Visit the must-see highlights then discover little-known attractions most tourists never hear about.
All-inclusive comfort
Get more value with all-inclusive trips featuring top-rated restaurants and hotels.
Small Group Size
Typically featuring a modest group of a dozen like-minded travelers, we have a maximum threshold of 16-18 in order to ensure that extra personal attention.
Tour Leaders
Simply the best in the business, our leaders exude professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm.
Seoul: city tour & the DMZ ●
Welcome dinner at top of Namsan Seoul Tower ●
Unique & beautiful Jeju Island
Immersion in Korean culture, ancient & modern
Remote, exotic, mystical Gobi Desert ●
Annua Naadam Festival ●
Ancient capital of Karakorum ●
Traditional cooking class and evening concert ●
friendly nomadic herds people ●
Sleep in a ger!
'Experiential' Tokyo sightseeing ●
Bullet Train to Hakone ●
Hakone Outdoor Museum ●
Historic Takayama ●
Kyoto: Temples & shrines ●
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial Park
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and society ● visit major sites and monuments and special places out of the way ● Ryokan and temple stays ● strong culinary aspect - fun and educational cooking class ● travel via famed Bullet Train
Vibrant Taipei ● Historical Tainan ● Seoul: city tour & the DMZ ●
Welcome dinner at top of Namsan Seoul Tower ●
Fast train to Busan - city tour ●
Unique & beautiful Jeju Island
Immersion in Korean culture, ancient & modern
Accessing major sites and special, off-the-beaten path gems using China's efficient high-speed rail network ● Three major urban centres (Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai) well-spaced with lesser known, fascinating locations, many of them Unesco sites ● delicious authentic meals ● charming & comfortable accommodations ● expert guiding and leadership
Seoul: city tour & the DMZ ●
Welcome dinner at top of Namsan Seoul Tower ●
Unique & beautiful Jeju Island
Immersion in Korean culture, ancient & modern ●
Hakone Outdoor Museum ●
Kyoto: Temples & shrines ●
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial Park
Travelling to the Far East is the adventure of a lifetime. Prepare to be staggered by a vast region of dramatic scenery, pulsating megacities and deeply spiritual lands. The Far East is also a place of mystery and secrets — hidden corners of the world that few tourists get to tread.
On our small Far East tours, we’ll lift the veil on some of the world’s most unexplored destinations. Enjoy a rare glimpse of Central Asia’s five 'Stans (Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan). Steeped in history, these rarely visited nations are home to epic mountain landscapes, yurt-dwelling shepherds, sweeping deserts and high-tech cities.
You’ll also get to see the dynamic modern cultures and timeless local customs in the rest of this breath-taking region, including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, Mongolia and Tibet.
Our leaders exude professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm.
Tour Leaders for Far East Tours
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Central Asia & Far East?
Given the immense size of Central Asia and the Far East, there isn’t a single best time to visit. The five ‘Stans (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) are sizzling hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. As a general rule, it’s best to visit from late April-May and late August-September to avoid the extreme weather.
The Far East experiences significant variations in weather throughout the year. The best time to visit China is generally during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October), while Mongolia enjoys pleasantly warm weather from May-September.
What countries are in the Far East?
The Far East is a geographical term that typically refers to the nations of East Asia, Southeast Asia and Russia. This immense region encompasses an incredibly diverse landscape of mountains, deserts, grasslands, rainforests and Arctic tundra. The Far East is composed of the 20 following countries: China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Siberia, Taiwan, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.