Masterclass Tours Exclusive Encounters
Exclusive Experiences for the Innovative traveller Masterclass are private intimate Asian experiences that connect clients with masters from all over Asia. Meet the people, hear the stories and engage with the characters that make our destinations so special.
Masterclass clients Four and Five Star Well travelled, have seen it all before Independent travelers who want more than a tour guide Experience and authenticity matter more than cost Culture Connoisseurs
What is a Masterclass? Private tours Access to real experts Exclusive experiences Real, interactive and personable Hands on and up close High quality, premium product
Masterclass Tours Cambodia
Angkor Heritage: Masterclass Spend a day behind-the-scenes in Siem Reap alongside a conservationist, exploring the Angkor temple ruins beyond the highlights. Learn more about the temples history, heritage and the care of the temples with a man tasked with their survival. Meet Long Nary - Stone conservation expert of 25 years. Learn more about the history of Angkor and the work being done to protect the site for future generations. Full day tour of the site.
Portrait of Angkor: Masterclass Alongside a successful photographer based in Siem Reap, spend the day capturing the true heart and soul of Angkor through the camera s lens. Plot a course through the Angkor temples and surrounding villages with camera in hand along with your expert guide. Get a prime location for sunrise photos. Get a glimpse of the contemporary temple culture, and also travel to surrounding countryside and into the lives of rural farmers. Get a wider scope of photography knowledge and more diverse memories.
Circus School: Masterclass Alongside the talented circus performers at PHARE Circus the most famous circus troupe in Cambodia support a wonderful local NGO while learning the tricks of the circus trade. A great, fun way to interact with PHARE artists through learning a few of circus act techniques from them. One and half hours held in the big top tent or circus gym in Phare, PHARE s Circus venue. The workshop experience ensures that your clients have more excitement coming back to the big top to watch the nightly show as they have met the artists and know what are the tricks behind the show acts.
Masterclass Tours Vietnam
Saigon History Through Art: Masterclass From the grand halls of the HCMC Fine Art Museum to the fresh white spaces of leading contemporary art galleries; this journey takes you through colonialism to independence and from communism to globalization with Sophie Hughes. Take a closer look at Vietnamese history from colonialism until today through the eyes of artists. Opportunities to visit a selection of galleries and studios hidden in the maze of Saigon s alleyways. Be welcomed into private homes of artists where you will see a diverse range of work.
Hanoi History Through Art: Masterclass Explore the history of Hanoi from a different perspective - through its traditional and modern art alongside an art expert - with exclusive guided visits to the city s best galleries. In partnership with Sophie s Art Tour, this journey draws on the expertise of Sophie Hughes and her staff, and the artists that make up the Hanoi art scene today. A full day art tour in Hanoi full of interaction with artists and people working in the creative scene that made the discovery of a lesser known side of the 1000 year old city and its people possible. Lunch at local restaurant featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Visit a selection of galleries and studios hidden in the maze of Hanoi s alleyways.
Masterclass Tours Thailand
Chalong Bay Rum: Masterclass (Phuket) Meet an expert rum guide and enjoy a private tour of Chalong Bay Rum Distillery. Learn how the award-winning natural rum is sustainably produced from Thai sugarcane and see the bottling plant in action. Sample the distillery s signature ingredient, Chalong Bay Rum, then try your hand at bartending in a cocktailmaking workshop. Meet and greet by rum expert guide and start the tour with a fresh sugarcane juice. Learn how they sustainably produce an award-winning natural rum from Thai sugarcane and see their French copper still and bottling plant. Enjoy the taste of Chalong Bay Rum with the knowledge of how it s made. Cocktail making workshop (3 cocktails)
Masterclass Tours Malaysia
Portraits of Kuala Lumpur: Masterclass Get better photographs of iconic views, unique architecture, famous landmarks, and the vibrant culture in and around Kuala Lumpur through the eyes of a local and receive hands on, in the field expert photography guidance. Visit to one of the most iconic location in Kuala Lumpur for the photography session. A unique opportunity to explore this beautiful city and surrounding area from a local perspective. Basic photography technique handouts will be given.
Masterclass Tours Indonesia
Bali Surf: Masterclass Tap into Bali s insatiable appetite for spectacular waves with a beginner s surfing workshop led by the experts. Learn the basics of conquering the swells, balance and positioning, from a seasoned local pro. Your experience can be tailored based on your experience and your needs and includes two surfing sessions in different locations around beautiful Bali. Catch some of the best waves in Bali, the local surfer will be able to take you to the hotspots that others may not know about. The experienced local surfer will share their knowledge regarding each surf spot. Two surfing sessions per day at different locations, with a personalized trip to suit your standards and requirements.
Bali Chef Degan: Masterclass This tour takes you on a culinary journey with one of Indonesia most famous chefs, Chef Degan. Chef Degan, one of the Judges on Indonesia s Master Chef, will take you to two of his favourite restaurants. Enjoy a one on one dinner with one of Indonesian Master Chef judges, Chef Degan. Visit two of Bali s best restaurants in one evening. Taste the Master Chef s favourite dishes as he shares his passion for food with you.
Bali Sommelier: Masterclass Take part in a one hour wine appreciation class with master sommelier, Ms. Nyoman Kertawidyawati. Learn about local wines and taste four different types of wines paired with delicious food in a one hour wine appreciation course in the private dining room. Very intimate lunch with Hatten Wines distinguished sommelier. A private tour of their new Celladoor. Taste four different types of wine all made in Bali.
Masterclass Tours Hong Kong
Chinese Porcelain: Masterclass Learn the traditional skill of porcelain painting, a Chinese symbol of both ancient wisdom and extraordinary craftsmanship. With guidance from a porcelain expert, choose from hundreds of colours, brushes and tools, and paint your own beautiful cup or plate. Take home your personal creation as a unique souvenir of your masterclass in Hong Kong. Meet with the local artist Master Chan in her workshop. Discover the art of Chinese porcelain up close in an interactive porcelain appreciation workshop. Create your own piece and get it delivered to your hotel the next afternoon.
Mrs. Wan s Home Cooking: Masterclass Learn about Hong Kong cuisine in an intimate cooking masterclass at a local home. Begin with a trip to the wet market, finding the finest ingredients with guidance from your experienced master. Then, head back to Mrs Wan s traditional home to learn the secrets behind the delicious dishes of Hong Kong. Visit a wet market where locals purchase only the freshest meats, vegetables and seafood. Discover the basic ingredients of local food and what people the locals typically eat at home. Prepare the meal and cooking with the local family in their kitchen.
Masterclass Tours Singapore
Raffles Singapore Sling: Masterclass Take part in a one-of-a-kind masterclass at the icon Raffles Hotel, learning to make the Singapore Sling at the original bar it was created in 1915. Discover the secrets behind making the legendary cocktail and get hands-on creating your own with guidance from a cocktailmaking expert. National monument, international hotel icon and home to the world-renowned Singapore Sling, the accolades do not seem to end. Marvel at its neo-renaissance architecture with its tropical touches of high ceilings and extensive verandahs. Enjoy a hands-on experience concocting the legendary drink under the professional bartenders guidance.
Peranakan Home Cooking: Masterclass Meet with Rosaline Soon, author of 3 hugely successful cookbooks and 20 years of cooking experience, Rosaline is probably the ultimate authority in Peranakan cooking in Singapore. Hands on experience - prepping and cooking delicious Peranakan delightful dishes. Get to know important ingredients, herbs and spices and understand their purpose. You will be able to replicate the dishes you have learned once you get back to your home country.