This day-trip is a perfect choice for culturally curious first time visitors to Java with excursions to local villages and the world’s biggest Buddhist temple, Borobudur. As always, no trip to Yogyakarta would be complete with am early morning visit to Borobudur to watch the sunrise, comprised of thousands of volcanic and river stone blocks, the temple took over 75 years to build! Our Borobudur and Candirejo day-trip immerses travelers in rural Javanese life with a trip to a local village and market. Take a light trek to Watu Kendil where spectacular panoramas of the 5 surrounding volcanoes and the entire Borobudur temple complex are revealed.

We are very excited to announce that Exo has received a nomination from the World Travel Awards, under the category of ‘Best Tour Operator’. Would you agree? If so please take the time to cast your vote for us. You can do this through, clicking here.

Set for August and September this year, our popular Agent Familiarization trips are the perfect way for you to learn more about our destinations and best products. Each program mixes innovative touring with hotel inspections to give you a thorough introduction to Exotissimo’s Asia. This year we are offering a mix of classic itineraries as well as some off-the-beaten-track destinations that are quickly emerging as traveler favorites. Each itinerary is uniquely Exo with our signature excursions and Exo Touches filling the programs. For more information please, click here.

Phnom Penh is often overlooked or rushed through by visitors to Cambodia. Our new 4- day module that focuses on Phnom Penh, seeks to show travelers exactly why the Cambodian capital is worth a visit: Get an overview of the city’s sights on a cyclo ride through historic parts and relax on a sunset cruise. Visit a center for street children and support their excellent training restaurant, shop at Phnom Penh’s colorful markets and get a chance to see a shadow puppet performance. As the city is quite overwhelming, spend a day with a Khmer cooking class and a trip to the countryside to Oudong, the former capital of the kingdom.

Save up to 25% on our Koh Samed packages. This paradisiacal island has long been the favored destination of travelers who want a beach break with out the hassle of having to fly out of Bangkok. The perfect beginning or end to a vacation within the region a few weeks spent in the North is well complemented by this relaxing beach break, on which travelers have little to distract them from the sun, sea and san. Fringed by white sands and palm trees and surrounded by the waters of the Khao Laem Ya National Marine Park, Koh Samed is a true tropical island paradise.

Discover the historic monuments and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the Perfume River in Central Vietnam. On this tour travelers will cycle through the backstreets of Hue and explore the rich traditions and culture of this region. Meet friendly locals, have lunch with a Vietnamese family in the ancient village of Phuoc Tich in a 200 year old house. Note that the route takes place over flat terrain and is not too strenuous and can be enjoyed by those of all fitness levels.

This 4-day Vietnam tour delves deeper into the captivating mountains of Vietnam exploring Hagiang, one of Vietnam’s least discovered and most picturesque provinces. Rice terraces, lush valleys, crystal clear mountain streams, friendly locals and a vibrant hill tribe culture make this an exciting region to discover. This four day trip will take you to the lovely Pan Hou Lodge in the district of Hoang Su Phi, from here take a overnight trek to a Red Dao hill tribe village where the night will be spent in a traditional stilt house with a family. The trekking will require a medium level of fitness though the experience is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on this captivating part of Vietnam.

Due to the unrest in Bangkok last month the Tourism Association of Thailand were forced to postpone the planned Thailand Travel Mart, scheduled to take place between 2 and 4 of June. We are now pleased to announce that the TAT have rescheduled the dates for the Travel Mart between the 8 and 10 October. The rescheduled event will be held at IMAPCT Arena, Muang Thon Thani in the northern suburbs of Bangkok.

The rural villages around Vietnam’s capital Hanoi offer a glimpse into country life largely untouched by commercial development. Our new half day tour takes you to an area which is cradled in the Red River Delta – here visit an ancient temple with superb architecture, a country style market where an abundance of produce can be seen and meet a local family in their 150-year old home for lunch.

We are excited to announce that luxury travel network Virtuoso has named Exo as its new On Site DMC for Thailand. Following in the footsteps of Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia, Exotissimo already established on-sites, this latest appointment highlights our position as a leader in Asia’s high-end travel market. Synonymous with luxury travel and providing clients with unique and quality vacations, to be affiliated with Virtuoso is to provide comprehensive holidays highlighting the best touring opportunities available in the region. For more information please contact thailand@exotisismo.com