Adventure holidays in Asia
Families Worldwide reports a surge in booking for its adventurous holidays in Asia.
Comments Mark Wright, Managing Director of Families Worldwide: “A few years ago, Asia was largely the domain of backpackers and gap year students or used as a stopover destination. However, we’ve seen a huge rise in bookings to Asian countries by families looking for something out of the ordinary, especially in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Borneo.
“Our specially designed trips enable families to experience the world together; children and adults have an opportunity to really engage with local people, trying new activities, learning about different ways of life and finding out about local food, history, culture and traditions. Asia remains exceptionally good value for money too.”
Here is a selection of trips available from Families Worldwide this coming October half term.
Backwaters of Kerala – 12 days from £1484 pp
This 12-day trip to one of the most beautiful corners of India is entitled Backwaters of Kerala and it departs on 22 October. Activities include visiting a hill station, a boat cruise in Periyar National Park to see herds of elephants, a visit to a tea plantation and learning to cook Indian food! The itinerary also includes spending a night on a converted rice barge.
The trip costs from £1484 per child (min. age 5), £1699 per adult which includes flights, all transportation, 10 nights’ accommodation (hotels and rice barge), some meals (10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner) and the services of a tour leader.
Himalayan Adventure (Nepal) – from £1664 pp
Commencing in Kathmandu, highlights of the 13-day Himalayan Adventure to Nepal include pottery making, village visits, white water rafting (optional), hiking with an overnight camp in the Annapurna foothills, Royal Chitwan National Park, bathing elephants and a Tharu Stick Dance with local villagers.
The holiday, which departs on 23 October, costs from £1664 per child (min. age 5), £1899 per adult which includes flights, all transportation, 10 nights’ accommodation (hotels, camping, lodge) most meals and the services of a tour leader.
Orang Utan Adventure – 13 days from £1646 pp
This is a two week adventure into deepest Borneo with plenty of jungle walks and wildlife to discover, culminating in a relaxing beach stay. Enjoy a dip in the hot springs at Poring, and then get a bird's eye view of the rainforest from the tree top canopy. Experience a night in the wild on a jungle camp, searching for the peculiar long-nosed Proboscis monkey, and stay with a local Malay family in a traditional village.
One of the trip highlights is watching the fabulous orang utans and learning about their protection and rescue. The trip ends with a relaxing stay on the shores of the South China Sea, enjoying spectacular sunsets.
The holiday departs on 14 October and costs from £1646 per child (min. age 5), £1899 per adult which includes flights, all transportation, 10 nights’ accommodation, some meals and the services of a tour leader.
For more information, visit familiesworldwide.com.
