The Best of ATJ 2022

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THE BEST OF

The journey changes you; it should change you.

- Anthony Bourdain

CHINA

CONTENTS 02 The Best of ATJ 03 Who We Are

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03 What We Do 04 Where We Go

05 We Offer Unsurpassed Value 06 How We Do What We Do

09 About the Foundation 10 Contact

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THE BEST OF ATJ 2022 We all strive for new beginnings, a chance to be creative and reach out to experience that which makes us feel good. With travel, there is a promise of self-renewal, evolution, journey and unchartered territory. While our ambitions and hopes wander to trips untaken and adventures that have yet to unfurl, we can’t help but pause and reflect on what has gotten us here. Let 2022 be that year, be that moment, be that minute for which you choose to begin again.

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TRAVEL ISN’T ALWAYS PRETTY. IT ISN’T ALWAYS COMFORTABLE. SOMETIMES IT HURTS, IT EVEN BREAKS YOUR HEART. BUT THAT’S OK. THE JOURNEY CHANGES YOU; IT SHOULD CHANGE YOU. IT LEAVES MARKS ON YOUR MEMORY, ON YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS, ON YOUR HEART, AND ON YOUR BODY. YOU TAKE SOMETHING WITH YOU. HOPEFULLY, YOU LEAVE SOMETHING GOOD BEHIND - Anthony Bourdain

MALAYSIA

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GET INSPIRED!

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WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE DO

WE ARE A FAMILY OWNED SMALL COMPANY DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE

WE PUT TOGETHER AWESOME AND SOMETIMES VERY COMPLEX TRIPS SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.

ATJ is a boutique tour operator offering the best in cultural, private, custom, guided and small group tours to Asia and the Pacific. We hand craft unique private and custom itineraries, with door to door service, for you, your families and for your friends.

PRIVATE CUSTOM TRAVEL

ATJ Completely personalizes custom trips to Asia and the Pacific, this is our specialty. We delight in using our extensive first-hand knowledge to craft itineraries that perfectly fit your unique travel style and preferences. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, friends, a family or a group of friends, we can make it happen.

ATJ was founded in Boulder,CO in 1987. ATJ has always been inspired by passion, diversity, discovery, human connections, different cultures and what the profound power of travel brings to the very fabric of our souls as a global community.

PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL

ATJ also specializes in custom private group itineraries that match your group’s energy, interests and engagement level. We consider your organization’s or group’s primary focuses and how these are best fused with local cultural activities - whether it’s team building, happiness at work, emotional engagement, mindfulness or team communication. Think company retreats, alumni trips, curated museum journeys and family reunions.

We’re an owner-managed company and a team of Asia travel experts with a passion for our region. The exceptional quality of service that ATJ provides is a direct reflection of the quality of our staff in the field and our Travel Experts and Team in our office.

We are a well-educated, committed and diverse group.

Our current staff have been with ATJ an average of almost 20 years. We have traveled to upwards of 30 countries combined and sometimes multiple times. We travel to the Asia and Pacific region frequently, renewing our knowledge solidifying our bulletproof local relationships and earning our titles as true travel experts.

OUR PROCESS

We answer your phone calls, we respond to emails. We have access to the best resources in the industry in terms of travel advice and support like passports and visas, travel insurance, health and safety including up to date entry requirements and vaccinations guidelines, air routing, best air carriers and the list goes on. We also have an in house air specialist whose main goal is to chase down and book the best pricing and routing for your adventure.

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VIETNAM

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PLANNING

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SPECIFICS

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WITH WHOM

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GUIDES

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ITINERARY

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MONGOLIA

KAZAKHSTAN UZBEKISTAN

KYRGYZSTAN SEOUL

TURKMENISTAN

DOHA

TIBET NEPAL

DUBAI

CHINA

BHUTAN

JAPAN

TAIPEI

PACIFIC OCEAN

MYANMAR

ABU DHABI

VIETNAM LAOS

INDIA

OMAN

THAILAND

HONG KONG POLYNESIA

INDIAN OCEAN CAMBODIA

ARABIAN SEA

SINGAPORE

MALAYSIA MALAYSIAN BORNEO

INDONESIA

SRI LANKA

PAPUA NEW GUINEA MICRONESIA

MALDIVES

INDONESIA

MELANESIA FIJI AUSTRALIA

WHERE WE GO SOUTHEAST ASIA

Cambodia Indochina Indonesia Laos Malaysia Malaysian Borneo Myanmar Thailand Vietnam

SOUTH ASIA

EAST ASIA

HIMALAYAS

CENTRAL & WEST ASIA

India Sri Lanka Maldives

Bhutan Himalayas Nepal Tibet

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China Japan Mongolia

Central Asia Turkey

NEW ZEALAND

THE PACIFIC

Australia Fiji Melanesia Micronesia New Zealand Polynesia Papua New Guinea

STOPOVERS Abu Dhabi Doha Dubai Hong Kong Oman Singapore Seoul Taipei

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WE OFFER UNSURPASSED VALUE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT:

Our team is here to answer questions and alleviate concerns before, after and during your travels. Before you depart, we arm you with custom travel documents and information to bring with you. We are on call for you 24/7 while you’re traveling.

