Treasures of Ancient Lands

“There is a special charm to journeys undertaken before daybreak in hot lands: the air is soft and cool and the coming of dawn reveals a landscape fresh from the night dew.”

― Aung San Suu Kyi, Letters from Burma

Silk and Stones Travel specializes in journeys to exotic, less traveled regions and countries with unusual cultures, architecture, and traditions.  All tours use local suppliers to support itineraries designed with sensitivity to the unique environmental, ecological, and cultural opportunities in each country.  Unusual activities and locations, exceptional guides, and reliable logistics enable each participant to enjoy the best of travel to these unusual places with comfort and safety. 

There is a new group trip planned, Silk Traditions of Southeast Asia, that will explore the workshops and studios of traditional and contemporary silk weavers and artists in three beautiful countries:  Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.  As Myanmar opens up, we will quickly lose the uncrowded exploration experience, so I hope you’ll review this trip, and let me know your interests.  For those of you who would also like to see Vietnam and Thailand, there are pre and post trip extensions that would complement this trip.  Let us know of your interests.

We also would love to help you plan a wonderful custom trip to Southeast Asia.  I have just returned from Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, and have new places, new experiences and new restaurants and shops to share with you. 

Silk and Stones Travel specializes in journeys to exotic, less traveled regions and countries with unusual cultures, architecture, and traditions.  All tours use local suppliers and partners with itineraries designed with sensitivity to the unique environmental, ecological, and cultural opportunities in each country.  Unique activities and locations, exceptional guides, and reliable logistics enable each participant to enjoy the best of travel to these unusual places with comfort and safety.  Check back soon for 2012 new trips and the schedule for small group trips.             

Small group tours and custom designed trips for private groups emphasize the local culture, especially the villages, art, architecture, markets, and cuisine.  Guides are carefully selected for their deep knowledge of their local area, their language skills, and their enthusiasm for sharing their country and culture with others.  Read about Silk and Stones Travel and find resources to plan your trip. 

“Excellent guides, accommodating, helpful well informed about history and culture of each place we visited. The accommodations were superb. Every detail was considered, and executed carefully and thoughtfully for our needs. Highly recommended!”

-- from a guest on recent trips

Photos courtesy of Silk and Stones Travel staff, unless otherwise noted.

Negotiating at the Market, Pindaya, Myanmar