Travelsphere Asia Tours 2022/23
From iconic cultural treasures to epic natural wonders…
Bustling bazaars, incredible wildlife, the aroma of spices, colourful festivals, flavoursome cuisine and possibly the most romantic monument in the world – it can only be India. The romantic monument is, of course, the Taj Mal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum built in the 17th century to honour the favourite wife of Shah Jahan. The supreme skills of thousands of artisans – assisted by around a thousand elephants – created a stunning masterpiece that in 2007 was declared one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Travelsphere offer a stellar collection of tours that show you the very best of this fascinating country, including the truly jaw-dropping Taj Mahal.
A little over 30 miles off the south-eastern tip of India lies the teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka, a vibrant melting-pot of peoples, cultures, religions and tea plantations! Be sure to visit the Dambulla Buddha caves, filled with Buddha statues and cave paintings, and dizzying Sigiriya, an abandoned palace atop a huge rock that resulted from volcanic activity over two billion years ago. It is worth taking the (frequently!) steep and narrow vertigo-inducing staircase to the summit for the spectacular views that await you.
Nepal, sandwiched between India and China, will leave you spellbound. Dominated by the Himalayas, it’s no wonder that Nepal – ‘the Rooftop of the World’ – is one of the few countries in the world never to have been colonised, Nepal also has some of the finest hiking trails on the planet, not to mention the opportunity to canoe through the jungles of Chitwan.
A tour of Southeast Asia will delight and inspire you every day. From bustling cosmopolitan cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the epic beauty of Halong Bay, Angkor Wat and the Mekong River. If tight spaces don’t faze you, be sure to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can crawl through sections of this extensive (500 kms) underground network, used by the Viet Cong to often devastating effect during the Vietnam War with the US.
The Land of the Rising Sun – Japan – is a beguiling blend of the traditional and modern. This increasingly popular holiday destination is also the land of colourful cherry blossoms, bullet trains, Mount Fuji, bamboo forests, sushi and sacred Shinto shrines. Japan will also be hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The hotels on all of these tours are hand-picked, as are the Tour Managers, some of the very best in the business. Their passion, knowledge and wry humour will greatly increase your enjoyment and appreciation of Asia, and it won’t be too long before you’re planning your next trip! So let Travelsphere’s 50 years of experience, with the perfect balance of sightseeing and relaxation, show you the very best of this fascinating region.
