Journeys of Distinction - Asia and the Far East Brochure

Journeys of Distinction - Asia and the Far East invites travellers to experience Asia in vivid detail, from the strident red of a Chinese temple and the mist-shrouded green of Guilin's karsts to the pearlescent shimmer of the Taj at daybreak. This brochure presents a collection of immersive tours designed to connect guests deeply with the countries, customs and cultures they visit.

More Than a Sightseeing Holiday

Journeys of Distinction describe their trips as Enlightened Tours rather than simple Escorted Tours, believing the term better reflects the depth of the experience. The aim is to take travellers on a personal journey, exploring, explaining and unearthing in a way that creates a lifelong bond with each destination.

Through exclusive itineraries, knowledgeable tour managers and guides, and exceptional hotels, the company seeks to transform a holiday from merely interesting into something enriching, enlightening and personally fulfilling.

Small, Exclusive Groups

For the 2012/2013 season, the company decided to limit the number of travellers on every departure to 25, believing a smaller group allows for a more personal and satisfying experience.

• All groups depart from the UK, with no one joining along the way, so travelling companions remain constant throughout.
• Private tours can also be arranged for a group of friends or family.

Exceptional Hotels and Free Time

The brochure highlights distinctive hotels in remarkable locations, ranging from glamorous city centres to secluded corners, including some of the world's most iconic and prestigious venues. Itineraries are planned so guests can spend two or more nights in each hotel, avoiding daily packing and allowing time to settle in.

Alongside the wide-ranging itineraries, free time is built in so travellers can relax, explore independently, or join optional excursions described by their Tour Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many travellers are there on each departure?

For the 2012/2013 season, Journeys of Distinction limited the number of travellers on every departure to 25, creating a small and exclusive group.

Do travellers join the tour along the way?

No. All groups depart from the UK and no one joins along the way, so travellers always have the reassuring constancy of knowing their companions.

Can a private tour be arranged?

Yes. The company can organise private tours for you and a group of friends or family, if preferred.

How long do guests stay in each hotel?

Itineraries are planned so that guests spend two or more nights in each hotel, meaning less packing and unpacking and more time to get to know each place.

Is there any free time during the tours?

Yes. Itineraries include free time to relax and reflect, explore independently, or take part in a choice of optional excursions.

What is an Enlightened Tour?

It is the company's term for a tour that goes beyond sightseeing, taking travellers on a personal journey that connects them to countries, customs and cultures through exploring, explaining and unearthing.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Journeys of Distinction. For current details, visit the company's official website.