There are very few global journeys hailed as a national treasure. Travelling on The Ghan is one.

Over three magical days, journey through the heart of Australia onboard The Ghan, the ultimate outback rail journey from Adelaide. With a history dating back over 90 years to the first Afghan-Australian cameleers, this legendary train evokes a frontier spirit, a romantic connection to the land, and travelling on it creates a moving and unforgettable life experience.

Throughout your journey, you will enjoy unique Off Train Excursions to suit every fitness level. In Alice Springs, discover the Red Centre your way with a tour of the town, a guided walk to Simpsons Gap, or a visit to The Alice Springs Desert Park, where you can get up close to native wildlife. You may choose to elevate your experience with a scenic helicopter or fixed wing flight over The Alice and the surrounding area. Or, you may embrace the colourful history The Ghan with a guided camel trek through the desert. In Katherine, explore the spectacular sandstone country of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge on a guided cruise and learn more about the local Indigenous people and their inspiring rock paintings. Or, venture out to an authentic cattle station to witness real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations entwined with live music and humorous bush tales. You’ll arrive into Darwin having completed one of the world’s great travel experiences.

This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes 2-nights’ accommodation onboard the Ghan Gold Cabin from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Your private cabin is the perfect place to relax and recharge before heading for the lounge or dining carriage. Amenities include power outlets and in-cabin music channels and journey audio commentary. You’ll enjoy all-inclusive dining in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, with a gourmet regionally inspired menu paired with fine wine and beverages. You’ll also enjoy access to the Outback Explorer Lounge for beverages and socialising. Luggage allowance is 60 kilograms per guest. This package also includes a breathtaking early morning off train experience in Marla, an outback outpost in far north South Australia.

Experience the outback rail journey of a lifetime onboard The Ghan, with this all-inclusive 3-day package from Adelaide to Darwin. This adventure and romance of this incredible journey will take your breath away.

Departs Adelaide on Sundays (Feb - Nov)

Cabin Upgrade: The price is based on Gold Twin. Upgrade to Gold Superior and Platinum Service is available at an additional cost. Please contact us to book cabin upgrade.

Solo Travel: For solo traveller, Gold Single is available onboard The Ghan. Please contact us to book Gold Single. Please contact us to book.

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Recharge your mind, body and soul with this 4-day active yoga retreat at Te Arai Lodge, a boutique eco-lodge located in Mangawhai, a stunning coastal town in New Zealand’s north-east.

Settle into Te Arai Lodge and immerse yourself in an invigorating routine of daily morning yoga led by Lululemon Ambassador Doug Moores and world-class guest teachers. Explore the stunning beauty of New Zealand’s rugged coastline on daily guided walks; and discover rolling Tuscan style countryside on world-class gravel and road cycling tracks. Spend the afternoon working up a sweat in Te Arai Lodge’s private gym and sauna, or else relax in the saltwater pool or spa. Indulge in gourmet “garden-to-table” dining experiences including delicious 4 course dinners featuring organic produce grown on the estate, line-caught fish from Leigh, organic free-range chicken, grass-fed beef, premium New Zealand wines and more.

Yoga & Exercise Classes

The daily one hour yoga or exercise class is taught by Lululemon Ambassador Doug Moores and world-class guest teachers. Classes can be catered to all level of abilities, whether you’re just starting out in yoga and getting back in shape or you are an experienced yogi or athlete. The focus of the classes is to align the body and mind and leave you feeling rejuvenated and energised. Classes can include hatha, yin or vinyasa yoga, Tai chi, Qi Gong, dynamic bodyweight and resistance exercises. After class, you can enjoy an organic tea and treat in our beautiful studio over looking our salt water pool and podocarp forest for a truly transformative experience.

This active yoga retreat includes 3 nights at the boutique Te Arai eco-lodge on a twin share basis. A daily one-hour private yoga session is included along with daily guided walks and cycling activities. Guests may also access other activities including massage and beauty therapy, birdwatching, golf, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, sports fishing and more. All gourmet meals and most beverages are included.

Leave the stress of daily life behind with this 4-day active yoga retreat in New Zealand’s magnificent Mangawhai. This short escape will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized and ready to take on the world.

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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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Experience an otherworldly zen on a fascinating 5-day time travelling adventure on the Kumano Kodo Trail—a symbol of Japan’s glorious past surrounded by nature’s elegance. Tread the path of pilgrims from the mountains to the sea at your pace, visit all three Kumano Grand Shrines, and explore the serene Kumano-gawa River on a traditional cruise—the amazements are never ending!Experience an otherworldly zen on a fascinating 5-day time travelling adventure on the Kumano Kodo Trail—a symbol of Japan’s glorious past surrounded by nature’s elegance. Tread the path of pilgrims from the mountains to the sea at your pace, visit all three Kumano Grand Shrines, and explore the serene Kumano-gawa River on a traditional cruise—the amazements are never ending!

