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These are some of the most popular tours for those who love travelling with like-minded people. Our Group Journeys are small, and the average group size is between 8-12 people.
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Our Small Group Journeys are managed and accompanied by the local THO Tour Managers and local guides who have knowledge and understanding of the country’s history and culture. These tours are inclusive of daily breakfast and dinner, all transfers, comprehensive touring, and authentic cultural experiences. For your understanding inclusions are specified in the tour, quote, and booking but feel free to ask if you are unsure of anything. Price is guaranteed once paid in full.
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Solo’s India
(Tour Code: SIFD)
4* DELUXE
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $3,257 PP
This 12 days tour of North India reveals a number of its most famous sights and fairy-tale-like palaces. Exclusively designed for solo travellers who love travelling with like-minded people but like the comfort of having their private accommodation.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager who will assist with the transfer to the hotel for two night stay in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing B D
Enjoy breakfast and an introduction to the tour by the Tour Manager before, starting full day sightseeing of Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride past the several busy bazaars and Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the
17th-century. Finally, visit Qutub Minar a World Heritage site, this is the tallest brick minaret in the world, wa completed in the 14th century with beautiful terra cotta embellishments and balconies. Evening enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra B D
After leisurely breakfast travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a lasting tribute to his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1652, skilled artisans from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy worked for 17 years with some 20,000 labourers to construct this magnificent edifice. Evening free to relax or enjoy various optional activities. Stay two nights in Agra.
Day 4: Agra
B D
An early start to visit the Taj Mahal, the world’s greatest monument of
love and devotion with its superb craftsmanship of semi-precious stones inlaid in the marble. After breakfast visit the impressive 16th century Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is admired for its splendour, architectural beauty and magnificent halls. Conclude the day with a visit to a marble inlay workshop to see artisans creating a masterpiece in marble and precious gemstones.
Day 5: Agra – Kalakho B D
Travel to Kalakho, a small village brimming with culture and history. Afternoon get a henna tattoo from the village ladies and and men can learn the art of Rajasthani Turban tying as the day is free to explore. Overnight at Ummaid Lake Palace.
Day 6: Kalakho – Jaipur B D
Morning enjoy a farm-fresh breakfast and visit an authentic Rajasthani village by Juggad ride, the way locals
What’s included: 11 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Local English-speaking tour guide Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified Accompanied Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Rickshaw ride in Delhi Jeep ride at Jaipur boat ride in Udaipur Village experience & jeep safari in Jojawar Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
City Palace, Jaipur
do and to get an insight in real rural India. Later travel to Jaipur, the pink city of India. Afternoon enjoy a handson experience with block printing, next visit a jewellery shop to witness how precious and semi-precious stones are cut to perfection. Evening free to relax and stay two nights in Jaipur. Note: Extra night included in Holi departure.
Day 7: Jaipur B D
Start a full-day sightseeing tour with an excursion to the majestic Amber Fort, constructed from yellow and pink sandstone and gleaming white marble. Back in the city, photo stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. At the City Palace Museum, our knowledgeable guide will enhance your tour of its extensive and carefully curated collection including miniature paintings, ancient weapons and traditional Rajasthani royal costumes. You’ll also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in 1726, to measure time, predict eclipses and track the movements of the stars and planet.
Day 8: Jaipur – Jojawar
B D
After breakfast drive to Jojawar –Rawla Jojawar is the fort which is converted into a heritage hotel. The new generation of King Rao, is looking after the hotel in the Rawla, recently restored into its old-world splendour. Stay two nights in Jojawar.
Day 9: Jojawar B D
Enjoy the village experience accompanied by one of the staff guides, a great way to experience life here as it unfolds before your eyes. The afternoon starts with a new adventure called Countryside jeep safari – It is said that the real India is its rural areas, the country around Jojawar boasts of very interesting landscapes, with the picturesque Aravali Hills in the east.
