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Haivenu Tours specialise in private, individually crafted holidays throughout Southeast Asia, including China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines, uniquely and expressively designed around your personal holiday aspirations. Since we are actually based within the Southeast Asian region, we possess unrivalled insightful local knowledge and are also able to ensure the provision of our sophisticated palette of travel possibilities at very affordable prices.
Whatever your travel ideas, whether in one country or more, boutique or luxury, we are able to provide for the fulfilment of all manner of experiences, with elements drawn from beach holidays, cultural and historical sightseeing of true depth, cruising, exhilarating and scenic natural encounters, together with a host of special interests and niche activities, all freely and seamlessly combinable to suit to your own style, supported by comfortable private chauffeured transport and, where desired or occasionally required, the personal services of knowledgeable and friendly expert local guides.
Upon receipt of an enquiry, we will appoint one of our deeply experienced personal tour designers to work with you on every nuance of your holiday plans, ascertaining your travel preferences, understanding your likes and dislikes, and assisting with detailed information resources, unvarnished local knowledge and advice on what to see and where to go in Southeast Asia.
Most importantly of all, no matter how much detail your developing itinerary evolves, or fine tuning over time, our tour designing services are completely free and entirely without any obligation on your part, enabling you to get to know us and freely explore the possibilities of travel with us without entangling yourself in any commitment whatsoever.
Having established good relations and a sound understanding of your wishes, if you do then decide to book, your tour designer will also personally ensure the implementation of your tour plan into a unified silk-smooth and trouble free holiday, and should you need assistance, remain at your continual disposal throughout your period of travel with us.
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SCENERY
Southeast Asia is graced with some supremely beautiful vistas, some of which are uniquely and profoundly breathtaking, such as the startling topographies of China’s
Guilin,
Wullingyuan and
Huangshan, or the stunning karst formations of Vietnam’s
Ha Long Bay and Thailand’s
Phang Nha Bay. The Bhutanese and Tibetan Himalaya likewise provide astounding high altitude inspiration. The awesome volcanoes of Bali and the Philippines also have a profoundly powerful presence, revealing the inner workings of this fascinating Earth.
HISTORY
With some of the most historically interesting civilisations, the ancient cultures of Southeast Asia have left some remarkable architecture from the mysterious past, such as the great Hindu and Buddhist traditions that gave rise to the fantastical cities of
Angkor in Cambodia,
Bagan in Myanmar,
Sukhothai and
Ayutthaya in Thailand. China too, reflects the achievements of the world’s oldest continual tradition, and abounds with historic sites. The heritage of the European colonial era, despite the lingering lament of its legacy, has also thrown up a host of historically interesting hybrid influences throughout the Southeast Asian region.
BEACHES
Southeast Asia is truly blessed with clear warm waters and fine sands to find the ultimate relaxation. As if that wasn’t enough already, some of these sandy coves are framed in some fabulous landscapes. The most developed resort style beaches are to be found in
Thailand,
Malaysia, and to a lesser extent
Vietnam,
Bali and the
Philippines. If developed resorts aren’t your thing, the deserted beaches of Myanmar’s
Mergui archipelago and the countless myriad beaches of the Philippines provide more than a lifetime’s beautiful beachcombing.
CULTURE
The culturescape of the East is famously full of mystical intrigue and home to the secretive Chinese teachings of Taoism and Kung Fu, the widespread influence of Buddhist thinking, and in the southern reaches of the region, the spires of Islam, Hinduism and even Christianity. Underlying these major world views, however, is a complex weave of yet more ancient beliefs which still infuse and shape the cultural nuances flowing beneath the mainstream surface cultures to this day.
NATURE
The forests of Asia are among the World’s oldest and are the last refuges of some of the most fascinating and iconic plants, animals and birdlife on earth. Whilst, as everyone knows, these areas are under ecological pressure, there is still a great deal to see, and wildlife trips go a long way to incentivising environmental protection of these last great wildernesses. Offshore too, Southeast Asia is home to some of the World’s most cherished dive sites, with superbly clear waters and a dizzying array of amazing marine life.