An unforgettable 8-day adventure aboard Le Champlain as you enrich your world and explore the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Isles, sail through the spectacular beauty of the Norwegian Fjords, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site in Bryggen, discover the charm of Eilean Donan Castle and learn more onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.

Embark on a journey starting in Bergen, Norway, where you can explore the historic Bryggen Hanseatic wharf. Sail to Flåm and enjoy a scenic train ride through Norway's beautiful landscapes. Visit Oden village near Jostedalsbreen National Park to witness the magnificent Briksdal Glacier. Explore Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and discover the ancient settlement of Jarlshof. Head to Kirkwall in Orkney and marvel at the Standing Stones of Stenness. Explore Loch Linnhe and Fort William, surrounded by the stunning landscape of Glencoe. Conclude your journey in vibrant Glasgow, known for its artistic heritage and architectural landmarks.

Le Champlain, a luxury and intimate ship, has been expertly designed for your comfort and relaxation. The ship features innovative and environmentally friendly equipment that adds to its elegant design and creates a unique atmosphere, in line with the whole PONANT universe. Its 92 staterooms and suites offer finesse, cozy intimacy, and a sense of well-being. These accommodations are equipped with private amenities and benefit from soft, gentle light throughout the day.

Your luxury trip includes 7 nights of accommodation aboard the exquisite Le Champlain, with all meals covered during the voyage, and two restaurants on board. You'll receive daily cabin service and a 3-in-1 polar expedition jacket to ensure your comfort during the trip. Additionally, an expert expedition team will guide you and plan the best adventures for an enriching and memorable experience.

Escape to the tranquility and slow-paced luxuries of cruise life as you venture on this expansive 8-day adventure to explore the beautiful region of the Scottish Isles and the Norwegian Fjords.

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08 June 2024 Departure | Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Cruise (Bergen - Glasgow)

15 June 2024 Departure | Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Cruise (Glasgow-Bergen) 

NOTE: The itinerary is indicative. No two expedition cruises will be the same, with each expedition crafted by the experienced Masters and Expedition Leaders. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. We suggest that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling.

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Revel the raw beauty of Norway from Voss to Bergen on tis 6-day active adventure. Unleash your inner adventurer as you walk, bike and kayak amongst steep fjords, explore idyllic alpine meadows and green valleys flanked by snowcapped peaks.

Your journey begins in the quaint town of Voss where you will be treated with a delightful luncheon at a Finnesloftet, enviable views of Lake Vangsvatnet, and cultural magnificence of the open air Folkemuseum. Take a bike ride to the historic pass at Skjervsfossen falls that is sheltered with lush trees. Wind through lovely fruit orchards en route to the plateau above Ullensvang & hike through a peaceful valley contrasted by thundering waterfalls. Catch your breath at the ancient farm of Løo på Seimstunet to unwind with a well-deserved picnic soiree. Grab a paddle, hop in a kayak to experience Norway's beauty from a different perspective and explore the fjord's sapphire waters, soaking in views of the Rosendal Alps. Witness the cascades galore in the vicinity of the Opo River which can be followed by an exciting climb to the Monk Steps rendering awe-inspiring views of the Hardangervidda and Folgefonna National Park. Brave the waters as you kayak from Rosendal and experience the magic of Alps before landing on Kalven Island. Enjoy a mini voyage to Våge on Tysnesøy, a forest island that nestles a bewitching mountain in its center. Humor yourself with a bike ride while soaking in the heavenly beauty of Våge, its neighboring islands, Rosendal Alps, and Folgefonna glacier. Cap off your spectacular adventure trying your luck with fishing in Bjørnafjorden before shuttling to Bergen.

This package includes 5 nights of accommodation in picturesque hotels on a twin share basis. All meals and luggage transfers are included as specified in itinerary. You will be escorted by two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio. With multiple walking and biking options to choose from each day accommodating varied activity levels and giving you the freedom to enjoy the best of a region at your own pace. An experience tailored to suit your priorities and personal style; walk and bike in true comfort.

Bike, trek, and amble in the most splendid terrains there could possibly exist while marveling at the Norwegian heritage and way of life.

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Discover the depth of New Zealand's backcountry by hiking, biking and kayaking through the essence of South Island. In just 8 days uncover the best of South Island journeying through legendary icons Milford Sounds, Arthurs Pass, Franz Josef, Mt Aspiring and Routeburn Track.

