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Northern Pakistan in Autumn 2023

Islamabad & Lahore (16days / 14nights)

20Oct2023 - 04Nov2023

Small group departure

This unique Northern Pakistan autumn tour will take you to the beautiful valley of Northern Pakistan at the time of the year when it looks its best. Autumn is a time when the landscape of Northern Pakistan looks like a painting, the trees throughout the valley, where poplar, mulberry, apricot, peach, apple, and plum trees burst out into a colourful riot with orange, rust and red hues. The calm weather with bracing provides the best view of the surrounding mountains. Including in the itinerary, you will have a mild taste of the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad and the vibrant city of Lahore - exudes culture at every corner..

Registration now open : laura@elsoltravel.com

An Enchanting tale awaits you

@ Unseen YUNNAN in Spring

01Mar2024 - 09Mar2024

Now open for booking : laura@elsoltravel.com

The romantic road to NYINGCHI

Southeast Tibet via G318 Sichuan-Tibet highway

23Mar2024 - 03Apr2024

Subject to change depending on flight schedules

The enchanting NYINGCHI Peach Blossom Festival

Travelling overland from Chengdu to NYINGCHI is such a legendary and challenging experience that is quite different from other road trips one can have. The Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G318) will take you to traverse unique complex landscape from grand gorges to crystal glaciers, within a journey of at least 7 days.

Registration now open : laura@elsoltravel.com

Heilongjiang & Hulunbeier (China-Russia borders)

The country road journey into the most Far NorthEast of China

Coming Sept 2024

Registration now open : laura@elsoltravel.com

5D4N Central Vietnam

Hoi An LANTERN FESTIVAL Tour

FEB to JUL 2023

Open for Booking

Departure Date Available

: Feb 4 Sat / Mar 4 Sat / Apr 5 Wed / May 3 Wed / Jun 1 Thu / Jul 1 Sat.

With UNESCO World Heritage Hoi An town, Danang Dragon Bridge Fire & Water Show (Sat & Sun only), Ba Na Hills(with the breath-taking cable car ride and the famous Golden Hand Bridge), UNESCO World Heritage My Son ruins of the Cham Dynasty, Marble Mountain and Monkey Mountain (with the imposing standing Guan Im statue of Linh Ung Pagoda overlooking the sea).

Bhutan through your eyes

8D7N

2023 Departure

Bhutan through your eyes : " the Land of the Thunder Dragon "

With ' High value, Low volume' tourism approach, Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan Kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments.

Make Bhutan as one of your travel lists . . .

Flexible tour arrangement ~ 2 to go, choose your own preferred dates . . .

Naga Route Along Mekong River Tour 8D7N

Departure

Nov 2-9, Dec 14-21, Jan 4-11,

Feb 1-8 or Mar 8-15

Fascinating tour of North East Thailand following the Mekong River plus a hop over to Savannakhet (Laos 2nd largest city)

Learn the legend of the Naga, the locals believed carved out the Mekong River

With 3 Whale Rock, Serene Bueng Khong Long Lake, charming Nakhon Phanom riverside town, the house that Ho Chi Minh stayed, Mukdahan IndoChina market, Phu Tok Mountain Temple and more.

UNSEEN Cambodia Majestic PREAH VIHEAR

5D4N

For Travel April to July

UNESCO World Heritage mountain top PREAH VIHEAR

Future UNESCO sites PREAH KHAN KOMPONG SVAY and KOH KER

Former Khmer Rouge hideout at ANLONG VENG

CHOENG PHNOM border & casino

Forest Tradition Buddhist Pilgrimage

North East Thailand 5D4N

Visit Forest Monasteries & Relic Stupas of Luang Pu Mun, Luang Pu Louis, Luang Pu Fan, Luang Ta Maha Bua & Luang Pu Khao

UNESCO World Heritage Ban Chiang archaeological site

Chalerm Phra Kiat Lotus Park

Wat Tham Pha Daen cliff temple

Lotus Temple of Udon Thani

Sunflower Fields & Khao Yai 2D1N

Daily Departures from Bangkok

LAST CALL for the stunning SUNFLOWER FIELDS of Lopburi Province. Enjoy also the flowers, vineyard, scenery and cool winter atmosphere of KHAO YAI. Includes scenic spots inside UNESCO World Heritage KHAO YAI National Park such as the Haew Suwat Waterfall featured in "The Beach", starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Sabah 7D6N

Private tour

Across Sabah State : IN Kota Kinabalu & OUT Tawau with Kinabalu City Tour, Gaya Street Sunday Morning Market, Tamparuli (hanging Bridge & Upside Down House), UNESCO World Heritage Kinabalu Park, Kundasang Highlands, Poring Hot Springs, Sabah Tea Plantation, Sandakan City Heritage Trail, Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Kinabatangan River Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomantong Caves, Lahad Datu stop and Tawau City Tour.

