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Private Guided Transformative Tours & Trips

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By Exotic Voyages
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
A luxury tour company that designs extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path journeys across Asia.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Mekong Delta, Mekong River

Highlights

  • Visit ethnic minority communities in the north of Vietnam
  • Experience the culture, history and beautiful natural settings in combination.
  • Relax among the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay, Hoi An old town...
  • Discover the vibrant, lively, and colorful Mekong Delta
  • Luxuriate at the finest hotels, accompanied by the finest of service quality within the region.
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"It was such a pleasure to work with Annie from start to finish. Annie worked patiently with my very particular husband for a good month to plan a 19 day trip. (I think they bonded) We visited Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. EVERY luxury hotel was just over the top beautiful. We took airplanes, 2 cruise boats, and a sea airplane to visit each country. There was always a knowledgeable and interesting English speaking guide to pick us up. She planned interesting tours and gave us plenty of leisure time. She also texted us everyday to see how we were doing! At one stop we wanted to change a tour planned for another and she managed to do that as well......Annie actually met us in Hanoi and we enjoyed a dinner together at one of her favorite restaurants, then took me shopping for a silk dress....really! Thank you Annie for the best trip ever. I will highly recommend you and Exotic Voyages."

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Yoga Adventure & Kayak Tour
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5/5 Excellent
31 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

La Paz, Mexico City

Highlights

  • Explore our Sea of Cortez kayaking tours feature encounters with blue & fin whales in the wild and secluded camping on remote desert islands. To prepare for your day of Baja kayaking, you'll find yoga or pilates to be an ideal addition to a blissful Baja vacation. All tours are suitable for beginners.
  • See the islands of the Sea of Cortez contain striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters.
  • The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers the perfect blend of kayaking, hiking and snorkelling.
  • Watch abundant wildlife, massive whales, sunny weather and warm, crystalline waters make the Sea of Cortez in Loreto Bay National Marine Park or Espiritu Santo National Park the best winter adventure destinations in North America and Mexico.

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - especially the encounters with the grey whales in Magdalena Bay. I decided that I wanted an excuse to visit the whales again and I found this in a plan to go back with my family so that we could introduce them to my family and share their joy in this trip. As always, when organising such a treat, I was desperate that it would be as good a second time. I need not have worried, under the expert guidance of Monica (who amazingly had been a guide on our first trip) and Fabian our family group were wowed by whales that swam close, sky-hopped, breached and swam to our boat, rubbed against it, looked us in the eye mammal-to-mammal and then let us rub their skin. Wow oh wow! My niece even discovered that one whale had shared two of its sealice with her! Simply amazing and thanks to Monica and Fabian for sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise with us, and to Vicky for the excellent food."

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Amazing Thailand Myanmar Tour
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Chiang Mai, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Close to Natural-Khao Yai National Park;
  • Relaxing bike tour at the "Historical Park of Old Sukhothai";
  • 1 day Elephant camp tour with elephant ride;
  • Colorful overland transfer with temple trips;
  • Visit landmark of Myanmar-the Shwedagon Pagoda;
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Themes

Birding, Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Photography

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In-depth Travel to Myanmar
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon

Highlights

  • Visit popular Yangon's attractions and surrounding city;
  • Enjoy the jungle life at the Elephant Camp with Elephant ride;
  • Take an adventurous train journey to Naung Pin passing over the amazing Gokteik Railway Viaduct;
  • Visit popular pagodas and temples in Bagan;
  • Boat trip on Inle Lake passing through colorful market; floating garden and fishing villages

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Transformative, Photography, Religious

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Imperial China and Japan Tour
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Beijing, Kyoto, Shanghai, Tokyo, Xian

Highlights

  • Explore contemporary imperial Beijing
  • Visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City and hutong
  • Enjoy a taste of Beijing roasted duck
  • Visit the terracotta army in ancient capital, Xian
  • Explore the modern futuristic Shanghai
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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Highlights of Tokyo and Seoul for Family Vacation
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Seoul

Highlights

  • Take a glimpse of the culture of East Asia by visiting Tokyo and Seoul;
  • Cooking class for Japanese and Korean cuisine;
  • Enjoy hotspring in Hakone;
  • Shopping in Seoul

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Photography

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Southern India and Sri Lanka Intensive Tour
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Kochi, Mumbai

Highlights

  • Explore Mumbai, the heart of the Hindi-language Bollywood film industry;
  • Visit Aurangabad, the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves;
  • Watch Kerala’s ancient performing art - Kathakali dance show in Kochi;
  • Enjoy Backwaters cruise;
  • Transfer to Sri Lanka to take a bite of this black tea kingdom.
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Photography

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Highlight Tour: Best of Indonesia
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Yangon

Highlights

  • The orang utan rehabilitation center in Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra;
  • Visit hill town Berastagi for the unspoiled hill tribe culture;
  • Two volcanoes in Sumatra: Sinabung and Sibayak;
  • Breathtakingly beautiful Lake Toba;
  • The culture center of Java - Yogyakarta and Borobudur;
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Transformative, Photography, Religious

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17 days to Egypt, Jordan and Israel was our first booking with Odynovo , and Susan, our Rep.There were 6 of us traveling. We had planned our way there and our way ou...

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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Top Notch Private Tour of Israel, Egypt and Jordan

First time using Odynovo, and the experience was flawless. We traveled to Israel, Jordan and Egypt by private tour with 5-star hotels. It was an action-packed itiner...

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Travelers Beware!

We did a 10-day private tour package across Egypt. Memphis was just plain terrible. In Cairo, their airport liaison, Ahmed, was TERRIBLE — from the moment we met him...

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Mar 2024

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Best Vacation Ever!

Two beautiful weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia, best vacation ever! Exotic Voyages assisted us during the trip making sure everything was fine and everything was great,...

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