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Stay 7 Pay 5 Exclusive Offer & Price Available on Request
Discover Bhutan’s colourful history, its myriad cultural layers and its most famous sites, from the birthplace of the kingdom’s monastic body to the various institutions sharing the country’s rich heritage with new generations.
With five unique lodges across Bhutan’s vast and varied valleys, Amankora has always offered the most comprehensive, enlightening and soul stirring experience of the only remaining Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom.
The Amankora Journey is the original exploration by land and air that first unveiled the Land of the Thunder Dragon’s iconic sights and less-travelled corners to the world. Sample itineraries for 7 night, 8 night, 13 night and 14 night journeys are listed below. Itinerary can be customised to suit client's interest, e.g. history, culture, praying, meditation, walking, biking etc.
Offer Details
Accommodation in all or a choice of Amankora Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro lodges. From 7 nights and above. Offer is cumulative (see below for more details).
Valid Period:2024: 01 January to 31 August & 01 to 31 December2025: 01 January to 10 March, 01 May to 31 August & 01 to 31 December2026: 01 January to 10 March (Excluding peak/festival periods). Price available on request.
Inclusions
Sample Itineraries
Amankora 7-night Journey (stay 7 pay 5): Paro, Thimphu and Punakha
Amankora 8-night Journey (stay 8 pay 6): Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey
Amankora 13-night Journey (stay 13 pay 11): All five lodges
Amankora 14-night The Ultimate Journey (stay 14 pay 10): All five lodges
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.
Retreat into solitude and savour the tranquility at Aman Kyoto. Pristinely perched in the core of a once-forgotten secret garden, this oasis is a heavenly enclave in the heart of a 32-hectare forest. It is the perfect gateway to iconic Kyoto wonders being a stone’s throw from golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the ideal destination to find warm solace while leveraging the surrounding quietness and world-class amenities to refresh your mind, body, and soul. Accommodation is lavish in light-filled rooms, suites, and pavilions set in the woods, playing a modern ode to the antique Japanese Ryokan Inn style. More captivating is the fantastic vistas each interior space offers to the magical scenery, lush in shrubs and glorifying nature in its purest form. Wellness is a priority in Japanese culture, and the Aman Kyoto takes it up a notch with its steaming private onsen (outdoor and indoor onsen), treatment rooms, and a deluxe spa lounge. Literally taste Japanese hospitality at the Taka-An and Living Pavillion restaurants, where seasoned chefs deliver sumptuous western and local cuisines in a set menu. Explore Aman Kyoto and its surroundings, where hidden gardens set the pace for an awe-inspiring journey into the best-kept secrets of the ancient Japanese imperial capital.
* The accommodation rating and pricing is a guide only, reviewed by Onlyluxe Travel Experts. Please note that pricing can change at any time. Please contact us for exact pricing and more information.
Venture into Kyoto's countryside for a rural adventure that shows off Kyoto's unspoilt Japanese landscapes and beautiful natural scenes in every season. Discover the myriad charms on the outskirts of Kyoto, stay at a traditional Japanese farmhouse amidst the pastoral mountain settings and enjoy a variety of seasonal tastes from forest game. This is a unique opportunity to experience the authentic countryside life of Japan.
From Kyoto Station, take a train journey (35mins) to the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, where the mountain-dweller lifestyle from ancient Japan still exists and people live in harmony with the rich nature and fields. Over 3-days-2-nights, you'll cycle along the rice fields and small villages and visit local workshops to learn about craftsmanships preserved for generation. You'll walk the old pilgrimage trail in Kambayashi surrounded with ancient giant trees of over 2000 years old.
Other unique experiences include:
- Enjoy hot breakfast and watch the sea of cloud in early morning (only in late Autumn and winter)
- Visit a 800-year-old WASHI paper workshop and learn to make your own paper label for a SAKE bottle from a century old local brewery
At the end of your daily adventure, you'll return to a traditional kayabuki thatched farmhouse, furnished with two irori, open charcoal fireplaces. End your day sitting around the irori sipping local sake around the glowing embers. Soak in a Japanese style stone bath heated by a wood-burning boiler.
Your tour includes two nights' farmhouse accommodation, guided walking & cycling tours, all meals and return transfers from/to Kyoto hotel.
This is an unique opportunity to walk the unbeaten path and to truly immerse yourself in the beautiful nature rural Japan has to offer.
Departure Dates
Departs daily on request
Route: Tokyo/Kyoto - Kanazawa - Noto Peninsula - Kyoto
Take up the challenge to explore some of Japan's most spellbinding scenery by bike as you cycle the beautiful Noto Peninsula between Kanazawa and Kyoto. Admire beautiful coastal vistas, rice paddies, charming fishing villages and the many temples of Kyoto over six incredible days of sightseeing as you tackle varied terrain on two wheels.