Day 10: Jojawar – Udaipur B D
After breakfast check out of the hotel and travel towards the lake city of Udaipur, en-route pass lush green valleys, and heart-capturing views before visiting Ranakpur, with intricately carved marble Pillars and Domes. Tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravalli ranges, it boasts of one of the largest and most important
Udaipur
Jain Temples in the country. Stay two nights at Udaipur.
Day 11: Udaipur B D
An excursion from Udaipur to visit a Bhil Village. The sightseeing in Udaipur is set around the City Palace a complex of 11 palaces, all with intricate stone work and interiors featuring glass mirrors and ornamental tiles. Visit the gardens of Sahelion Ki Bari, the old city and conclude your day with a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 12: Udaipur Departure B
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Udaipur airport.
Departure & Pricing
(AU$ PER PERSON From)
Sep - 08 Oct
Oct - 26 Oct
Nov - 03 Dec
Feb - 18 Feb
Feb - 10 Mar
Apr - 15 Apr
Tour notes:
Departure during Holi includes one extra night to experience the festival. Holi Diwali Suggested gratuity AU$ 130pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager
Add economy international return airfare: From AU$ 1,050pp (Low season)
“Oh WOW! I think I am still coming back down to earth! I cannot thank you enough for my most amazing time in India. Everyone was wonderful, so caring and exceptional service everywhere.The guides in each city were so knowledgeable, I cannot fault anything about the trip. – Suzanne Laister
SRI LANKA
Solo’s Sri Lanka (Tour Code: SSLFD)
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS EASY-PACED GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 FROM AU $4,337 PP
We invite you to explore this superb destination, visiting the ancient cities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla and spotting wild elephants, reptiles and birds in Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the bustling city of Kandy where you may explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the magnificent Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Travel to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the misty experience of the tea gardens there. Finish your holiday with a spectacular beach stay and feel the accomplishment of having covered all the major highlights of Sri Lanka.
Day 1: Arrive Colombo
On arrival at the airport, meet your tour Manager at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to the Colombo hotel. Stay for two nights in Colombo.
Day 2: Colombo
B D
After a leisurely breakfast and a short briefing from the tour Manager, we start the city sightseeing tour by Tuk Tuk as locals do. Visiting iconic sights, bazaars, churches and temples before concluding our day with a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Colombo – Dambulla
B D
Today travel to Dambulla, on our way we stop by a roadside fruit market to taste the seasonal fruits. Later visit the Dambulla Cave Temples a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex spans five caves and contains over 150 Buddha images, some of which date as far back as the 1st century BC. Stay three nights in Dambulla.
Day
4:
Excursion Sigiriya & Minneriya B D
Discover the 5th-century ancient clifftop fortress of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This imposing citadel site is known as “Lion’s Rock” and explores the ruins of ancient palaces, moats, shrines, frescoes and water gardens as you take in commanding vistas of the misty forests beyond. Afternoon proceed for a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. The Park is based largely around a huge tank (reservoir) and serves as an important gathering place for Sri Lanka’s large elephant population. Besides elephants, Minneriya is also home to many species of mammals like the sambar deer and sloth bear.
Day 5: Yoga and Cooking Class B D Wake up early for a yoga session.
What’s included: 12 Nights 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified THO National Guide (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance Fees Wildlife safari at Minneriya Visit a spice plantation Tuk-Tuk ride Cooking class Hi-Tea Cultural dance show in Kandy Tea tour in Nuwara Eliya Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
Dambulla
Nuwara Eliya
4* DELUXE
Explore Dambulla’s largest vegetables and fruits wholesale market. The harvest from the surrounding fields and villages is brought into the market for distribution to the rest of the country. Later we travel to a nearby organic farm to uncover the secrets of Sri Lankan recipes with a handson cooking class. Learn to cook a few Sri Lankan dishes like meat, vegetable and a traditional salad. Subsequently, enjoy a traditional lunch along with the dishes you have prepared.
