Discover New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps from the stunning alpine sanctuary, Blanket Bay Lodge. Just 45minutes from the buzzing centre of Queenstown, this luxury lodge offers world-renowned comfort and hospitality within easy proximity of New Zealand’s adventure capital. The luxurious Lodge rests on the northern shores of the crystal-clear Lake Wakatipu and balances supreme seclusion and relaxation with opportunities for exploration and adventure. The spectacular lakeside setting beckons fishing and hiking enthusiasts to enjoy this pristine environment surrounded by snow-capped mountains, while inside, elegant furnishings and exceptional facilities provide welcome rest and rejuvenation.

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Explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta in style and witness a sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Enjoy Australia's most famous walking experiences in the Red Centre including Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge ‘Windy Gully' walk and Uluru Base walk.

At the end of each day, enjoy all the comforts at Sails in the Desert (5 star). Perfectly positioned to make the most of the Australian outback, Sails in the Desert is just a 5-minute walk from the Uluru (Ayers Rock) lookout.

Your outback experience is to be enhanced by food and wine experiences during the trip:

- Enjoy Uluru at sunset, accompanied with canapés and wine or cool refreshments.

- Enjoy an award-winning dining experience under the stars 'Sounds of Silence'. You will dine under the canopy of the desert night, while a storyteller shares with you tales as told in the stars.

This is an authentic “experience-of-a-lifetime" in the heart of Northern Australia’s timeless north.

Departure Dates

Departs daily on request 

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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.

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, 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.

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.

Departure Dates

Departs daily year round on request.

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

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Route: Tokyo - Nakasendo Way - Kyoto - Shikoku Island - Naoshima - Hiroshima - Kyushu Island - Yakushima Island

A luxury journey from East to West traversing through three of Japan's main islands - Honshu, Shikoku & Kyushu. Combining walks and cultural sightseeings, this comfortable holiday takes in the highlights of the historically and culturally-rich ancient towns of Japan, trekking the ancient trade route of Nakasendo Trail, discovering the picturesque Iya Valley, and hiking on the Yakushima islands where nature has remained untouched for countless millennia. This 15-day/14-night immersion will enthral with its dramatic scenery, awe inspiring scale and depth of history. This truly is the quintessential Japanese experience

The luxurious accommodation is hand picked for this package, including some of the best 4 and 5 star hotels and boutique Japanese ryokans.

Most meals are included for the duration of the tour. You will enjoy authentic and delicious local cuisine. Please refer to the itinerary for the meal inclusion.

The tour includes 14 nights accommodation, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, English speaking guide(s), all transportation during the tour, all entry tickets/park fees, and luggage transfers.

This is the luxury discovery of Japan's three main islands from Alps to Sea. This incredible journey will inspire with its scale, natural beauty and depth of history. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.

The itinerary and price is a guide only. Please contact us for tailor-made itinerary and quote.

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Luggage Transfers

Luggage transfers are included in the package. Please see the itinerary for the details.

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Hike Bumdra Trek and be blessed by visiting two of the most revered Buddhist Pilgrimage spots in Bhutan, Bumdra and Taktshang Monastery. Admire the scenic beauty of the Himalayan ranges, enjoy a view of Taktsang Monastery from the top and witness Bhutan's sunrise while you camp in the wilderness. This revitalising 4-day program combines luxury Bhutanese accommodation with one of the finest short trekking and overnight camping experiences to some of the inspirational highlights of Paro Valley.

Regarded as the ‘the trek of the thousand Dakinis, Bumdra Monastery Trek is a two-day pilgrimage to Paro Valley's highest monastery before heading straight from Bumdra to the Taktang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). It offers a spectacular view of the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) which you will not see from the usual tourist route.

For this Bumdra Monastery trekking tour, you will be fully supported with a professional trekking team including horses carrying all your luggages, a cook, and guides. All camping gear will be provided except for your sleeping bag. The campsite just below Bumdra Monastery gives you a unique camping experience with an unobstructed view of the Himalayan ranges. As the cold winds batter the tent, you sit around the camp fire with hot food freshly cooked and served to you. This is a memory that will last a lifetime.

You'll also stay in a spacious suite at Zhiwa Ling for two nights, an architectural gem that unites Bhutanese culture and heritage with luxury comforts. Accommodation upgrade is available to Como Uma Paro at an additional cost. 

The tour is privately guided. You only need to carry a day pack.

All quality meals are included for the duration of the tour. All ground transfers as well as transfers to and from Paro airport are included.

You'll be hosted by a local Bhutanese driver and guide, who are highly experienced and knowledgeable.

While the trek and landmarks can be explained, the true essence of it cannot be captured in mere words. This is a must-do trek in Paro. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.

NOTE: The price is for per person, twin share. The published price is a guide. Additional charges may apply for travelling during March to May, and September to November or different room type as well as currency exchange fluctuation. Please contact us for a quote. 

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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.

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The Flinders Ranges Outback 5-day walking tour is a unique and authentic Australian bush experience. There is nowhere quite like the Flinders Ranges for combining spectacular wildlife-spotting, bush-walking and immersing in nature. Set against the Elder Range and Wilpena Pound in South Australia, this walking safari is an unmissable Aussie adventure.

The Flinders Ranges stands as an ancient natural monument crafted by millions of years of geological activity. This incredible outback region offers some of Australia's most spectacular scenery. The Flinders Ranges is the largest mountain range in South Australia and lies about 200km north of Adelaide. On this 5-day walking tour, you’ll visit many renowned landmarks including Wilpena Pound, the Heysen Trail, Brachina Gorge and Alligator Gorge. From the air, Wilpena Pound looks like a crater, an enormous bowl almost 100 kilometres (62 miles) wide that towers above the surrounding plains. A geological marvel that has remained in place since long before the dawn of mankind. During this tour you will also trek a section of the Heysen Trail which stretches over 1,200km in its entirety between Parachilna Gorge and Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Experience the Flinders Ranges wildlife and rugged landscapes where native animals and hundreds of bird species are in abundance.

At the end of each day’s hiking, you will return to your luxury eco accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station. Overlooking the southern side of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station provides the perfect base for exploring this magnificent region.

This 5-day fully accommodated walking tour includes all transport, meals and two field guides. You will be guided in small groups of 10 walkers or fewer. The hikes traverse varied terrain and are therefore challenging in sections.

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.

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