Travel Indochina is pleased to announce the launch of their new �Asia � Small Group Journeys� brochure for 2004-05. At 84 pages, this is the company�s biggest offering yet and is due to arrive in travel agencies this week.

�Our new 2004-05 �Asia � Small Group Journeys� brochure features our most comprehensive range of holidays to date and represents the passions and talents of our entire team�, says Paul Hole, General Manager of Travel Indochina.

�In addition to our innovative new tours, we�ve refined all of our small group journeys so that the overall pacing of the tours have been enhanced. For example, we have introduced more market and city walks throughout our destinations.� says Travel Indochina�s National Sales Manager and former Tour Leader, Eric Finley. �This is what our travellers love! By introducing small excursions such as an early morning walk to view monks collecting alms in Luang Prabang, tai chi classes in Beijing, and market walks in Hoi An, our travellers come away with a real sense of the community they have visited. This is what a small group journey is all about and what distinguishes our style of travel from the stock standard coach tour operators.�

Agents and travellers will also be delighted to hear that despite the addition of many new inclusions and hotel upgrades that will add to the travellers experience, prices have decreased across the board, with some tours priced up to 20% less than last year. An addition to this years brochure of particular interest to agents are the helpful 'Selecting Your Journey' pages at the beginning of each country, with a summary of each itinerary, a reference to 'special inclusions' on each tour and a listing of hotels used. This section is designed to help travellers pick a journey or journeys that best suits their individual interests � a vital selling tool for agents to help in their clients decision making process.

New tour highlights include:

An exciting in-depth journey that allows travellers to fully appreciate the beauty, contrast and history of this fascinating country. Many of the places visited are along Cambodia's south coast, and offered only in this tour - the beach town of Sihanoukville, colonial port of Kampot and once famous but now largely deserted French resort of Kep.

A journey for those wanting to experience Indochina�s most compelling destinations in a compact timeframe. Begin in the unforgettable World Heritage listed town of Luang Prabang in Laos, visit the enchanting riverside town of Hoi An and imperial capital of Hue before moving on to Hanoi, Vietnam�s graceful tree-lined capital. Conclude this incredible journey with the stunning temples of Angkor in Cambodia.

A Tale of Three Cities � 10 Days from $2,255pp (pg 36) Our cross border journeys continue to be a popular choice for travellers looking to combine two or more countries. This journey brings together Vietnam�s two dramatically different cities - Hanoi in the north and Saigon in the south - with the amazing temples of Angkor in Cambodia.

Thailand & Laos Experience � 15 Days from $4,185pp (pg 68) A culturally rich journey that will captivate the senses, this Superior journey leaves the tourist trails behind! Explore the Golden Triangle, former Thai capital of Ayuthaya, and old world ambience of Luang Prabang. Cruise overnight on the Mekong River on board an exquisite custom-built river barge and whilst on land, stay in some of Asia's most luxurious hotels.

Full details and itineraries can be found by visiting www.travelindochina.com.au Call 1300 367 666 to order your free Asia brochure or to find out more information about our small group journeys.