Day 6: Dambulla – Kandy
B D
Today we travel to Kandy, en-route visit Matale Spice Plantation where you can see how herbs and spices are grown in their natural environment. Learn their medicinal value and use in Sri Lankan cuisine to enhance the taste of speciality meals. Later travel to Kandy and walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, these gardens have a long history dating back to the British Era. Now the garden houses thousands of beautiful plant species brought from around the world. Stay two nights in Kandy.
Day 7: Kandy
B D
Morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then walk around the Upper Lake area to enjoy the view of Kandy. Later visit Gem Museum and watch a short film on Gem Mining in Sri Lanka then explore
the shop attached showcasing the finished jewellery. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Kandy Cultural Show.
Day 8: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
B D
Travel to Nuwara Eliya also known as little England through thousands of acres of Tea Plantations and some breath-taking views as you slowly climb up through the hills. Visit a Tea Factory to see just how tea is produced and the remaining of the day is free to relax or explore. Stay two nights in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya
B T D
Today enjoy a walk through the Horton Plains another UNESCO World Heritage Site to see World’s end where on a clear day, you can see the drop of over 3000ft and the coast approx. 50 miles away. Evening enjoy a High-Tea and feel the British Era in this colonial building.
Day 10-12: Nuwara Eliya –Bentota
B D
Travel to Bentota, a beach destination on the South Coast where you can unwind and enjoy the golden sand beaches. Between November to April, is the best time to do whale watching and most common being Blue Whales, Dolphins and Sperm Whales. Whale watching is not included and can be booked with the tour. Stay three nights in Bentota.
Note: May – September Bentota will be replaced with Trincomalee or Passikudah.
Day 13: – Colombo
D After breakfast travel to Colombo.
En-route enjoy a walk-through Galle’s
17C Dutch Fort a
Site. If time permits, we explore the Galle face green and later enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Tour finish by late evening with a direct transfer to Colombo international airport where you board your onward flight.
Departure & Pricing (AU$ PER PERSON From)
Tour notes:
Suggested gratuity AU$ 130pp: Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager Add economy international return airfare:
Kandy
Nuwara Eliya
PHILIPPINES
Solo’s Philippines
(Tour Code: SPFD)
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS EASY-MODERATE GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 07 FROM AU $5,142 PP
Considering a solo trip? Whether you want to start a new path alone or just couldn’t convince your friends to travel with you this time, then worry no more and join one of the most exciting, liberating, and eye-opening experiences in the Philippines. Most trips are guided in small groups, usually made up of between 6 and 10 people. You get to meet like-minded people who all have the same sense of adventure. Explore the cultural landmarks of Manila, the stunning beaches of Bohol, Cebu and Boracay in this 13 days Solo Group Tour.
Day 1: Arrive Manila
On arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will be met by Tour Executive who will assist you
with the transfer to the hotel. Stay three nights in Manila.
Day 2: Manila City Tour B L D
Today you will enjoy a guided tour exploring Manila: a mix of the old and the new - from ancient Spanish churches to gleaming high-rise structures, quaint street stalls and modern shopping malls, historical landmarks to pulsating clubs and bars. Evening after a quick wash and change gather at the main restaurant for a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Pagsanjan National Park B L
After breakfast get ready for an excursion to Pagsanjan National
Park. Ride over the rapids in a dugout canoe and reach the falls where you can enjoy swimming and look at the hidden cave. Lunch will be served in the local restaurant before returning.
Day 4: Manila – Bohol B
After breakfast transfer to Manila airport to board a flight to Bohol. On arrival meet & transfer to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Stay three nights in Bohol.
