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Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing & Mt Ruapehu, and paddle up the Whanganui River - New Zealand's only Great Walk by canoe! This is a unique and spectacular walking and canoeing journey for you to accomplish two of New Zealand's 9 Great Walks over three incredible days. This journey takes you beyond the clutches of modern civilisation. In it's place you'll find peace and quiet as well as dramatic alpine and volcanic landscapes, native forest and beautiful birdsong, and rich Maori and European history.
Rated as New Zealand’s best day walk, trek amidst the incredible Tongariro volcanoes is an experience not to be missed. Hike Mt Ruapehu, the highest (2797m) mountain of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park, and encounter up close old lava flows, active craters and volcanic peaks.
Explore the scenic beauty of Whanganui National Park paddling up the Whanganui River, a landscape of remote hills and bush clad valleys. Visit the world famous Bridge to Nowhere, and listen to the stories of the river and of years gone by.
This is a fully guided and all-inclusive 2-day walking and 1-day private canoeing tour, hosted by experienced local guides. Your small group (maximum 10) will walk 6 - 8 hours and paddle 4 - 5 hours each day. You will only need to carry a day pack allowing more flexibility to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes.
At the end of each day you will return to your accommodation Powderhorn Chateau, at the doorstep of the spectacular Tongariro National Park.
Your tour includes 2 nights' accommodation, all meals, expert guides with exceptional knowledge, and all equipment required.
Walking and canoeing...two great ways to truly experience the Tongarior National Park and Whanganui National Park.
Departure Dates:
Departure daily all year round on request. Summer & Winter Walk seasons are both available. You can book online or contact us for booking.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.
The desert ranges of the Red Centre deliver the quintessential Australian experience on the Larapinta Trail. This trekking tour is ideal for the more ambitious walker with some challenging stages passing over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 16 kilometres per day over 6 days.
The end-to-end 223km long Larapinta Trail is one of Australia's most spectacular trekking experiences. The trail provides a rare perspective of vast flood plains, razorback rocky outcrops and the awe-inspiring scale of this ancient land. It also harbours many Aboriginal sacred sites of the Arrernte people.
Over 6 days, traversing the high ridgelines of Alice Springs, you'll experience this ancient land from a perspective only few have witnessed. You will be supported by expert local leaders with full knowledge of the area and environment, providing with the insight story of the Australia's most iconic desert trek.
This Larapinta Trail walk is enhanced with stylish, award winning architect designed, semi-permanent wilderness campsites, which come complete with hot showers and a heated dining and lounge tent, exclusive to you the Larapinta Trail. At each camp you will be provided with high quality, interesting and nutritional meals to support your daily energy recovery.
While you walk, your support vehicle transfers your luggage and camping gear to the next campsite leaving you only to carry a day pack while you hike. At the end of each day we relax in comfort at our architect-designed camps – including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter – as our guides prepare gourmet 3-course dinners around the campfire.
The Larapinta walk includes all nutritious meals, prepared by your guides, 5 nights' accommodation in exclusive semi-permanent campsites including safari tents, stretcher beds, swags and hot showers, all group camping equipment, National Park fees and fees to Traditional Owners as well as off-road transport from Alice Springs.
The Larapinta Trail will delight wilderness lovers and challenge the seasoned hiker. In the footsteps of traditional owners, early explorers, and modern adventurers, the stories of the Larapinta Trail will come to life with every passing desert step.
NOTE: We can pick you up after you conclude the Larapinta Trail Walk and continue journey to Kings Canyon / Uluru on a grand outback road trip.
Embark on a sensational expedition into the spellbinding sceneries exploring the very best of the Bernese Oberland and Kandersteg in Switzerland, where captivating peaks and geological marvels reign supreme. Across 8 days, unearth elegant blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, gorgeous meadows, spectacular landscapes flanked by colourful alpine flowers on this self-guided walk in the Swiss Alps.
Your self guided walking adventure begins in Kandersteg where you are warmed by a welcome dinner at your cosy family-run hotel. The trek hits the gas the following day with a cable car ride on the Allmenalp to behold lovely meadows. Ascend the Alpbach gorge to meet pastures of cattle rearers and descend to stroll through the serene River Kander back to the hotel. Explore the scenic UNESCO-recognized Gasterntal and Klus Gorge, where waters of the melted glacial flow down into roaring waterfalls. Behold a beautiful Swiss alpine lake, Oeschinensee, and experience it via a gondola lift that takes you to a spot for picnics, fantastic views of the scenery, and chalets for refreshments. Stroll to the nature park of Blausee, a blue lake where you can wander around its lush woodlands and cross a valley into the scintillating walking trail of Nordrampe Bahnwanderweg. Begin a walk into Daubensee and Gemmi Pass with a cable car ride after refreshments at the famous Schwarenbach Hotel. Ride a train to Hohtenn and begin a scenic walk through gorge landscapes and secluded quaint villages on the hill, following the Lotschberger-Sudrampe railway trail. Wrap up your exhilarating voyage in Kandersteg with a return to Zurich via Kandersteg rail.
