Zen Oriental Journeys

We offer sensational tour packages to any destination beyond the depth of casual tourist itineraries. Each tour is individually designed, includes significant and thoroughly researched destinations with a balance between engagement and relaxation. Our unique itineraries reflect expert knowledge of the places, peoples, history and cultures of the region. They are designed to take you ‘off the beaten track’ to include crafts villages, galleries, museums, sacred ceremonies and festivals, market places and special arrangements for performances, all with meticulous attention to detail on every aspect to ensure an enriching and rewarding experience.

Our workplace is a studio office. Zen Oriental Journeys is a sole proprietary with no shopfront, no staff or overhead costs to cover, so we can pass the savings on to you. We collaborate with dedicated professionals from each destination with no middlemen. We pride ourselves with over 35 years of studying, teaching, researching and travelling experience throughout Asia and other parts of the world. Our sensational tour packages are 'one offs' for individuals as well as small groups and we only operate 5 - 6 specialized group tours each year. Our main focus is on culture and arts. We are passionate about what we do. It's that simple really.

BESPOKE JOURNEYS:

Solo or just a couple of travellers? Zen Oriental Journeys has many repeat clients who like to travel independently, entrusting us to exceed their expectations when planning and operating a tour just for them. Our innovative itineraries are tailor made just for you. From Turkey to Tokyo we can create the trip of your dreams. Please contact us to discuss your individual itinerary.

BENEFITS OF SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS:

Our small groups range from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 25 participants with the following benefits:
• Less time spent waiting for others
• More space on touring vehicles
• Stay in boutique hotels, havelis, palaces and Riyadhs, not just large hotel chains
• Develop friendships with like-minded travellers
• More time to interact with your guide
• We can include special experiences not suitable for large groups
• Connect with the local people and cultures

ANYONE FROM ANYWHERE CAN JOIN:

Any traveller from anywhere is able to join. Flights can be arranged from the UK or from any other country. We will send the recommended flight options when they are available for booking or alternatively you may make your own flight reservation and inform us of the details, or we can arrange flights on your behalf. We will ensure you are met at the arrival airport and transferred to the first hotel to meet your fellow travellers. Just contact us. We are here to help.

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT:

We are now agents for the magnificent suite of Asian luxury river journeys offered by Pandaw cruises.
We are also agents for Coral Expeditions’ small ship journeys to Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, the Spice Islands, and the small islands of the Indian Ocean.

We offer a ‘one stop shop’ taking all of the issues out of booking on-line and making payment over the internet.

BOOK: SUDAN/EGYPT - STORIES IN STONE

From our journey in 2020. 229 pages with 424 full colour stunning images by Ralph A. Ledergerber. Book format is Standard Landscape 25cmx20cm. Available online (print on demand) as a Softcover or Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

A journey through Northern Sudan and Egypt, following the meandering life-giving River Nile. A discovery of the ancient forgotten kingdoms of the Black Pharaohs in the land of Kush and then crossing the border into Egypt, where collossal monuments are still dominating the landscape, where tombs and treasures of long gone royal dynasties are testament of a highly developed culture with many questions still unanswered. To order your copy click on the image.

BOOK: MOROCCO - A VISUAL JOURNEY

From our journey in 2019. 150 pages with 168 full colour stunning images by Ralph A. Ledergerber. Book format is Standard Landscape 25cmx20cm. Available online (print on demand) as a Softcover or Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

The Kingdom of Morocco is the most westerly of the North African countries known as the Maghreb - the "Arab West". It has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountaineous interior and a rich history of independence not shared by its neighbours. Its diverse culture is a blend of Arab, Berber, European and African influences.

This book is intended to give an insight into the country's diversity. A destination with a myriad of subjects to be discovered and to be enjoyed. Fascinating! To order your copy click the image below for a preview and having it sent to your home address.

UPCOMING EXCITING JOURNEYS IN 2024:

India: Royal Rajasthan, March 2024, FULLY BOOKED, CONCLUDED
Himalayan Journey, June 2024, FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST ONLY, Apply for PDF
Japan: Journey to Japan, 1 Nov - 22 Nov 2024, FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST ONLY, CLOSE OF BOOKINGS 3 SEP 2024

UPCOMING EXCITING JOURNEYS IN 2025:

Journey to South India, Feb 2025, Under construction, BOOKINGS OPEN, Apply for PDF
Upper Mustang: Journey to Lo Manthang, 1 Oct - 18 Oct 2025, BOOKINGS OPEN, CLOSE OF BOOKINGS 1 AUG 2025
New Gardens and Arts of Japan tour with master Japanese gardener, Shinya Ueda, November 2025. Registrations of interest now being accepted

REGISTER EARLY FOR EXCITING JOURNEYS:

To register your interest early for any of our journeys, please click here and mention the destination in which you are interested.

To talk to us directly please contact Zen Oriental Journeys by calling Lee Grafton on 0401 123 347