Your Destination Specialists for China & South East Asia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 2 Asian Trails Milestones 1999: Luzi Matzig establishes Asian Trails in Thailand 1999: Asian Trails sets up its office network throughout Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia 2000: Asian Trails opens branch offices in Phuket, Khao Lak, Samui 2001:All Asian Trails companies operate on the PAXYS 2000 passenger handling system 2002: Asian Trails Holding is established in Gibraltar 2004: Asian Trails becomes an official IATA-accredited agent 2006:In August, Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd. became Asian Trails’ partner 2006:In September, Asian Trails integrates existing management structure into the Kuoni Destination Management structure 2007:Asian Trails completes its joint venture in Laos 2008:Asian Trails commences inbound operations in China 2012:Asian Trails launches its B2B and XML Links 2013:Asian Trails launches app’s to iPhones-and Android stores 2013:Asian Trails launches Live Chat functions on

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 3 Where are we? 26 offices in 8 countries

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 4 Where are we in China?

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 5 Complete Destination Services PRODUCTS & SERVICES All Asian Trails destinations offer the same core products and services which can be divided into the following categories: ► Hotels ► Coach tours ► Private tours ► Car rentals ► Airport transfers ► Soft adventure tours ► Cruises ► Harley Davidson motorcycle tours ► Home-stay ► ‘Explore’ tours and packages ► Events ► VIP Gold & Platinum Services ► Biking tours ► Self-drive package tours ► Lifestyle packages ► Cooking classes ► Spa holiday ► Golfing ► Private villas ► Private jets ► Luxury train journeys ► Full MICE services Through selected partners, we are also able to arrange full DMC services in Bhutan, Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 6 Introducing Asian Trails Explore – Tours & Packages ASIAN TRAILS EXPLORE We are not discoverers. These stumble upon the unknown unexpectedly. We are not adventurers. These seek exciting but typically hazardous activities for personal enjoyment. We are explorers. We purposely travel into undiscovered or investigated territory. We have a clear goal and prepare voraciously. We gather all available information concerning a proposed activity. We practice any skill required to perfection. And we pass this knowledge and experience onto you so that you can offer your travellers a truly perfect, local travel experience. Come explore with us.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 7 Asian Trails VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES For connoisseurs of fine travel, we are pleased to offer a selection of bespoke services, hand picked to ensure an exemplary holiday experience. Each destination offers an array of Gold and Platinum Level services. These vary from destination to destination and include personal touches such as meet and greet directly from the aircraft and effortlessly escorted through airport formalities; informal meetings over breakfast with locally renowned businessmen, artists, journalists or celebrities; transfers and tours by comfortable, luxury cars, vessels, helicopters and jets and of course the best accommodation available. A further insight into our VIP services can be found on each of the following destination pages which follow.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 8 Thailand

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 9 Thailand – Asian Trails Ltd. OFFICES Bangkok – 164 staff Phuket (3 offices) – 27 staff Koh Samui – 12 Staff Krabi – 6 staff Khao Lak (2 offices) – 3 staff TOTAL STAFF - 214

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 10 Destination Thailand

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 11 Thailand offers… AMAZING THAILAND ► Superb hotels, villas, resorts and boats ► Warm & hospitable people ► Glittering temples dotted throughout the country ► Sublime cuisine ► A plethora of local markets and shopping malls ► Stunning scenery of coastal and Northern Thailand ► Unique culture ► Powder fine beaches of idyllic islands and retreats ► Unforgettable journeys on water or on rails ► Affordable ► Excellent year round weather ► Well established for meetings & incentives

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 12 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Private luxury transfers from the airport to your chosen hotel. ► Selection of VIP treats to enhance your overall stay in Thailand. ► Opulent hotel, cruise and train accommodation. ► Luxury sightseeing programmes. ► Day trips by private jet charter to Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and beyond. ► Informal meetings with local personalities and special interest guides.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 13 Malaysia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 14 Malaysia – Asian Trails (M) Sdn. Bhd. OFFICES Kuala Lumpur – 29 staff Penang – 1 staff Langkawi – 1 staff Total staff – 31

