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Australian Wilderness & Outback Journeys
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Greatest Rail Journeys in Australia
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Especially curated for wildlife and nature lovers, this exciting itinerary offers an in-depth expedition from Zimbabwe to South Africa’s natural beauty. Submerge on an exceptional 14-night luxury voyage incorporating river, mountain to bush life as you delve into the majestic wonders of Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Kruger, Cape Town and more. From river to bush, from Zimbabwe to South Africa, unlock its wild soul to curate your exclusive safari of a lifetime.
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Johannesburg before flying to the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Indulge in incredible river life at a private game concession set on a private section along the Zambezi River. Escape to a Zimbabwean safari paradise of exclusivity where your days are savoured with a selection of unmatched game drives, walking safaris to river adventures including sunrise and sunset cruise with expert guides and trackers. Take it to the skies as you venture on a memorable helicopter flight for a renowned ‘Flight of the Angels’ aerial view of the largest sheet of falls water on Earth. Fly back to Johannesburg with an overnight stay before another wildlife adventure into the Kruger National Park. A truly unique safari experience, go back-to-basics staying at a luxury trails camp in a secluded section of Timbavati Nature Reserve to ultimate luxury bush living at a hilltop lodge. A change of scenery takes you on a journey to Cape Town where you’ll unlock its natural wonders from the seaside splendour of the Cape Peninsula and visit Africa’s southernmost point. Then head inlands to the UNESCO-listed Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve, where a paradise of rare flora and fauna and unique Bushman rock art are waiting to be discovered.
Your African wildlife adventure includes 14 nights' accommodation handpicked for its prime wildlife viewing and spectacular natural scenery. Meals, transfers and activities are included as specified.
Immerse in a journey from river to bush on this tailor-made itinerary embracing the real-life magic still around in the vast African bush veld. Embrace its spectacular wildlife and nature with exclusive experiences that will leave you with memories to last a life time.
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Immerse into the oasis of Africa’s wilderness and inspiring wildlife as you hike, bike, and safari its wide-open plains traversing Cape Town, Botswana and Johannesburg. A thrilling 11-day adventure of unmatched discovery; search for indigenous plants to the majestic Big five, spot whales to rare African penguins and from quad biking to mountain climbing, pursue a compelling & serene safari escapade.
Your journey begins in the beautiful city of Cape town. Uncover its natural splendours of indigenous plants, fynbos and natural forests as you hike the Kirstenbosch Gardens to the rolling hillside trails of Constantia’s winelands. Bike the breathtaking Cape Peninsula, one of the world's most biodiverse regions and collide with local wildlife including whales and rare African penguins. Delve deeper into the Cederberg Mountains at UNESCO-listed Bushman’s Kloof Wilderness Reserve, where rare flora and fauna and unique Bushman rock art await. Your safari voyage culminates as you embark on never ending safari escapades in Botswana and South Africa in pursuit of the legendary Big 5 and more. From biking Mashatu Game Reserve to thrilling game drives and safari walks at one of South Africa's largest nature reserves at Kruger National Park. Cap off your incredible adventure fulfilling your African dreams with unforgettable wildlife encounters on exclusive safari adventures in the private game reserve of Sabi Sands where leopards and white rhinos are among the highest recorded on the African continent.
This luxury package includes 11 nights of accommodation in luxury safari lodges, camps to cottage farms on a twin share basis. Your stays embrace a true wilderness experience to spend less time driving and explore more time viewing the wildlife. All meals and transfers are included as specified. 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.
Extend your eyes to the world, travel to a different world with Botswana and South Africa's intriguing landscapes and wildlife. A journey into the soul of Africa, find adventure in your walks, game drives, and biking its diverse splendors where every day will leave you awestruck.
Immerse yourself in the coast with the most with this one-of-a-kind 9-day rail adventure showcasing the best of tropical North Queensland including the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef, Mission Beach, Cairns, the Daintree and Tablelands.
Departing from Brisbane, begin your hop-on, hop-off journey aboard the Spirit of Queensland, hitting every hotspot along the way. First stop is Airlie Beach, the launchpad to the wonderful Whitsundays. Set sail onboard an 84-ft ocean-faring catamaran to the famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet and spend the day island hopping between Daydream and Hamilton Island. The stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands must be seen to be believed.
Continue north to the sleepy seaside village of Mission Beach, the closest access point to the Great Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with no traffic lights, no chain stores and no crowds. No stay here is complete without a visit to nearby Dunk Island. Covered mostly in national park, Dunk is a nature lover’s playground with beautiful walking trails and palm-fringed beaches that you will never want to leave.
Cap off your journey aboard the Spirit of Queensland with four nights in Cairns, the modern and vibrant capital of North Queensland. Over two days, venture out with a naturalist guide to the Daintree, Cape Tribulation and the Tablelands to see where the rainforest meets the reef. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the world’s oldest rainforest, get up close and personal with native wildlife in its natural habitat, explore historic towns and taste delicious gourmet treats such as handmade chocolates, cheese and coffee.
