Asia Transpacific Journeys rolled out some of its 2008 Small Group Trips, including Bhutan, Burma, China, Tibet and Thailand along with the claim that it is not just selling the destination, but the management of that most precious commodity -- time. According to CEO Marilyn Downing Staff, the company uses its 20-year experience crafting itineraries to Asia and the Pacific Region to maximize its passengers' opportunities for cultural immersion and extraordinary experiences by combining seamless logistics with in-depth destination knowledge and well-chosen lodging.
Downing Staff said the Royal Thailand itinerary is a good example of the company's in-depth approach. Travelers explore by boat, elephant, bamboo raft, sea canoe, bicycle, foot, plane, and car. The journey features the most honored festival in Thailand, Loy Krathong. At the end of each day's adventure guests enjoy boutique resorts in traditional style that embody the tranquil elegance and stylish luxury of the east. The program incorporates slower, traditional modes of travel that allow clients to immerse themselves in the landscape and interact with villagers going about their daily routines, according to Downing Staff.
Small Group Trips (maximum 16 guests) range from 11 to 17 days and start at $4,395 per person (double and depending on destination) for land costs that include highest end accommodations, nearly all meals, transfers, visa fees, tips, entrance fees, medical and emergency insurance and a comprehensive pre-departure packet. Asia Transpacific Journeys also can arrange international air through its in-house air department. For 2007 Asia Transpacific Journeys itineraries of Small Group Trips and Custom Journeys encompass over 20 countries in North Asia, South Asia, SE Asia and the Pacific. Some trips also support global conservation and cultural preservation. For more information, call 800-642-2742 or visit www.asiatranspacific.com.
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