Best tours in Asia

1. Vibrant Vietnam

This 11-night tour takes you to some of Vietnam’s biggest names. You’ll fly into Ho Chi Minh City, the capital, and you’ll have some free time in the afternoon. The following day starts with a visit to the War Remnants Museum and then it’s off to the the Bitexco Tower – one of Vietnam’s tallest buildings. You’ll also stop off at the Central Post Office, which has been standing since the 19th-century and gives a nod to the city’s colonial past. On day four, float along the Mekong Delta on a traditional flat-bottomed boat, known as a sampan, and watch the local fishermen and cargo barges at work. Then you’ll fly to Hue, a city near the centre of Vietman that’s home to the Perfume River. It gets its name from the aroma from the flowers that fall into the river – you’ll smell it first-hand as you sail down it on a dragon boat cruise. Then, you’ll get a tour of the city, ticking off local villages, the Imperial City and Imperial Palace – a walled enclosure within the city of Huế, the former capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. Plus, you can choose to cycle or walk this part of the tour.

On day seven, you’ll set off for Hoi An, a UNESCO-ticked city, stopping off at the Marble Mountains on the way. On day nine, you’ll fly to Hanoi where you’ll try some tasty treats on an evening street food tour. Plus, you’ll also get a chance to tour the city and cruise around picturesque Halong Bay while you’re here.

2. Vietnam – a journey of delights

This 15-night tour starts with a flight to Ho Chi Min City. You’ll have some free time to relax before checking out the war remnants museum the next day. On day three, you’ll call into Can Tho, where you’ll visit a market for a chance to barter with the locals, before setting off on a cruise along the Mekong River. Here, you can watch the sun start to set over the stilted houses. The next day, you’ll check out the floating market and tuck into a bowl of noodles before making tracks to Hoi An for a city tour and a trip to a few local villages. You’ll be able to learn how to cook traditional dishes and check out wartime tunnels. You’ll even get an overnight tour around Halong Bay which includes a tour of Surprise Cave – a 10,000 square-metre maze that opens up into a mountain lake. Then, you’ll finish things off with a few days in Mai Chau, where you can go on a bike tour of the local area or go off and explore at your own pace.

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3. Icons of India – Tigers and the Taj Mahal

Uncover India’s best bits on this action-packed, nine-night tour. After touching down in Delhi and having a relaxing night here, you’ll begin your trip with an exciting tour of the city. Shop for souvenirs, such as spices and leather goods, in Old Delhi and visit must-see landmarks like Jama Masjid – the world’s largest mosque – and the UNESCO-listed Qutb Minar, with its towering tombs and monuments. After a night in Delhi, you’ll spend day four in the riverside city of Agra before visiting India’s show stealer – the Taj Mahal. Made from white marble with a 34-metre-high dome, large garden and a reflecting pool, it’s a true gem. Then on day five, you’ll hop on a train to the ‘ghost city’ of Fatehpur Sikri and then visit the city of Sawai Madhopur, which is famed for its forts and temples. On day six, it’s time to go off-road in Ranthambore National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Bengal tigers, which prowl the grasslands there.

On day seven, you’ll make tracks for Jaipur, India’s bustling capital. Here you can stroll through the bustling bazaar, packed with handmade footwear, ornate saris and intricately-decorated bedspreads. With so much to see and do in this city, you’ll have the next day to explore, too. Top sites on day eight’s agenda include the impressive Amber Fort, pink palace of Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar – the world’s largest observatory. You’ll have some time to relax, pack and pick up last-minute souvenirs in Jaipur before flying home. Don’t want your trip to end just yet? You can always extend it with a Multi-Destination beach escape to Goa.

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4. Elephant Hills Tour & Stay

Tick off Thailand’s best bits with a two-night tour of the Elephant Hills rainforest, followed by 12-nights in Phuket or Khao Lak. While you’re in the Elephant Hills you’ll have a chance to get a close-up look at Thailand’s ecosystems– we’re talking jungle treks through the rainforest, elephant encounters and a canoe safari. After glamping in the rainforest for two nights, you’ll head off to Phuket, a bustling city with morning markets, beautiful beaches and plenty of islands to see. Wander the city to the beat of beeping tuk tuks, take a cooking class, or hop on a boat to Krabi or the Phi Phi islands. If you want to do more relaxing than exploring, you can choose to spend your 12-nights in Khao Lak, a more laidback resort where the beaches are still pretty quiet.

5. Grand tour of Thailand

You’ll tick off loads of Thailand’s must-see highlights on this 14-day tour. Ancient temples, bustling cities and picturesque beaches are all on the agenda. The tour starts in Bangkok, where you’ll have a city tour that includes the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace and Bangkok’s largest flower and vegetable market. On day five, you’ll hop on a scenic train ride before visiting Kanchanaburi’s war cemetery, JEATH Museum and the infamous bridge on the River Kwai. Day nine is all about the Golden Triangle and Chaing Mai, where you’ll take the 300 steps up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – one of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples. You’ll finish things off with a scenic trip to the former fishing village of Hua Hin, where you’ll get to explore at your own pace.

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