Sarawak 7D6N

July 8-14 2022

Open for booking

Across Sabah State : IN Kuching & OUT Miri PLUS internal flights to MULU NATIONAL PARK with Sarawak River Sunset Cruise, Kuching City Heritage Walk, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Siniawan Town Night Bazaar, Santubong River Dolphin Watching Boat Tour, Sarawak Cultural Village, UNESCO World Heritage Mulu National Park & Miri City Tour.

"Uncovering" the Charms of

Northern Pakistan 2023

You won't find Pakistan on the list of the most touristic places in the world and most certainly it is not on the bucket list of most people, but its unknown natural beauty is surely worth visiting, especially which you will encounter in the northern part of the country.

Join us to "uncover" this hidden fairyland of Northern Pakistan.

16days Captivating Causasus

11Days / 9Nights Sept 2023

Covering Azerbaijian, Georgia and Armenia

This region across the Caucasus, lying at the crossroads of Europe & Asia, is packed with the legends of the Golden Fleece, stunning scenery and warm & hospitable people. It also, amazingly, remains relative unknown even to many experienced travelers. Well, this is the prefect early summer trip ( approx. 26C to 12C subject to change) for those wanting a diverse experience in an often overlooked part of our world.

Taking this fascinating 10 days tour around Caucasus countries of Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan is a prefect discovery of their great history, culture, rich spirit and diversity.

Welcome on board these 3 Caucasus countries.

Uncovering Northern Xinjiang

Autumn Season: Sep 2023

Where every corner is like a picturesque painting.

This tour itinerary enable us to discover in depth the hidden gem of HEMU Village & Lake Kanas with inclusive of Waicaitan of Burqin, Geopark of Keketuohai in Altay & the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan.

The 5 ‘stans' of Central Asia

SEP 2023

(Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan)

If you’re looking for something off-path in all ways literal and figurative, Central Asia makes a good travel candidate. Filled with incredible mountain landscapes, Silk Road cities, friendly people and quirky experiences of the Soviet hangover variety, Central Asia is hard to beat when it comes to raw, discover-the-world potential. To this day, it remains one of travellers’ favorites and most fulfilling travel experiences of one of the world’s greatest road trips.This is Central Asia. The ‘Stans. Never well understood, but absolutely worth an attempt to understand.

Come, embark on this journey of discovering

the 5 stunning ‘Stans of Central Asia' with us.

Far North East Vietnam

Buckwheat Flower Season:

Peach & Plum Flower Season:

Visit the MOST SCENIC PART of Vietnam and enjoy fantastic mountain scenery like Quan Ba Heaven Gate and Ma Pi Leng Mountain Pass and diverse colourfully dressed Ethnic Minorities. Place yourself at Lung Cu Flag Tower at the northernmost corner of Vietnam.

Choose the following seasons:

Golden Rice Terrace Season : 21 Sep - 28 Sep / 28 Sep - 05 Oct / 05 Oct - 12 Oct

Buckwheat Flower Season : 26 Oct - 02 Nov / 02 Nov - 09 Nov / 09 Nov - 16 Nov

Peach & Plum Flower Season : 22 Feb - 29 Feb / 29 Feb - 07 Mar / 07 Mar - 14 Mar

Along the Danube and the Romantic Rhine

Autumn Season: next cruise Oct 2023

From Vienna to Strasbourg, embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Ms BEETHOVAN and cruise along Danube and the Rhine, rivers with unmatched beauty. You can admire the perfect combination of originality and modernity that dominates Mainz and Frankfurt. Never miss the opportunity to explore the authenticity and diversity of people and culture as you sail along the way. Plus, the opportunity to re-visit the authentic medieval cities of Romantic Road.

Vienna - Melk - Passau - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Bamberg - Romantic Road (Rothenburg - Wurzburg - Werthiam - Miltenberg) - Frankurt - Mainz - Strasbourg.

Heritage Wonders of South America Part 1

Open for Booking

Join us in one of our tailor made tour! The adventures await you...