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RELIABLE PARTNERSHIPS:

For more than 35 years, we have actively cultivated friendships with the best guides and partners in the region. These folks have become family to us and can often pull strings or help in a crisis when needed.

PERSONAL SERVICE:

Our Travel Experts and Office Team are masters in crafting uniquely customized itineraries inspired by their decades of first-hand travel experience. We have all worked together for many years and we become close with our travelers, often building lifelong relationships.

We are travelers ourselves. Every step of the way, we provide the kind of service we desire when we travel. Private transfers, snacks and drinks provided in your vehicle; going off script if you choose; and the right balance between activities and rest for contemplation.

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JAPAN

UNSURPASSED DEDICATION:

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HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO DREAM

Start by describing your vision of a perfect trip. Need ideas?

Our experienced Asia Travel Experts are specialists in guiding you through the options.

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DESIGN

Discuss your specific travel preferences with your personal Travel Expert. From destination to duration to daily activities, everything is flexible.

LENGTH

WHERE

TO-DOS

SITES

WHEN

HOTELS

DEPART

Sit back and relax. We take care of all the logistical details, allowing you the opportunity to fully embrace every moment of your Asia Pacific travels.

DISCOVER

Accompanied by an expert local guide, you experience a personal, insider’s introduction to the countries you visit.

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TOP LEFT: AUSTRALIA TOP MIDDLE: VIETNAM TOP RIGHT: INDIA BOTTOM: THAILAND BACKGROUND: ABU DHABI

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TURKEY

WE HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AND AWARDED BY INDUSTRY GREATS, OVER AND OVER AGAIN TRAVEL AND LEISURE - A-List Travel Advisor

TRAVEL AND LEISURE - World’s Best Tour Operator

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER - Top Travel Specialist

OUTSIDE MAGAZINE - Best Places to Work

TRAVEL WEEKLY - Magellan Award

AFAR - Best Tour Operator JAPAN ATJ.COM | travel@atj.com | 800.642.2742

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

FAQS AND COMMON QUESTIONS:

75% of our travelers are repeat and referral, a testament to our core values.

We also work with travel agents; they rely on our expertise and comprehensive approach so their travelers are well supported.

DOES MY TRIP INCLUDE TRAVEL INSURANCE?

We advise each traveler to purchase a travel insurance policy most appropriate for their situation. See Travel Insurance for complete details.

WILL I NEED A VISA? WHAT ABOUT A PASSPORT?

All of our destinations require a passport, valid for 6 months beyond your return date. You may need a visa for your destination, visit our Visas & Passports page for more information.

WILL I NEED ANY VACCINATIONS?

You may or may not need vaccinations depending on your destination(s).* For comprehensive information please refer to the Center for Disease Control’s Traveler’s Health Information Web site or call 800-311-3435. See our Health & Safety page for more information. *AS MORE AND MORE DESTINATIONS REOPEN, THEY REQUIRE PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION

HOW MANY PIECES OF LUGGAGE CAN I BRING? WHAT SHOULD I PACK?

Baggage restrictions vary by airline. Many carriers to the Asia/Pacific region allow 2 checked bags per person, and each bag is allowed to weigh a maximum of 50 lbs. for a total of 100 lbs. However, many European-based carriers allow only one 50 lb bag per passenger. Please visit the web site of your airline to find specific details on what is allowed and what will incur extra fees. See our Airlines & Luggage page for more detail, and to learn more about packing for your trip.

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FO U N D A T IO N

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION We give back! The ATJ Foundation invests in a variety of carefully selected relief work initiatives that support grassroots assistance in Asia and the Pacific to very specific projects to aid in health, safety and rebuilding on the heels of natural disasters and unexpected adversities. We invite our travelers and our staff to become involved in strengthening our personal connection with the communities that have always been at the heart of our efforts.

SOME OF THE WORK THE ATJ FOUNDATION HAS CONTRIBUTED TO ARE: Ban Nai Soi Community Learning Center (BNSCLC)/North Thailand/ Burma Border Current since 2021 Myanmar Relief for Legal Aid and Humanitarian Needs 2021 Have You Heard? Elephant Rescue and Awareness Campaign 2020-2021 Purkhal Youth Development Project (India) 2020 Sri Lanka Flooding 2017 Nepal Earthquake 2015 Cyclone Nargis/Myanmar 2008 Tsunami Relief 2004 And locally, as a result of COVID-19:

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THAILAND

Colorado No Kid Hungry 2020 Sophie’s Neighborhood 2020 Restaurant Worker’s Relief Fund 2020

ATJ and our overseas partners personally vet all initiatives

100% of your donation goes directly to the ATJ Foundation

ATJ wire transfers go directly to our partners, no red-tape

All administrative and any associated costs are donated by ATJ

The ATJ Foundation is a 501c (3) non-profit – all donations are tax-deductible 9

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