China-Vietnam adventures

Horse-trekking, camping in the wilderness and China-Vietnam combinations are some of the innovations from Peregrine China Adventures.

This year's programme is a little more upmarket, with better hotels and more diversity.

One of the more unusual trips is the Middle Kingdom, priced at $4190, land only.

In 17 days it goes from Beijing to Kunming, a journey from north to south.

Among the highlights is a visit to the Buddhist caves at Luoyang, where more than 100,000 images of Buddha and his disciples are carved into the cliffs.

Contact: Adventure Travel Company Auckland, ph (09) 379 or visit the website of Peregrine