Visit Machu Picchu (Peru), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), Iguazu Falls (Brazil & Argentina), new Wonders of the World.

Take an overflight over the incredible Nazca lines, Enjoy boat side to Ballestas Islands, Peru's largest coastel wildlife sanctuary.

Have a chance to visit the Peruian Rainbow Mountain, considered to be the prettiest in the world. Cruise Lake Titicaca, the highest lake.

Experience Bolivia's famed salt flat, salar de Uyuni, the largest in the world. And more....

6D5N Chao Phraya Discovery Tour

6 Days 5 Nights

Open for Booking

Other Departure dates:

12 Nov - 17 Nov / 19 Nov - 24 Nov / 26 Nov - 01 Dec / 03 Dec - 08 Dec / 10 Dec - 15 Dec / 17 Dec - 22 Dec /

Explore 10 provinces of Central Thailand from the source of the Chao Phraya River until where it flows into the Gulf of Thailand. Discover riverside towns, local markets, dazzling temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site and even a refreshing 'green lung' area next to Bangkok !

5D4N MAE HONG SON Tour

via Chiang Mai : Open for Booking

16 - 20 Nov / 20 - 24 Nov / 23 - 27 Nov

27 Nov - 01 Dec / 30 Nov - 04 Dec / 04 - 08 Dec

Enjoy the MEXICAN Sunflowers, Sea of Clouds, Mountain Scenery and the cool winter !

5D4N Winter in Thailand Tour

21 - 25 Nov / 23 - 27 Nov / 28 Nov- 02 Dec

30 Nov - 04 Dec / 05 - 09 Dec / 07 - 11 Dec

12 - 16 Dec / 14 - 18 Dec / 19 - 23 Dec

Enjoy the Sea of Clouds, Mountain Scenery, Strawberries and the cool winter !

Along The MEKONG River Tour (Thailand +Laos)

6 Days / 5 Nights

Special Edition: Illuminated Boat Parade Festival viewing + VIP Dinner.

Discover the UNSEEN Wonders of 4 Thai Provinces and 2 Lao Provinces.

Unseen Yunnan in Spring 2023

Feb -Mar 2023

"An enchanting tales awaits you "

If you are looking for something not just off the beaten path but almost off the map altogether, there is this Unseen Yunnan in spring...

Here's your chance to uncover Yunnan's true beauty of nature-some hidden gem of China.

Fujian : A picturesque discovery of Tulou/Xiapu/Zhangjiao Village ( Quanzhou) / Xiamen

7 Days / 6 Nights

Small private group departure also available

If you are fascinated with nature and folk photography, being committed to capturing the perfect balance of light and shade, Xiapu fishing villages ought to be your next destination, which is simple, bumble but real paradise for photographers, and is bound to bring you a completely new visual impression. Even for a normal traveler, Xiapu offers a different kind travelling - out of the world.

With a bike of Hakka Culture in Taxia Village & World UNESCO Heritage site of Tulou of Fujian & Zhangjiao village & Xiamen, making this picturesque discovery tour a complete one of both keen photographers and travellers.

Avalon Waterways River Cruise

OCT 2022/2023 Mid Autumn Season

From Luxembourg to Nuremberg

Find Europe's best along the Moselle, Rhine & Main Rivers Danube Canal with the charming city of Prague plus Wurzburg - the 'Pearl of the Romantic Road'.

Siam Tulips Season Tour 5D4N

Across North East Thailand, from Vientiane to Bangkok !!

Beside the Siam Tulips, experience the Mekong Riverside Indochina Market, UNESCO World heritage archaeological site of Ban Chiang, dinosaurs at the Sirindhorn Dinosaur Musuem, the STONEHENGE of Thailand, the Angkor-period stone temple of Phimai and the largest banyan tree grove of Thailand.

GUIZHOU via Kunming 9D8N

Enjoy fantastic natural landscapes of Guizhou including 10,000 Peaks Forest, Mailing River Gorge, Huongguoshu Waterfall and Longgong Cave. Be intrique by diverse ethnic minorities like the Bouyi people and Miao People (including the rare and unique Long Horn Miao). Explore ancient towns like Tianlong and Qingyan plus the world largest Miao settlement in Xijiang. You can extend stay in Kunming.

NEPAL 6D5N

Other departure dates can be arranged.

Don't miss the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur. Enjoy the scenic surroundings of Pokhara and Phewa Lake. Take a cable car up to Manakamana Temple.

