Asia Small Group Tours

With over two decades of operating tours from Australia, we know Asia well. While our primary base in in Melbourne, we also have regional offices for our operations staff Vietnam, India and Sri Lanka. We firmly believe that our first-hand knowledge is what sets us apart, and our team members located across multiple destinations help to keep our operations running smoothly.

With a maximum of 12 guests, our take on small group touring allows easier access to places larger groups can’t reach. It’s a more flexible, personal way to travel - ideal for exploring tucked-away spots, connecting with locals, and enjoying a shared experience without the crowds.

As a result, smaller groups provide us with a different level of access. Our itineraries blend iconic highlights with off-the-beaten-track destinations, offering the best of both worlds. Carefully curated by our in-house travel experts, skip the crowds and discover lesser-known places that reveal a richer, more authentic side of each country you visit. We can travel differently with unique modes of transport that bring you closer to local life. Ride overnight ferries, hop on regional trains, or use smaller vehicles that reach places big tour buses can't.

We go beyond the traditional tourist trails, and experience destinations beyond the surface through authentic encounters with locals. Join paper-making workshops, take part in grassroots NGO initiatives, or explore on guided walking tours. These activities offer real insight into daily life, traditions, and community stories.

Remarkable East is a part of the Unbound Travel Group, a collection of bespoke tourism brands that specialise in small group touring, private journeys and in-depth destination knowledge across Asia.

ABN 74 608 656 800

Remarkable East - General Booking Terms and Conditions

1. To make a booking please complete and sign the Booking Form (which incorporates these Terms and Conditions) and return it, together with the non-refundable deposit (as set out under 1.1 and 1.2), to Remarkable East, PO Box 255 Carlton South VIC 3053 (ACN 123 715 622).

1.1 For tour/travel arrangements taking place entirely between 01 February and 30 November: The non-refundable deposit payable at the time of booking is 20%. If your booking occurs less than 60 days prior to the commencement of the tour/travel arrangements full payment is required at the time of booking.

1.2 For tour/travel arrangements taking place partly or entirely between 01 December and 31 January: The non-refundable deposit payable at the time of booking is 30%. If your booking occurs less than 90 days prior to the commencement of the tour/travel arrangements full payment is required at the time of booking.

2. To cancel your booking, you must do so in writing to Remarkable East. If you cancel your booking, you will be liable to Remarkable East as follows:

2.1.1 For tours/travel arrangements taking place between 01 February and 30 November: If cancellation occurs 60 days or more before the commencing date of the tour, your liability will be the deposited amount plus any non refundable flights booked for you. 

2.1.2 If cancellation occurs 30 days or more and less than 60 days prior to the commencing date of the tour, your liability will be 50% of the tour/ travel arrangement fee plus any non-refundable flights booked for you.

2.1.3 If cancellation occurs less than 30 days prior to the commencing date of the tour/travel arrangements, your liability will be the full amount of the tour/travel arrangement fee plus any non-refundable flights booked for you.

2.2.1 For tours/travel arrangements taking place between 01 December and 31 January: If cancellation occurs 90 days or more before the commencing date of the tour, your liability will be the deposited amount plus any non refundable flights booked for you. occurs curs 60 days or more and less than 90 days prior to the commencing date of the tour, your liability will be 50% of the tour/ travel arrangement fee plus any non-refundable flights booked for you.

2.2.2 If cancellation occurs 60 days or more and less than 90 days prior to the commencing date of the tour, your liability will be 50% of the tour/travel arrangement fee plus any non-refundable flights booked for you. 

2.2. 3 If cancellation occurs less than 60 days prior to the commencing date of the tour/travel arrangements, your liability will be the full amount of the tour/travel arrangement fee plus any non-refundable flights booked for you. 

3. Remarkable East requires that when you make your booking, you obtain a comprehensive travel insurance policy, which covers, but is not limited to, claims arising out of loss through the cancellation of bookings, loss of baggage or personal goods, medical expenses, travel and other costs arising out of the death or illness of a close relative, costs arising out of cancellation of transport services. 

4. Any decision made by you to cancel a tour/travel arrangements in contravention of the decision or advice of Remarkable East or their agents leaves you, pursuant with the conditions for a refund (Condition 2), liable for the full tour/travel arrangement. 

5. No refund will be made if you cancel any of the tour/travel arrangement services (including, by way of example, meals, accommodation, day trips).

6. If you request changes be made to a confirmed tour/travel arrangement, Remarkable East may, at their discretion, impose additional fees.

7. Additional costs such as hotel accommodation, fare increases, ticket re-issue fees and/or additional transport requirements arising from cancelled, delayed or re-scheduled flights, trains or any other transport will be borne by you.

We certainly do! In fact, private touring with custom-made itineraries is an area we’re particularly passionate about. To explore more of Asia on your terms, please visit us at Asia Unbound, India Unbound or Sri Lanka Unbound to learn more.