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For over 25 years we’ve been helping travellers like you create unique experiences and stories that will last a lifetime. As a passionate traveller, you want to experience the real Asia, from its majestic monuments to the hidden charms of its backstreets. You want to taste authentic cuisine, reach remote villages and enjoy impromptu and meaningful interactions with local people.

When you travel on one of our Small Group Journeys, you’ll discover all the must-see attractions, while you weave your way through Asia as an insider. We’ll help you uncover genuine experiences and real insights into the places we travel. Our small groups mean you won’t lose spontaneity, flexibility or your sense of independence. Our expert guides take care of everything so you can simply relax and enjoy your holiday. It’s this combination that will help you discover the real Asia.

WHY CHOOSE INSIDER JOURNEYS? OUR FAVOURITE TRIP Small Group Sizes | Taking you off the tourist trail | Independence and flexibility Expert knowledge | Bespoke accommodation | Insider experiences

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On The Go Tours is an award-winning travel operator specialising in locally-led group tours and tailor-made holidays to over 60 countries. Established as a small global company with a purposeful local ethos, On The Go Tours operates expertly guided group tours, tailor-made getaways and fun family holidays. From mysterious Inca citadels in Peru to spectacular ancient ruins in Jordan and sacred mountain peaks in Japan, the team of travel experts connects travellers with the finest sights and experiences the world has to offer.

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Picture a touring holiday that delves a bit deeper.

One that doesn’t simply drop by top sights and major cities, but invites you to see a destination through the eyes of the people who know it best: the locals who call it home. Where journeys are made for absorbing never-to-be- forgotten views, not darting from A to B. And each day ends in a hand-picked retreat brimming with local charm.

At Back-Roads Touring, we’ve spent over 30 years creating these kinds of small group tours. We know that the best kind of adventure is one that introduces you to local experiences and sights while providing you with the time and space to explore independently. The key ingredient? Experienced Tour Leaders who can turn an exciting getaway into something truly extraordinary. They’ll tell you the stories and secrets of ancient cultures as you wander through awe-inspiring temples; show you the perfect position to see the sunset from a deserted beach; and point you towards the best street food stalls in bright, bustling cities.

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*Terms and Conditions apply. Visit website for details. The Anam Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City The Sands by Khao Vietnam Nha Trang Discovery Stay Lak Katathani • 5 nights in a Balcony • 4 nights in a Deluxe Room at • 4 nights in a Sands Room Garden View Room Novotel Saigon City Centre • Breakfast daily • Breakfast daily • Full Day Ho Chi Minh City • 2 x dinners per person • Complimentary Return with Cu Chi Tunnels Tour • 2 x 60 minute Thai Airport Transfers • Full Day Ben Tre (Mekong massage per person • 1 x Dinner for 2 Delta Tour) • 10% discount on Food • 20% discount off Spa Services • Return Private Airport transfers and Beverage • Complimentary WiFi • Return private transfers from airport to hotel • Free late checkout to 3 pm

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Nora Buri Resort & Spa Koh Samui • 6 nights in a complimentary upgraded Deluxe Hillside Seaview Room • Return airport transfers $699 • Breakfast daily PER PERSON

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Adorned with lush forests & winding rivers, buzzing local markets, glittering golden temples & smiles that light up the world; Thailand is rich in sights and local experiences that even the most seasoned traveller with be left speechless by. Venture to the north and be greeted by friendly Hill Tribes or sit back, relax and watch the world go by as you float along many of Thailands iconic rivers and lakes. Throughout many regions, sustainable and ethical animal welfare and rehabilitation centres have also been established, and these always welcome a helping hand.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES 1. Erawan National Park 2. Northern Hill Tribes and Long Neck Tribes near Chiang Rai 3. Boating on Inle Lake 4. Bridge over River Kwai 5. Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets & Food by Tuk-Tuk 6. Chiang Mai Rainforest Canopy Zipline Adventure 7. Ethical Elephant Rehabilitation Sanctuary

CURRENCY LANGUAGE Thai Baht Thai

SEASON INFO Thailand has three distinct seasons (monsoon / rainy, hot & cool) which vary depending on location. The best times to visit particular regions are: • Andaman Sea / Phuket / Krabi / Khao Lak - November to May • Gulf Coast / Samui / Phangan /Kho Tao - April to October VIETNAM

Vietnam is a foodies dream, a history buffs paradise and an adventurers playground. A melting pot of flavours, aromas, sights and sounds, the country is sprinkled with cities and local communities that will leave you with everlasting memories. From the buzzing city of Hanoi to floating onboard a Junk Boat in Halong Bay - Vietnam will be the most delightful of sensory overloads.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES 1. Sapa Tour & Home Stay 2. Hoi An Unesco World Heritage Site (walking tour) 3. Hill Tribes of Mai Chau 4. Bike ride through Tra Que Villages 5. Hoi An Old Town Food Tour by Night 6. Hue: Discover Phong Nha Cave Tour 7. Saigon Photography Tour - Full Day

CURRENCY LANGUAGE Vietnamese Dong Vietnamese

SEASON INFO Spring time (February to April) & autumn (August to October) are the best time to visit. The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, March and April have the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperatures are pleasant, though still cool in the far north. CAMBODIA

Warm smiles from welcoming locals reflect a country that’s successfully shaking off the troubles of its recent history in favor of greater emphasis on the treasures of its long-lost Khmer kingdom.

While elegant European architecture lends a strange familiarity to Cambodia’s colonial cities, a journey to this captivating country means plunging yourself into new experiences. Sunrise over ruined temples after a trek through the jungle, freshly- caught fish served in a relaxing seaside town, the sights and sounds of times gone by on a cruise through a floating village: it’s these unforgettable encounters that make a Cambodia vacation so appealing.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES 1. Spiritual Angkor Wat 2. Cai Be and Tour 3. Kampot – Kep and visit the ancient Temple hidden within the Caves 4. Cambodia Water Festival – Bon Om Touk Oct – Nov 5. Camborian Land Mine Museum and School 6. Wat Thmei Temple monastery for the victims of the Cambodia’s killing fields 7. Cambodian Village Cooking School

CURRENCY LANGUAGE Cambodian Riel Khmer

SEASON INFO Humidity is low during December and January, which makes it a popular time to travel. May through to October are traditionally the wet and monsoon seasons, although rainfall varies depending on location. CHINA

If you’re a traveller who thinks you’ve seen it all and are itching to explore a new country, then add China to your bucket list. More a continent in its own size than a country, there’s an abundance of journeys to unearth. From snow capped mountain ranges to tranquil water villages, Great Wall trekking to immersion in traditional tea culture - China will quench any travellers thirst. Active travellers will fall in love with China’s range of activities, from cycling ancient villages, trekking through rugged terrain or simply spending the night walking through Shanghai’s food hot spots.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES 1. Exploring the Great Wall 2. Forbidden City and Hutong in a rickshaw 3. Breathtaking Li River Cruise 4. Tea plantation visit to taste Longjing Tea 5. Immersion in village life in Yangshuo 6. Terracotta warrior 7. Cycling on the 600 year old city wall of Xi’an

CURRENCY LANGUAGE Renminbi Mandarin

SEASON INFO June and July are the hottest months. May, September and October are the peak tourist months as the weather is most comfortable. The shoulder season runs from late march, through April and from June through August. The off-season arrives in late November, and continues through the winter to early March. AIRFARES ON SALE

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