Asia Cycling & Tours

Hotels

In cities and large towns you will be accommodated in 3 to 4 star properties that are centrally located, atmospheric, and reliable and where we have seen a good track record with traveller satisfaction over many years.

Lodges

In various parts of Asia, we use quality lodges situated in natural environments. They offer comfortable, authentic accommodation that is clean, well maintained with good facilities and the best choice for the location that they are in.

Ryokans

Traditional style ryokans offer travellers a true taste of Japanese culture, sleeping on comfortable ‘futon’ bedding, laid out on tatami mat floors in wonderfully minimalistic rooms. Modified by sliding rice paper partitions, shoes are always left at the entrance upon entering these serene spaces.

Boats

Stay on board a traditional ‘junk’ boat, built entirely of aromatic wood with style and comfort that create the perfect balance of modern convenience and traditional Asian ambience. Cabins are twin share with private facilities. Features vary by vessel; however they may include a viewing platform, dining halls, panoramic windows and a library.

Camping

Enjoy fully supported camping with quality two person tents erected in scenic wilderness settings, a dining tent and a toilet tent with a sit toilet. Our crew looks after all logistics including food preparation as we focus on keeping our impact on the environment to a minimum.

Homestays

During homestays, a local family opens their home providing wonderful insight into the local culture, cuisine and lifestyle. Expect simple but clean and comfortable communal lodgings with shared bathrooms and a warm reception from your hosts.

Ger camps

A ger is a circular felt tent used by the nomadic people of Mongolia and sometimes in Central Asia. Spacious with comfortable beds, our gers allow you to experience ‘life on the steppe’ as you interact with a local family. In the evening, candles illuminate the gers providing an atmospheric night time experience.

Bin Yan

Bin Yan was born in the far west of China in Urumqi Xinjiang, and graduated from Xinjiang University. He has worked as a guide since 2002 and is arguably one of the most experienced Silk Road guides in the business. He is very devoted to his work and his jokes always evoke peals of laughter from his travel companions.

Stony Xiao

Stony has been a favourite cycle guide for World Expeditions since 2001. In his spare time he explores the most remote corners of China, often helping to pave the way for new adventures, making him an authority who is often published in China Travel magazines. Stony's great knowledge of religion and culture and his sense of fun make him well liked by our travellers.

Tim Cope

Tim’s adventures include a 14 month cycle trip from St Petersburg to Beijing and a three year Mongolia to Hungary traverse on horseback. An accomplished writer and documentary maker, he is also a past recipient of the 'Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year Award'.

Kyaw Thu

Kyaw Thu, with a great positive outlook and humour, has been guiding tourists from all over the world for over 15 years throughout Myanmar and is doing that still with as much enthusiasm as his first trip. Originally from a small village near Bago, Kyaw Thu moved to Shan State and worked in tourism in the early days that Myanmar was opening up. Kyaw Thu has a very wide knowledge of all kind of subjects, from history to daily life of country people.

Myint Myint Khaing

Myint Myint has been working as tour leader since 2006 and loves to lead to people from different countries around Myanmar to show them unique places, cultures and ways of life. She is passionate about Myanmar, which led to her becoming a guide: "I love its beauty, the peace of the pagodas, the safety and the lush green countryside and dense forests".

Nwe Ni Thein (Nina)

Nina is always in a happy mood, eager to show and explain the beauty of her country. With more than 10 years' experience she is very focused on making the whole trip seamless for her clients. Her wide general knowledge enables her to explain many facets and sights of Myanmar. Nina speaks fluent English and was born and grew up in Northern Shan State (Lashio).

Yuka Suzuki

Born in the Shizuoka prefecture, Yuka moved to Chicago in the US at age seven before returning in her teens to study Japanese culture at University. When travelling with Yuka, expect a fascinating insight into the historic and modern day lifestyles of Japan.

Hiroyuki Matsumura (Hiro)

Hiro was born in Tokyo and attended primary school in Moscow from age seven. Returning to Japan as a young adult he began an interest in paragliding amongst other things. Fun, intelligent and adept at explaining the intricate facets of Japanese culture, Hiro’s adventure guiding expertise is consistently praised by our travellers.

Nom Vannak Nom

Nom joined the tourism industry in 1999 after completing a Tourism degree in Siem Reap. His interest in adventure tourism propelled him into a career of taking travellers walking and cycling across many regions of Indochina. A great communicator, his genuine interest in nature and history make him an exceptional guide.

Vincent Zhu

Vincent is a native of Guangdong and a graduate of Guangdong University in Foreign Studies. Vincent’s expertise is in cycle tourism and he has led many bike trips all over China in the last decade. He is an inspirational guide who has also spent time cycling in the Himalaya. You are in good hands when out on the trails with Vincent.

Cathy Liu Cathy

Cathy grew up in Yunnan Province, China, and was drawn from an early age to cycling. Her easy going nature and passion for Yunnan’s myriad of peoples and cultures make her a favourite with locals and fellow travellers alike. After 10 years as one of China’s most experienced cycling leaders showing off her extensive knowledge of back roads, she remains happiest when on a bike!

Frank Guo

Frank was born in the year of the dragon, hence, in Chinese his nickname is ‘dragon’. A qualified lawyer, Frank evolved his career realising that he had a great interest in history, photography, overseas and domestic adventure travel. Frank is also a master of traditional Chinese massage which he learned from his father.

‘Joy’ Chittanong

Joy is one of our favourite guides for adventure tours in Laos. Joy lives in Luang Prabang, and has over seven years experience guiding a great variety of adventures from hiking and trekking to kayaking and biking. If you travel with this young, dynamic and super friendly man, you will always find the joys of exploring the stunning back roads, hills and rivers of Laos.

Do Chi Hung

Do was born in Ha Noi, graduating in Tourism from Ha Noi Open University. He has been guiding for more than 10 years in both touring and adventure trips. As part of the Ha Noi cycling team he has a great passion for biking tours as well as showing his fellow travellers the beauty of all of Vietnam – from the remote villages and mountainous areas to cities and beaches.

Su Zhi Wei

Our association with ‘Mr Su’ goes back more than two decades when we jointly pioneered the first commercial cycling trips in Southern China. Defying all the odds, Mr Su’s vision of providing active, off the beaten track experiences for our travellers to China has been a marvellous accomplishment in a tightly regulated industry. Our adventures in China continue to thrive as a result.

Dr Ross Anderson

Dr Anderson lives with his wife in a small town near the Lakes District in the north of England. He is a family doctor and spends much of his spare time travelling as an expedition doctor. He has more than 10 years of altitude and travel medicine experience. Previous treks and expeditions have focused on the Himalayas, with others in the Scandinavian Arctic and mountainous areas of Africa. He also enjoys trail running, cycling and open-water swimming.