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Boats & Trains

On an intrepid holiday, a journey can be half the adventure. And with Ampersand’s top picks you’ll almost be sorry you’ve arrived! We can highly recommend exploring South East Asia on the Eastern & Oriental Express train journey or a jaunt through North India on the lavish Maharajas’ Express, which snakes through the region’s finest jewels including the statuesque Taj Mahal. Experience a different viewpoint of your destination by luxurious river boat and discover the secrets of the Mekong or the longest river in Burma, the Irrawaddy. For a truly knock out nautical adventure, take to the remote eastern seas of Indonesia on a traditional luxury sail boat, like Tiger Blue, Si Datu Bua or Silolona.

The Ultimate Indonesia Honeymoon

INDONESIA Kila Swimming Pools 3

18 days from £26,320 for 2025

This ultimate romantic getaway is perfect for those looking for 5-star service, opulent comfort and privacy whilst experiencing the beauty...

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A Family Diving Holiday, from Lombok to Komodo

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12 days from £7,960 for 2025

An exciting family adventure which explores the Komodo Islands above and below the crystal clear waves, and all they have...

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Sanctuary Ananda Cruise… Iconic Burma in Luxurious Style

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13 days from £8,130 for 2025

Combine the very best of Burma’s iconic sites with a luxurious voyage down the Irrawaddy River aboard one of the...

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Seeking Ancient Japan: Follow in the footsteps of Stanley Stewart

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11 days from £10,626 for 2025

Seek ancient Japan on the Izu Peninsula – a land of hot-springs, towering peaks, empty coastal headlands and 400 year-old...

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Group Diving in the Komodo Islands

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10 days from £12,880 for 2025

The Komodo Islands national park has some of the best diving in the world, with every type of tropical diving...

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Group Diving in Raja Ampat

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12 days from £8,720 for 2025

There is no better way to explore the mysterious and undiscovered world of Raja Ampat than by luxury sailing yacht.

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Tiger Blue, Indonesia: The Ultimate Sea Safari

Tiger Blue, Indonesia: The Ultimate Sea Safari

11 days from £6,160 for 2025

Make it up as you go along on the ultimate Indonesian sea safari. Any stay on board the Tiger Blue...

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Luxury Voyage around Indonesia’s Komodo Islands on Alila Purnama

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11 days from £14,050 for 2025

This trip combines the effortless style and luxury of all Alila properties, both on land and at sea. Go island-hopping...

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The Length of the Bullet Train Line in Japan

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19 days from £14,900 for 2025

With two recent extensions to Aomori in the north and Kagoshima to the south, the bullet train line now runs...

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Indonesian Sojourn onboard Silolona

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9 days from £11,550 for 2025

One of the newest and most exciting vessels to grace the Indian Ocean, Silolona is a truly modern classic sailing...

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Undiscovered Burma... Luxury Sailing in the Mergui Archipelago

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11 days from £6,470 for 2025

Are you looking for a new way to experience Burma? We have the answer: a 12-night luxury adventure featuring her...

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Belmond's Road to Mandalay... Burma by Boat

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11 days from £5,110 for 2025

Meandering up the Irrawaddy on a luxury river boat is a wonderful and relaxing way to experience Burma. As this...

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Pandaw Mekong Cruise... Vietnam & Cambodia

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12 days from £7,270 for 2025

Ideal for people who like to cruise. Pandaw is not the only vessel that does this route; we have many...

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Best-of-the-Best Luxury Tour of Vietnam

VIETNAM Six Senses Can Dao Condao Exterior

13 days from £8,260 for 2025

Vietnam’s impressive roll call of cultural, culinary and natural highlights make her one of Asia’s most enticing destinations. She is...

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Luxury Indochina… Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

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15 days from £9,120 for 2025

This trip gives you the most luxurious taste of Indochina. Enjoy Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia’s best boutique hotels, including one...

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Meandering Down the Mekong... Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam

Meandering Down The Mekong Itinerary

21 days from £11,200 for 2025

This is our ‘super luxe’ Mekong itinerary. Sleeping both on the boat and in hotels, you will experience four countries...

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Siam in Style - Jungles, Trains & Beaches in Thailand

THAILAND - Four Seasons (I think)

16 days from £11,200 for 2025

This luxurious itinerary travels from the hills of northern Thailand to the stunning beaches and islands in the country's south....

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Classic Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia’s Temples of Angkor

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13 days from £6,650 for 2025

This is one of our most popular trips and constantly gets marvellous feedback from clients. It includes a very extensive...

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Classic Kerala... Beautiful Beaches & Balmy Backwaters in South India

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14 days from £5,915 for 2025

A relaxed introduction to the friendly charm, incredible cuisine and fascinating history of the beautiful state of Kerala.

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Client Testimonials

We had a wonderful holiday - everything was perfect. Thank you for helping us to make a thoughtful plan to enjoy and make most out of our trip. The places we visited, the guides, the transportation and driver, the hotels selected... Everything was great!
- Jaime Benitez, South India
We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
- Redmayne family, Phuket
We really enjoyed the trip and were happy that we squeezed so much into a few short days. The Burmese people were lovely and the sites were fantastic. We really enjoyed the balloon ride and would highly suggest it to others in the future. The trip went super smoothly and a good time plus learning happened for all. Yangon was nice as the Strand was quite amazing and we of course loved the giant gold temple. Many thanks for all of your help and look forward to future travel with you.
- Wallace Family, Burma

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