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TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYS 2021/2022 Beijing JAPAN ASIA TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYS 2021/2022 Beijing JAPAN CHINA Osaka Tokyo Xi’an Hiroshima TIBET Lhasa Chengdu Shanghai MYANMAR Mandalay Hong Kong Kolkata Hanoi Naypyitaw LAOS Vientiane Yangon THAILAND Hoi An Bangkok VIETNAM CAMBODIA Phnom Penh Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) Phuket MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur Bawah Island SINGAPORE INDONESIA Bali MORE INSPIRATION? This link will take you to our website: > Asia BEST NICHE WHOLESALER CONTENTS 2 ABOUT US 23 SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA & THAILAND 3 TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL 23 Eastern & Oriental Express 4-5 ­­OUR FAVOURITE PLACES 24 THAILAND 6 JAPAN 24 Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary 6 Highlights of Japan 25 INDONESIA 7 Japan Adventure 25 Bawah Reserve 8 Culinary Japan 26 Villa San & Villa Kakatua, Bali 9 Cultural Japan 27 Villa Maridadi & Villa Anucara, Bali 10 Hokkaido’s Far North 11 Family Japan 28 CHINA 28 China Highlights 12 VIETNAM 29 The Imperial Yangtze 12 Vietnam Family Adventure 13 Vietnam in Style 30 TIBET 14 Vietnam Art & Heritage 30 Heart of Tibet 15 The Lost Civilisation 31 Tibet Unveiled 16 CAMBODIA 32 GIVING BACK 16 Cambodia in Style 33 TERMS & CONDITIONS 17 Angkor Discovery 18 LAOS 18 Luxury Laos in Style 19 Laos Culinary Tour 20 MYANMAR 20 A World Apart 21 Ayeyarwady Adventure 22 The Chindwin Explorer ABOUT US Put simply, we plan and deliver journeys so you don’t have to. We, along with our talented team, are all travel aficionados. Putting our many years of personal experience to good use, we craft itineraries to suit you, your interests, your budget. Not only is travel our passion, it is our mission to provide the very best level of service and expert specialist knowledge – never more important than in today’s world. This is no ordinary travel, this is memorable travel with personality, designed to inspire. ANGELA PIRIE With a background in group travel and product research, Ange is dedicated to ensuring that your journey is personalised and exceeds expectations. Having travelled to many inspiring destinations, Ange’s knowledge of Africa is second- to-none. A few of her highlights have been hot air ballooning over the Serengeti, swimming with dolphins in Zanzibar, and on a recent trip to Myanmar, e-biking around the temples of Bagan. CHRIS LYONS Chris started his travelling career in the mid 1970’s, spending over a year travelling Central and South America, a part of the world for which he has a real passion, and a region he returns to regularly. Fascinated with history and archaeology, Chris has delighted in exploring historical treasures including Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, and the Persepolis ruins. Many years of hosting tours means Chris has a real understanding of the needs of every traveller. BRETT BARCLAY Brett has visited over 100 countries but the bucket list keeps growing! Highlights include being in the Rio Carnival, exploring West Africa, and being immersed in Japanese culture in ryokans (traditional inns). Brett is an avid cruiser, a rail buff, and a huge fan of family travel (as his son can testify!). Latest adventures include Ethiopia, “One of the most fascinating countries I have ever been to”, an expedition cruise to Antarctica, and meeting the mountain gorillas of Uganda. KATE COULING With a 12-month OE that somehow stretched out to 12 years, Kate has a particular passion for the history, people, and culture of North Africa and the Middle East, even choosing to live in the region long enough to learn Arabic. However, she is equally content getting lost in the alleys of Venice Island, chatting to child monks in Bhutan, or checking in to the Manor Houses of Ireland. If travel is a bug, Kate is delighted to have caught it. World Journeys is a member of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) and participates in the TAANZ Bonding Scheme for the protection of the consumer. 2 TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL Here we showcase journeys to some of the most fascinating and exotic places on earth. They are our personal suggestions of what to do, what to see and where to stay. We know travellers value flexibility so we generally have no set departure dates, and itineraries are not regimented: journeys can be tailor-made to suit your needs. We offer professional planning and expert knowledge, working with you to create your dream trip. Our backup services take the stress out of travel; if your flight is delayed or transport doesn’t show, we’ll sort out the arrangements. STAR RATINGS We consider a variety of criteria in our selection of accommodation, including location, style, ambience, comfort, service, and facilities. Star ratings differ widely around the world, so we have based ours on typical standards, our own personal recommendations, and value for money. 