This unique journey traverses undulating coastal pathways along the Noto Peninsula, the northern half of Ishikawa Prefecture, which extends 100 kilometers into the Sea of Japan. Along the way, visit major attractions such as the beautiful gardens of Kanazawa, the historic morning market in the fishing village of Wajima, the beautiful rice paddies of Senmida and the natural hot spring in Wakura before arriving in the iconic city of Kyoto. Spend your final day discovering the history of Kyoto on a circular cycling route taking in the many temples and historic sites of this extraordinary destination.
Twin share ensuite accommodation is included each night at comfortable three-star lodging along the route (four or five-star accommodation is also available on request). There will be countless opportunities to sample a wide variety of authentic Japanese food during the tour, celebrating the abundant produce of the region.
This fascinating tour includes five nights’ accommodation, five breakfasts and dinners, self-guided cycling (with support vehicle), bike and equipment rental, daily transfers, rail transfers from either Tokyo or Kyoto to Kanazawa at the start of the tour as well as all admission fees for listed attractions on the itinerary.
Head off the beaten track on a once-in-a-lifetime journey along Japan’s unspoiled coastline. Challenge yourself with a cycling tour that will introduce you to an area of awe-inspiring natural beauty and historic charm. Witness iconic Japanese sites and picture postcard landscapes on diverse itinerary full of intrigue and delight.
Depart daily on request.
Route: Kyoto - Kurama - Ohara - Uji - Nara
Explore some of Japan's natural and man-made treasures on foot and by bike on a five-day, four-night exploration of the extraordinary surroundings of Kyoto and Nara. This fully-supported tour offers the ideal introduction to a region rich in cultural heritage, ancient folklore and iconic landscapes. Experience days filled with discovery before relaxing in comfort each night in traditional Japanese lodging.
The tour begins in Kyoto and from here explores the mountains and valleys of a unique and unspoilt region. Over five fascinating days, the tour takes in the most picturesque and culturally significant locations surrounding Kyoto and Nara including the hot springs at Kurama; the quaint town of Ohara, surrounded by rice paddies and famed for its temples, beautiful gardens and local produce market; the ancient township of Sakamoto; the beautiful city of Uji and the plantations of Wazuka, where Ujicha tea is grown. This multi-faceted itinerary combines hiking, cycling and sightseeing allowing time at each stop for further exploration and discovery.
Accommodation each night is at a different location in traditional Japanese lodging, close to local attractions. Enjoy country-style home cooked meals utilising local, seasonal ingredients before retiring to your comfortable private room and awakening to a hearty breakfast and a day full of fascinating adventures.
This immersive tour includes four nights handpicked Japanese accommodation, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, fully supported cycling, equipment hire and luggage transfers. You will be collected from Kyoto to begin the tour and transferred to Nara at its conclusion.
Step back in time and experience the rich heritage, striking mountain scenery and charming local hospitality of an iconic Japanese destination. Escape the pace of modern-life and immerse in the traditions of an ancient culture, exploring revered religious shrines and temples nestled in idyllic rural locations.
Departs daily year round on request.
Route: Kyoto - Kurama - Ohara - Uji - Wazuka - Nara
Explore some of Japan's natural and man-made treasures on foot and by bike on a five-day, four-night exploration of the extraordinary surroundings of Kyoto and Nara. This fully-guided tour offers the ideal introduction to a region rich in cultural heritage, ancient folklore and iconic landscapes. Experience days filled with discovery before relaxing in comfort each night in traditional Japanese lodging.
This immersive tour includes four nights handpicked Japanese accommodation, all meals and snacks, fully guided cycling and walking with a certified English-speaking guide, equipment hire and luggage transfers. You will be collected from Kyoto to begin the tour and transferred to Nara at its conclusion.
Price
Group of 2: $5,995 AUD per person, twin share
Group of 4: $4,750 AUD per person, twin share
Group of 6: $3,800 AUD per person, twin share
Partake in a beachside oasis at Amanzoe, a 5-star haven on the historical and ancient Peloponnese, Greece, that provides a true escape from the bustle. Ensconced on a hilltop, on the east coast of Peloponnese, near Porto Heli, Amanzoe boasts 360 degree views of surrounding olive groves and the magnificent Aegean Sea, with access to the cosmopolitan shores of Spetses Island. Cabanas, pavilions and villas all offer private pools with stunning views and fragrant gardens, whilst speedboats await at the beach to zip between nearby islands. Culinary offerings are authentic and exquisitely created at the airy sea-facing restaurant, where a fine assortment of Greek, Mediterranean, and international dishes satiate your discerning palates. Across seven treatment suites are a string of spa activities, well-intentioned to improve your overall wellness, rekindling body, mind, and soul in sweet harmony. Fully equipped gyms at the villas and pavilions and two floodlit tennis courts attend to your fitness needs. Discover fascinating ancient Greece at Amanzoe by exploring UNESCO-protected mediaeval ruins, hopping islands on speed boats, engaging in water sports activities like snorkeling, paddle boarding, and kayaking, and exploring nearby Porto Heli. Visit a traditional farmhouse on a scenic valley, gain valuable insights into the fine art of beekeeping, and unwind at the Amanzoe private beach and beach club. Every pleasure you seek in a beachside Greek vacation comes on a platter at Amanzoe.
