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7 of the Best Responsible Luxury Experiences in Asia
Kate G
Treating yourself to a little luxury along the way can be one of travel’s greatest pleasures, but is it possible to enjoy Asia’s finest creature comforts without compromising on sustainability?
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72 Seasons in Japan
Kate G
The broad brush seasons of spring, summer, autumn (or fall) and winter give an overview of the year, but why stop at just four? Japan’s oldest calendar goes much further, splitting the year into 72 poetic snapshots describing clusters of a few days via small changes in nature.
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Making the Most of Sri Lanka’s East Coast Beaches
Kate
Sri Lanka’s east coast is perfect for R&R from April to September, and makes a great ‘beach sandwich’ in the middle of a summer Sri Lanka trip. Our Destination Specialist Kate found that two east coast beaches can be better than one…
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Alternatives to the Beach in Japan
Anna
Whether you’re heading for the highlights of Honshu or venturing further, where can you enjoy a few days of beach-style relaxation in Japan? Selective Asia's Anna explores the options...
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Flavours of Asia / The Finest…
Our Top 20 Ultimate Eats in Asia
Selective Asia team
Discover the Selective Asia team's favourite dishes that bring back memories from their travels in Asia.
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Wildlife
Community Ecotourism in Cambodia’s Cardamom Rainforest
Suzie
Discover how the Cardamom Mountains rainforest offers the chance to spend time with an array of dedicated ethical projects.
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Transparency in Sustainability
Nick
The most important qualities of any organisation today are a genuine commitment to reducing environmental impact alongside increasing the compassion and care we show towards wildlife, other humans, societies and cultures.
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20 Favourite Moments from 20 Years in Asia
Nick
As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, the Selective Asia team has been looking back across two incredible decades in the travel industry, with 20 of our favourite moments from the last 20 years.
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A Hint of Spice

Indonesia
Explore the Spice Islands and West Papua and its wild and timeless beauty.
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Price fr. £2,990
Ideal duration | 14 days
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Kingdoms & Coffee Fields

India
Historically elaborate, restlessly cutting edge and starkly unspoilt in equal measure, India’s southern state of Karnataka can feel like a dozen different countries in one. This singularly beautiful region offers a balance of history, culture, modern tech, landscapes and wildlife, and leads seamlessly to the peaceful Malabar backwaters and wilder beaches of northern Kerala.
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Price fr. £3,990
Ideal duration | 16 days

Beyond the Golden Route

Japan
Japan has so much more nuance and variation to offer beyond its cinematic headliners. Taking inspiration from the Japanese art of kintsugi - repairing objects with gold - we’ve shattered Japan’s classic ‘Golden Route’ and bonded it back together with a little more samurai history, scenic views, lesser-visited cities, spirituality, and a touch of coastal connection.
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Price fr. £6,090
Ideal duration | 17 days
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Cambodia

Ancient temples, jungle adventures, idyllic island retreats.

Foothills of Bhutan

Bhutan
Find peaceful moments in monasteries and temples, and experience Paro’s distinctive, small-town feel. Wander through Bumthang’s green fields and Phobjikha valleys where the Black Necked Cranes land.
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Price fr. £3,590
Ideal duration | 11 days
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India

Mystic grandeur, backwater serenity, a feast of flavours & colours… and how about those tigers?

Japan

Sublime cuisine, sparky culture, those trains... welcome to the land of the rising fun!

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Kimchi & Culture

South Korea
Discover the details in between on a South Korea journey that takes you north to south, through the country's past, present and future.
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Price fr. £4,790
Ideal duration | 13 days

Laos Less Travelled

Laos
With the remote Hin Nam No National Park at its centre, this journey incorporates both better-known and lesser-visited parts of Laos, stretching overland from Luang Prabang to the 4000 Islands on a route threaded with local connections and cultural insights.
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Price fr. £2,990
Ideal duration | 15 days

Mountains & Monasteries: Nepal & Bhutan

Bhutan, Nepal, Multi-Country
Nestling against the magnificence of the Himalayas, surrounded by their stark beauty, the sister-countries of Nepal and Bhutan are among the world’s most enthralling places to visit, and a natural pairing for a multi-country trip.
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Price fr. £3,990
Ideal duration | 15 days
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Sri Lanka Reimagined

Sri Lanka
Discover a different angle on Sri Lanka's varied landscapes, from scrubby lowland plains and dramatic rock formations to river-edged grasslands, sweeping coastlines and distant peaks, meeting rural communities and wildlife, large and small.
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Price fr. £3,190
Ideal duration | 14 days

Sri Lanka

Teeming national parks, heritage hot-spots, that cuisine, a beach for everyone... sheer serendipity.

Fantastic holiday

Using Selective Asia took all the stress out of booking and organising the trip ourselves as we were travelling around the country. Selective Asia were really responsive to our needs and created our perfect honeymoon holiday. They were available whenever we had questions or needed some help. I would highly recommend using their service!

Alice, Sri Lanka

Another fantastic trip with Selective Asia

We’ve been on 5 trips to the Far East with Selective Asia over 17 years with the same consultant (Lionel). They take the time to tailor the holiday individually with invaluable local knowledge and once again got it spot on. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Rob Clarkson, Vietnam

Highly Recommend Selective Asia

Have been to Asia with Selective Asia twice now, and we can't fault them. We had the most amazing holiday staying in 6 different locations throughout Thailand. Selective Asia did us proud by giving us a well thought out itinerary. The accommodations were first class. Our private guide called James was very knowledgable and made our holiday very memorable.

Susan Bartlett, Thailand

Personalised and spot on journey

Personalised service all the way up to departure and then throughout via on the ground help and advice in country as well. Ideal.

Ann B, India

Our trip to Japan was outstanding

We had had several discussions with Andrew, our agent, before booking the trip and he incorporated all the activities we were interested in plus recommending other activities that he knew we would be interested in. Much of our trip was self guided and SA provide an excellent app to help with this. It was intuitive, easy to use and had the option to be able to contact someone locally if necessary. The whole trip was seamless and managed at a thoroughly professional yet friendly level. I would travel with this company again (we have travelled with them before.)

Heather, Japan

It was amazing from start to finish. Really informative when we were planning the trip, flexible about our itinerary, offering a range of options but all backed with knowledge of the lodges and reserves. The support when we were away was excellent with alternative arrangements made quickly when a flight was cancelled and great advice when our return flight seats were changed. We would absolutely recommend the company, particularly if you are looking for something a little different but special.

Linda Johnson, Borneo

Inspiring experiences and places to stay

Lean into the details of your bespoke Asia trip to discover rare experiences, exceptional hotels, local connections, inspiring conservation and much more…

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Cardamom Mountains Cambodia
Cambodia

Adventure in the Cardamom Mountains

Place to stay
Luxury lodge

&Beyond Punakha River Lodge

Punakha
Place to stay
Deluxe tented resort

9 Hornbills

Koh Yao Noi
Japan

7 Star Train Cruise

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Sri Lanka

Adam’s Peak

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