The World · Asia

Asia,
Privately Arranged.

Japan's ryokans and temples, Thailand's islands, Bali's rice terraces and the river towns of Indochina — close to home, and endlessly rewarding when done well.

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The World · Asia

Asia is where most travellers think they know what to expect. Our work is to show them the version they would never find on their own.

That means the ryokan with eight rooms rather than eighty, the villa on the quiet side of the island, a temple blessing arranged with the priest, and timing every journey around cherry blossom, autumn colour or the dry season. South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia are also available, on their own or as short extensions.

Best time
Japan: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov
Thailand & Vietnam: Nov–Apr
Bali: Apr–Oct
Ideal length
7 – 12 nights
Best for
Families, honeymoons, wellness, corporate offsites
Style of travel
Exclusively five-star hotels, private villas and luxury ryokans, with private guides and private transfers throughout
Moments

Moments we would plan for you

i.

A private tea ceremony in a Kyoto teahouse

ii.

A night in a traditional ryokan with its own hot spring

iii.

Phang Nga Bay by private yacht

iv.

A water-blessing ceremony at a Balinese temple

v.

Angkor Wat at sunrise, away from the crowds

Stay

Where we would have you stay

A selection of the hotels we use most. Final choices depend on season, availability and your preferences.

Aman Tokyo · Gora Kadan · Aman Kyoto · Capella Bangkok · Amanpuri · Rosewood Phuket · Amandari · Bulgari Resort Bali · Capella Hanoi · Four Seasons The Nam Hai · Amansara

Sample Journeys

Starting points, not packages

Each is a first draft. We rebuild every journey around your dates, your pace and the people travelling with you.

Japan in Blossom or Autumn Colour

Tokyo · Hakone · Kyoto

10 nights · Mar–Apr or Oct–Nov · Families & couples

DAYS 1–4

Tokyo — Aman Tokyo

The outer fish market with a sushi chef, a sumo stable's morning practice, the art islands of teamLab and an evening in the bars of Ginza.

DAYS 5–6

Hakone — Gora Kadan

A traditional ryokan with private hot-spring baths, a multi-course kaiseki dinner and views of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi.

DAYS 7–10

Kyoto — Aman Kyoto

By bullet train. Temples at opening time, a private tea ceremony, the Gion district at dusk with a cultural guide and a day in Nara. Depart day 11 from Osaka.

Bangkok & the Andaman Sea

Bangkok · Phuket

8 nights · Nov–Apr · Families, couples & offsites

DAYS 1–3

Bangkok — Capella Bangkok

The Grand Palace before the crowds, the canals by private longtail boat, a chef-led market walk and dinner on the river.

DAYS 4–8

Phuket — Amanpuri or Rosewood Phuket

A pool villa above the sea, Phang Nga Bay and the Hong islands by private yacht, Thai cooking with the resort chef and long spa afternoons. Depart day 9. For corporate groups we add meeting days, a beach gala and team experiences.

Bali, Slowly

Ubud · Uluwatu

8 nights · Apr–Oct · Honeymoons & wellness

DAYS 1–4

Ubud — Amandari

Rice terraces on foot at first light, a water-blessing ceremony with a temple priest, yoga, and Balinese healing rituals in the spa.

DAYS 5–8

Uluwatu — Bulgari Resort Bali

A clifftop villa above the Indian Ocean, the Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple at sunset and a private beach dinner. Depart day 9.

Vietnam & Cambodia

Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Hoi An · Siem Reap

10 nights · Nov–Apr · Couples & families

DAYS 1–2

Hanoi — Capella Hanoi

The Old Quarter by cyclo, street food with a local writer and a water-puppet performance.

DAY 3

Ha Long Bay — a private junk

A night aboard among the limestone islands, kayaking into hidden lagoons and tai chi on deck at dawn.

DAYS 4–7

Hoi An — Four Seasons The Nam Hai

Fly to Da Nang. The lantern-lit old town, a tailor fitting, a cooking class in a farming village and beach days.

DAYS 8–10

Siem Reap — Amansara

Angkor Wat at sunrise with an archaeologist, Ta Prohm's jungle temples and a private blessing with monks. Depart day 11.

For the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal, see India & the Subcontinent →

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