Enjoy an active mini-break in East Bali with this four-day, three-night luxury experience. Cycle and trek among off-the-beaten-track locations and discover the true heart of Bali, unspoiled and untamed. Experience traditional Balinese cuisine, admire unique flora and fauna and meet the locals for whom life has remained relatively unchanged for generations.
From your luxury accommodation at the famed Amankila, embark on a new adventure each day to another fascinating and picturesque location in East Bali. The diverse scenery will take you from fruit plantations and rice paddies to rainforests and white sand beaches where you can experience a variety of water-based activities or relax by the waves. You’ll visit one of Bali’s only original villages, dating back to the pre-16th century to learn of traditional ceremonies and customs, take on the climb to the summit of Mount Agung and each day experience the delicious flavours and textures of traditional Balinese cuisine.
Experience magnificent coastal seclusion each night at the luxury resort, Amankila. Located on a stretch of coastline on the Lombok Strait, Amankila is a haven of understated elegance. Relax in a stilted suite overlooking the infinity pool and beach below. Amankila’s Restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients prepared using traditional local and contemporary techniques.
This incredible four-day experience includes luxury transfers to and from Bali Denpasar Airport, accommodation at Amankila, guided trekking, cycling and various water-based activities (including rafting) and transports each day. All breakfasts are included while the itinerary allows flexibility on some days to make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Combine an active adventure with relaxation and indulgence on this perfectly balanced and varied itinerary for adventurous travellers. This tour will introduce you to the customs and history of a remarkable island while showcasing some of the incredible lesser-known sights and experiences that beautiful Bali has to offer.
A spectacular adventure opening doors to varying aspects of Japanese culture, from the peculiar towns to the homely ryokans, breathtaking landscapes, famous rituals, and delectable cuisine. Tap into Japan up-close and beyond your imaginations on this invigorating 8-day bike voyage traversing The Noto Peninsula to Kyoto.
Your amazing journey begins in Kyoto. Bike the Noto Peninsula’s coast past cliffs, fjords, and fishing villages, and be thrown into a world of tranquility at our quaint ryokan accommodations. Put on a lovely yukata (robe) and relish a traditional kaiseki-style dinner. Cycle past the famed Shiroyone Senmaida, a cliff with a mosaic of terraced rice paddies as an overlay. Experience the classic countryside of Notojima (or Noto Island), biking the island’s forested hills and quiet country roads. Shop for unique souvenirs and get a traditional shiatsu massage. Ride along the Toyama Bay and go round the base of the Japanese Alps. Encounter stunning panoramas as you cruise across the magnificent Shinminato Bridge. Bike to Yatsuo, and visit hilltop Kinbyōzan Zuisen-Ji, a scenic Buddhist temple famed for its Zen garden. Traverse the picturesque streets of historic Kyoto, famed for its traditional wooden buildings and merchant shops. Visit the Fushimi Inari-Taisha, a famous Shinto temple dating to AD 711. Take in stunning sweeping views of the surrounding terrain and Kyoto from the peak of the iconic Inari hill.
Unwind in these magnificent hotels, perfectly hand-picked for you; indulge in a relaxing bath at the indoor or outdoor hot spring at Notonosho Ryokan or read a great book as you sip your favorite alcohol in Bar Okuto in Matsuno Midori. Relish a therapeutic time viewing gorgeous art pieces at the Art Walk in River Retreat Garaku. Visit the exquisite spa at Four Seasons Kyoto, reveling in Japanese wellness rituals.
This luxury package includes 7 nights’ accommodations in luxury hotels on a twin-share basis. 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 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; bike in true comfort.
Let yourself feel the ambience of this magnificent land showcasing a beautiful blend of culture and modernity. Immerse into a culture deep in history and tradition as you embrace Japan’s serene natural wonders.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys to Red Centre. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points
Venture into Kyoto's ocean bounty where history and culture is ringed by magnificent scenery. Take in unspoilt coastline views, discover the myriad charms of seaside villages and funaya boat houses, and stay at Kinosaki Onsen favoured by many writers and artists. This is a unique opportunity to experience the authentic coastal life of Japan.
Our local guide will meet you in Kyoto, and then take you on a train journey to Kinosaki Onsen, a picturesque village on the Japan Sea Coast. Over 3-days-2-nights, you'll explore the seaside towns of Konosaki Onsen and Takeno on foot including Mt. Taishi hiking, and Nekozaki Peninsula coastal walk. You will also walk in the Umi to Hoshi (Ocean & Star) Park.
At the end of your daily adventure, you'll return to a seaside hotel commanding a view of the Sea of Japan. Enjoy delicious 'Kaiseki-ryori' meals cooked with fresh seafood and ingredients from Tajima.
Your tour includes two nights' deluxe accommodation, guided walks, breakfasts, dinners, all transportation during the tour and return train tickets from/to Kyoto.
This is an unique opportunity to explore Kyoto's coastlines and immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of the bounty of the Japan Sea has to offer.