A Selective Asia holiday offers you the opportunity to travel in a style that suits your individual preferences. Whilst we can’t promise that you will never be sitting next to another farang (Thai for foreigner!) at any stage, you will dictate the small essentials that make up the trip and you will be able to influence the focus of the trip.
We understand that whilst you will want to take advantage of all the benefits set out below, you won’t want to be smothered by the attendance of a guide 24/7. This is why we build in plenty of free time into many of your days with us, allowing you to explore a city or town for yourselves. We want you to experience the local transport, order meals and have the opportunity to interact with the communities you'll visit without the constant presence of a guide.
You get to do the things you want to do….
….. see the things you want to see,
…..travel at your own pace
…..travel within your budget.
Unique Access
Get to areas that the group tour companies haven’t heard of yet, or simply cannot gain access to.
You are never just a seat number
It’s your holiday. You get to create the finer details of your itinerary.
Travel at your pace
There is no-one else to answer to - no public tour bus services to wait for. Private transport and transfers throughout.
Travel Safely
Our ground arrangements and availability of a guide means that you have full assitance when you require it.
Travel Responsibly
Our holidays make you aware of the environment and cultures you are travelling in - more on responsible tourism
Peace of mind
The hotels are booked, the guides and transport arranged …you just have to turn up.
Discretion
You won’t be arriving at destinations with a bus load of tourists weilding their flashing cameras.
Focus
Choose a style of travel that ticks all the boxes for you.
Time
We all want to make the most of every day we are away. Our private, tailor-made holidays allow you to maximise what you can do and see on a day-to-day basis, no matter how long you are away with us for.
Attention
When travelling with a local guide, they are there for you, not you and 49 others. You’ll learn so much more from this close interaction and you wouldn’t be the first person to build a life long friendship with a guide. Our MD’s mother still corresponds with Jupe, her guide in Chiang Mai and helps him with his favourite hobby - she sends him Sherlock Holmes mementos when she can!
No fixed start dates
It’s your trip so you decide when it starts. Aside from one or two exceptions you can start your trip on any day of the year.
Value
Benefit from our buying power. We purchase the products cheaper and these savings are passed on to you.
Financial Security
You’ve paid for your trip in advance. The good news is that most of the rest is for souvenirs and you won’t be carrying large sums of money on you whilst you are away.
Selective Asia is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator. We hold ATOL license # 9203, issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.