You’ll stay in a luxury serviced apartment in Airlie Beach and luxury resorts in Mission Beach and Cairns. All accommodations are conveniently located to main streets, eateries, shopping areas and other local attractions. The serviced apartment features a kitchen, while the 5-star resorts includes daily breakfast and access to highly rated onsite restaurants. Other meals are included as specified.
This one-of-a-kind 9-day package includes 9-nights’ accommodation on a twin-share basis. You’ll travel aboard the Spirit of Queensland on a stop-over fare, which includes a RailBed for the Brisbane to Proserpine leg. All other transport and transfers are included as specified in the itinerary. Activities and experiences are also included as specified.
Make the most of the tropical North Queensland coast with this unforgettable 9-day package that combines the romance of rail travel with the rainforest and reef. There truly is no better way to explore this spectacular part of the world!
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An off grid private nature haven can be found at Hidden Peaks Cabin, with world-class bush walking at your doorstep. Set on the foothills of the Main Range National Park, enjoy pure immersion in the Australian bush on the 250 acres of private bushland. Explore the surrounding area or simply relax in the native hardwood cabins featuring ensuites. Part of the Scenic Rim Trail enjoy a world-class walking holiday matched with incredible lodgings you wont soon forget.
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Victoria boasts beautiful alpine environments that belong to the iconic Great Dividing Range. Over four days enjoy exceptional walking around the Bogong High Plains returning every evening to a lovely cosy lodge in the alpine village of Falls Creek.
The Victorian Alps walking experience offers guests the opportunity to walk among meadows of high country wildflowers, see snow drifts and pristine water courses and lakes. Enjoy exceptional walking around the Bogong High Plains, be inspired and amazed by the panoramic vistas you'll see on the trail.
There are nearly 60 huts and hut ruins in the Bogong area of the Alpine National Park. Enjoy visiting some famous historic huts along the walk.
The Victorian Alps walking tour offers spectacular walking during spring, summer and autumn. A truly magnificent walk not to be missed.
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Embark on an intimate journey through New Zealand South Island's most spectacular landscapes on a fully guided and supported Alps to Ocean (A2O) Cycle trip. With just a small group, cycle the full length of A2O from end to end as you unveil its hidden gems, from wine-tasting at local vineyards to relaxing in hot pools, discovering Maori rock art, and marveling at otherworldly limestone outcrops. Along the way, you'll experience warm hospitality in accommodations brimming with heritage charm.
Your exciting adventure starts in Christchurch with a transfer to Tekapo. We traverse the golden expanses of the Mackenzie Country along canal paths leading to the pristine waters of Lake Pukaki. The journey continues into the breathtaking Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, where a walk through the Hooker Valley reveals awe-inspiring views of towering peaks. From Twizel, our path winds through the historic Waitaki Valley, showcasing stunning lakes, fascinating hydro dams, and wine tasting at local charming vineyards. As we cycle through rolling countryside, we make our way to the historic port town of Oamaru, rich with character and charm before a transfer to Christchurch where your incredible adventure ends.
The package includes 5 nights' accommodation in comfortable and charming motels and lodges on a twin-share basis. Meals and transport are included as specified. This guided adventure includes a pre departure information kit to help you plan and prepare as well as full vehicle support along the trail including trailer for luggage.
Experience a life-changing cycling adventure, pedaling through diverse terrains and pausing to appreciate their history and allure. Capture unforgettable memories on this 6-day South Island adventure cycling New Zealand’s iconic A2O.
Unearth one of the world’s most breathtaking regions on this inspiring 9-day hiking experience. Discover a unique hiking trek in the breathtaking French and Spanish Pyrenees Mountains as you marvel at dramatic landscapes on the beautiful Sentier de Camille circuit. Spend your days tackling the peak as you rejuvenate to hot showers, warm meals and cosy beds by night.
You begin your journey in Toulouse, France, where you will overnight in the luxuries of a hotel before trekking the start of the Sentier de Camille circuit the following morning. Be spell bounded by sights as you trek on the lesser known but beautiful Sentier de Camille Circuit. Uncover the wildly contrasting vistas of the French and Spanish Pyrenees National Park in France to the dramatic limestone gorges and impressive rock folds on the Spanish side. Traverse spectacular sights including Paso Anzotiello, Valle de los Sarrios, Estanés Lake and admire views towards Hecho Valley and into Lecsun. During this 9-day trekking adventure discover the limestone escarpments of Cirque fe Lescun, the like-walled fortress of Castillo de Archer, the opportunity to summit Bisaurin for sweeping mountain vistas and admire the iconic scenery of beech forest, alpine meadows, traditional farms and picturesque villages along the way. Cap off your inspiring trek in Pau with a luxury stay at a 5-star hotel, a great treat to end a demanding yet incredible adventure. This highly adaptable itinerary has been designed to suit walkers with no technical difficulties but good endurance is essential.
Trek with comfort where each day out in the mountains you’ll overnight in cosy and picturesque hostels, some more remote than others, so that you can unwind and refuel with ease after each hike. Accommodation will be in shared rooms in dormitory-style complete with communal showers, toilets and onsite restaurant.
This package includes 8 nights' accommodation on a twin share basis with return airport transfers and all meals as specified.
