Elite Traveler March-April 2017

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ATJ 30 Experiences in 30 Days ATJ (Asia Transpacific Journeys) celebrates its 30th anniversary with an incredible package

Private guides steer you clear of tourist traps and make sure you have an authentic experience Vietnam, to learning how to cook northern Thai food in a small village, to a private dinner with Balinese princess Malaika in her home. Animal lovers will enjoy a private leopard safari and camp in Sri Lanka, watching wild orangutans in Indonesia from a klotok (river boat) or spending a day learning how to care for elephants in Thailand. Bucket-list experiences include seeing the famous terra-cotta warriors in Xian, China; sleeping in a luxury safari-style tent next to an unexplored Angkorian temple in Cambodia; and snorkeling at Komodo National Park in Indonesia. For unique cultural experiences, you can’t miss witnessing the Naadam Festival in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia; an aarti ceremony in Varanasi, India; and a traditional sing-sing in Papua New Guinea. From $110,650 per person, including meals, private guides, activities and five-star accommodation when available. To book, contact Eric Kareus, director of travel, eric@atj.com, +1 800 642 2742, atj.com

Below left: Asia Transpacific Journeys (ATJ) brings 30 unique experiences across Asia Below right: Leopard Trails bespoke tented safaris

that builds on its years of creating bespoke itineraries and curates the best selection of its adventures in Asia, bringing you 30 unique experiences across the continent. Mixing cuisine, the environment and culture, it’s truly the trip of a lifetime. Every step of the trip is perfectly planned, with private guides to steer you clear of tourist traps and make sure you have an authentic experience while enjoying the culture and hidden secrets of the region. The eclectic culinary offerings range from sampling the best street food in Hanoi,