CONTACT BROCHURE UK DESTINATIONS ABOUT TRAVEL ADVICE INSPIRATION Holidays with groups of friends BACK TO HOMEPAGE Catching up with friends is always time well spent. But catching up with a group of friends on holiday? Now that’s some unmatched quality time. Celebrating a special occasion? Want to pursue a shared interest? Simply after a group getaway somewhere different? Good news: Asia is made for groups of friends. From cycling through the mangroves of the Mekong Delta to cruising amidst the karsts of Halong Bay, preparing local delicacies at a cookery class in Busan to clinking cocktail glasses in Phuket, we put our all into selecting experiences that’ll have you making memories from the word ‘go’. And if you’d rather laze by the pool instead? No problem. You can do that, too. Whatever your grand vision for your friends’ escape, we’ll work with you to make it happen. With fuss-free transport, local guides on hand to help you soak up the culture, and hotels that are perfectly suited to ensemble travellers (think: plenty of communal spaces, well-stocked bars and restaurants with a view), our trips allow you to be as flexible as can be, so all parties are happy. In short: all you’ll need to worry about is pleasing yourself! Asia itinerary ideas for groups of friends Our sample routes packed full of fun activities for your entire group Sabah Sojourn €4,100 CLASSIC HONEYMOON ACTIVE WILDLIFE Indulge your inner Attenborough and experience the world’s oldest rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia’s wildest state. World Heritage Indochina €2,800 CLASSIC CULTURE & HISTORY Compare and contrast Vietnam’s great cities with the temples of Angkor and spiritual Luang Prabang on a whistle-stop journey around Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Vietnam & Cambodia Uncovered €2,400 CLASSIC CULTURE & HISTORY FOOD & DRINK Pho noodles and amok curry, merchant houses and temples, villages and karst islands. Discover the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia. Mekong Explorer €3,100 CRUISE CLASSIC CRUISING ON THE WATER SCENERY Linking two dramatically different cities, this cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia will introduce you to the joys of slow travel. Vietnam's Greatest Hits €2,300 ACTIVITY CLASSIC CRUISING CULTURE & HISTORY ON THE WATER Don’t know where to begin with Vietnam? This trip combines cultural, scenic and historical highlights for a perfectly balanced introduction. Food-lover's Vietnam €3,400 ACTIVITY CLASSIC CULTURE FOOD & DRINK Go far beyond pho on this gastronomic adventure – covering Vietnam’s classic destinations with a focus on fabulous food. Into the Heart of Cambodia €2,400 CLASSIC CULTURE & HISTORY SCENERY This itinerary unspools like a reel of Cambodia’s greatest hits, from Angkor and Phnom Penh to the countryside and coast. Flavours of Laos €2,400 CLASSIC ACTIVE CULTURE FOOD & DRINK SCENERY Taste the very best of Laos on this food-focused adventure, showcasing three classic destinations in a fresh (and delicious) light. The best destinations in Asia for group trips A selection of our most popular destinations for groups of friends Hanoi Northern Vietnam Combining canary-yellow French palaces with colourful and chaotic market streets dating back to the imperial dynasties, Hanoi is the place to soak up the atmosphere of old Vietnam. Halong Bay Northern Vietnam Jungle-clad islands cloaked in atmospheric sea mist and 2,000 limestone pinnacles thrusting skywards: Halong Bay is indisputably one of Asia’s great landscapes. Hoi An Central Vietnam It may be best-known for its lantern festival and World Heritage architecture but, for us, Hoi An’s true appeal lies in its charming rural outskirts and mouth-watering foodie experiences. Mekong Delta Southern Vietnam Buzzing with longtail taxi boats and crowded with barges piled with mangoes, pineapples and fresh fish, a trip to the Mekong Delta is all about getting to know the rhythms of life on the water. Ho Chi Minh City Southern Vietnam The yin to Hanoi’s yang, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon to its friends) offers a more internationally minded counterpoint to that northern bastion of tradition — not to mention an exciting base from which to explore Vietnam’s most interesting war sites. Siem Reap Cambodia The laid-back, low-rise town of Siem Reap is the gateway to one of the most spectacular man-made sights on the planet: the sprawling, root-strangled ruins of Angkor. Luang Prabang Laos Luang Prabang is Laos’s Shangri-La: sweeping golden roofs and colonial shophouses against a lush backdrop of jungle-covered mountains, and a laid-back atmosphere of peace and serenity. Bangkok Thailand Bangkok is an assault on the senses. Clouds of aromatic steam battle with exhaust fumes, neon signs blink jarringly alongside confection-like temples, and 30-degree heat and humidity heightens the sensation that you’re simmering in a heady, spice-laden stew. Phuket Thailand The largest and most popular of the Thai Islands has as many different personalities as it has beaches — and that’s quite a few! Pay no heed to those who say Phuket is past its prime: there are pockets of paradise here to compete with anywhere in the world. Langkawi Malaysia Langkawi is a jungle-clad island paradise amid the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea. The best way to round off a day of snorkelling, trekking or mangrove kayaking? Satay skewers and an ice-cold beer on its white, sandy beaches. The best guided tours and excursions to do as a group We can arrange any number of fun, hands-on activities to keep everyone entertained during your holiday Insider Experience: Home cooking with Chef Ai Hanoi FOOD & DRINK HANDS ON INSIDER If you ask us, there’s no better way to kick off your trip to Vietnam than with this cooking class at the home of Vietnamese MasterChef finalist Chef Ai. Cruising on the Upper Mekong Upper Mekong CRUISING CULTURE RELAXATION Where the Lower Mekong is broad, slow, and pulsing with life, the Upper Mekong is faster, narrower, and altogether more remote. Vespa street-food tour Vietnam ACTIVE FOOD & DRINK Vietnam is notorious for its scooter-snarled streets, but we say — if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Saigon's coffee culture Ho Chi Minh City CULTURE CULTURE & HISTORY FOOD & DRINK INSIDER Sipping a sweet iced coffee at a street-side café is an unmissable Vietnamese experience — but there’s more to it than just a few ground beans and some condensed milk: these days, Vietnam is a bona fide, world-class, bean-brewing pro. Cycling along the Thu Bon River Hoi An ACTIVE CULTURE Usually we don’t like telling people what to do, but we’ll make an exception here: you can’t visit Hoi An without exploring its rural outskirts – and this is one of our absolute favourite ways to do it. Boules & Barbecue Luang Prabang CULTURE FOOD & DRINK INSIDER What does Laos have in common with turn-of-the-century Provence? An abiding love of the boules, for one thing. Insider Experience: Carol Cassidy's workshop Vientiane CULTURE INSIDER There are few people better placed to introduce you to traditional and contemporary Lao textile culture than Carol Cassidy. Wildlife safari on the Kinabatangan River Kinabatangan River ON THE WATER WILDLIFE A riverboat safari on the Kinabatangan River just might be the best wildlife experience in the world. Bangkok after dark Bangkok FOOD & DRINK Bangkok is the city that never stops eating, as you’ll discover on this late-night tuk-tuk tour of the city’s finest street-food spots and drinking holes. Ready to plan? Get in touch now and we will plan your perfect group holiday MAKE AN ENQUIRY SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER EMAIL ADDRESS CAMBODIA LAOS VIETNAM BORNEO MALAYSIA THAILAND MULTI-COUNTRY SOUTH KOREA JAPAN SINGAPORE HONG KONG ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY JOIN THE TEAM PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS MODERN SLAVERY ACT STATEMENT CURRENCY AUD CAD EUR GBP USD We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. ACCEPT Privacy policy