We have had a great time so far on our first part of our Japanese trip organised by Albee. Our tour guide Jonny has been great showing us around the city of Tokyo and taking us to museums. The drivers... See more
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At Highlights Travel (formerly Asia Highlights), we believe that the best journeys don't just take you to new places — they bring you closer to what truly matters: meaningful encounters, shared stories, and a deeper sense of place. Since 1998, we've been designing private, tailor-made trips across China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, with a focus on meaningful connection, cultural depth, and effortless travel. Our expert travel designers work one-on-one with each traveler, while our trusted local hosts open doors to authentic, personal experiences. With over 10,000 reviews and an outstanding 98.8% 5-star rating on platforms, our travelers consistently return with more than memories — they return with a deeper understanding. Our current journeys on Highlights Travel website focus on Southeast and South Asia, where vibrant cultures and meaningful moments await. Interested in China or Japan? Discover more curated journeys at China Highlights and Japan Highlights — part of the Highlights Travel family.
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We have had a great time so far on our…
We have had a great time so far on our first part of our Japanese trip organised by Albee. Our tour guide Jonny has been great showing us around the city of Tokyo and taking us to museums. The drivers have been friendly with comfortable cars. The hotel was excellent with a great buffet breakfast and friendly service.
My tour guide
My tour guide - Monica who put in a lot of time assembling a wonderful itinerary for my wife and I to have a extremely good experience.
Our first trip to Japan…
Bert Hu worked with us for quite some time to develop our first trip to Japan. He was courteous, prompt, and professional in his work. We visited five cities and had private tours in Tokyo and Hakone with Kento and Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka with Victor(Yamazaki). Both Kento and Victor were very friendly but we got along better with Kento. His relationship with nature was very much like our own. Victor was more concerned with money and how much things cost, which was not a concern for us on this trip. Kento brought us to a hidden fish market only locals know about, which my wife loved. He ate lunch with us and shared his life with us. Contrary Victor brought us to a fast food place (that was inexpensive) and refused to let us pay. His focus on money was off putting. Unfortunately my wife injured her back during our trip, but Victor brought us to the hospital and was very helpful with the translation and getting medication. We got to see all of the most common things that most tourists see including temples and gardens. We ended our trip at the 2025 Expo which was an amazing experience. The lottery system to get into the pavilions was terrible and we did not get to see the attractions we wanted to see but that is not the travel agencies fault. All in all it was an amazing trip but next time we will prioritize nature and stay away from the cities as much as possible. Too many experiences to mention in this review.
Yeliz is very helpful.
Excellent service
Jimmy Qin was super efficient and came back with a great tour proposal just to our liking.
He answered emails and what’s app messages promptly and professionally.
I felt very comfortable booking my vacation for our first trip to Japan with him .
Perfect for travelling with children!
Our tour with Asia Highlights couldn't have been better. We went to Japan for 8 days, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka (with a day trip to Nara), and we travelled with 2 young children aged 5 and 2. Japan is an incredibly child friendly country, but even so, if we'd attempted this without the help of Asia Highlights, it would have been incredibly difficult. Our two tour guides, Alan and Fiona, became part of our family on the trip, and our kids loved them so much that I am writing this review 5 months after we went, and they still talk about them! Even our 2 year old! Honestly they were so great and made such an impression on the kids that it was such a help when travelling, walking around and negotiating busy tourist sites. Everything was brilliantly organised, from pick up in super comfy cars to the daily activities, with the flexibility to add in additional stops or stay longer at places we particularly enjoyed. Nara Park, Legoland Osaka and Mount Fuji - we were incredibly lucky to see it clearly and with sakura in bloom - were family highlights, as was seeing Godzilla in Tokyo! Thank you so much, we were so happy that we're currently planning our next family holiday with Asia Highlights!
Yeliz has been Great!
Yeliz has done a great job accommodating our preferences with our schedule - perfectly customized to our needs and budget. So far the experience with AsiaHighlights has been GREAT!
The booking experience was great with…
The booking experience was great with good dialogue between me and Jimmy. We have not traveled yet as the trips are in January and April of 2026
Booked another Adventure with Asia Highlights
We had booked our previous trip to Vietnam and Thailand with Asia Highlights and had a very good experience dealing with Jason. We have just booked again and look forward to the same excellent service on our upcoming adventure.
Love Kyoto and Sho was the best
Sho was a really excellent guide and we enjoyed the bamboo grove and other sights with him . He even took us to a good sushi spot off the beaten path
An outstanding experience with China trip planning
We had an outstanding experience working with Alisa Liu from ChinaHighlights while planning our recent trip to China and Vietnam. From the very beginning, her professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail truly impressed me. Every aspect of the trip was handled promptly and seamlessly—from traveling by trains and accommodations to excursions and special requests.
What I appreciated most was how smoothly everything came together. She took the time to understand our preferences and needs, and turned that into a perfectly tailored itinerary. It made trip planning stress-free and enjoyable, knowing everything is thoughtfully arranged in advance.
I’m incredibly grateful for the care and effort that went into planning this trip. It’s clear she is passionate about what she does and genuinely care about her clients’ experiences. I highly recommend ChinaHighlights services to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated travel agent in South-East Asia. Thank you Alisa!
Efficient
Efficient, polite, listened to my requirements and finalised my short tour in a short space of time.
Planning for Thailand
We are in the planning stage of the trip currently. Yeliz Wong has been wonderful to help customize the perfect trip for our group! She has been easy to work with and quick to respond to any questions. We are very excited to arrive and experience it all!

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Som my guide was excellent (and so was…
Som my guide was excellent (and so was my driver Mr. Ty)! Extremely helpful and courteous 😃 Som was especially fluent in English, to my (Canadian) ears he has no discernible accent and was therefore surprisingly easily to converse with. Mr. Ty was always very punctual and safe, and Som exhibited a depth of knowledge about almost any of my inquiries. Would highly recommend them both and the experiences here in Siem Reap 🤩

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#Ellie& Kyoto
#Ellie and # Kyoto: I had pleasure of visiting Kyoto with very capable and highly talented guide, who explained rich heritage and importance of Kyoto. She made our trip memorable and I highly recommend her service as a guide

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The guides have all been excellent
The guides have all been excellent. We spent the longest time with Victor in Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. There was a wide variety of things to see and do, and the vans we rode in were very comfortable. The drivers were very professional as well. If you have specific ideas on food you want to try, be sure and say that at the beginning of the day.

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Great trip to Inner Mongolia
Alisa helped us to plan a wonderful holiday to Inner Mongolia. She took into account our specific needs and proposed an itinerary which met those needs. The arranged accomodation was generally good and our driver was excellent, driving us safely through some difficult roads and weather conditions. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and will definitely engage her services for our next trip to China.

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Epic Trip
Monica with Asia Highlights helped make this a memorable experience. She accommodated all my must haves and had great ideas to add to this trip. I was greeted with Jah at the airport who was our guide for the past 5 days and she was amazing. Charismatic, knowledgeable, fun and such an amazing personality. Truly an epic experience. I would easily use them again. Not one thing was an issue

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Amazing Tour in Tokyo
Amazing Tour in Tokyo!
What a wonderful experience we had in Tokyo with Kimura! Kimura was an amazing tour guide. He’s very informative and we learned so much about Japan and its culture. Hope everyone can get a chance to experience Tokyo with Kimura. Thank you Kimura for making our family vacation extra memorable!

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