Departing from Christchurch, immerse in an adventure of a lifetime where its iconic and remote wilderness is just as diverse as your activities. Experience the natural wonders of the Fiordland and enchanting Milford Sounds with an overnight cruise before gliding its pure waters on sea kayaks. Take it to where the sky is the limit with a scenic flight into the World Heritage Listed Mt Aspiring National Park, a dreamland of snowcapped mountains. Hike the hidden gem of Lake Crucible before an exhilarating jet boat adventure in ice blue glacial rivers. Your walk will be just as diverse from the renowned Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s great walks, the legendary Arthur’s Pass to conquering mountain summits including Ben Lomond. From unforgettable wildlife encounters to glacial valleys and star-filled skies, South Island will keep you on your feet of bucket list adventures in all its forms. Hike mighty glaciers descending through the rainforest into the sea at Franz Josef Glacier and cycle a section of the Queenstown Bike Trail. Filled with surprises at every turn, it will ignite your imagination. Discover the Adventure Capital of Queenstown to your heart’s desire and at your own pace. Along the way, find your up-close moments with wildlife including seals, native birds and if you’re lucky dolphins, penguins and a migrating whale.

Unwind each adventure filled day in carefully handpicked rustic accommodations where each stay embraces the quiet sanctuaries of New Zealand’s most stunning settings. This adventure includes 7 night’s accommodation with meals included as specified. You will be supported by two guides posing unrivalled passion as they bring the trails to life, ensuring you are well fuelled and hydrated.

A perfect week escape for the adventure seekers embracing South Island’s treasures where some are legendary and others a well-kept secret. Embark on a true kiwi adventure of a lifetime ticking off all its top bucket list.

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Take on the South Island’s best golf courses on this luxury, 11-day self-drive road trip featuring the world-famous Terrace Downs, Millbrook, Jack’s Point and Clearwater courses.

New Zealand and golf have a long history. Scottish immigrants introduced the game in the 19th century and their links-style courses still thrive today. These courses are set in incredible locations – the South Island’s landscapes range from snow-capped mountains and endless plains to shimmering lakes and fast-moving glaciers. This road trip will take you on an unforgettable scenic golfing journey.

Departing from Christchurch, hit the road to play the South Island’s best golf courses. Head inland to Windwhistle to take on Terrance Downs, in the heart of the brilliant Canterbury high country. Head south to Queenstown, where you will play Millbrook and Jack’s Point among the towering Southern Alps. Your journey culminates in Christchurch, where you’ll tee off at Clearwater, with its glistening spring-fed lakes and trout-filled streams. Here, you’ll be walking in the footsteps golfing legends including Jason Dufner, Bubba Watson, Jason Day.

When you’re not golfing, you’ll have ample to explore diverse cities and towns at your own pace. Highlights include exploring Mount Cook (Aoraki) National Park, travelling aboard the Tranzalpine (one of the world’s great rail journeys), and getting to know the vibrant alpine resort towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef. You’ll also have the opportunity to drive some of New Zealand’s best roads including the Crown Range and wild West Coast.

This 11-day self-drive golfing adventure includes 10-nights’ boutique hotel accommodation on a twin share basis. At the end of each fun-filled day, you will sleep in comfort and have access to luxurious facilities and amenities including swimming pools, plunge pools and spas. Nine days full size car rental is included as well as activities and sightseeings as specified in the itinerary. Daily breakfast provided.

Create lasting memories on the South Island’s best golf courses with this luxury 11-day golfing package. Come for the golf and stay for the exquisite food and wine, adventure activities, quiet nature and seamless hospitality.

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Departing from Christchurch, this seven-day-six-night Best of Southern Alps Trek offers you off-the-beaten-track experiences of spectacular Southern Alps scenery and full of highlights including mountain peaks, valley systems, remote lakes, the magnificence of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring from high vantage points, and a spectacular hikes in Wanaka and Queenstown providing a spectacular finish to the tour.

Kick off your trekking journey from the highland region of Lake Tekapo with the first night at a private backcountry hut with superb alpine and lakeside vistas. Then trek east along a ridgeline to around 2000m, hike in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on the ridge overlooking the Hooker Glacier and directly across from the spectacular Mt Sefton with its rumbling avalanches of ice and rock. After wandering the secluded Lake Ohau, transfer to Wanaka, where you'll hike beside its picturesque lake nestled at the base of the Southern Alps. Your incredible Southern Alps trek ends in sensational style with a breathtaking Ben Lomond Hike overlooking stunning Lake Wanaka and the distant Remarkable and Richardson Ranges.

