& the spirituality and ancient passage of this region endowed a sense of peace and deeper meaning to our journey. The friendliness of the people made us promise to return.
Individualised Travel
With over 25 years experience on the ground in the Orient, A&K has built a network of 10 offices throughout the region, including 3 in China. In addition, the company boasts the expertise of such individuals as Gerald Hatherly in Hong Kong, a Canadian expatriate and China specialist par excellence. A&K’s presence throughout the region ensures you see the hidden culture, accessing remote communities and experiences.
See the true colour, flavour, spirituality and people that make up this unique part of the world. Explore life behind-the-scenes with A&K's Insider Access when you meet a local family in Beijing or cook with a local in Laos. See iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China and the Yangzi with up close and personal access. Great for the seasoned or first time traveller and a fabulous place to take the family, A&K will ensure a seamless journey in the Orient.
When to Go
Spanning a great distance from north to south weather patterns throughout Asia are varied. In the tropics of south-east Asia there is little seasonal temperature variation (average daily high in the 30’s) with monsoon season May to November. A vast country like China has enormous variations but in general spring (April-May) and autumn (Sept-Oct) are optimum times to visit.
China | Highlights of China
China | Classic China
Japan | Japan Ancient and Modern
Hiroshima Extension Japan
Myanmar | Essence of Myanmar
Myanmar | Eco Adventure Mountain Extension
Cambodia | Temples of Angkor
Vietnam | Sapa Extension
Vietnam | Mekong Extension
Tibet | Roof of the World
Vietnam | Highlights of Vietnam
A&K guides are the best in the business. Each has extensive knowledge and a singular ability to bring local attractions to life. These individuals are multilingual and well travelled, each possessing fascinating insight into the diverse attractions and cultural interactions present throughout the region.
In Beijing, meet Joseph Wang one of A&K’s most well spoken and well presented guides. A well travelled individual, Joseph is particularly fond of the traditional hutong neighbourhoods which are increasingly under threat in the capital. An engaging and attentive nature makes him the perfect travel companion with a skill to match bringing the city to life.
The art of the Japanese Tea ceremony
Slip into character when you don a kimono and obi to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto. You are welcomed into the home of a local tea practitioner and instructed in the art of this age-old ritual whose origins stem from 14th century Zen Buddhism. The extraordinary care and precision taken in the preparation of the Ocha (green tea) reflects the spirituality and peaceful outlook permeating Japanese culture, aptly embodied by this ceremony.
Privileged access
Dine in imperial fashion on beggars chicken, fish head tofu or dongpo port at Huang Fan Er, located at the foot of Wu Mountain in Hangzhou. This is one of the oldest establishments in the city and is famous for its exquisite Hangzhou-style cuisine.