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 15 Destination Malaysia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 16 Malaysia offers… MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA ► Excellent choice of deluxe hotel accommodation ► A melting pot of cultures and traditions ► Colourful festivals throughout the year ► Tempting Asian flavours and delicious cuisine ► Shopping in Kuala Lumpur’s many malls or markets ► Natural splendour of age old rainforests & eco parks ► Leisurely self drive itineraries ► Beguiling islands scattered across the Andaman Sea ► Stunning sights and perfect moments to cherish ► Affordable ► Excellent year round weather ► Overnight with the head hunter tribes of Borneo ► Excellent opportunities for MICE

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 17 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Fast track, comfortable lounges and VIP meet & greet at the airport on arrival or departure. ► Selection of VIP vehicles to take you effortlessly to your chosen accommodation. ► Boutique and first class choice of accommodation. ► Luxury sightseeing programmes by chauffeur driven cars or by helicopter. ► Selection of local specialist guides and personalities. ► A choice of lavish gifts and keepsakes.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 18 Indonesia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 19 Indonesia – P.T. Asian Trails Indonesia OFFICES Bali – 74 staff Yogjakarta – 3 staff Jakarta – 1 staff Total staff – 78

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 20 Destination Indonesia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 21 Indonesia offers… VISIT INDONESIA ► Fantastic choice of accommodation to suit all tastes & budget ► Over 17,000 islands ► Home to Bali, the island of the Gods ► Intriguing culture and beliefs ► Exotic cuisine to tempt the palate ► Accessible to all major destinations globally ► Fantastic local handicrafts and products ► Stunning natural beauty of rainforests and volcanoes ► Beaches, diving, water sports and activity holidays ► Guaranteed sunshine most of the year round ► Great infrastructure for events and incentives ► Explore Javanese coffee plantations ► Unique wildlife – Orang Utans & Komodo Dragons

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 22 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Fast track, comfortable lounges and VIP meet & greet at the airport on arrival or departure. ► Selection of VIP vehicles to take you effortlessly to your chosen accommodation. ► Boutique and first class choice of accommodation. ► Luxury sightseeing programmes by chauffeur driven cars, private jet or by helicopter. ► A choice of lavish gifts and keepsakes. ► One on one personal experiences with the local community and specialist guides.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 23 Vietnam

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 24 Vietnam – Asian Trails Co., Ltd. OFFICES Ho Chi Minh – 62 staff Hanoi – 15 staff Danang – 15 staff TOTAL STAFF - 92

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 25 Destination Vietnam

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 26 Vietnam offers… VISIT VIETNAM ► Infinite variety of choice and style of accommodation ► Varied scenery and sights from North to South ► Excellent, pristine beaches ► Tasty delicate cuisine ► Amazing temples and places of interest ► Visit the Mekong Delta for an insight into local life ► Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, two bustling, thriving cities ► Cruise in the natural beauty of Halong Bay ► Visit the UNESCO cultural heritages sites in Central Vietnam ► Excellent array of local shopping opportunities ► Excellent choices and venues for incentives ► Explore heartfelt, authentic hill tribes, markets and beautiful scenery in Sapa and the Northwestern mountains.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 27 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Limousine transfers direct from the aircraft door to VIP lounge and then onward to your chosen hotel ► Amazing selection of fine properties and villas ► One on one personal experiences from a local, knowledgeable specialist, photographer or journalist for example. ► Range of delightful gifts and keepsakes to take away. ► Tours and transfers by helicopter or luxury cars.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 28 Cambodia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 29 Cambodia – Asian Trails Cambodia Ltd. OFFICES Phnom Penh – 46 staff Siem Reap – 30 staff Battambang – 1 staff TOTAL STAFF - 77