The adventure package includes 7 nights in the Hotel Alfa Soleil on a twin-share basis. Meals and activities are included specified in the itinerary. This is a self-guided tour offering you the freedom to walk and explore at your own pace in whichever order you choose.
Relish an 8-day Swiss Alps walking expedition, beholding nature's untainted beauty in lakes, gorgeous trails, wildflowers, towering cliffs, and Alp passes while basking in delicious cuisines at your time, your pace.
Walk the world famous Milford Track with a private guide and enjoy a Milford Sound overnight cruise. This walk and cruise combo tour offers the 'must-do' experiences in Fiordland over two days.
Fiordland is one of the southern hemisphere's great wilderness regions and has achieved World Heritage Status for its stunning natural features, exceptional beauty and critical role in demonstrating the Earth's evolutionary history. Fiordland has achieved World Heritage status and is home to Mitre Peak and the Fiords of the famous Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Explore breathtaking scenery, from lush forests, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, to striking mountain views, vast fiords and deep valleys.
Departing from Queenstown, head to Milford Sound, where your overnight cruise awaits. When all the tourists have left at dusk, the fiord transforms into a peaceful scene of dramatic landscape. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and get a sense of the serenity that the fiord offers. You'll have many opportunities for wildlife spotting such as penguins, seals and dolphins as well as learning about the history and natural environment of the fiord. After disembarking the next morning, your private guide will meet you at the cruise terminal and company you hiking the Milford Track, described as "the Finest Walk in the World" - a must when visiting the region. Walk through ancient temperate rainforest surrounded by an array of ferns, mosses and lichens in vibrant shades of green leads to Giant Gate Waterfall. Then private transfer back to Queenstown.
An unique and unforgettable walking and cruising experience in Milford Sound.
The Flinders Ranges Arkaba walk is a 5-day experience that immerses walkers in the story of the land - walk in the wild and sleep under starry skies. Set against the remarkable backdrop of the Elder Range and Wilpena Pound in South Australia's Flinders Ranges, this Arkaba walking safari is an opportunity to experience the outback in a style that is both exclusive and authentic.
The Flinders Ranges offers some of Australia's most spectacular outback scenery. Nestled among this ancient geological monument, Arkaba's 60,000 acre private conservancy is home to an incredible array of bird and wildlife now protected by the Arkaba Wildlife Conservancy. Owners of Arkaba protect this ancient land and share it with those in search of an authentic Australian bush experience. This fully guided experience combines an outback exploration with a few key creature comforts and the result is an incredible bush experience. This expert guided 4-day-3-night walking safari traverses the incredible Wilpena Pound and 16,000 hectares of Arkaba's private wildlife conservancy, following the famous Heysen Trail. You’ll learn about the history, geology and ecology of this unique landscape and walk in the shoes of its indigenous owners as you hear stories of their incredible heritage.
Two nights are spent camping in a deluxe swag set atop an elevated timber platform with views of this spectacular desert region. Enjoy two nights accommodation at the restored 1850s Arkaba Homestead - a luxury country farmhouse. All meals on this walk are freshly prepared 3-course affairs, accompanied by fine wine, like minded company and the sounds of the outback.
This incredibly rewarding experience will take you deep into the heart of outback Australia. You’ll marvel at iconic scenery, native wildlife and indigenous culture as you traverse this ancient landscape.
Explore Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail on this three day two night eco-walking escape to discover diverse natural landscapes from stunning forests to ancient volcanic plateaus in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Discover the Scenic Rim's most breathtaking natural treasures by day, and enjoy two nights in luxurious eco-tents. A short, active walking holiday to discover a place of untouched beauty.
This walk showcases a relatively untouched and undiscovered part of Queensland that most people are yet to truly discover, the Scenic Rim South East Queensland. Set at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and surrounded by World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest, the Scenic Rim is a regional Australian paradise waiting to be explored.
This incredible 3-day bush experience starts in the foothills of South East Queensland's Main Range National Park, an area renowned for its stunning collection of mountains, ridges, escarpments, forests and ancient volcanic plateaus. From here, led by experienced guides, you will journey through a region that contains more than 30,000 hectares of parkland, state forests and national parks as well as privately owned 2,000 hectare nature refuge. Your experienced guides will bring the trail to life, describing the tales, rituals and traditions of the region's indigenous inhabitants. Your 2 day guided hike will vary in duration and distance (13km and 15km per day) but are easily manageable with a moderate level of fitness.
