from £1,395 pp
Two and three countries, one seamless journey
Some trips are greater than the sum of their parts. Our multi-centre grand tours weave together the great destinations of Asia and the Indian Ocean — the Taj Mahal and a Maldivian lagoon, the temples of Angkor and the monks of Luang Prabang, Japan's bullet trains and Singapore's gardens, the orangutans of Borneo and the food streets of Penang. Every one is land-only priced below £2,000, with internal flights replacing the long road days, a considered mix of characterful 4-star and excellent 3-star hotels, and the most active days front-loaded so the journey eases towards rest. Culture, wildlife and beach in a single, perfectly sequenced trip.
£1,395
From per person
What you'll experience
- The Taj Mahal at dawn and a Maldivian lagoon in a single journey
- Angkor Wat, Hoi An's lanterns and the alms-giving monks of Luang Prabang
- Wild elephants in Sri Lanka, Kerala backwaters by private houseboat, then the Maldives
- Japan's bullet trains and cherry blossom, the polish of Singapore, a Thai finale
- Orangutans on the Kinabatangan, Penang's food streets and Singapore's gardens
The countries you'll explore
Ten remarkable countries, woven into one journey
Each grand tour combines two or three of these destinations into a single, seamlessly arranged itinerary — flights, hotels, guides and transfers handled end to end. Here is what each country brings to the journey.
India
Mughal monuments and Rajasthani palaces, the Taj Mahal at dawn and the Kerala backwaters by houseboat. India anchors our grand tours with colour, culture and history at every turn.
Explore India →Sri Lanka
Sigiriya's lion-rock fortress, wild elephants gathering at Minneriya and the Dutch ramparts of Galle. A compact island that pairs wildlife with colonial heritage at an easy pace.
Explore Sri Lanka →Maldives
The restful finale to many of these journeys — overwater villas, warm turquoise lagoons and a house reef just off the beach. Pure relaxation after the touring.
Explore Maldives →Vietnam
Hanoi's old quarter, the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An and the emerald karsts of Halong Bay. Vietnam brings depth, elegance and wonderful food to the Indochina trail.
Explore Vietnam →Cambodia
Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument on earth, explored across cool, unhurried mornings. Cambodia is the cultural heart of our Indochina journeys.
Explore Cambodia →Laos
Serene Luang Prabang, where saffron-robed monks process at dawn and the Mekong slides past golden temples. The gentlest, most contemplative leg of the trail.
Japan
Bullet trains, raked-gravel temple gardens and hot-spring inns beneath Mount Fuji. Japan brings precision and refinement to the start of the East-meets-Southeast journey.
Explore Japan →Singapore
The sophisticated hinge of several tours — Gardens by the Bay, hawker-centre feasts and effortless, air-conditioned ease between the wilder legs of a trip.
Explore Singapore →Thailand
Golden temples, the hill country around Chiang Mai and the beaches of the south. Thailand offers a warm, relaxed finale or a vibrant city interlude.
Explore Thailand →Malaysia & Borneo
Orangutans on the Kinabatangan, the food streets of UNESCO Penang and the Petronas Towers. Malaysia and Borneo bring wildlife and city in equal measure.