Kick-off at Kii-Tanabe where your will meet your expert guide briefing you the tour to Takijiri to walk on the Nakahechi trail of the Kumano Kodo route. Dine and rest at Takahara mountain settlement before venturing into its forested trail to arrive at Chikatsuyu, bypassing Oji shrines. Rise in Chikatsuyu the following day and make your own way to Hosshinmon-oji by bus to tour the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine. Arrive at Yunomine Onsen from Hongu Taisha shrine and repose in a traditional Ryokan inn. Ride a traditional flat-bottom wooden boat on the Kumano River to Shingu, where the Kumano Hayatama Taisha shrine and Kamikura-jinja shrines await your gaze. Visit Daimon-zaka to see the Nachi-shrine temple complex and Nachi Falls, the highest in Japan. Wrap up the trek at Seiganto-ji temple to Kii-Katsuura and then to Kyoto or Osaka.

Spend nights of the trips at four choice accommodations: Kiri-no-sato Takahara Lodge, Chikatsuyu Garden House, Ryokan AduMaya, and Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima. Leverage their amenities such as hot spring baths, indoor and outdoor ensuite bathrooms, and relaxing cosy beds with views of surrounding natural beauty. Yield to the temptations of authentic Japanese cuisine.

The adventure package includes 4 nights of accommodation on a twin-share basis. Luggage transfer services are included. A thoughtfully crafted itinerary tailored to your explorative pace ensures you savour the region's best sights, meals, and sounds.

A trek of a lifetime! Embark on an epic spiritual sojourn along the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail, a path where samurai and emperors once trod. Learn the rich heritage of the region, savour delectable cuisine and make memories for years to come.

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Includes: Red Centre | The Kimberley | Top End NT | Flinders Ranges | Broome | Tiwi Islands

It's your air safari of a lifetime. You will travel through the most iconic regions such as Red Centre, Top End, Kimberley, Flinders Ranges and Tiwi Islands, by a sophisticated and high-performance outback jet. Be guided by indigenous custodians, rock art experts, cattle station owners and locals along the way, this trip brings to life the attributes that make Australia such a special place - experience the true colours of the country. You will stay in handpicked unique and inspiring hotels, camps and lodges that enhance your surroundings even further, with no compromise on comfort. This truly all inclusive package will assure you that here's nothing to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your adventure!

If there is no departure date suits you, please contact us to arrange your private charter tour. A date of your choice is available for groups of 6 or more people. Subject to availability.

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The desert ranges of the Red Centre deliver the quintessential Australian experience on the Larapinta Trail. The end-to-end 223km long Larapinta Trail is one of the greatest desert treks on earth and is one of Australia's most famous walking experiences in Australia's Red Centre. The Larapinta Trail End to End trekking is a true challenge and provides keen trekkers with unique opportunity to traverse the entire 223km length of the Larapinta Trail. For who have completed this inspiring trek, the rewards are equal to the challenge.

Following the spine of the West MacDonnell range, this demanding yet incredibly rewarding 14-day Larapinta End to End trekking tour will allow you to walk the entire length of the Larapinta Trail utilising the knowledge and experience of the pioneers of this now iconic trail. The Larapinta End to End trek is the ultimate discovery of Australia's ancient heartland. The Larapinta 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. This trip is for those who enjoy a challenge as there will be some rugged stages traversing remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 30kms a day.

You will carry just day packs while a 4WD vehicle transfers all the group camping gear to the next campsite, freeing you to enjoy the diverse desert scenery, revel in the camaraderie of like-minded travellers and focus on achieving your goal.

The tour includes 13 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 13 dinners, 13 nights Swags for sleeping (but not sleeping bags), National Park fees and as well as off-road transport from Alice Springs. You will be supported by expert local leaders who possess full knowledge of the area and environment, providing trekkers with the insight story of Australia's most iconic desert trek.

This walk will delight the wilderness lover and challenge even seasoned walkers. A challenging, rewarding and memorable adventure in Australia's ancient outback landscape.

We can pick you up after you conclude the Larapinta Trail Walk and transfer to Kings Canyon / Uluru on a grand outback road trip.

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Immerse yourself in a six-day walking odyssey along the Larapinta Trail, where 64km of Australia’s rugged Red Centre unfolds with sweeping valleys, dramatic gorges, and crimson peaks. Conquer Mount Sonder’s summit and unwind each night in exclusive camps within the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, savoring hearty feasts and local wine, all while uncovering the desert’s rich secrets with just a daypack.

