Award Winning Holidays to the Far East
Welcome to the Far East, a part of the world that we know and love and one that we have visited on many happy occasions. The magical destinations that we specialise in are China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, The Philippines, Mongolia, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, South Korea, Nepal and India.
Bamboo Travel was set up to offer bespoke tours of Asia for those looking to get under the skin of the region. Our team of experienced travel professionals are passionate about creating intelligent and ...
Award Winning Holidays to the Far East
Welcome to the Far East, a part of the world that we know and love and one that we have visited on many happy occasions. The magical destinations that we specialise in are China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, The Philippines, Mongolia, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, South Korea, Nepal and India.
Bamboo Travel was set up to offer bespoke tours of Asia for those looking to get under the skin of the region. Our team of experienced travel professionals are passionate about creating intelligent and innovative travel ideas to take you way beyond the beaten track. What also sets us apart is our level of service. At every step you will be in close contact with a travel expert who will have travelled extensively in your chosen destination.
We have been voted the UK’s Top Tour Operator by the readers of Wanderlust Travel Magazine on four separate years since 2011, and also received the runner up award three times. This is a reflection of the time and effort that we put into each of our clients’ holidays.
We have an extensive library of recommended tours on our website to browse through, all of which can be tailored to suit individual requirements. So whether you are planning a cultural holiday in China, seeking an authentic tour of
Southeast Asia or a family adventure in Mongolia, Bamboo Travel can assist you.
Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom of exceptional beauty, and a land that has only relatively recently opened its doors to allow travellers a chance to witness its towering ...
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The island of Borneo is the third largest in the world, dominated by wide rivers meandering through some of the oldest rainforest on earth, supporting precious ecosystems ...
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After decades of turmoil before the millennium, a golden era of peace and stability in Cambodia has allowed the country to improve its infrastructure and open up its ...
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Holidays to China are fascinating affairs. The China of old: enigmatic, secretive and quietly powerful is today entering a new, dynamic, phase in its history. The old ...
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The very word 'India' feels exotic: conjuring thoughts of chaotic streets, desert palaces, a slow train hustling through tea plantations, a boat ride through swaying ...
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One of the Far East's final frontiers, Indonesia is a vast patchwork of islands that bridge the Pacific and Indian Oceans, each with an individual story to tell. Indonesia's ...
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The Japanese archipelago has an intriguing history, a rich tapestry of culture and many natural wonders across hundreds of volcanic islands. Traditions play a strong ...
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Upstaged by its neighbours and often overlooked as a holiday or tour destination in its own right, Laos is emerging from the shadows to become one of Asia’s brightest stars...
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With a delightful mix of cultural gems, vibrant cities, thick rainforest, idyllic islands and fabulous beaches, Peninsula Malaysia has something for everybody. Whilst ...
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Mongolia is one of very few wilderness destinations that can be explored with ease, with a fascinating nomadic culture and heritage from the age of Genghis Khan when ...
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Myanmar, perhaps better known as Burma, is one of the most fascinating and beautiful countries in Southeast Asia and a nation emerging from the shadows of international ...
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With eight of the world’s highest summits in a small country the size of England and Wales, Nepal is a nation that is both physically and spiritually bound to the Himalaya...
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There are few trips as underrated as a tour of South Korea. For many, little is known outside of Gangnam Style or the phone in their pocket. In recent years however ...
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For a relatively small Island, there are a truly amazing variety of attractions for the visitor to see on a holiday to Sri Lanka. From the sleepless and fast developing ...
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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to discover Taiwan and rumour has it that the first words they uttered were ‘Ilha Formosa - beautiful Island'. Any visitor to ...
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Thailand is one of the most sought after destinations in Asia and it is not hard to see why. As well as lush tropical jungle and white sandy beaches, the country boasts ...
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With 7107 islands it is little wonder that the Philippines are often regarded as Asia's hottest beach destination. However, whilst it is true the Philippines does offer ...
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The Tibetan plateau, or ‘Roof of the World', is one of the most inaccessible and beautiful places on the planet. Packed with many of the world's tallest mountains, including ...
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A rich culture, diverse & friendly people, spectacular landscapes and beautiful beaches have all combined to propel Vietnam to its current status as one of Asia’s most ...
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