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Tailor-Made Asia & Far East Holidays | Eastravel
Eastravel is an independent tour operator with over three decades of expertise in crafting tailor-made travel experiences to Asia, the Far East, and beyond. Our team of seasoned travel consultants, many of whom have lived or worked extensively in the regions we recommend, brings unparalleled local knowledge to every itinerary. We prioritise immersive cultural experiences, from interacting with elephants in Thailand to learning traditional pottery in Myanmar, ensuring clients engage deeply with local communities.Our partnerships with native guides and agents enable authentic exploration beyond typical tourist trails, while our commitment to revisiting destinations ensures up-to-date recommendations. With a focus on quality and personalisation, we cater to diverse interests including adventure, heritage, family travel, and luxury escapes.
Services
Tailor-Made Holidays
Cultural Tours
Adventure Travel
Family Holidays
Honeymoons
Cruises
Wildlife Safaris
Small Group Tours
Culinary Tours
Train Journeys
Highlights and features
- We offer tailor-made itineraries for immersive cultural experiences.
- Our consultants have lived or worked in the regions we recommend.
- We collaborate with local guides born and raised in destination regions.
- We specialise in travel beyond Asia, including South America and cruises.
- Our team revisits destinations to ensure up-to-date recommendations.
Services
Tailor-Made Holidays
Our tailor-made holidays create personalised itineraries that blend iconic landmarks with authentic local experiences. Clients receive expert guidance on cultural immersion, adventure activities, and luxury accommodations across Asia and global destinations. Each journey reflects individual preferences, ensuring unique travel stories through dedicated consultant support.
Cultural Tours
Cultural tours focus on historical sites, traditional practices, and local interactions. Explore Angkor Wat's temples, Japanese tea ceremonies, or Indian heritage trails with expert guides. These itineraries prioritise meaningful engagement with communities and preservation of cultural authenticity through responsible tourism practices.
Adventure Travel
Adventure travel options include trekking in Bhutan, cycling through Bagan's temples, and wildlife safaris in Borneo. Designed for active explorers, these trips balance physical challenges with cultural discovery. Expert planning ensures safety and access to remote locations while maintaining comfort standards.
Family Holidays
Family holidays combine educational experiences with child-friendly activities across Asia. From Thai elephant interactions to Maldivian island adventures, our itineraries cater to all ages. We arrange flexible schedules, suitable accommodations, and engaging local guides to create memorable multigenerational travel experiences.
Honeymoons
Honeymoon packages feature romantic Asian destinations like the Maldives, Bali, and Sri Lanka. Couples enjoy private villas, couples' spa treatments, and secluded beach dinners. Each itinerary balances relaxation with curated cultural experiences, ensuring intimate moments paired with unforgettable destination highlights.
People
Dorothy Heng
Travel Consultant
Dorothy joined Eastravel in 1990 after a hotel career. Passionate about travel, she recommends India, Kashmir, and Kerala. Enjoys cooking Thai and Indian cuisine for clients.
Mike Tunstill
Travel Consultant
Mike joined in 2006, combining travel passion with automotive expertise. Specialises in Asian rail journeys and Mandarin language development.
Angela Yeung
Travel Consultant
Angela has organised Asian travel since 2001. Expert in Thailand, Korea, and Malaysia. Enjoys horseback riding at Mt Bromo's caldera.
Cathy Hearne
Travel Consultant
Cathy joined in 1999, specialising in responsible travel. Passionate about Borneo's orangutans and UNESCO heritage sites across Southeast Asia.
Questions
What destinations does Eastravel specialise in?
We specialise in Asian and Far East destinations including India, Japan, Thailand, and Maldives, plus South America and global cruising options.
Can you arrange family-friendly Asian holidays?
Yes, we create age-appropriate itineraries featuring cultural experiences and child-friendly activities across our destinations.
Do you offer guided cultural tours?
Our cultural tours include expert local guides for temple visits, heritage sites, and traditional skill workshops in Asia.
How do I book a tailor-made holiday?
Contact our consultants via phone or email to discuss preferences, then receive custom itineraries with accommodation and activity suggestions.
Are adventure activities included in your packages?
Yes, we incorporate trekking, wildlife safaris, and cycling tours suitable for various fitness levels in appropriate destinations.
Can you arrange romantic honeymoon destinations?
We specialise in romantic escapes to locations like Bali, Maldives, and Sri Lanka with private accommodations and couples' experiences.
Reviews (5)
Mea Chatterjee
Sep 13, 2019
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Our week in Dubai was fantastic. Organised by Eastravel who were wonderful to work with and did a really great job. Was a seemless, helpful, friendly booking experience and I would highly recommend them for any trip you are thinking of undertaking around the World ....
Terry Lightwood
Aug 18, 2019
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Excellant holiday, all details arranged perfectly, we had 8 changes of location and hotels. Flights, hotels and transfers were all included as part of the package would have no hesitation in using them again and recommend them highly
Ray Cooke
Dec 30, 2018
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A great experience and taking the stress out of organizing a multi flight holiday. The team at East Travel have a great depth of knowledge which proved really useful when preparing our itinerary, their ability to reserve flights whilst building the itinerary meant that we could fine tweak it moving dates and order of flights to suit our particular needs. The other great thing is that they use trusted local agents that provide local tours and transport, every aspect of our holiday went as planned. Once we had our holiday finalized the team were more than happy to answer all manner of queries, in
C. A.
Sep 01, 2018
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Having researched places to go and places to stay in Oman, I spoke to Eastravel who organised all the logistics of hotel, car and internal flight bookings. All bookings worked smoothly including pick ups and transfers. Had a fantastic time with a 4x4 car travelling around Northern Oman including deserts and mountain off road tracks. Many thanks to Eastravel who made it all so much easier. Strongly recommended.
Pete Hill
Jul 14, 2018
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I had worked in Oman in the mid-1980s and had had a good time in the 3 years I spent out there. I broached the idea of taking Morag out there last year and having done some internet research of the various companies offering packages out there, decided upon Eastravel. The booking process was simple enough, we booked a self-drive tour and I found the exchanges I had via the phone and e-mail with Eastravel to be reassuringly personal - how many tour operators have YOU contacted where you have been able to speak to the same person each time who knows the details of the booking and of any changes which
