What type of traveller are you? Your guide to your next best getaway
Whatever type of traveller you are, we have found your perfect trip.
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Let us help you pick your next grand adventure, based on your own personal style.
There are so many ways in which we can explore our vast and wonderful world. There’s so much to experience in a single lifetime, and simply not enough time to do it all. So why not narrow it down by the type of traveller you are? There’s a destination (and a tour) to suit your style or mood. So will it be culture or wildlife? Adventure or urban delights? You decide.
From Asia to South America and beyond, there’s not a corner of the globe that won’t be perfect for someone. Discover yours.
Best for nature lovers
China
Nowhere in the world is like Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Why settle for the predictable? China might be associated with thrusting megacities and historical sights, but this vast country has breathtaking natural wonders that take you away from predictable paths to spectacular mountains, lakes and gorgeous countryside.
Wendy Wu Tours’ 16-day Natural Treasures of China tour immerses you in landscapes you won’t soon forget, like the soaring sandstone rock pinnacles of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, inspiration for the movie Avatar.
Then there’s Jiuzhaigou or Nine-Villages Valley with its stunning cobalt and emerald lakes, picturesque Black Mountain Valley near Chongqing and China’s longest cable-car ride to the summit of Tianmen Mountain. Magnificent.
Best for solo travellers
Japan
Who needs travel buddies when you have Mt Fuji?
So you’re going it alone? Japan is organised, safe, friendly and jam-packed with sights, cultural activities and endless entertainment. You’ll be inspired by throbbing, big-city energy but you can unwind in traditional villages and rural landscapes too.
With its dedicated solo departures, you’ll want to consider Wendy Wu Tours’ 18-day Japan Uncovered tour, where everything is taken care of and you won’t worry about a thing. Enjoy a terrific experience of Japan’s highlights, from pulsating Tokyo and Osaka to historic capitals Kyoto and Nara, filled with serene temples and shrines. Admire Himeji Castle and Mt Fuji, and meet snow monkeys in the Japanese Alps.
Best for adventurers
Egypt & Jordan
Adventure to the Pyramids of Giza.
Fancy yourself a tomb raider or Indiana Jones? Head into landscapes where ancient history comes alive, gods peer from temple walls, and you can lurch across the desert on a camel.
Wendy Wu Tours’ fully inclusive 20-day Egypt & Jordan Adventure brings you to world-renowned monuments, not to mention one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the pyramids of Giza. A clamber through ancient catacombs? Tick. A cruise down the Nile River past temples of crocodile-headed gods? Yes, that too.
Your adventure comes with a touch of romance on a visit to the lost city of Petra by candlelight, and a stay at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum amid orange desert, red cliffs and spangled stars.
Best for foodies
Vietnam and Cambodia
See Angkor, then taste the best of Cambodia.
Who doesn’t love Southeast Asian food in all its herb-fresh, chilli-popping variety? If tasty dining tops your list of reasons to travel, then Wendy Wu Tours’ 18-day Angkor to the Bay itinerary is for you. With a side of culture and sightseeing at splendid Halong Bay and Angkor Wat. Everything is inclusive, which means great value as you tuck into 14 lunches and 15 dinners. Explore the Mekong Delta, which produces rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits.
Try your hand at age-old farming techniques and enjoy a cooking demonstration at Tra Que village near Hoi An. Then, plunder Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City for snacks and street food. Yum.
Best for culture seekers
Japan
See the temples of Koyosan. (Image: Getty/ ncousla)
So you’re a culture vulture. You want to learn about history and tradition, and admire monuments. Who doesn’t? Japan is for you. There are many ways to soak up culture. Bathe in traditional onsens (hot springs). Ride a rickshaw through a bamboo forest. Try your hand at taiko drumming. Enjoy a tea ceremony. Stay in a ryokan or traditional inn, and in a Buddhist lodge.
Get all that and then some on Wendy Wu Tours’ 16-day Off-Beat Japan tour, which goes beyond standard sights for cultural immersion, with the advantage of a tour leader’s expertise so you learn more. Of course, you’ll visit the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, but you’ll also see Mt Fuji, sacred Shinto temples at Koyasan, and Himeji Castle as well.
Best for wildlife
Borneo
See Borneo’s cutest inhabitants.
Few travel experiences are as thrilling as encounters with wildlife, and Borneo lets you go wild in incredible ways. The Borneo rainforest is simply extraordinary, with incredible biodiversity, rare wildlife, exotic flora and rich indigenous traditions. Experience it by hiking in Bak and Kinabalu national parks, and staying in remote jungle lodges and an Iban longhouse.
Wendy Wu Tours’ 16-day Best of Borneo itinerary takes you into one of the world’s greatest habitats – and all without jetlag. Visits to orangutan and sun-bear rehabilitation centres are a highlight. The sight of rare and endearing orangutans swinging in the trees in Semenggoh Nature Reserve is a bucket-list moment.
Best for cruising
China and Japan
Take to the seas.
Okay, we hear you. You like your holiday super-easy: a tour to provide value and organisation on land, a cruise to float you effortlessly about by sea. And who doesn’t enjoy the fun of a big ship with all its dining options, amenities and entertainment?
Combine both on Wendy Wu Tours’ 21-day China by Land, Japan by Sea. You get all the benefits of in-depth exploration in these fabulous destinations, Wendy Wu’s expertise in China, and all the excitement of Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas® in Japan.
Never a dull moment with this option. See the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors. Enjoy Kyoto and Tokyo. Combine rich history, dense culture and buzzing contemporary city life.
Best for festivities
China
Experience the magnificent Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.
Bring out your winter woollies, rug up, and have an adventure with a difference on Wendy Wu Tours’ 15-day, fully inclusive China: Winter Wonderland tour. Escape from seasonal chores and celebrate Christmas in a memorable way.
Begin in dazzling megacity Shanghai with its festive Christmas markets and fusion dining, then head to Chengdu to see giant pandas and enjoy a spicy Sichuan hot pot. In Xian, admire the Terracotta Warriors, enjoy a Tang Dynasty show and feast on dumplings.
Then ring in the New Year with champagne atop the Great Wall before heading to Harbin for the magnificent Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, with its hundreds of huge ice sculptures and buildings illuminated by lanterns.
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