Day 5: Panglao Excursion B L
After breakfast enjoy an excursion to Panglao. Visit the Church of St. Agustin on the southwestern side of the island which is known for being
What’s included: 12 Night’s 4* deluxe accommodation Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and public ferry Group assistance and transfers Meals as specified THO Tour Manager (minimum 07 people) Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees Ferry Bohol to Cebu Airfares Manila – Bohol & Cebu – Caticlan in Economy Class Sightseeing as specified Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.
one of the few standing landmarks of Spanish occupation. Continue to Hinagdanan Cave, a must-visit! Take a peek of this naturally lighted cavern, dip in the deep lagoon and expect a cold swim with a view of a ceiling adorned by large stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 6: Countryside Excursion B L
Start your full-day tour of the Bohol countryside, visiting the centuriesold Baclaon church, a man-made forest, the Tarsier sanctuary and the Chocolate Hills, several hundreds of uniformly shaped limestone hills that turn brown like chocolate during the dry season. Later proceed to Loboc town and enjoy cruising on the Loboc river passing riverside villages, mangroves and nipa palm with lunch.
Day 7: Bohol – Cebu B L
After breakfast transfer to Tagbilaran Port and board the ferry to Cebu. On arrival meet our local guide and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a half-day tour visiting Fort San Pedro, the Magellan’s Cross, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino and Taoist Temple in upscale Beverly Hills Subdivision. Stay three nights in Cebu.
Day 08: Excursion Kawasan Falls B L
The day begins bright and early as your guide will take you to see the picturesque Kawasan Falls, around 3.5 hours away from Cebu City. The light hike will take you through the different “levels” of the falls, with the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in each of the natural pools formed by each waterfall.
Day 09: Cebu Free Day B
Enjoy leisurely breakfast as the day is free to relax and enjoy the hospitality of your resort.
Day 10: Cebu – Boracay B
Today after breakfast transfer to the airport to board a flight to Caticlan, known as one of the entry points to the famous beaches of Boracay Island. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and the remaining day is free to relax. Stay three nights in Boracay.
Day 11: Island Hopping Tour B L
Start the day with the Island hopping to Diniwid Beach, a rocky beach that brings you access to a small but secluded beach cove wrapped in mountains and sand. Later visit Puka, Ilig-Iligan, Coral Garden and our last stop will be at Tabon beach for a picnic lunch.
Day 12: Boracay Free Day B D
Enjoy leisurely breakfast as the day is
free to relax and enjoy the hospitality of your resort. Evening we meet at a restaurant to enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 13: Boracay Departure B
After breakfast tour concludes with a transfer to Caticlan airport for your flight to onward journey.
& Pricing
Cebu
Solo’s Borneo
(Tour Code: SBFD)
12 Nights / 13 Days EASY-MODERATE GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 04 DELUXE FROM AU $6,329 PP
An exhilarating experience of a lifetime. Borneo’s rainforests are blessed with a stunning botanical diversity and unique wildlife which you can discover as part of a small group on this fascinating tour exclusively for Solo Travellers. Explore the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, cruise tropical rivers and thrill at the chance of seeing the orang-utans of Sepilok. Plus, from the start of your adventure when you’ll be met at the airport, to the farewell dinner at the end of your tour, we’ll ensure you get the most out of travelling solo.
Day 1: Arrival Kuching
On arrival at the Kuching International airport, meet your Tour Executive who will assist you and transfer to the hotel. Stay two nights in Kuching.
Day 02: Semenggoh Wildlife &
Sunset
Cruise
B
After an early breakfast proceed to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to view orphaned or rescued semi-wild orangutans in a natural setting. Later in the afternoon continue to board the MV Equatorial for a 1 hours Sunset River cruise on the Sarawak River which is a wonderful way of observing Kuching City.
Day 03: Kuching -
Nanga Sumpa
Today after an early breakfast, drive to Batang Ai reservoir. Along the way stop for lunch and stroll around
the shops at Lachau Bazaar. Board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Iban village. Afternoon, free to explore and evening visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community, learn about their culture, and enjoy some local rice wine. Stay overnight at Nanga Sumpa lodge.