Accommodation is included each night and has been carefully selected to provide comfort and value in the best locations possible. The accommodation is on a twin share or double room basis with private facilities, except for the first and second nights where we stay in a mountain hut. This remote back country hut has bunk beds in a dormitory arrangement and the bathroom facilities are basic and shared. If you wish to reserve a room to yourself a single supplement is available at extra cost.

All meals are included for the duration of the walk. Provided we are advised in advance of your departure we are able to cater for vegetarian diets and can assist with medically recommended diets (allergies and intolerances).

The tour starts from Christchurch and concludes in Queenstown. All transfers as well as guides are included. Small groups of twelve walkers are hosted by highly experienced and knowledgeable guides.

The walk is graded moderate and fully supported. The sense of isolation and wilderness is a strong feature of this trip. On the first day of the tour you will be staying in a private mountain hut. You will need to carry an overnight pack for that day and then back to the vehicle on the second day. The rest of the walks on the tour are day walks so a small pack with personal essentials is all you will need to carry. The support vehicle will then take the rest of the equipment.

This seven-day Best of Southern Alps Trek is a dramatic trek, offering a grand overview of this spectacular mountain landscape.

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Revel in the magic of the Top End from top to bottom on this action-packed 4-day 4WD voyage of Kakadu and Katherine / Nitmiluk. Perfect for those wanting to see and experience the region’s best landscapes and rich Aboriginal culture.

The Top End of the Northern Territory is legendary for its tropical weather, laidback lifestyle, rich Indigenous culture and, of course, its national parks. One of the Northern Territory’s best kept secrets, Litchfield is home to stunning waterfalls that cascade into crystal clear pools, iconic magnetic termite mounds and clusters of weathered sandstone pillars at the Lost City. Kakadu, meanwhile, is Australia’s largest national park, renowned internationally for its incredible Aboriginal rock art, spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife including some 280 species of birds and giant crocodiles.

Commencing in Darwin, set out in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD truck to discover the ‘real’ Top End. Depending on the season, marvel and swim in the cascading pools of Jim Jim Falls, Edith Falls, Buley Rockhole and Florence Falls to name a few. Embark on an iconic billabong boat cruise to spot birds and crocodiles. Admire some of the world’s oldest and best-preserved Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr. Throughout your journey, you will have the opportunity to meet and get to know the Traditional Owners and gain an insight into the culture and history of the lands. Cap off your journey with an unforgettable discovery of the best kept secrets of Katherine / Nitmiluk from the picturesque Leliyn (Edith Falls) to the Leliyn Trail for a fabulous short hike and swim.

This thrilling 4-day package includes 3-nights’ accommodation on a twin share basis in the hotels/lodges of the outback. All travel in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle is included along with the services of a professional guide where meals are included as specified in the itinerary.

Discover the Top End’s best national parks with this incredible 4-day 4WD tour of Kakadu and Katherine / Nitmiluk. The natural beauty and spirituality of the landscape will stay with you.

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Explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast, with this action-packed 11-day cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. This package is perfect for those wanting to experience Tasmania’s national parks, convict heritage and historic sites in slow pace – and in style.

Tasmania’s East Coast, with its dramatic cliffs, white sandy beaches, and azure waters, offers a completely different Australian coastal experience. Unlike on mainland Australia, in Tasmania, you will feel like you are the first person to leave a footprint.

Embarking from Hobart’s Princes Wharf, this unforgettable cruise aboard Coral Discoverer showcases the highlights of Tasmania’s East Coast. Learn about Tasmania’s maritime heritage at Port Huon in the heart of the fertile Huon Valley. Journey to the edge of the world at Port Davey, the last point of land before Antarctica. Walk along the dramatic coastal cliffs of Fluted Cape on Bruny Island. Visit Maria Island and the Port Arthur historic site learn about Tasmania’s fascinating convict heritage. Cap it all off with a stroll beneath the pink granite mountains of Freycinet National Park. Here, you will find the iconic Wineglass Bay, one of the world’s best beaches.

