ASIA TOURS


New adventures IN ASIA


These latest tours are just the ticket to inspire an escape with a twist, writes Emma Blackmore


Proboscis monkey, Borneo


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ith increasing demand for trips that delve deeper into a destination, clients are on the lookout for new and novel


ways to experience all that Asia has to offer. Tour operators are rising to the challenge, with a wealth of inventive itineraries launching this year and next. From wildlife-rich safaris and opulent rail journeys to monastery visits and jungle treks, these new Asia itineraries offer a meaningful experience for every type of client. All prices are per person, based on two sharing.


Best for… wildlife lovers If listening to the rustle of orangutans in the rainforest is high on your client wish lists, take a look at Mercury Holidays’ new Wild Borneo and the Sultanate of Brunei itinerary. Departing this September, its wildlife highlights include seeing crocodiles in Similajau


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An experienced tour `


guide changes the whole context of the excursion – from simply looking


at impressive sights and monuments to being


truly immersed in the meaning and context behind them all


National Park, birdwatching on a river cruise and visiting proboscis monkey sanctuaries. Plus they’ll explore the so-called ‘Cat City’ of Kuching and the world’s largest stilt village at Kampong Ayer. Michael Priest, Mercury Holidays’ head of


product, says: “This tour sits within one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, providing visitors the rare opportunity to encounter species such as pygmy elephants, sun bears and the elusive Sunda clouded leopard – alongside more than 420 bird species. Time in Brunei offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and heritage of this unique sultanate.” Book it: The 17-day tour costs from £3,129, including accommodation, transfers, select meals, listed excursions and flights from Heathrow. mercuryholidays.co.uk Or try: Set out on a safari through northern Sri Lanka’s open plains and dense forests with Riviera Travel’s


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