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 30 Destination Cambodia

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 31 Cambodia offers… CHARMING CAMBODIA ► Boutique and resort style accommodation throughout the country ► Explore the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Angkor Wat and the many others surrounding Siem Reap ► Local and fine dining opportunities ► An untouched, uncrowded coastline and beach resort area at Sihanoukville ► Recount moments of history in Phnom Penh ► Participate in local events or CSR projects within the community ► Special interest activities such as photographic or cookery tours. ► Great selection of locally made art and souvenirs.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 32 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Fast track immigration and visa services on arrival. ► Selection of luxury vehicles to take you effortlessly to your chosen accommodation. ► Small, luxury boutique villas and hotels. ► Explore at your own pace with a driver and guide on standby. ► Helicopter charters to the lesser visited destinations. ► Experiences with local families and perhaps trade cooking techniques. ► Unique venues for picnic lunches or intimate dinners. ► Meet with local experts or celebrities. ► Gifts and souvenirs hand picked for the Asian Trails Boutique.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 33 Laos

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 34 Laos – Asian Trails Laos (AT Lao Co., Ltd.) OFFICES Vientiane – 32 staff Luang Prabang – 13 staff Pakze – 5 staff TOTAL STAFF - 50

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 35 Destination Laos

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 36 Laos offers… DISCOVER LAOS ► Experience the laid back way of life, still rooted deep with local traditions. ► Visit century old monasteries and witness hundreds of monks going about their daily routines. ► Stunning dramatic landscapes and wild rugged scenery. ► Adventurous activities through canyons, rivers, mountains and gorges. ► Visits to market towns and refreshingly simple villages and hamlets ► Explore many paths, still off the beaten track ► Delicate flavours and delicious Laotian cuisine

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 37 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Selection of VIP vehicles to take you effortlessly to your chosen accommodation. ► An excellent variety of hotels and higher room categories. ► Luxury sightseeing programmes by chauffeur driven cars or old time classics. ► A choice of lavish gifts and keepsakes. ► One on one personal experiences with the local community and specialist guides.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 38 Myanmar

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 39 Myanmar – Asian Trails Tour Ltd. OFFICES Yangon 55 staff Bagan 5 staff Mandalay 3 staff Taunggyi 5 staff TOTAL STAFF - 68

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 40 Destination Myanmar

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 41 Myanmar offers… MAGICAL MYANMAR ► Unscarred and relatively untouched by tourism, Myanmar is a great destination for discoverers and explorers. ► Historical sights unmatched anywhere else in South East Asia. ► Striking contrasting scenery from the Himalayas in the North to the pristine beaches in the West. ► Breathtaking experiences such as balloon flights over Bagan and boat trips on Inle Lake. ► Excellent choice of accommodation throughout. ► Interact with the friendly locals and make new friends.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 42 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Fast track and VIP meet & greet at the airport on arrival or departure. ► Transfers by 4WD vehicles or restored WWII Elephant Coach. ► Boutique and first class choice of accommodation. ► Exclusive and private dinner venues. ► A choice of lavish gifts and keepsakes. ► Arrangements to visit a local school and interact with the community. ► Private escorted tours with the best guides or locally renowned professionals.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 43 China

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 44 China – Kuoni Destination Management China OFFICES Beijing - 30 staff TOTAL STAFF – 30

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 45 Destination China

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 46 China offers… VISIT CHINA ► Classic sites of China such as The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City and the Terracotta Army. ► Picture postcard landscapes of Guilin and the Old towns of Lijiang and Dali, Shangri-la (little Tibet). ► Overload the palate with a culinary voyage of varying Chinese cuisine. Try something new! ► Envelop yourself with unique customs, cultures and colourful festivals. ► Up close and personal with local minorities in Tibet, and visit monasteries high in the mountains ► Cruise opportunities along the longest river in China.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 47 VIP Products & Services VIP SERVICES ► Exclusive and efficient VIP meet and greet at the airport on arrival. ► Specially arranged meetings with art collectors or experts in history or architecture. ► Entrance to areas usually closed off to the general ► Elite catering in magnificent venues like the Great Wall and Temple of Heaven ► Personalised biking tours through the Hutongs of Beijing. ► Imperial ceremonies on the City Wall of Xian. ► Tai Ji Classes in selected parks of Beijing and Shanghai. ► Chinese cooking classes with locally renowned chefs.

An Introduction to Asian Trails | 48 Offering imaginative tour itineraries at competitive rates for individual travellers and groups. Your professional partner in China and South East Asia. The Many Smiles of Asian Trails