Throughout your journey, choose the shore excursions that suit you: hiking, kayaking, museum tours and more. Alternatively, if you wish to stay on board during the day and simply enjoy the scenery you are welcome to do so. After the day’s exertions, retire to Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Xplorer bar and recharge with some of Tasmania’s famous food and wine.

This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 10-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.

All meals are included onboard. The approach to cuisine is about simplicity and generosity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. Activities and experiences are also included as per the itinerary. An expert crew are at your service at all times.

Experience Tasmania’s best national parks and historic sites, with this 11-day cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. Surely there isn’t a better way to explore Tasmania’s coast!

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Cicada lodge is open year-round, designed as the perfect base from which you can explore the cultural and natural landscapes of Nitmiluk and Kakadu National Parks. Stay at the unique luxury lodge overlooking the Katherine River within the Nitmiluk National Park and enjoy elegant furnishings with rooms featuring a fusion of modern Australian décor and Indigenous designs. The lodge provides a level of excellence in accommodation, service and dining. Cicada lodge is a unique opportunity to embrace and admire the Top End in style tailored for the sophisticated traveller looking for an authentic Indigenous experience.

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Prepare yourself for an amazing voyage exploring the craggy wilderness and topographies at the heart of the American Southwest as you hike along Capitol Reef's colossal Waterpocket Fold, Bryce’s magnificent Hoodoos and see the resident sublime wildlife of this beautiful region on this fascinating 5-day adventure.

Departing from St. George, we shuttle to explore the northern edge of Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument for a hike past primordial figures to a dramatic box canyon. Feel the cool mist on your skin as you witness Lower Calf Creek Falls descending over a sandstone cliff. Enjoy the solitude and the immaculate natural beauty of the remote wonderland, Capitol Reef National Park. Marvel at the sights of natural arches, water-carved canyons, and elevated domes during a hike through the massive Waterpocket Fold. Venture into the Bryce Canyon, home to the world's largest collection of stunning hoodoos. Be captivated by its beautiful and unforgettable performance of the shifting light and colour, with altering hues of red, orange, and yellow, across the cosmic Bryce amphitheater. Relish the views of the ethereal hoodoos as we shuttle through Red Canyon back to St. George where your enchanting adventure ends.

Away from exploring, rest and relax at your luxury accommodations; take a walk and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere at the bird sanctuary, or relax with a soothing drink from the bar at Boulder Mountain Lodge. Enjoy the rustic feel and simplicity of the Lodge at Bryce Canyon.

This package includes 4 nights accommodations in luxury hotels on a twin share basis. All meals and luggage transfers are included. You will be escorted by two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio. With multiple walking options to choose from each day, accommodation varied activity levels and giving you the freedom to enjoy the best of a region at your own pace. An experience tailored to suit your priorities and personal style; walk in true comfort.

Immerse into the great outdoors and into an otherworldly region of geological wonder. Find inspiration and rejuvenate into a hiker’s paradise on this southwestern voyage.

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Come down for air.

Slow down, relax and unwind with this 9-day self-drive package through the Tasmanian Heartlands. With no big driving distances and ample time in each location, this package is perfect for those wanting to experience Tasmania’s highlights in slow pace – and in style.

A journey through the Heartlands is as close as you can get to time-travel. Your path winds through lands traditionally owned by Tasmanian Indigenous Peoples, settled by Europeans in the early 1800s, and farmed and loved by generations of Tasmanians ever since.

Departing from Hobart, venture inland to the Central Highlands, a wild landscape of lakes, mountains and moors, with a rich hydro-industrial legacy. Convict-built roads and country lanes then take you to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, where the famous Overland Track carves its way through ancient rainforests and glacial lakes. Journey along the West Coast Wilderness Railway and learn the story of rogues and rivals fighting for a share of untold mining riches. Explore Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities, and meander through charming Georgian villages. Along the way, feast on Tasmania’s famous food and wine and taste food as it was meant to taste. You’ll return to Hobart with a greater understanding and appreciation of Tasmania’s fascinating culture and history.

This 9-day self-drive package includes 8-nights in handpicked, boutique accommodations in the Central Highlands, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Launceston, Richmond and Hobart on a twin share basis. Select meals are included as well as activities and experiences as listed in the itinerary.

Experience Tasmania’s highlights in slow pace – and in style – with this relaxed 9-day self-drive package that takes you through the Heartlands. The heart and soul of Tasmania are yours to discover!

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