You will stay in a luxury eco tent for 2 nights to truly immerse yourself in the Australian bush environment and restore your senses. Each day you will enjoy fresh regional produce, indulge in a contemporary Australian gourmet dining experience.
This tour includes 2-nights' glamping accommodation, all meals and beverages, 2-days of guided touring, and hiking gears.
This comfortable walking experience is the ideal tonic from life's stresses and offers an authentic Australian bush experience. Discover the sights, sounds and tastes of the Scenic Rim with an off the beaten track adventure like no other.
Pre-walk Accommodation We offer discounted 5 star pre-walk accommodation from $100pp (minimum two people), including one night twin share accommodation in a Queen Room at Balfour Hotel (5 star), gourmet a la carte breakfast, hosted evening canapés at the rooftop bar. Exclusive offer to the guests booked the walk.
The Cape to Cape Ultimate Luxury Walk 7D6N offers you the opportunity to walk on the best sections of the Cape to Cape Track while staying at luxurious boutique accommodation and indulging in gourmet food and wine the Magaret River region has to offer. This luxury walk features an exclusive 7 course lunch with wine matches at Leeuwin Estate, a dinner at Lamont's, and private chef in-villa dinner showcasing local produce.
Your trip starts from Perth and you'll stay at COMO The Treasury, occupying the 19th-century State Buildings. Then enjoy a private transfer to Margaret River where you will embark on walking the Cape to Cape Track for 5 days.
The Cape to Cape track is located in Australia's South-West, in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The track covers 135km of coast line from Cape Naturaliste (near Yallingup) in the North, to Cape Leeuwin (near Augusta) in the South. Located within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, the track winds along pristine beaches and dramatic coastal cliffs, as well as through coastal bush that comes alive with wildflowers in the Spring. The magnificent karri trees of Boranup forest provide a great contrast, and Cape Leeuwin, which is also the meeting point of two oceans - the Indian and Southern - provides a unique terminus to the track.
The terrain is a combination of white sand, limestone cliffs, granite rock, old 4WD tracks, sealed paths and bushy track. The sections of the Cape to Cape track used for the tour are rated as moderate, with a couple of easier sections around Sugarloaf Rock and Boranup forest providing a breather.
For the nature lover, there is no shortage of wildlife and plant variety on the Cape to Cape track. The area is a world biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 80% of the plant life found nowhere else in the world. There are magnificent wildflowers along the track in Spring and an abundance of birdlife year round. Dolphins are regularly seen playing in the waves, and whales cruise the ocean alongside the track from June to December. Kangaroos and emus are not uncommon, and the impressive Southern Heath Monitor lizard is occasionally seen (or heard) rummaging in the bushes.
This luxury walking tour allows plenty of time for relaxation at your 5 star boutique accommodation, a beachfront resort at Smiths Beach, a country estate, and a forest retreat. Exclusive dinners at Lamont's, Cape Lodge Lakeside Restaurant, gourmet platter, an in-villa private chef dinner and 7 course degustation lunch with matching wine at Leeuwin Estate.
Your tour includes 6 nights’ twin share 5 star accommodation, all meals, 5-day guided walks, all trail transfers, ‘Ultimate Leeuwin Degustation Experience’, and private return transfers to/from Perth. The ideal experience for the intrepid food and wine enthusiast wishing to explore the natural surroundings of one of Australia’s most well regarded wine regions, the Cape to Cape taster walk offers an exhilarating yet relaxing introduction to this remarkable coastline.
The Freycinet and Wineglass Bay Luxury Walk covers the best highlights of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's east coast, offering immerse into one of the most stunning coastal wilderness areas on earth. Travel in the footsteps of the Oyster Bay Tribe, walk through the pink granite Hazard Mountains and rich coastal forests to the pure white sand beaches of Wineglass Bay. Spend each night at the award-winning Friendly Beaches Lodge, nestled in its own secluded sanctuary, where delicious, candle-lit meals, steaming hot showers, deep baths and comfortable beds await.
Led by engaging and knowledgeable guides, the four-day walk will take you off the beaten track to remote and rarely explored corners of the Freycinet National Park. Discover diverse marine and wildlife, nesting lagoons, wildflowers and other unique flora and fauna led by engaging and knowledgeable guides. Travel in the footsteps of the Oyster Bay Tribe, walking the same ancient tracks trodden some 30,000 years ago. Go by boat into remote and rarely explored corners of the Freycinet National Park. You'll feel like the only souls on Earth. You'll also have opportunity to go fishing, swimming and snorkelling and travel to uninhabited Schouten island.