Laos & Mekong Cruise Tour

Private Tour contact us for details

Starting from Chiang Mai, go to the edge of Chiang Rai to cross into Laos and take the Mekong River Cruise to UNESCO World heritage Luang Prabang town.Then continue on to surreal Plain of jars, scenic Vang Vieng and end your tour in the capital, Vientiane.

Pink Water Lilies Tour

Private tour contact us for more details

The Pink Water Lilies season is here again!!

Dont't miss this once a year NATURAL PHENOMENA of North East Thailand!

Feel free to contact us for any other seasonal date.

5D4N DALAT Peach Blossom Season & Nha Trang Tours

31Jan - 4 Feb

DALAT: Scenic Train Ride, Peace Blossom Trees, Flower Gardens, Xuan Huong Lake

NHA TRANG: Island Hopping, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Lang Son Pagoda, Nga Trang Cathedral, etc.

Philippines : Manila, Tagatay & Taal Heritage Town

4D3N FEB 19 - 22
Contact us for next season

Take in the breath-taking view of Tall Lake From Tagatay, marvel at the unique Spanish influenced architecture well preserved in heritage town of Taal and experience the buzz of the Philippine capital, Manila.

AUTHENTIC DANUBE & PRAGUE

10Days from Vienna to Prague

Go off the beaten path from Prague to Nuremberg to Vienna and uncover the scenic wonders and remarkable histories of the cities that rest along the Danube. As your adventure starts, castles stunning architecture, natural wonders and rich history ensue. Not only that, but you'll discover Central Europe's fascinating Jewish ties as part of our

Jewish Heritage programme - the only itinerary of ites kind offered on the rivers.

DANUBE DREAMS

10Days from Budapest - Bratislave - Vienna - Wachau Valley - Melk-linz + Salzburg - Passau - Deggendorf - Regensburg - Prague (WBD)

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany - stopping at tome Central Europe"s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way like Prague & Vienna.

Your Danube River cruise is truly a dream come true.

The Rhine & Moselle

Spring Cruise date : April

Autumn Cruise date : Oct

13Days from Zurich - Amsterdam

(Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxembourg,The Netherlnds)

Embrak on this exciting river cruise in Basel, Switzerland, and explore everything the Moselle and unique cities in France and Germany - and end in lively Amsterdam, Holland.

A Different Way To Go

There are so many ways to explore the world, but nothing compares to the "just right" feel of an Avalon river cruise. River cruising transports you at just the right pace... with just the right amenities and just the right views. And those enchanting castles and medieval villages? Your Avalon ship delivers you just right there...in the heart of it all.

Add in our enriching experiences, included excursions, unmatched service, and mouthwatering cuisine and you've got the
Avalon difference -- a difference that's just right.

HuangShan in All Season

Huangshan with Wuyuan Huangling & water town of WUZHEN plus West Lake of Hangzhou & charming Shanghai city.

Form your own group ( min 6 to go )

The Charms of Northern Xinjiang in Autumn

Coming Soon

"Every corner is like a picturesque painting"

If you are looking for adventure with a difference to feast your eyes on the snow-capped Russian mountain range up north in the Altay region bordering Mongolia, Kazakhstan & Russia and to the south of the Tianshan mountain to devour the picturesque of landform to wide grassland, from deserts to snow-capped mountains, from lakes to rivers, from modern city to ancient city, from birch forests to wooden houses villages etc..... all these with surprises that may unfold along less predictable journey, then, this is the place.....

An amazing hidden paradise for all nature lovers, travellers and avid photographers.

Japan in Autumn

Paradise of abundance wilderness of HOKKAIDO

Coming Soon

Covering some of the best spots in Hokkaido for autumn foliage including Shiretoko Peninsula, the only UNESCO World Heritage Nature Site in Hokkaido plus a chance to watch wild salmon & trouts return to their homes in the rivers and swim up the streams after spending 4 years of their lives in the ocean ( happens only during autumn season)

The Enchanting Paradise of Western Sichuan in Autumn

Coming soon

From west of Chengdu, about 300 kilometers away, is the east border of wide Tibetan mountainous area and plateau. In this area, one will see many beautiful Tibetan village, snow mountains, wide grassland, alpine lakes, etc. and will appeal to those who love nature and Tibetan culture plus keen in scenery photography.

Covering Danba Tibetan Village, Tagong, Xinduqiao, Daocheng Yading, Yanzi Valley etc.