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Imagine the stories VIETNAM CAMBODIA LAOS MYANMAR THAILAND INDONESIA CHINA JAPAN INDIA SRI LANKA MAX. GROUP SIZE 16 SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS 2020 | 2021 Small Group Journeys | INSIDER JOURNEYS · 1 CONTENT Why travel with Insider Journeys 4 MAP 8 Imagine the stories VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS, MYANMAR, THAILAND, INDONESIA 10 Highlights of Vietnam 16 Vietnam Insight 18 North Vietnam 20 Welcome to Sapa Extension 22 Beach Extensions 24 Highlights of Cambodia 26 Cambodia Experience 28 Insider Journeys! Temples of Angkor 30 Highlights of Laos 32 For over 25 years we’ve been helping travellers like you Secrets of Southern Laos 34 Essence of Vietnam & Cambodia 36 “imagine the stories!” Highlights of Indochina 38 Treasures of Thailand 40 Taste of Thailand 42 Highlights of Myanmar 44 When you travel with Insider Journeys, we will bring to life Highlights of Indonesia 46 Bali Sunsets 48 the creative, unique experiences and stories that will last a Highlights of South East Asia 50 lifetime. As a passionate traveller, you want to experience the JAPAN • CHINA 52 real Asia, from its majestic monuments to the hidden charms Highlights of Japan 54 of its backstreets. You want to taste authentic cuisine, reach Secrets of Japan 56 Splendours of Japan 58 remote villages and enjoy impromptu and meaningful Highlights of China 60 Three Gorges Discovery 62 interactions with local people. China Panorama 64 INDIA • SRI LANKA 66 When you travel on one of our Small Group Journeys, you’ll Taste of India 68 discover all the must-see attractions, while you weave your way Spice of the South 70 Highlights of Rajasthan 72 through Asia as an Insider. We’ll help you uncover genuine Iconic India 74 Flavours of Sri Lanka 76 experiences and real insights into the places we travel. Sri Lanka Discovery 78 STOPOVERS 80 Kuala Lumpur 82 Our small groups mean you won’t lose spontaneity, flexibility Singapore 83 Bangkok 84 or your sense of independence. Our expert guides take care of Hong Kong 85 everything so you can simply relax and enjoy your holiday. It’s this Terms & Conditions 86 combination that will help you discover the real Asia. Imagine the stories... 2 · INSIDER JOURNEYS | Small Group Journeys Small Group Journeys | INSIDER JOURNEYS · 3 OFF THE BEATEN PATH WHY TRAVEL WITH An unforgettable experience starts with the unexpected. We’ll make sure you see the most popular highlights of our destinations… but then we’ll show you the places you INSIDER JOURNEYS… wouldn’t find on your own, and Asia is full of these hidden treasures. From conversations with local families, feasting in street MAX. food stalls, and shopping in hidden local GROUP SIZE markets, we’ll make sure you go home with SMALL memories of an amazing connection to Asia. GROUP SIZE 16 One of the most popular features of our tours is the small group size. Our guides in Vietnam were We limit groups to a maximum so informative and always willing LOCAL EXPERTS of 16 people (and only 12 in “to help. I noticed that all the guides Your local leaders and guides are one of the most Japan) so you can enjoy a more have worked with the company for important elements of your trip. They are the people you personalised, more authentic Asia over seven years, so they obviously see the most, the person who answers your questions, experience. Our small groups love working for Insider Journeys the person who helps to shape your impression of a ensure more time with your Local and this comes across. destination. In recognition of this important relationship, Expert, more time to make new MARY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, our guides are truly passionate, local experts who are friends, less time waiting, and AUSTRALIA carefully selected and trained to look out for you, to share more time for you to enjoy the ” the history and knowledge that only a local can provide, amazing destinations throughout and to expect the unexpected. Many of our guides have your journey. worked with us for years, and feel like a part of our family, just as they will soon feel like a part of yours. We don’t do ‘bus tours’…we do Small Group Journeys. SAFE AND RELIABLE The small For more than 25 years, Insider Journeys has been safely and group size gives you reliably sharing the beauty of Asia with travellers from Australia. INDEPENDENCE “more flexibilty to We are the only Tour Operator with our own offices in several AND FLEXIBILITY be spontaneous, countries throughout Asia. Our local partners live and work in the so when you pass destinations we serve, bringing you the perfect combination of An ideal tour is a balance of local authenticity with Australian service and support. activity and relaxation. We a charming local know sometimes you want to festival you can explore on your own, eat on make that unplanned your own, or relax on your own. stop. These are So we include moments of some of the best leisure without any scheduled It is impossible to choose one highlight as we enjoyed memories. activities, where you have the everything so much. This was our fourth tour with Insider freedom to be spontaneous, “Journeys