Find solitude as you conquer summits, be taken to new heights and experience basic luxuries in the wild on this spellbinding part of Europe as you trek the serene Pyrenees mountains.
Extended Itinerary: Combine your trek and extend to discover local food and wine specialties. Additional cost and available on request. Please contact us to book.
Enrich your world on this unforgettable 11-day adventure aboard a luxury vessel, the Greg Mortimer, as you cruise and explore Iceland “The Land of Fire and Ice”, in all its pristine glory.
Your journey begins in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Enjoy the city brimming with life and the incredible nature surrounding it before embarking on the luxury Greg Mortimer. Set sail for Stykkishólmur, to start your adventures on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Relish the sights of its historic architecture and diverse landscapes. Explore Arnarstapi, a once important trading post, tour the famous shark museum of Bjarnarhöfn, see and photograph the famous Mount Kirkjufell in Grundarfjörður, and cruise past the Látrabjard cliffs as you head to explore the outstanding Westfjords region for 2 days. Your never-ending adventure continues on a discovery voyage of natural splendours to Akureyri, Mývatn, Grimsey Island, Húsavík, Mjóifjördur, Hofn, Vatnajökull National Park and Westman Islands. Revel at cascading waterfalls, magnificent rock formations to geothermal wonderlands while colliding with exquisite wildlife along the way. End your majestic journey sailing back to Reykjavik and disembark the luxury vessel.
The luxury Greg Mortimer has been perfectly designed for your comfort and relaxation. Featuring the streamlined Ulstein X-BOW and Rolls Royce dynamic stabilizers, making sailing smoother than it has ever been. Enjoy the many deluxe resources the vessel has to offer. De-stress with a restorative massage from our therapeutic specialist in the spa, relax in the heated saltwater swimming pool or the two jacuzzis on the top outside deck with an amazing view, or enjoy quiet time in the library while reading up on your day to day destinations.
This luxury trip includes 10 nights accommodation aboard the luxury Greg Mortimer. All meals are covered during this voyage. Daily cabin service, a 3-in-1 polar expedition jacket and an expert expedition team who will guide you and plan the best adventures will be available.
Make lifelong memories as you escape to the tranquility and slow-paced luxuries of cruise life; and venture to this beautiful region on Earth on this expansive 11-day adventure.
Vessel & Cabin Type Please refer to the 'Vessel, Cabin & Fares' section below.
Swim with the ocean’s gentle giants – whale sharks and humpback whales – at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, with this action-packed, 4-day package based out of the famous Sal Salis beach safari camp.
Situated halfway up the West Australian coastline, Ningaloo Reef is the world’s largest fringing reef, a 260-kilometre (162-mile) long coral reef teeming with manta rays, turtles, dolphins, dugongs and more than 500 species of fish. Nowhere else on Earth can you see such a diverse array of marine life in such large numbers – and with such regularity. Ningaloo Reef is truly a bucket-list destination!
With transfers included from Learmonth Airport (LEA), you’ll spend 3-nights at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. Hidden in the white sand dunes of Cape Range National Park, Sal Salis offers just 15 eco-luxe wilderness tents, each overlooking the reef and sparkling Indian Ocean. Wake up to the song of a butcher bird or the raucous squawks of a galah and fill your days however you choose: relax in your tent’s hammock, laze on the beach, take part in the camp’s daily guided activities. Guided kayak-snorkels will take you further offshore to deeper lagoons, while field-guide led walks take in the majesty of the Mandu Mandu and Yardi Creek gorges at sunrise. Keep an eye out for native Australian wildlife including red kangaroos and black-footed rock wallabies!
The highlight of your time in Ningaloo will undoubtedly be the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with the ocean’s gentle giants: whale sharks or humpback whales. From March to July, Ningaloo is the best place is the world to swim with whale sharks, while from August to October the coast is alive with humpback whales as they undertake their annual migration. Swimming with these majestic creatures is a truly transformative experience – one you are sure to treasure for the rest of your life.
This luxury 4-day package includes 3-nights’ accommodation at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef on a twin share basis. Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy all-inclusive restaurant-quality meals and snacks, with the opportunity to catch your own dinner. Daily guided activities are included as well as complimentary use of non-motorised waters sports equipment. Transport to and from Learmonth Airport also provided.
Escape to one of the last great ocean paradises at Ningaloo Reef, with this unforgettable 4-day package. Swimming with the whales is a bucket list opportunity not to be missed!
Season
- Whale Shark Swim (March - July)
- Humpback Whale Swim (August - October)
- Turtle Eco Adventure (November)
While sightings are likely, there is no 100% guarantee of seeing whale sharks and humpback whales.
Discover a region of iconic natural splendor from Te Anau’s Fiordland Lodge. This exclusive retreat is the ideal base from which to explore the incredible sites of Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and the surrounding World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park, located in the south-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island. Surrounded by rural acreage and offering commanding views across Lake Te Anau, this intimate and luxurious lodge is immersed in the spectacular scenery that has earned this region world renown. Snow-capped mountains, rivers of ice, deep lakes, unbroken forests and rugged grasslands combine in a landscape of unparalleled beauty.