Day 04: Nanga Sumpa
-
Lubok Kasai B L D
Following breakfast hike, the jungle trails along the river to another community then continue upriver by longboat. On the way relax, swim,
What’s included: 12 Night’s Accommodation Jungle lodges and Camp Assistance and transfers by vehicle and boats Meals as specified English speaking local guide Sightseeing as specified on sharing basis Entrance fees Airfare Kuching – Mulu –Kota Kinabalu – Sandakan – Kota Kinabalu in economy class Bottled water while travelling and All currently applicable taxes except Malaysian Tourism Tax (RM 10 per room per night at all accommodation) which is payable directly at the hotels.
Lubok Kasai
Kuching
Nanga Sumpa Kasai Jungle Camp
enjoy the Enseluai waterfall and rainforest surroundings. After BBQ lunch trek for 1-2 hours along a rainforest trail through the orangutan habitat and arrive at the jungle camp. After dinner spends a quiet evening or go for a night walk near the lodge and enjoy the tranquillity of the forest. Stay overnight at Lubok Kasai jungle camp.
Day 05: Lubok Kasai – Kuching B L
Enjoy morning walk and after breakfast, pack up, load the boats and head downriver to the jetty and travel back to Kuching. The remainder of the day is for you to explore the old colonial city center of Kuching or just be at your leisure. Stay overnight in Kuching.
Day 6: Kuching – Mulu National Park
Deer & Lang Caves B D
Transfer to Kuching airport to board a flight to Mulu National Park. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic 3 km plank walk through the primary rainforest to the entrance of the famous Deer Cave. Later, visit the Lang’s Cave famous for the stalactites and stalagmites followed by Bat Observatory known for a spectacular exodus of about 2 million bats leaving the cave in search of food. Return to the park accommodation and stay two nights in Mulu National Park.
Day 7: Clearwater & Wind Caves
trip for bird watching and wildlife viewing at the nearby Pitas Lake. After breakfast at the lodge visit the nearby Abai village and participate in a treeplanting project. Enjoy a local-style lunch prepared and served by the villagers. Rest and relax before another cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of wildlife.
B L D
Today, proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave famous for its impressive ‘King’s Chamber’, stalactites and stalagmites. Then to Clearwater Cave, a habitat for unique species of plants. Enjoy a picnic lunch, swim, or relax before returning. The rest of the afternoon is free for your leisure
Day 8: Mulu – Kota Kinabalu B
After breakfast transfer to board flight to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Kota Kinabalu –Abai
B L D
After an early breakfast, transfer to board flight to Sandakan and boat ride on the Kinabatangan River to reach Jungle Lodge. After settling in, proceed by boat along the Kinabatangan, this River is Sabah’s longest river and arguably one of the best places to see wildlife. Stay two nights in Abai Jungle Lodge.
Day 10: Abai
B L D
Early morning take another boat
Day 11: Abai - Kota Kinabalu B L
From Abai, return by boat to Sandakan. Explore colorful local markets and after lunch, visit the Borneo Sun Bear Conversation Centre and the Sepilok Orangutan center. Later board an evening flight to Kota Kinabalu and stay two nights in Kota Kinabalu.
Day 12: Poring Hot Spring & Kinabalu Park
B L D
Depart Kota Kinabalu for the 3-hour drive to Poring Hot Spring for a chance to observe wildlife and the trees from 100 feet above the forest floor. Later proceed to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kinabalu Park. Enjoy a guided nature walk with a park naturalist to see an impressive collection of mountain flora and fauna along with the National Park gallery providing more information on the park’s botanic diversity. Farewell Dinner start with Cocktails at the Sunset Bar followed by a set dinner in the private cabanas overlookingSouth China.
Day 13: Kota Kinabalu Departure
transfer to the Kota Kinabalu airport where you board a flight for your onward journey.
Departure & Pricing
Damai
Booking Terms and Conditions
Space and rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
To hold the room on a confirmed basis minimum deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking.
Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise requested earlier.
Package prices displayed in THO small group Journeys are per person as per mentioned departure date.
Our small group journeys group size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of upto 16 people.
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