Our challenges are life changing. People return from our trips and leave their jobs for their dream career path, start new relationships, end relationships, get married, go travelling and other life-changing things. There are also the little things that people may not realise instantly following their experience, such as having their eyes opened to the poverty in certain parts of the world, or inspiring them to learn a language or learn more about the culture of the country they visit. Some people simply just enjoy a break from the norm and the opportunity to do something a bit different on their holiday. Our trips are fully supported so all you have to do is enjoy the experience so you don’t have to worry about any logistics and can go with the flow. We use local guides to provide you with expert knowledge on the region you are visiting and an insight into local culture and we always ensure that the local staff are well paid and treated fairly.

Our unique style of off the beaten track, face-to-face travel is the only way to really experience a destination, but it also serves to keep the costs down. We spend your money providing an authentic experience, instead of on lavish hotels and expensive western-style meals. We pass these savings on to you with our low prices. Another thing you’ll notice are the inclusions. While we don’t include everything, we do throw in the major highlights of a destination, the things that everyone goes to see. On every trip page we show you the ‘Included Highlights’ of your trip, things that many other companies charge locally for. We leave many other activities as options, to provide you the freedom and flexibility to choose what you want to do on a daily basis.

Our pricing is very competitive. Unlike a lot of our competitors, with us you get so much more than a bus pass. You get accommodation, transport, a unique guide and so much more. Each tour details what you get for your money!

We recognize that tourism can provide income to local people, conserve the environment, and promote understanding of other cultures.

Our prices are comparable in price to the ‘Comfort’ tours advertised by other companies. We believe if you compare like for like, your holidays are way better value for money. Smaller groups mean the tours are a little more expensive but it means we can deliver a much more intimate and personal holiday.

We are happy to accept Visa, Master card as well as bank transfer If you are having any problems, please call or contact us by e-mail.

The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end of trip gratuities for your tour manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers and any incidental charges.

Please bear in mind these are only guidelines and tipping is not required but always appreciated.

We recommend tipping in the local currency, except in Cambodia where US dollars are more widely used.  Otherwise, the recipient of your tips will need to convert the money before being able to use it.

Try and keep some small notes available for tipping hotel porters etc., and remember that tips are smaller here than in the USA.  Minimum wage is about $120 per month – keep tips in perspective.   To simplify tipping, we recommend tipping your guide and driver in a lump sum at the end of your time in each location just before you move on to your next destination.  Feel free to adjust our guidelines if you have been given better than usual service or to not tip if it has not been justified. When giving tips to guides or drivers, it is appropriate to place the tip in an envelope before delivering it.

Guide: 10$ – $15 per day for a group of 1 – 4

Driver: $5 – $10 per day for a group of 1 – 4

Room staff: $2+ per day, depending on services

Restaurants: 10-20% at western restaurants, tipping is not expected at local food stalls.

Small services such as carrying bags, room service etc: $1 – $2

You might want to budget for food and drinks if you choose to head out at night, or additional activities. The cost of the activities depends on what you are wanting to do. We would recommend you to bring 20$ cash per day.

Absolutely! You will be in good accompany, You’ll have the freedom to the destination you want to visit and do something  you interested in.

Generally we use high quality private mini-buses to get from A to B. However, if this is a long distance then we opt for flights instead.

Yes, it is extremely important that you have your own travel insurance that covers all medical expenses.

We keep all our small tour from 1-12 people and big group tour from 15 to 30pax at time. This enables your guides to ensure your safety and comfort at all times.