knowledgeable and professional assistance in exploring
a country that was infrequently visited by westerners
until recent years.
The company offers different packages, emphasizing themes such
as culture festivals luxury trekking, and adventure. It
also helps with flight accommodations, via the national
Drukair, and assists with the procurement of travel
visas.
Coming in at # 6 Experience Travel Group
was established by two friends Sam Clark and
Tom Armstrong, with travel industry experience. The business
was designed to offer the magical element of
discovery the pair associated with their own travels,
but which they saw lacking in other companies'
packages.
The group provides trips to more than twelve
countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the
Middle East. Recognizing that there's no one size
fits all approach, ETG tailors each holiday package
to the specific customer.
Finally, at # 7 we have Diethelm Travel
The provider has been arranging tours in Asia
for decades, aiming to show visitors what the
continent has to offer culturally historically, and spiritually
Customers can choose from more than twelve destinations.
The company's vacation packages are organized to appeal
to different travel styles. Some of the many
options include Live Like a Local tours, which
take tourists off the beaten path, and Foodie's
Delight trips, emphasizing local eats.