FEATURED ASIA TOURS 2024 & 2025
Shanghai – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Yichang – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong
The masterfully planned itinerary takes in China’s most popular cities. It also features a 3-day luxury cruise on the Yangtze, the longest river in China.
From world-class historical sites in Beijing and Xian to futuristic skylines in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the sensory overload is just overwhelming.
Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kanazawa – Shirakawa – Takayama – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Miyajima – Tokyo
This premium small-group tour is a captivating journey through the Land of the Rising Sun immersing you in the rich tapestry of Japan’s culture, history, and natural beauty.
Savor exquisite Japanese cuisine, witness the elegance of a maiko performance, and explore UNESCO World Heritage sites.
26-day Best of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hue – Da Nang– Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kanchanaburi – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Bangkok
This itinerary brings you the most popular attractions in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand with a focus on history, culture, authentic local fine food, and interacting with locals.
ABOUT LAURUS TRAVEL
Founded in 1998, Laurus Travel specializes in premium small-group travel to Asia with a focus on China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for exceptional service, our 26-year legacy is built on a foundation of trust and excellence. With competitive pricing and a dedication to exceeding expectations, we guarantee that every adventure with Laurus Travel is a soul-stirring journey of discovery and delight. [more about Laurus Travel]
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Customer Testimonial
My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Laurus Travel. This was the first time that we had used your company and you more than exceeded our expectations, from the initial booking (thank you Heather), to the completion of the trip.
Our 26 day tour of China and Tibet was without a doubt an incredible adventure thanks to all of the tour guides who were very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. The trip ran smoothly from start to finish which is not an easy thing to accomplish.
A special heartfelt thanks goes to Jacob and Bella. We couldn’t have done it without you. We are glad to have met you and glad that you stuck with us like “sticky rice”! The itinerary was exceptional, the accommodations were 5 star, and the massive amount of food was delicious.
Your company’s attention to detail was outstanding and we hope to use you again in the future.
Sincerely,
Nicki and Ed J
Houston, Texas
Customer Testimonial
After exhaustively researching tours to Asia we decided to book a trip to China with Laurus. Several months prior to the trip we added on the 13 day Japan tour as it was a short flight away. This back to back was a leap of faith as we booked with Laurus based on reviews, the website and our interactions with Laurus. We made the right decision! The tours exceeded our expectations.
The tour of Japan was wonderful. Our guide Addy stayed with us for the entire tour and she was terrific. She didn’t just provide information, she kept us interested and even used sang with a samurai puppet. We were on the go all day long. The hotels were quite nice and centrally located. Most of the restaurants were small local places and the food was delicious. Highlights of the trip included meeting with a geisha, who spoke perfect English, visiting Nara and seeing the sika deer and going to Shirakawa-go.
Without any reservation I would highly recommend Laurus. They are genuinely concerned that you are given the best quality tour available at a reasonable price.
Maureen S and Larry L
Boynton Beach, Florida
Customer Testimonial
Sorry for the delay. Attached is our thoughts regarding the tour. We did have a wonderful time on the tour learning and seeing a lot.
There were several highlights of the trip that we were glad to have had the chance to see and be a part of during the tour. We feel that we definitely got our money’s worth. The accommodations were excellent with the Aureum Inle Lake Resort being the highlight of the Myanmar part of the tour.
We would recommend Laurus Travel to all without any hesitations. We both feel we saw and learned a great deal about SE Asia and our tour was well worth the money. We will definitely consider Laurus for any travels in the Asian countries in the future.
Helen D & Jerry P
Johnson City, Tennessee
[Editor’s note: The itinerary mentioned above included Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. The country was dropped from our list of destinations soon after due to political instability as a result of the February 1, 2021 military coup d’état.]
Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kanazawa – Shirakawa – Takayama – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Nagasaki – Naha – Tokyo
The itinerary showcases the best of Japan. From the present capital of Tokyo to subtropical Okinawa, Japan’s perfect blend of ancient traditions with super modernity is on full display.
Tokyo – Mt. Fuji – Hakone – Kanazawa – Shirakawa – Takayama – Kyoto – Nara – Osaka – Hiroshima – Miyajima – Nagasaki – Busan – Gyeongju – Seoul
This itinerary brings you the best of Japan and South Korea, two neighbours that have influenced each other in so many ways since time immemorial and yet still remain so distinct from each other.
Seoul – Jeju Island – Busan – Gyeongju – Seoul
Besides its famous high-tech industries, South Korea is well known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples. On this luxury tour, you’ll get to experience the best of Korean cuisine, another reason for you to visit “Land of Morning Calm”.
Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Yangtze Cruise – Wuhan – Guilin – Shanghai
For more than 20 years this tour has been one of our top sellers. The itinerary is updated regularly to take advantage of China’s rapid improvements in infrastructure. For example, 3 of the original 4 domestic air flights have been replaced by high-speed train.
25-day China by High-speed Train
Shanghai – Suzhou – Qufu – Beijing – Xi’an – Chengdu – Yangtze Cruise – Wuhan – Guilin – Hong Kong
The comprehensive itinerary features inter-city travel by high-speed train. It visits China’s largest metropolises as well as UNESCO World Heritage sites in locations that don’t see many foreign visitors.
26-day Imperial China with Tibet
Beijing – Xian – Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhasa – Chengdu – Chongqing – Yangtze Cruise – Wuhan – Guilin – Shanghai
This tour has 6 days in Tibet in addition to visiting China’s most popular tourist attractions such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army Museum.
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap/Angkor Wat – Lung Prabang – Vientiane – Bangkok
This tour strings together some of Southeast Asia’s top attractions including Ha Long Bay, the Old Town of Hoi An and Angkor Wat. The trip deepens your insight into a dynamic region that is undergoing rapid transformation.
18-day Vietnam, Cambodia & Bangkok
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap/Angkor Wat – Bangkok
This itinerary is the same as the 21-day Indochina without Laos. The tour ends in Bangkok to make your return home flight easy to arrange but it can be modified to better suit your needs.
Bangkok – Ayutthaya – Kanchanaburi – Uthai Thani – Sukhothai – Sri Satchanalai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle – Chiang Mai – Bangkok
The tour dives deep into the Thailand’s history, culture and rich traditions of its diverse ethic groups. Spectacular scenery and amazing food are among the highlights you’ll experience on this fully guided luxury tour.
New Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore National Park – Jaipur – New Delhi
This itinerary serves as an excellent introduction for first-time visitors to India. Trip highlights include Taj Mahal (Agra), Amber Fort (Jaipur), sacred Hindu religious ceremonies (Varanasi), erotic stone sculptures (Khajuraho), and wildlife sighting in Ranthambore National Park famous for Bengal tigers.
New Delhi – Varanasi – Khajuraho – Orchha – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore National Park – Jaipur – Udaipur – Ahmedabad – Mumbai – Goa – Kochi – New Delhi
This comprehensive tour takes you through the rich cultural and historical landmarks of India showcasing a long list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll have opportunities to interact with locals through village visits. Traditional performances and fine food are also important features.
New Delhi – Thimphu – Punakha – Phobjika Valley – Paro – New Delhi
The tour takes in India’s capital as well as the most popular sites inside the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Guests who wish to skip Delhi have Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai as alternative jump-off points. Bhutan has only one international airport and most of its arrivals and departures are from and to cities in India.
