Haeundae Sky Capsule, South Korea
Prayer flags, Tibet
new 16-day Wild Sri Lanka tour. Expect elephants, leopards and sloth bears roaming free, plus a mix of national parks, temples and coastal lagoons to explore. It is priced from £3,299, including accommodation, transfers, flights from Heathrow, listed experiences and select meals. Departs June 15, 2027.
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Best for… trekking travellers Tell clients to lace up their walking boots: Ramble Worldwide’s new South India’s Hill Stations and Tea Plantations tour, departing in November, treks through sweeping grasslands, along slopes draped with tea terraces and past misty peaks. With its longest walk measuring 12.5 miles, it’s a good option for relative beginners or intermediate hikers. Clients will also explore Kerala’s backwaters by boat,
learn traditional crafts and visit the grand Mysore Palace. Aanjla Sengupta, head of customer experience at Ramble Worldwide, says: “South India’s cooler mountain climate means guests can enjoy comfortable walking conditions, while the sweeping tea estates, lush forests and welcoming local communities create unforgettable moments. The region is scenic, culturally rich and full of variety, which makes it an easy sell for agents who are looking to offer something that’s both distinctive and deeply rewarding.” Book it: From £5,299 for 16 nights, with full-board accommodation, flights from Heathrow, transfers and excursions, based on a November 30 departure.
rambleworldwide.co.uk Or try: Cross jungle rivers in Bali, climb the 1,670m Pergasingan Hill in Lombok and discover rice terraces and sacred waterfalls on Explore’s new Walking in Bali and Lombok tour. The 10-day itinerary costs from £1,370, including accommodation, transfers, breakfast and some other meals, but excluding flights.
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Agent’s view
Tea estate, south India
Dan Bartholomew Oates, director, The Awesome Adventure Company
“The vast size of Asia, the depth and variety of the culture across the region, and the complexity of arranging travel between different countries make it extremely difficult for clients to independently replicate what a tour can offer. Tours mean knowledgeable guides, excursions, photo opportunities, off-the-beaten-track restaurants and pre-arranged travel between all the stops. Of course, clients can travel to Angkor Wat in Cambodia or Khiva in Uzbekistan, but an experienced tour guide changes the whole context of the excursion – from simply looking at impressive sights and monuments to truly immersing themselves in the meaning and context behind them all.”
Best for… rail fans All aboard this November for Newmarket Holidays’ new Luxury Indian Rail Odyssey, where lavish style meets awe- inspiring landscapes and thrilling tiger safaris. From Delhi, clients head to the Shimla Toy Train – the Unesco-listed narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, built in the early 20th century – that travels through scenic pine forests and Himalayan foothills. After a luxurious couple of nights in the Oberoi Cecil, board the plush Deccan Odyssey train to Ranthambore National Park, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and beyond. The train’s spa, fine-dining cars and palatial carriages are sure to make clients feel like maharajas. Hayley Morris, Newmarket Holidays’ head of trade sales and partnerships, says: “Moving at a relaxed pace, guests enjoy all-inclusive dining and elegant surroundings, and unpack just once – a little like a cruise on rails.” Book it: The 14-day tour costs from £7,560, including full-board rail accommodation, half board in hotels, excursions, flights and transfers.
newmarketholidays.co.uk Or try: Zip through South Korea on high-speed trains with Trafalgar’s 10-day Best of South Korea. Clients can admire sweeping sea views from Busan’s elevated Haeundae Sky Capsule railway, explore temples and see the demilitarised zone between South and North Korea. From £4,450, including accommodation, ground transport, select experiences and meals, but excluding flights. Departs April 3.
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PICTURES: Andrew To Photography/Exodus Adventure Travels; Shutterstock/f11photo, Sarath Maroli
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