The royal cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, lying at the crossroads of the great civilizations of Asia with 7 groups of Hindu and Buddhist monuments as well as the 3 residential and palace areas, illustrate Nepalese art at its height.

The Durbur Square at Patan, reputedly the most picturesque of the 3 Malla cities

Among the 130 monuments are pilgrimage centres, temples, shrines, bathing sites and gardens - all sites of veneration for both religious groups.

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Istanbul • Blue Mosque • Grand Bazaar • Gallipoli • Anzac Cove • Ephesus • Oludeniz Lagoon • Kas • 3-Day Gulet Cruise • Kekova • Antalya

Turkey is perched at the crossroad between East and West and offers a fascinating concoction of rich history and diverse landscapes. Our exciting journey allows us to discover the rise and fall of civilisations, but we get to spend some time relaxing too!

The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul.

From Istanbul we travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, to visit the battlefields and war memorials. We then head to Ephesus, a brilliant Greco-Roman site packed with ancient temples and sprawling ruins. Marvel at the vast amphitheatre where St Paul once preached and stroll the marble streets where Antony and Cleopatra once dallied! From the crumbling treasures of bygone eras, we head to the delights of the Turkish coastline and spend a number of days exploring the beaches, coves and cliffs. A fabulous cruise through blissful surroundings allows us to relax and unwind onboard, swim in the warm waters and get out on foot to discover coastal villages and archaeological sites. Gorgeous Antalya, a picturesque city perched on a steep cliff, is our final destination and the perfect place to find secret treasures amid narrow winding streets.

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Delhi • Taj Mahal • Agra Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur • Amber Fort • Nimaj Bagh • Jodhpur • Udaipur

The real magic of Rajasthan can best be discovered away from the popular tourist destinations. From the hectic capital, New Delhi, we travel to Agra and experience the marvels of the Taj Mahal before continuing to Jaipur.

The Taj Mahal - India’s most famous monument of love

Our adventure includes Nimaj and Jodhpur and we also discover colourful and remote villages en route to Udaipur. After our sojourn in Rajasthan we return by train to Delhi.

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Kathmandu • Bodhnath Stupa • Pokhara • 6-day Annapurna Lodge Trek • Royal Chitwan National Park • 3-day Wildlife Safari • Elephant Safari

This exciting adventure combines a leisurely-paced trek with the fun of a jungle safari in one of Asia’s premier wildlife reserves. We trek in the beautiful Annapurnas and enjoy great mountain scenery with plenty of time to meet the locals.

Ghundruk village in the Annapurna foothills

Our trek begins a short drive away from Pokhara at Naya Phul. The walking is at a relaxed pace and we reach our lodge every day in time for lunch, leaving the afternoon free to relax or experience the local village life. After the trek we explore the lakeside around Pokhara and then travel to Royal Chitwan National Park to enjoy elephant back safaris, canoe trips and jungle walks. There is a variety of wildlife that inhabits the park including over 300 species of birds, deer, crocodile, rhino, leopard and just possibly tiger! We even have a chance to bathe with elephants. This journey showcases the stunning beauty and great diversity of Nepal.

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Beijing • Great Wall • Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Xian • Terracotta Warriors • Yangshuo • Hong Kong

The first stop on this fantastic adventure is China’s most famous landmark - the Great Wall. We travel to a quiet section of the wall and walk along this mighty fortification, which stretches for miles towards the horizon.

A section of the magnificent Great Wall of China

Back in Beijing we explore the Forbidden City and also what as the local kids do - fly kites in Tiananmen Square. Travelling south by train, we visit the Terracotta Warriors of Xian. Buried for 2,000 years, each one has a different costume, height and even facial expression! The spectacular limestone karsts of Yangshuo are best explored by bike; we cycle amongst lush paddy fields, before stopping for lunch at a local family’s home. After cruising down the Li River, we board a ferry bound for the shimmering skyscrapers and bright lights of Hong Kong.

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New! Once-a-week Monday return flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Malaysia to Christmas Island, from Jun 02, 2008.

Christmas Island is most commonly known for the annual Red Crab Migration and the spawning of these land crabs after the first rains in November/December each year. Whale Sharks also appear at this time feeding on plankton and the baby red crab larvae.

The island is also World Heritage Listed for its Fresh Water Mangrove Swamp and has an amazing 35 Endemic Species. Bird Watching and Private Bird Tours are a common interest for visitors, with many different types of Nature Walks and Adventure Tours to choose from, no wonder Christmas Island is known as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean and a Natural Wonder of the World.

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New flight schedules from Kuala Lumpur to Christmas Island!

For newly revised Christmas Island tours ex-KUL Please Click Here!

May Madness 8D7N Christmas Island Packages are valid ex-Singapore for the entire Merry Month of May

Christmas Island is most commonly known for the annual Red Crab Migration and the spawning of these land crabs after the first rains. Whale Sharks also appear at this time feeding on plankton and the baby red crab larvae.

The island is also World Heritage Listed for its Fresh Water Mangrove Swamp and has an amazing 35 Endemic Species. Bird Watching and Private Bird Tours are a common interest for visitors, with many different types of Nature Walks and Adventure Tours to choose from, no wonder Christmas Island is known as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean and a Natural Wonder of the World.

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Hidden amongst a veritable treasure trove of tropical plants and grasses, hug trees and spectacular orchids in bloom, the quaint bungalows of the Sepilok Nature Resort are within walking distance of the world-famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, precious home of the last wild Orang-Utans of Northern Borneo.

Combining rich traditional style with contemporary luxury, Sepilok Nature Resort is the ideal starting point for most other wildlife land destinations in Sabah such as the fauna rich Kinabatangan River and the surrounding Sukau area.

Sepilok Nature Resort also offers the perfect setting for relaxing after a long plane trip, before continuing on a diving holiday to Lankayan.

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SGD $138 per person
Guaranteed departures every Tue, Fri & Sun with a min. group of 2 adults.

Tour cost DOES NOT include international airfare & airport taxes

70 kilometres southwest of Bangkok, the Mae Klong River spreads into a sprawling delta before reaching the Gulf of Thailand.

This low-lying land is extremely fertile and over hundreds of years the Thai people have constructed an extensive network of canals to aid irrigation and navigation.

The local way of life has remained traditional and agricultural revolving around the colourful floating markets where the fruits of the surrounding orchards are traded.

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SGD $138 per person
Guaranteed departures ex-Bangkok every Mon & Thu with a min. group of 02 adults. Private tours depart every day

Tour cost DOES NOT include international airfares & airport taxes

A short drive east of Bangkok takes us to Minburi, one of the city’s oldest and most interesting suburbs.

Minburi is where the city and countryside collide to create a world of canals, ricefields and cottage industries. It is a place where Muslims and Buddhists live as they have for centuries alongside klongs. The San Saeb Canal, or Klong San Saeb, is one of Bangkok’s most important waterways as it connects Bangkok’s two main rivers, the Bangprakong and Chao Phyraya.

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SGD $350 per rider, Single Supplement: SGD $50
Guaranteed departure every Saturday with a group of min. 2 adults.

There’s a revolution in wine production today, as the new New World wines of Thailand are making a stunning breakthrough into the considered world of wine appreciation.

Produced and processed in the stunning Asoke Valley and sitting at an elevation of 350m above sea level, Thailand’s vineyards are cool and dry, perfect for nurturing wine grapes. Khao Yai National Park is Thailand’s oldest and best known nature sanctuary and is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. The rolling hills and temperate climate makes this ideal for cycling and we have developed a wonderful little escape from Bangkok, that combines the best bicycle trails with some wine tasting and delicious Thai food.

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