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A thrilling 6-day Active & Discovery small river cruise voyage whisking you a taste of the Danube River. Discover a new sense of adventure abroad on foot, by bike or simply relish the slow pace of cruising and sightseeing as you venture across Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Feel the astonishing cultures of these regions and relive their mesmerising histories as you cruise in luxury from Vienna to Budapest.
Begin your adventure in Vienna where you will board your luxury Avalon Suite Ship and voyage to breath-taking Melk. Immerse into a choice of excursions by foot or bike s you uncover this quaint countryside. Venture on several guided excursions in Austria’s Wachau Valley including the impressive Benedictine Abbey perched above the Danube. Embark on a guided hike high on the iconic blue Stiftskirche steeple for sweeping views. Unearth the iconic as well as hidden gems of Bratislava as you stroll its quaint cobblestone streets, gothic cathedral and castle. Cap off your serene Danube River cruise your way with 2 nights in the picturesque city of Budapest. Embark on a guided city tour traversing the majestic Heroe’s Square and other classic sites with time exploring the city at your own leisure.
In between adventures, relax onboard the Avalon Fleet, delivering the largest staterooms with panoramic suites complete with an open-air balcony of floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall views. The largest standard window in river cruising is more than 30% larger than others. With panoramic suites, world-class amenities and refreshing off-shore excursions, experience your own slice of heaven aboard Avalon Waterways.
Active, Discovery or Classic
With multiple activity options from Active, Discovery or Classic to choose from each day, the cruise itinerary would accommodate varied interests and fitness levels, giving you the freedom to enjoy the best of a region tailored to you. You can choose to go slow pace taking in sounds and flavors of each city or as active to fulfil natural curiosity and wonder as spirited travellers. For more information, please refer to daily itinerary and ‘How to Choose Your Excursion Type ‘.
This luxury package includes 10 nights’ accommodation in city hotel and onboard the Avalon Waterways on a twin-share basis. Meals and activities are included as specified.
Discover the charm of the picture-perfect Danube River Valley with an unforgettable voyage as you create memorable adventures tapping into its history and culture.
Customised Itineraries
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Nestled on a secluded beach Injidup Spa Retreat offers 10 luxurious villas, each with private plunge pool and spectacular ocean views. Enjoy beautiful massages and body treatments in the unique settings and indulge in a gourmet breakfast hamper and bottle of wine on arrival. Located directly on the renowned Cape to Cape Track, this retreat offers fantastic opportunities for long walks along the coast.
* 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.
Experience the Nile River aboard the Mövenpick SB Feddya, an exclusive sailing boat featuring just 4 suites. This boutique sailboat offers an aristocratic Egyptian 'Dahabeya' ambiance, making it ideal for families or small groups to explore the ancient Egyptian wonders. The boat is divided into 4 modern suites, each with an 8 sqm balcony or patio for panoramic Nile views. Amenities include individual AC control, private bathroom with showers, satellite LCD TV, mini bar, safe box, WiFi, hairdryer, and in-room coffee-and-tea facilities. A dedicated butler caters to your needs, while personalized dining is provided by skilled chefs. Enjoy the view of Nile-side monuments from the Main Restaurant's patio, indulge in drinks and entertainment at the Lounge Bar, and bask in the sun on the Sun Deck's sunbeds. The Mövenpick SB Feddya offers a luxurious private yacht experience, a chance to relax and be pampered while enjoying the picturesque Nile surroundings.
Morukuru Beach Lodge is part of the Morukuru Family, a collection of stylish but understated boutique lodges and exclusive-use safari houses in South Africa. Nestled in a wild and raw reserve amongst towering sand dunes, limestone cliffs, striking fynbos and a stretch of Indian Ocean that becomes a daily playground for dozens of southern right whales every year between August and November. Voted “Best Resort in South Africa” by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 & 2021, it is an off-grid idyll for couples or small families seeking a pristine and private beach house experience. With just five private suites, all are modern and serene and fitted with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a narrow balcony, revealing a 51-kilometre stretch of dunes and the ocean beyond. The entire lodge is angled to take in 360-degree views of its surroundings. Unwind in the hot tub, swimming pool or rooftop terrace that make for perfect sundowners. An outdoor firepit for the chilly evenings and ocean access is just a stone throw away. Remote, unspoiled, and off the grid, this is digital detox territory.
Pack Free Walk. Luggage transferred daily
In the footsteps of Emperors, hike inn to inn on enchanting sections of the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route weaving through forested mountains and small villages towards the Grand Shrine of Hongu. Spend three nights at Japanese inns in Takahara, Nonaka and Yunomine Onsen areas, and enjoy home-cooked dinners featuring local seasonal ingredients. Your luggage will be transported each day to the next inn so that you can enjoy exploring the world-famous Kumano Kodo, Japan's ancient pilgrimage route on foot independently over 4 days.
The Kumano Kodo is the world's only UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage route besides the Camino de Santiago. Once a sacred pilgrimage reserved for emperors and samurai for over 1200 years, the world-class Kumano Kodo hiking route is today open to all walkers and natural wanderers.
The best accommodation along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is hand picked for this package, with three nights in Japanese style inns/boutique lodges. All rooms have ensuite (private toilet).
Most meals are included for the duration of the walk. You will enjoy authentic and delicious local cuisine.
Your luggage will be transported each day to the next accommodation so you only need to carry a daypack to enjoy your daily exploration.
This itinerary focuses on popular walks on the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo over 4 incredible days. Get ready for this unforgettable village-to-village trek.
Departure Dates:
Departs daily year round on request.
