Avanti Destinations has recently expanded its experiential vacation packages to include destinations in Asia, offering 22 customizable travel itineraries and more than 30 city-stay packages.
Current destinations include China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Singapore.
Avanti’s experiential travel to Asia has already been so successful that they plan to include Myanmar and Indonesia in the fall for travel in 2017.
Yu Gardens, Shanghai, China
Celebrate the Year of the Monkey
To celebrate the Year of the Monkey, why not consider one of Avanti’s excursions to China? With one of their travel itineraries, you’ll have the chance to explore a culture that is as vast and varied as its landscape. Sample itineraries include:
Hong Kong Highlights (4 days). Spend four days in the Pearl of the Orient, so named for its stunning nighttime skyline where skyscrapers light up both sides of Victoria Harbor. As one of the world’s most densely populated cities, it is truly the place where East meets West, where ancient traditions persevere, and heavenly food delights.
Hong Kong
China Essentials (9 days). Taking in China’s must-see cities – Beijing, Xian and Shanghai – this is the perfect tour to begin exploring China’s many wonders. You will experience Beijing’s captivating mix of old and new from the seat of a wooden rickshaw. Other highlights include a tour of the Temple of Heaven and of the Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace.
From there, you travel to Xian, home of the famed terracotta warriors. Then feel the pulse of Shanghai’s unique energy as you stroll along the Bund, taking in the most futuristic skyline in the world.
Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an, China
Flavors of China (12 days). On this delicious journey, you will taste your way through the country’s exotic culture and ancient history. You’ll learn to cook local dishes and visit a famous night market to see savory and strange offerings. Try your hand at dumpling making, preparing Sichuan cuisine, and deletable dim sum.
While in Beijing, you’ll learn to make tofu, explore the food markets, and try your hand at preparing classic Chinese dishes, in addition to seeing the city’s must-see tourist destinations. Your visit to Chengdu brings the opportunity to learn all about hot pot cooking (plus a visit to a giant panda research and breeding center!) and learn the ins and outs of the city’s famed chili sauce.
Plan Your China Adventure
For more travel itineraries to China and other Asian countries, please contact us. No matter where you’d like your next travel adventure to be, we can help you find the perfect itinerary to fit your travel style and budget.
