Our choices for tours across this immense continent, from the vast Mongolian steppes to the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka.
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An off-the-beaten-path honeymoon as special as your new spouse. Cambodia offers incredible history, scenery and culture, and the JW team knows how to show you the real Cambodia that most people miss. Start in capital Phnom Penh before heading out to spend time with elephants in Mondulkiri and Irrawaddy dolphins of the Mekong. Next up, explore the temples of Angkor Wat, the neighborhoods of Siem Reap and floating villages on the Tonle Sap Lake. Perfect for couples wanting to experience…
An ideal tour for travelers who wish to experience rural Myanmar before it changes too much. Cycling literally from when you land at Heho airport, ride on through to the Shan Hills region with its great scenic routes, small villages, ancient temples and the magnificent Inle Lake. Our ride takes us up close to the local people who rely on the region’s agricultural bounty, and we experience wonderful cycling moments along the way.
An expedition-style trek into the Upper Mustang region of Nepal. Transport yourself to another world as you follow an ancient salt trading route between Tibet and India. Camp under the stars and awake each morning to the familiar camp nuances, as your donkey train and team of porters prepare for another day’s trekking.
This great, cold, Himalayan desert was once a thriving trading route between India and Tibet. Stay with local communities who are primarily rural and practice Buddhism. It is said that travelling to Spiti Valley is like travelling to another planet because of its stunning terrain. The region is also known for its wildlife such as blue sheep and snow leopards.
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are well known for their heritage, but how about experiencing it in a different way by immersing in local culture rather than just sightseeing? Experience the culture, crafts and food trails of Delhi with a local family followed by a village experience in Jaipur and an off-beat local bazaar experience in Agra, and visit the Taj Mahal.
Kumaon Valley in the Himalayan foothills is known as the fruit belt of India. Its vast farms and mountain slopes are filled with apple, plum, peach and apricot trees. The valley is also home to many wild flowers and Himalayan birds. Live with the locals as you travel along this beautiful valley to experience village life hands-on.
Sri Lanka, with its teardrop shape and quiet back roads, is ideal for cycling. Wind your way between tea plantations, cool highlands, ancient cities and tropical beaches on this diverse tour. Travel inland from the west coast, discovering along the way a multitude of Buddhist and Hindu monuments, vestiges of ancient dynasties from Indian to Portuguese, evoking the past of former Ceylon.
Experience the tribal and village life of the Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim followed by the fertile plains of Assam. Live with the Mishing tribe of Assam and experience their bamboo and weaving crafts, traditional ways of living and cuisine. Spend time in one of the most successful wildlife conservation projects in Kaziranga National Park focussing on elephants and rhino.
Sikkim in Eastern Himalayas is one of the greenest and culturally rich states of India having one hundred per cent organic farming. Live with and experience the life of the Limbu, Lepcha, and Bhutia tribes, each having their own interesting folklore. The village communities are primarily Buddhist and animists, and the countryside is rich with wildlife like deer, fox and red panda.