Add A Guide
You can choose to have a local guide for your first day. The local guide will explain this significant historical area as well as provide detailed information on the trail and general track advice. You are then well equipped to continue on your way for the remainder of your self-guided walk. Additional cost: $250 per person.
Orientation
The local staff will give you an orientation of the tour when you arrive at Kii-Tanabe station. The staff will supply you with maps, bus timetables and brief you on your itinerary. The staff will explain cultural elements such as how to use a bath and purchase bus tickets if need be as well as answer any last minute questions.
Dual Pilgrim
This walk is qualified for "Dual Pilgrim". We provide official Dual Pilgrim Credential - a type of passport for pilgrims. It is used to collect stamps along the trail as a record of the walk. There are two sides, one for the Kumano Kodo and one for the Way of St. James.Please read the details in the section of Dual Pilgrim at the bottom of this page.
Why Choose Us
- We provide official English map (the best map).
- We provide official Dual Pilgrim Credential.
- We offer a pre-walk briefing at our local representative’s office.
- Unlike other operators using traditional Japanese inns/guesthouses that have communal bathrooms and toilets, we offer the best accommodation along the trail. All our rooms have private toilets.
- We arrange daily luggage transfer. Your luggage will be transferred to the next accommodation. You only need to carry a daypack for the walk.
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.
Xugana Lagoon is widely recognised as the most spectacular permanent water site in the Okavango Delta, which itself is Africa’s largest andmost awe-inspiring oasis. Owing to its remote delta location, Xugana Island Lodge is a year round water paradise offering you to experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta with its myriad of deep waterways, open floodplains and diverse wildlife inhabitants. Accommodation is lavish in 8 elevated thatch chalets facing the lagoon and featuring spacious ensuite bathrooms, private viewing decks, hedonistic beds, and Livingston décor. Pamper your palates with zestful flavours of sensational cuisines crafted by seasoned chefs at the Boma and its outdoor dining area under an ebony and African tree Mangosteen canopy, offering spectacular views of the calm lagoon. The lodge boasts a spacious and cosy living room for laid-back comfort after a rewarding hectic day of adventure, including a swimming pool within the island’s mature gardens for invigorating laps. The camp is a bee-hive of activities all year round, especially water-based activities that involve exploring the delta on canoe or motorboat, fishing, sighting hippos and terrific plant species, and beholding the magnificence of the channels and unraveled islands. Game viewing is thrilling via game drives on the dry tracts of land on the island. Guided walking safaris to see the wildlife, sunset cruises, night game drives, bird watching, and helicopter flights for jaw-dropping panoramic views of the world’s largest inland delta are on the menu of adrenaline-pumping activities here. Sensational experiences and memories are all for the taking on the Xugana Island Lodge.
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!
Dates or itinerary don't fit?
We specialise in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
Return to the ambiance of an elegant era in the ultimate Rovos Rail, a world famous five-star rail castle of delights presenting a unique travel experience. A moving historic treasure designed in all its glory for first-class train travel across the richness of southern Africa, touring Pretoria and Cape Town on its north and southbound routes and offering a variety of breathtaking journeys to the east and the west alike. Experience traditional luxury with a blend of earthy African exploration as you unfold a scenic journey synonymous with the golden age of rail travel. Along with the scrupulous restoration of classic wood-paneled carriages picturing an extravagant atmosphere of a bygone era, the train boasts stellar services and impressive dining cars offering delectable cuisines crafted by outstanding kitchen mavens. Relax in the well-appointed glamorous suites to enjoy luxury and optimum privacy combined with modern conveniences. Rejuvenate at the fabulous bar carriage over a fine selection of South African wines and watch the ever-changing landscapes from the comfort of the uniquely modified open-air balconies carved in the Observation Car. With Rovos Rail, sit back, relax, and enjoy the thrill of an authentic and immersive scenery of a lifetime.
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.
Conquer one of the most epic treks on Earth, the Torres Del Paine Circuit, on this unforgettable 9-day camping and walking odyssey across the expansive terrain of Patagonia. A walk supported by porters, trek in the comfort of just a day pack and stay in comfortable mountain camps throughout. Traverse epic landscapes from John Gardner Pass, the serene Grey and Dickson Glaciers, the infamous towers in Torres Del Paine and complete the round trip of Paine Massif.
Your awe-inspiring Patagonian adventure begins in the lively town of Puerto Natales. Embark on a tour of the towering peaks of Torres del Paine National Park, the highlight of your Patagonian experience. Hike through gorgeous scenery to reach the beautiful Dickson Lake, where you can gaze in awe at the surrounding snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Traverse the Los Perros River and conquer the John Gardner pass to witness the unparalleled beauty of the Grey Glacier up close. Take in the breathtaking views of Camp Torre Central as you hike up the treacherous Cuernos trek from the tranquil shores of Lake Pehoe. On your last day, face your greatest obstacle yet, hiking up a moraine to get a better look at the towering monoliths of Torres del Paine. After soaking in the breathtaking view, retrace your steps back to Camp Torre Central to conclude your Patagonian adventure.
This trip includes 8 nights in typical mountain tents and campsites on a twin-share basis. With various sites located along trekking routes, marvel at the breathtaking panoramas of the wild and untamed landscapes. Alternatively, upgrade to luxury EcoCamp Domes equipped with heaters, private bathrooms, terraces, sophisticated toilets, and cosy beds with blankets. This moderate to challenging trek is fully guided and supported by certified mountain guides with a guide to passenger ratio of 1:6. Walk in the comfort of just a daypack with porter service throughout.
Leave the comfort of familiar terrains behind and embark on a scenic odyssey through Chile's most awe-inspiring locales, spanning an unprecedented 9 days of nonstop adventure.
ACCOMMODATION PLANS
This program offers two accommodation plans.