Choose between challenging mountain climbs or more leisurely coastal routes before regrouping at the end of the day. You'll also travel light, needing only to carry your camera and a small day-pack for lunch.
Welcomed each evening to the award winning Friendly Beaches Lodge and unpack just once and sleep blissfully in private, comfortable rooms with warm, goose down doonas and quality, Egyptian cotton sheets. You'll enjoy stunning architecture and friendly genuine service. Hosts provide delicious meals using the best of Tasmanian produce; freshly caught flathead, local oysters, handmade chocolates, fresh fruit and premium Tasmanian wine and cheese.
Experience Freycinet from a truly unparalleled perspective. The ethos of this walk is simple – serve up the best that nature has to offer.
Immerse in one of New Zealand’s Great Walks - the Abel Tasman Coastal Track on South Island, boasting pristine coastline of golden sand beaches and idyllic inlets. Walk end to end from Marahau to Wainui and unwind each day to the creature comforts of luxury lodges along the track and gourmet food.
Journey on an exhilarating 4 days pack-free walk showcasing the best of the Abel Tasman National Park on the renowned Abel Tasman Coastal Track. As New Zealand’s smallest National Park at 22,530 hectares, marvel at some of the country’s most pristine coastline with golden sand, turquoise blue water and green lush forests. Beginning at Marahau, traverse landscapes of rich native forests, beautiful beaches and idyllic inlets to the top north of Wainui. By scheduled water taxis, conquer the best sections of the trail each day, whilst at night unlace your boots to unwind at secluded lodges along the track. Be captivated by Abel Tasman’s iconic golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and wildlife encounters of seals, dolphins and native birds. Feel fresh and rejuvenated on the daily as you uncover deep pools in freshwater streams and isolated beaches beckoning you in to swim.
Your adventure includes 3 nights’ accommodation. Relax at the luxurious Awaroa Lodge surrounded by pristine waterways and native forest. Relax to the creature comforts at the beachfront Ratanui Lodge and you have yourself an unsurpassed fully immersive experience. Both situated within the National Park, making most of its secluded location allowing space to explore the area at your own leisure. Evenings are spent indulging over fine 3 course dinners, swapping stories with fellow walkers and lulled to sleep by the sound of waves. Walk in the comfort of just a daypack with all meals included, seamless luggage and transport transfers taken care of.
Walk a coastal paradise and treat yourself to a perfect place for relaxation and adventure. Soak in New Zealand’s great outdoors and immerse in untamed natural wilderness on one of the world’s most acclaimed linear end-to-end walking experiences.
Walk to explore Shanghai and some hidden gems nearby, complete the bucket-list Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) hiking, venture off the beaten path to Tongli Water Town, and wander in the picturesque ancient villages. Famous attractions, breathtaking scenery, fascinating local culture and exotic dining are all wrapped up in this six day luxury walking package.
Reputed as the 'Paris of the East', Shanghai has undergone a huge transformation from a backwater fishing village to major commercial centre. Vertiginous and teeming, Shanghai has a lot of stories to tell. Your Shanghai stories unfold while you walk along some of the best Shanghai attractions including the graceful colonial buildings along the Bund, towering skyscrapers of Pudong, stylish Xin Tian Di and classic Yu Garden. Then venture off the beaten tracks to explore hidden alleys, bazzar markets and a secret propaganda post museum. You'll sky walk atop the Shanghai World Financial Centre (over 400 metre high) to catch a panoramic view of the Shanghai's old and new. Cuise along Pujiang River to admire the grace of the Bund and the impressive modern skylines of Pudong.
Away from the most cosmopolitan city in China, you'll experience the picturesque old water town Tongli on a river boat ride. You'll journey into the UNESCO World Heritage Site including climbing up the famous Huangshan for spectacular natural scenery and walk in the 800-year-old villages preserved with traditional Southern Hui-style architecture kept intact along its winding waterways as well as some of the settings for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
The tour also provides you with rare opportunities to engage the Chinese culture and locals. Practice Tai Chi with a master at a traditional Chinese courtyard residence and watch Suzhou Pingtan (a regional musical/oral performance art form) while enjoy Chinese fine dinning.
Throughout the trip, you'll stay at the best accommodation in the city/town, including the iconic Fairmont Peace Hotel - a favourite with the local elite and foreign celebrities, including Charlie Chaplin, and Banyan Tree Huangshan - a picturesque retreat nestled at the foot of the majestic Huangshan and surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes.
You'll have an experienced English speaking local guide with all the insider knowledge throughout the tour.
Take the tour of a lifetime from Shanghai to Huangshan, and beyond.