Your journey begins in Alice Springs and onto Standley Chasm, where you'll dive into the labyrinth of narrow gorges and the rugged beauty of the Larapinta Trail. Traverse the dramatic, rocky Chewings Range, then roll through the foothills of Ormiston Gorge, crossing the serene creeks of the Finke River and soaking in expansive views. Reach the awe-inspiring Counts Point for panoramic vistas stretching across the majestic Mt. Zeil. Wander through Ormiston Gorge’s tranquil paths and around the scenic Ormiston Pound, descending into its rugged heart before navigating the contours of the Ghost Gum Walk. Experience the trail’s grand finale as you ascend to the summit of Rwetyepme / Mount Sonder, where the landscape’s raw beauty and botanical wonders unfold before your eyes. Continue your exploration through the enchanting Inarlanga Pass, before a transfer to Ellery Creek Big Hole. Your incredible adventure ends with a return to Alice Springs.

This package includes 5 nights of accommodation in an exclusive and remote eco-camp on the Larapinta Trail on a twin share basis. Camp in luxury with comfortable facilities including two semi-permanent outdoor toilets with a view, and showers. Included are fully enclosed swags with mattresses, underlays, cotton sheets, sleeping bag, pillows and pillowcases or spacious touring tents offering privacy, two single beds, a rug on the floor and a small reading lamp. Walk with just a daypack, where you'll be guided by three qualified guides.

Give yourself to the thrill of the adventure, and enjoy every bit of the world-renowned and endorsed trekking odyssey. From the exciting hikes to living in the wild, it will be an experience to talk about forever.

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Embark on an exhilarating odyssey into the heart of the Inca Empire. The Hiram Bingham is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The Hiram Bingham voyage sweeps you from the storied Cusco through the Sacred Valley, culminating at the threshold of Machu Picchu. Immerse in panoramic vistas from the open-air vantage, savouring delectable Peruvian fare in elegant seating. Quench your spirit with a spirited Pisco sour at the vintage cocktail bar. Behold the citadel's grandeur, expertly guided, before finding solace in Sanctuary Lodge, the Belmond haven, indulging in replenishing afternoon tea. And remember to reserve your energy for the return, as lively melodies and jubilant fervour infuse the carriages in a vibrant journey homeward.

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Situated amidst the enchanting Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, Ecocamp Patagonia commands a stunning view of the awe-inspiring Granite Towers. Pioneering sustainability, it proudly holds the distinction of being the southernmost eco-lodge beyond the Amazon, marking a pioneering milestone in the expansive Patagonian landscape. Drawing inspiration from the ancestral nomads of the region, EcoCamp presents a unique dome camp experience. Boasting breathtaking sunset vistas of the iconic towers, EcoCamp offers a tranquil and sociable ambiance, making it an ideal haven for unwinding following a day of park exploration through hiking, trekking, horseback riding, or even tracking elusive pumas. Located right by the trail head, you can walk to the towers from your dome and fall asleep gazing at the stars through your dome skylight!

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Relish a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Arizona’s warm glamour. Witness the magic come to life from biking through the vibrant Sonoran Desert to hiking the enchanting landscape of Saguaro National Park to immersing in the UNESCO city of Gastronomy, Tucson, all on this 4-day active walk and bike adventure.

Your heart-stopping adventure begins in Tucson, after which we journey to Saguaro National Park West, covering 24,000 acres of desert terrain. Trek along a gorge and discover 800-year-old petroglyphs carved into canyon walls by the Hohokam people. Tour the unique Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Climb up Mt. Lemmon, where you will find an ethereal environment of rock formations and breathtaking views of the Tucson valley. Cycle to Saguaro National Park East, the larger side of the park that houses cougars and bears. Bike along the famed Cactus Loop, a peaceful one-way road in the park. Enjoy a roller-coaster path that twists and turns through a saguaro cactus forest. Traverse paved roads through lightly trafficked urban areas and a car-free bike path. Hike up Gate Pass for vistas of the valley below. Trek through Mercado San Agustin, an open-air courtyard decorated with local shops and restaurants representing the casual and artsy Tucson vibe. In the Santa Catalina Mountains' foothills, hike through the Sabino Canyon's riparian zone, overflowing with diverse vegetation and wildlife. After lunch, shuttle to Tucson International Airport, where your incredible adventure comes to a close.

This package includes 3 nights in a hotel 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 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.

Enjoy the best of both worlds as you savour the thrilling experiences like an adventurer and unwind like royalty in Arizona on this thrilling 4-day multi-adventure exploit.

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