Signature Tours
Our signature trails are one-of-a-kind trips which embody the heart and soul of a country. These trips are at least a week long, and offer both a great introduction and a unique perspective into the region.
Our Luzon Trail begins in the balmy, bustling capital, Manila, before commencing an incredible journey through the Philippines most diverse island. The route takes in volcanoes, Mestizo culture and architecture, spectacular rice terraces, hanging coffins, headhunting villages, beautiful islets and beaches, and of course, a few hiking trails ...
Ever seen a movie and thought "I wanna go there!" This trip was born from our love of movies and the fantastic locations in China which have been brought to the big screen, yet remain otherwise little known to foreign travellers. As China hurtles headlong into the future its neon-clad cities, epic landscapes and mysterious culture are making their way onto movie screens around the world...
The humble scooter is an icon of Taiwan, and the island was recently rated by Charley Boorman as one of the world's best riding destinations. Well-maintained and often traffic-free roads, some of which are tremendous feats of engineering and attractions in their own right make the island a pleasure to explore by scooter. Our journey takes us from the bright lights of Taipei high up into the ...
Taiwan is a culinary adventure just waiting to happen. A tropical climate, vast altitude range and abundant marine life lends Taiwanese chefs a huge array of the highest quality ingredients, and the island's equally diverse cultural influences make it one of the world's premier food destinations. Indigenous communities hunt wild boar and forage for wild mountain vegetables, whilst Chine...
Long forgotten, the tiny island of Taiwan is a photographic paradise just waiting to be experienced through the lens. One of the world's most densely populated "countries", yet nearly 60% forested, ultra-modern, but steeped in tradition, Taiwan presents contrasts at every turn. On the west coast Chinese cultural traditions and architecture still seem oddly comfortable in an ultra-m...
Bamboo has a long history and deep symbolism in the Chinese world and our founding signature trail explores the landscapes and lifestyles woven by this fastgrowing and unbelievably strong grass from its raw beauty at source to its manifold uses at market, and everything in between. Day 1 – Shanghai This evening we'll get to one another over dinner and have an introduction to the tour. Days 2...
Panda ("Poonya") means Bamboo Eater and as such here at Bamboo Trails we've always had more than just a passing interest in the wellbeing of this iconic but highly endangered species. We begin with a taste of China's cultural heritage in Beijing and Xi'an before getting off the beaten track and on the trail of the panda in the Qinling Mountains. As well as the elusive pan...
An epic journey through the Philippine archipelago which takes us from the mayhem of metro Manila to Negros, also known as Sugarlandia, heartland of the Philippines' sugar industry, an island home to decaying haciendas and rugged volcanoes. Just off the southern coast of Negros, Siquijor is a mystical island blessed with pristine beaches and great snorkeling, and we spend a couple of nights ...