and we will have no hesitation in recommending the to choose your own meals, to company to all our family and friends. choose your own experiences, ” ANNE & BRUCE, NEW ZEALAND and to enjoy your holiday as you see fit. 4 · INSIDER JOURNEYS | Small Group Journeys Small Group Journeys | INSIDER” JOURNEYS · 5 We thought the tour was absolutely amazing. TIPPING INCLUDED SOLO All three of our guides were fabulous. Best of all – TRAVELLERS “apart from the amazing places we went, the things We’ve taken care of everything, including tips. Tipping is customary in Asia, but we learnt and the sensational places that we stayed, Solo travellers tipping customs vary from country to we absolutely loved our driver! never travel alone country. We’ve included tips in the price on our Small Group AMANDA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA of your tour so you can relax and enjoy Journeys. Joining without worrying about how much to tip a small group as ” at the end. a single traveller means you get the best of both worlds – time with your group throughout the day, before retreating to Asia is an ideal destination for private groups. you own room for Whether you’re gathering your family for a the evening, simply PRIVATE reunion, your friends for a dream wedding, or your by paying the single GROUPS co-workers for a rewards trip, let us design the traveller price. perfect custom itinerary for your group’s needs. Large groups come with large expectations, and our dedicated Groups department specializes in these unique requirements. We offer advice and support at all times so you have peace of mind that we are here for your group. Sri Lanka was just wonderful and You can use our Small Group Journey itineraries as what an awesome time we had. The inspiration, or you can create your own completely TAILOR BESPOKE ACCOMMODATION people were so friendly and helpful plus customized holiday. Either way, you will get a “ MADE tailor-made holiday where you take control of your we stayed in super accommodation. experience and we create a holiday exactly the A quality hotel is an essential element of an Thank you for your assistance in giving way you want. enjoyable holiday. Our hand-picked selections us a wonderful holiday filled with were chosen specifically for their location, charm beautiful memories. and culture to ensure your journey is comfortable. SUE & IAN, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA” TRIP GRADING Each of our journeys has been given a grading to help you choose the trip that best suits your needs. GETTING AROUND All our tours require independent mobility and we recommend you choose a journey which suits your physical ability. Our expert travel advisors can answer any questions you may have regarding We don’t do ‘bus tours’… we do Small the trip grading of your desired journey. Group Journeys. Whether it’s a tuk-tuk, jeep safari, or bullet train, you’ll get a EASY – Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness. You may be required to local experience when it provides the EASY take part in light activities such as walking tours, climbing steps, and getting in and out best sightseeing or transport opportunity. of vehicles. Otherwise, road journeys are in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicles. MODERATE – Suitable for travellers with a good level of fitness. You will need to take We keep it small and never use large MODERATE part in easy but extended activities such as walking or cycling. Travel between major coaches. destinations may include long road or train journeys. ACTIVE – Suitable for travellers with a high level of fitness. These tours may include extended periods of walking, climbing stairs, negotiating uneven surfaces, boarding ACTIVE boats and visits to less-developed areas with limited facilities. 6 · INSIDER JOURNEYS | Small Group Journeys Small Group Journeys | INSIDER JOURNEYS · 7 Mongolia Russia Kazakhstan Imagine the stories North Korea Kyrystan Ben Pyongyang FOR OVER 25 YEARS Seoul Japan Takayama WE’VE BEEN HELPINGTastan Toyo South Korea Kyoto TRAVELLERS DISCOVER Hiroshima Hakone Osaka THE REAL ASIA, Cna CREATING UNIQUE Xian EXPERIENCES AND Aanstan STORIES THAT LAST Shanghai A LIFETIME. Pastan Chengdu At Insider Journeys, Del we’ve been changing Nepal Jaipur Butan Manvar Khejarla Agra lives through travel for VIETNAM | HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM | PAGE 17 25 years. We believe Jodhpur Ranthambore Longsheng LAOS | HIGHLIGHTS OF LAOS | PAGE 33 travel is about more Banlades Hong Kong Udaipur than a vacation. It’s Myanmar CAMBODIA | HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA | PAGE 27 about getting to know Mandalay Hanoi THAILAND | TASTE OF THAILAND | PAGE 43 Halong Bay a country in all its Bagan Luan Praban MYANMAR | HIGHLIGHTS OF MYANMAR | PAGE 45 Heho Inda Kuang Si glory, through meeting Waterfall Chiang Rai Vang Vieng INDONESIA | HIGHLIGHTS OF INDONESIA | PAGE 47 welcoming local people Chiang Mai Lampang Vientiane JAPAN | HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN | PAGE 55 and seeing places Philippines Yangon Sukhothai Hue CHINA | HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA | PAGE 61 through their eyes.