Family Summer Holidays in Asia - Remote Lands Newsletter April 2015

 
Remote Lands Newsletter April 2015
 
With spring break almost over, it will soon be time to start thinking about the summer holidays.  To help inspire you, we've picked four of our most family-friendly itineraries, all of them perfect for a summer vacation, whether you're interested in culture, adventure or just relaxation. Take the kids on an educational journey around Japan; delight them with giant pandas in China and elephants in Sri Lanka; or have fun swimming and snorkeling at some of Asia's finest beaches in the Philippines. 
 
To find out more about any of these fantastic family experiences, or to plan your own bespoke trip, contact us now on [email protected] or call +1.646.415.8092 (US) or +66.2260.7584 (Asia).
 
Japan with Kids Our itinerary includes eight days of luxury travel taking in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, packed with enriching and stimulating activities for everyone in the family. With cat and bunny cafes, Pokemon centers, manga and anime culture, origami and Japanese drum lessons, riding bullet trains and relaxing soak in natural hot springs, you will experience Old Japan as well as New Japan. Learn to make sushi and Wagashi Japanese sweets.  Dress up as a geisha or samurai in Kyoto and explore the narrow windy streets of Gion. And in Nara, pet wild deer who are astonishingly gentle and tame as they are considered missionaries of the gods by the Shinto - they are so polite they even bow when you feed them their favorite rice crackers!  
China's Natural Wonders: National Parks & Pandas This 13-day family-friendly itinerary covers some of the most beautiful places in China, including taking a private boat on West Lake in Hangzhou, a cable car up the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yellow Mountain, and exploring the stunning Jiuzhaigou National Park. You'll not only see some of China's most stunning natural attractions, you'll visit places off the beaten path, such as the eco-touristic Zharu Valley on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Cap off your journey with an unforgettable visit with a Chinese icon – the giant panda – at the panda research base in the picturesque mountains of Bifengxia Panda Base.
 
Family Sri Lanka: Colombo to Kandy with Kids Pack up the whole family and prepare for an enlightening, invigorating and relaxing adventure, all tied into one when you embark on this 13-day Sri Lanka family-friendly itinerary. Hike, swim, raft, go on safari, meet baby elephants, learn about turtle conservation and view ancient monuments on this well-rounded trip. Travel from Colombo to the Cultural Triangle to Kandy to Kitulgala and end at the lovely beach in Bentota where you end the trip with windsurfing, jet skiing and wave boarding. There’s something for everyone in the family!
 
Adventure & Relaxation in Batanes & El Nido Sand, sea and sun await you on this 13-day luxurious adventure. Begin by trekking volcanoes and exploring the Philippines' remarkable natural geological formations, cultural sites and historical architecture. Then, continue to picturesque El Nido, a small island perfect for seaside relaxing, before returning back to the busy real world. Make sure to try the area’s fantastic cuisine, including the famous edible nest soup in El Nido! This is the perfect family journey through the Philippines’ tropical chain with the ideal balance of action and hedonism.
 
Classic Thailand Explore the Land of Smiles with our diverse Classic Thailand itinerary, full of cultural enrichment as well as entertainment. You’ll embark upon 10 days of luxury travel, working your way through the best Thailand has to offer, including the excitement of Bangkok; the stunning mountainous scenery of Chiang Rai in the Golden Triangle near the borders with Laos and Myanmar; the night markets, whitewater rafting and ziplining of Chiang Mai; and the pristine beaches and crystal waters of Phuket. Your children will be fascinated by the amazing Thai palaces and Buddhist temples, and will also love petting tigers and riding elephants in this trip including all the highlights of Thailand. 
 
Borneo's UNESCO Wonders Travel into azure seas, towering mountaintops and lush green rainforests as you delve into Borneo, Asia's largest island, and Kalimantan which is part of both Indonesia and Malaysia. Explore Kuching, Mulu National Park and Kota Kinabalu on this six-day itinerary, encountering orangutans, proboscis monkeys, rare hornbills and myriad other birds and wildlife. If you are feeling up for a challenge, add an additional day to climb Malaysia’s highest peak - Mt. Kinabalu. There’s plenty of time for discovery and exploration as well as indulgence as you trek through incredible scenery and relax in natural hot springs. 
 
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As well as offering private jet holidays and itineraries, we also offer charter-only bookings including all licencing and ground arrangements. Need a jet? Ask us!  
   
   
   
   
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