Bhutan... Known as the land of the peaceful Thunder Dragon it is a place of gold-roofed monasteries, snow capped mountains, emerald valleys with green pine forests and colorful wooden chalets...the beauty of this pristine land is simply ethereal! Instead of a Gross National Product, they measure life with a Gross National Happiness quotient. This hidden Himalayan treasure is a must see destination for those looking for a culturally rich and peaceful land.

MONGOLIA... come explore the Land of Genghis Khan, the world's last nomads, the great Gobi dessert, and vast grasslands with sweeping vistas of undulating steppes. This part of the world is rare as not many Westerners have experienced one of the last horse-based cultures on earth which thrive on the unfenced Mongolian steppes. Where the wealth is counted by the number of sheep, yak and Bactrian (two-humped) camels. Enjoy a stay in a traditionally decorated yurt where you can sample yak milk. The highlight of this tour is the "Naadam Festival" where you will experience the thrill of watching hundreds of race horses with their remarkable young riders, watch strong wrestlers performing the "Eagle Dance" and see the skill of the arches who are dressed in their traditional garb. The festivities are colorful and exciting!

Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are the heart of Indochina... your journey begins in Vietnam which is brimming with vivid images that will transport visitors into the past, with ornate French Colonial architecture, bustling cities with rivers of motorcycles that snake through the busy streets, boats of all shapes and sizes drift down languid rivers and natural scenery that will enthrall you. Cambodia is the home of Angkor Wat where the jungle shrouded temples and the large stone faces will appear surreal.

Luang Prabang is the heart of the Lao kingdom and the irresistible beauty with its dramatic setting on the Mekong and the young monks in saffron colored robes are part of the scenery. Your tour ends in Bangkok as the grand finale to a journey of discovery.

The Island of Bali

Although Bali is a small island it is filled with beauty and culture. Bali lies directly north of Australia, the middle pearl in the necklace of islands stretching from Malaysia to New Guinea which comprise the nation of Indonesia. Bali has fascinated and influenced visitors from the outside world for centuries. Combining elements of Hinduism and Buddhism with earlier animist beliefs, Balinese religion pervades all aspects of everyday life. Every human activity, from rice growing to massive temple ceremonies, is approached with ritual and reverence. The Balinese performing arts occupy a central place in the life of every village, and continue to inspire artists and students of culture around the world. It is a haven of tranquility and beauty with amazing attractions to satisfy any discerning traveler.

Bali won the World's Best Island in 2009... come visit beautiful Bali!

25 Feb to 11 Mar 2010 – 15 Days (12 nights land tour)

Sri Lanka beckons you with festivals... Nawam Maha Perahera is similar to the famous "Kandy Perahera" and is held in Colombo. This colorful and exotic event comprises of almost 100 elephants, over 5,000 artistes with dancers, acrobats, drummers, torch bearers and more... The perahera is officially inaugurated when the sacred relics are paraded in a gilded casket placed on a majestic tusker, which is elegantly caparisoned and walks calmly amidst the hive of activity. The tour includes other highlights of Sri Lanka with its myriad of attractions.

2009 - 10 days

Kerala is where India slips down into second gear, stops to smell the roses and always talks to strangers. The real emerald jewel in South India’s crown are the backwaters that meander throughout Kerala. Here, spindly networks of rivers, canals and lagoons nourish a seemingly infinite number of rice paddies and coconut groves, while sleek houseboats cruise the water highways from one bucolic village to another. Your House Boat carries you slowly into the countryside offers a close look into an engaging rustic life.  Skiff-fishermen launching their cockleshell boats and rural scenery will keep you interested in the exotic back-waters of Kerala.

Group Tour 2009 – 16 Days

With its mind-bending diversity - from snowcapped mountains to sun-washed beaches, crusty old bazaars to chichi designer boutiques, tranquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs - it’s hardly surprising that India has been dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country.

Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalaya, Nepal is where the ice-cold of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Indian plains. It's a land of yaks and yetis, stupas and Sherpas and some of the best trekking on earth. The Himalaya's most sophisticated urban cultures took shape here, in the three great minikingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur - home to a world-class artistic and architectural heritage.  

2009 – 11 Days

With its mind-bending diversity - from snowcapped mountains to sun-washed beaches, crusty old bazaars to chichi designer boutiques, tranquil temples to feisty festivals, ramshackle rural villages to techno-savvy urban hubs - it’s hardly surprising that India has been dubbed the planet’s most multidimensional country.

Perhaps the ultimate in long haul luxury, the Maldives is currently enjoying incredible growth again having bounced back from a series of disasters in the past few years including the coral bleaching wrought by el Niño and the horror of the 2004 tsunami. Indeed, so superior are its beaches, so cobalt blue its waters and so warm its welcome that the country has become a byword for paradise whether it be for honeymooners, sun worshippers or divers.