Tours go to destinations not yet on radar
Boulder, Colorado-based Asia Transpacific Journeys says its three new trips let tour participants walk in the footsteps of Kipling’s India or visit rarely seen tribes in New Guinea or explore areas of the world that are “not yet on anyone’s radar.” They include:
—The 19-day “On Asia’s Frontiers: Laos, Cambodia and Thailand” where travelers will visit destinations that only recently become accessible. They will meet hill tribe villagers who still practice their traditional ways of life that have been around for thousands of years. Travelers will also immerse themselves in local activities such as cooking classes and learn about the work of elephant caretakers at an elephant conservation park in Laos (and ride elephants).
—The 15-day “Papua New Guinea: Kindu Festival” trip takes visitors to an “un-toristed” Alotau Canoe and Kundu Festival in Milne Bay where there are local festivities with hundreds of tribes showing off their tribal art. Visitors will also meet the exotic Huli Wigmen and explore mystic sites.
—The 17-day trip to “India: A Jungle” will take travelers on a wildlife-themed tour that will include places inspired by author Kipling’s Jungle Book and other legendary sites such as the Kahna National Park where there are one-horned rhinos and other rare animals. Adding cultural flair to this definitive wildlife journey, travelers will visit magnificent fortresses and mosques that are part of the UNESCO world heritage program
The cost of the trips starts at US$7995 or $9,195 for the New Guinea version, per person.
Founded in 1987, Asia Transpacific Journeys says no other company offers its expertise in the region.
By David Wilkening
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