Where to go in May

May offers a great variety of travel, from a fabulous cruise along China’s mighty Yangtze River to an unforgettable odyssey overland from Java to Bali. This is also the best time to visit the pandas of China’s Sichuan province and the terrifying Komodo Dragons of Indonesia.

Festivals and Events in May

Japan - Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) Tokyo

Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan overland tour

14 days / 13 nights
From the lush green valleys of Darjeeling’s tea gardens, travel overland to marvel at Sikkim’s superb landscapes and a spectacular view of the Himalayas. Visit the exquisite nurseries featuring up to 600 species of orchids in Kalimpong before crossing into Bhutan’s southern border at Phuntsholing.

China Grand Tour

(19 days/18 nights)
Explore China’s cultural highlights, and visit must see sights from Beijing to Shanghai, interact with the locals, pick up a craft skill and learn about China’s centuries old history.

Explore the UNESCO-Heritage Mogao Caves

(3 days/2 nights )
Explore the Mogao Caves with its thousand-year-old Buddhist murals in the man made grottoes. Travel through the endless sand dunes of the Mingsha Mountains, explore the night market in Dunhuang and be dazzled by stunning Crescent Moon Lake

Classic Tibet Tour

(7 days / 6 nights)
A short discovery tour of Tibet, taking you through stunning Himalayan mountain landscapes, pristine lakes, and ancient monasteries. Experience the spiritual traditions, join the monks in prayer and visit a local Tibetan home.

Beijing to Tibet by Train

(11 days/10 nights)
An epic journey by rail from Beijing via the world's highest Qinghai-Tibet Railway over mountain landscapes to Tibet. Explore Beijing’s Summer Palace, Forbidden City and Tiananmen, hike the Great Wall before embarking on your rail journey

Yunnan, Kunming-Dali-Lijiang by train

(6 days/5 nights)
Discover Yunnan on an incredible train journey from Kunming to Dali and Lijiang. Explore Yunnan’s cultural wonders, travel through timeless landscapes, visit minority ethnic tribes, and immerse yourselves in the local traditions.

A tour of China by High Speed Train

(10 days/9 nights)
An eye opening experience touring China by high-speed train on one of the most modern rail networks in the world. Begin your journey from Beijing, with stops to admire medieval Pingyao, Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and Luoyang’s natural wonders.

The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer River Cruise

(4 days/3 nights)
From Chongqing, take a cruise on the legendary Yangtze River. Visit ancient sites, local markets and see the Three Gorges Dam as it makes its way through the famous Three Gorges: the Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge.

Pandas and Buddhas of Sichuan

(6 days/5 nights)
A tailor-made journey to Sichuan to marvel at its craggy landscapes, delicious food and pandas! Get up close and personal with this renowned animal at the heart of the Bifengxia centre. Visit the largest Buddha in the world at Leshan and climb the sacred Buddhist Mountain Emei

Komodo dragons and Flores Discovery tour

7 days / 6 nights
With active volcanoes and deadly dragons, the islands of the Komodo National Park are among the most rugged and hostile on the planet but they also contain stunning tropical scenery, with lush jungle and aquamarine seas.

Java to Bali private overland tour

11 days / 10 nights Java Tour. Travel through an extraordinarily diverse landscape, from the historical wonders of Java to the exotic island of Bali. From towering volcanoes to dense forest, manicured rice paddies and teeming cities.

Central Java Temples, Volcanoes and Coffee Plantations

7 days / 6 nights
Explore the unique, cultural and geological wonders of Java with this comprehensive tour. From the coastal city of Semarang, visit the spectacular 9th Century Buddhist temple of Borobudur, before arriving in Indonesia's cultural capital, Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta to Bali overland tour

9 days / 8 nights
Explore ancient temples, venture into rural villages, walk through lush coffee plantations and discover local cultures on this overland tour from Yogyakarta to Bali.

Japan's Golden Route from Tokyo to Kyoto

6 days/5 nights
Delight your senses with an awakening trip to the spectacular 'Land of the Rising Sun'. Arrive in the eclectic capital city of Tokyo before travelling to Hakone, the gateway to Mt Fuji

Comprehensive tour of Japan

16 days/15 nights
Explore the best of Japan from the historic shrines and temples to the stunning Mt Fuji and heritage rich Kyoto. Unwind in the hot onsen baths in Hakone, experience a stay in a traditional Japanese-style ryokan

Japanese Alps, Snow Monkeys and Heritage Sites tour of Japan

10 days / 9 nights
This tour takes you from the vibrant capital city of Tokyo on a trail through picturesque villages and castle towns.

Island Hopping on the East Coast of Malaysia

10 days / 9 nights
Magnificent beaches, crystal clear water, excellent diving and lazy days spent swimming and relaxing on Perhentian Island and Lang Tengah Islands

Comprehensive South Korea Tour

14 days/13 nights
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive private tour of Korea. Starting in Seoul to visit Gyeongbok Palace and the beautiful Secret Garden, you will continue to Mt. Seorak National Park and enjoy the rock formations and scenic views of the mountain.

Korea by Rail

5 days/4 nights
Korailpack is a Rail Pass holiday package including accommodation and tours designed to provide a unique experience of Korea by train. Travel with a professional guide who will help you to navigate the stations and also provide local knowledge of the sites or independently.

Rail Tour of Taiwan

16 days/15 nights
The joy of rail travel in Taiwan lies outside the carriage, in the stunning alpine and coastal landscapes rolling past your window. Towns and cities appear, only to merge again into timeless pastoral scenes; great mountain ranges loom, then part to reveal deserted, black sand beaches

Round Island Tour of Taiwan

16 days/15 nights
This adventure takes you from bustling Taipei to some of the most spectacular scenery on the stunning East Coast. You’ll experience Taiwanese history and culture, visit the minority indigenous tribes of Sun Moon Lake and walk through historic Lukang,

A journey through Vietnam from North to South

15 days / 14 nights
Visit the natural splendour of the North, continue to the historic charm of the Central provinces before concluding with the beauty and vibrancy of the South

Northern Sri Lanka, Wildlife and beach tour

(14 days/13 nights)
A unique itinerary to Northern Sri Lanka featuring wildlife safaris, cultural insights and glorious beaches. Spend lazy days experiencing true Sri Lankan hospitality at the unique Mudhouse in Anamaduwa, go on a safari at Wilpattu National Park, see the highlights of Jaffna and go island hopping to the remote easterly islands.

Cruising in Ha Long Bay with Indochina Sails

3 days / 2 nights
The beauty of Halong Bay can only be appreciated with an up-close sail to the many islands, fjords and inlets. What better way to experience the natural beauty and spectacular seascape of this UNESCO World Heritage site than on board an Indochina Sails junk!

Cruising in Halong Bay with Au Co Cruise

Spend three nights amongst the UNESCO wonders of Halong Bay on board the Au Co, a fabulous luxury ship featuring 32 oversized cabins with private balconies

Sa Pa Tribes and soft treks

5 days / 4 nights
Take an overnight train to Sapa and dive into the traditions of Vietnam’s hilltribes. Explore spectacular natural landscapes that are home to some of the most colourful hill tribes in Asia