Explore Malaysia & Borneo →Exclusive · your own guide & vehicle
Private Escorted Tours
Singapore · Malaysia · Thailand
Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand: The Southeast Asia Trio
Three countries, one effortless journey — the polished city-and-beach introduction to Southeast Asia
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£1,895pp
Sri Lanka · Thailand · Maldives
Sri Lanka, Thailand & Maldives: Temples, Tea & Tropical Beach
Three countries, one unforgettable arc — sacred temples, hill-country tea and a turquoise Maldivian finale
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£1,995pp
Thailand · Vietnam · Malaysia
Thailand, Vietnam & Malaysia: The Grand Heritage Journey
Three countries, three legendary hotels — a journey told through the grand colonial landmarks of Southeast Asia
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£2,195pp
India · Sri Lanka · Maldives
India, Sri Lanka & Maldives: The Grand Indian Ocean Arc
Culture, wildlife and beach in one perfect arc — the Taj Mahal at dawn, Sigiriya rising from the jungle, and warm Maldivian water to finish
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£1,895pp
Vietnam · Cambodia · Laos
Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos: The Indochina Trail
Three ancient civilisations along the old Indochina trail — the lanterns of Hoi An, the temples of Angkor, and the saffron dawn of Luang Prabang
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£1,595pp
Sri Lanka · India · Maldives
Sri Lanka, Kerala & Maldives: The Indian Ocean Wellness Arc
The Indian Ocean wellness arc — leopards and Galle's ramparts, a houseboat drifting through the Kerala backwaters, and the warm stillness of the Maldives
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£1,795pp
Japan · Singapore · Thailand
Japan, Singapore & Thailand: East Asia Meets Southeast Asia
East Asia meets Southeast Asia — bullet trains and temple gardens, the gleaming sophistication of Singapore, and a Thai finale of mountains or sea
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£1,895pp
Malaysia · Singapore
Malaysia, Borneo & Singapore: Nature, Wildlife & City
Nature, wildlife and city — orangutans swinging through the Borneo rainforest, the food streets of Penang, and Singapore as the elegant finale
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£1,395pp
Not sure which tour is right for you?
Our Multi-Centre Grand Tours specialists will help you find the perfect match — no hard sell, just honest advice.
Our promise
Why travel with us for Multi-Centre Grand Tours
Multi-country travel is our speciality — every handover between countries is met by a local representative, with internal flights replacing the long road days so you never lose a day to a transfer.
Each grand tour is deliberately sequenced so the most active sightseeing comes first and the journey eases towards rest — a leopard safari or a temple climb early on, a beach or a backwater to finish.
We keep every itinerary land-only under £2,000 with an honest mix of characterful 4-star and excellent 3-star hotels — never compromising the experience, simply choosing comfort and character over a five-star name.
Our specialists have built these arcs over many years and pace them for the over-50s traveller — gentle daily distances, optional climbs always flagged, and genuine downtime woven through every leg.
International flights are arranged separately from your local UK airport, and we tailor any element you wish — an overwater villa, a Mekong cruise, a beach finale instead of a city — so the trip fits you exactly.
Common questions
Multi-Centre Grand Tours travel questions answered
How are the prices kept under £2,000 for a multi-country trip?
Every grand tour is priced land-only — that is, excluding your international flights, which we arrange separately from your local UK airport. Within the tour we choose a considered mix of excellent 4-star and characterful 3-star hotels rather than five-star throughout, and we use efficient transfers (fast speedboats rather than seaplanes in the Maldives, for instance). This keeps the land cost below £2,000 without compromising comfort or the quality of the experience. You can always upgrade individual elements — an overwater villa, a business-class flight — if you wish.
Isn't visiting two or three countries in one trip exhausting?
It is far less tiring than it sounds, because the itineraries are built around it. The longest hops between countries are covered by internal flights, not endless road days, and these flights are included in the tour. The most active sightseeing is front-loaded, while you are freshest, and each trip eases towards rest — typically a beach or a backwater at the end. Every transfer is met by a local representative, so you are looked after at every handover.
Do I need multiple visas for these trips?
It depends on the combination, but most require one or two simple online applications (such as an India e-Visa or a Sri Lanka ETA), while several countries grant free visa-free entry or a visa on arrival to UK citizens (the Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan among them). We send full, step-by-step guidance for every visa or travel authorisation you need once you book, so nothing is left to chance.
Can these itineraries be tailored or extended?
Absolutely — that is the heart of what we do. Each grand tour is a carefully designed framework, but every element can be adjusted: add an overwater villa in the Maldives, swap a city finale for a beach, extend a wildlife leg, or upgrade hotels. We can also rearrange the pacing or add rest days. Simply tell your specialist what you have in mind and we will build the journey around you.
Are international flights included?
No — all our multi-centre grand tours are priced land-only, which keeps them transparently under £2,000 and lets us tailor your flights to your preferences. We are an ATOL-protected agency and will happily arrange your international flights from your local UK airport, with preferred seating or a cabin upgrade if you wish. The internal flights between countries within the tour are included.
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