3 Star – simple accommodation with adequate facilities, sometimes the best SPECIAL INTEREST YOUR DOCUMENTS available in the area. JOURNEYS 4 Star – comfortable accommodation To make sure you always know what We offer a range of special interest with good service and facilities. you’re doing and where you’re going travel focusing on wildlife, wellness, while you travel, we provide beautifully 5 Star – deluxe accommodation with cuisine, active holidays, rail, or cruises, prepared travel documents. These top service and excellent facilities. which can be found on our website. documents detail your day-by-day 6 Star – exceptional properties rating itinerary and include everything you amongst the best in the world with HOSTED JOURNEYS need for a hassle-free journey. You stunning outlook, outstanding service, will receive a travel wallet along with Our hosted journeys allow you to unique features, and superb facilities. a World Journeys luggage tag. These enjoy unique and inspiring small group travel documents are a wonderful GROUP JOURNEYS travel to some of the most fascinating memento of your journey. In addition to our tailor-made journeys destinations. These journeys include we offer some group tours which make flights and tipping, and are guaranteed WORLD JOURNEYS APP travel to certain destinations more to go, with a maximum group size Ask us about the World Journeys achievable and allow you to meet of 18 and a World Journeys host to app which gives you access to your people from all over the world! smooth the way. documents on your mobile device. 3 OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY PALACE HOTEL GORA KADAN Tokyo, Japan Hakone, Japan The Palace Hotel Tokyo effortlessly combines understated Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese atmosphere luxury with subtle Japanese touches in a tranquil moat- of this ryokan near Mt Fuji. Soak in hot spring waters and side location adjacent to the Imperial Palace gardens. savour exquisite Kaiseki meals. THE THOUSAND SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE Kyoto, Japan Hanoi, Vietnam The rooms at The Thousand Kyoto blend minimalist This award-winning French Colonial style hotel boasts design with modern luxury to create a harmonious space a classical white facade, green shutters, original wrought that is the essence of Japanese comfort. iron detail, wood panelling and a lush courtyard lawn. THE NAM HAI JAYAVARMAN RIVER CRUISER Hoi An, Vietnam Lower Mekong, Cambodia & Vietnam Visually striking villas line a seemingly infinite stretch of This boutique river cruiser marries the art deco charm of white sand. The Nam Hai is spread over 35 hectares of 1930’s France with the romance of Indochina, all with tropical gardens complete with top-notch butlers. modern comforts. 4 ASIA OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY RAFFLES GRAND HOTEL D’ANGKOR RAFFLES HOTEL LE ROYAL Siem Reap, Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia Across from the Royal Palace, this hotel is full of original Raffles Hotel Le Royal blends luxury with an old-world treasures and rich in Cambodian history. Enjoy the six charm. Superbly located in the heart of Phnom Penh, this hectares of landscaped gardens and magnificent pool. landmark hotel is infused with the history of the city. SONG SAA PRIVATE ISLAND BAWAH RESERVE Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia Indonesia Luxury that treads lightly. The resort spans the islands The true meaning of sustainable luxury - relax amongst of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong complete with protected the blue lagoons and lush tropical greenery of this resort tropical reefs and a glistening white beach. in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago. BELMOND GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE WA ALE RESORT Yangon, Myanmar Myanmar Unwind in style at this colonial-style 1920’s mansion A luxury eco-resort in Myanmar’s untouched Myeik in Yangon’s Embassy District, where rooms feature Archipelago, this intimate island retreat is surrounded by contemporary luxuries, teak carvings and delicate silks. a pristine marine ecosystem and rich jungle habitat. ASIA 5 JAPAN Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN | 9 DAYS A wonderful introduction to Japan, from the bustle of Tokyo to the majesty of Mt Fuji. Tranquility abounds in Hakone before travelling to Kyoto and exploring the historic sites and the Sagano bamboo grove. Visiting Hiroshima is a moving experience as you witness a city that has been rebuilt from ashes into one that is prosperous and vibrant. DAY 7 KYOTO Enjoy a scenic walking tour and river cruise in Arashiyama, SEA including the Sagano bamboo grove and the iconic Togetsukyo OF JAPAN Bridge. JAPAN Tokyo DAY 8 KYOTO > HIROSHIMA > OSAKA Mt Fuji Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima where your guide will meet Hakone you for a private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Continue Kyoto Hiroshima Osaka by bullet train to Osaka and overnight. Miyajima DAY 9 OSAKA NORTH Transfer to the airport by regular scheduled airport bus. PACIFIC OCEAN DAY 1 TOKYO You will be met and transferred to your hotel by regular scheduled airport bus. DAY 2 TOKYO Enjoy a private half day tour of Tokyo with a guide. Choose perhaps the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and Imperial East Garden or Asakusa Kannon Temple and Tokyo Sky Tree.
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