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Discover the raw, untamed natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland with this 9-day eco-luxe package that showcases the region’s best eco-adventures and its fascinating history.
Departing from Brisbane, start your adventure with a luxury overnight rail journey aboard the Spirit of Queensland. As well as being a great experience, travelling aboard this legendary train is the perfect way to skip the traffic and an eco-friendly way to access this special part of the world.
After a night of 5-star resort luxury in Cairns, travel along the famous Bloomfield 4WD track to Cooktown, where you will retrace the path of Captain James Cook and his ship Endeavour. Visit famous must-see sites including the Captain James Cook Museum and Grassy Hill and learn the story behind the first meaningful contact between Europeans and Indigenous Australians.
Next, head south to Thala Beach Nature Reserve, where you will discover the delights of 145 acres of forested gardens and miles of sandy beaches and secluded coves. Enjoy tours including guided star gazing, nature walks and talks with the local Kuku Yalangi people. Expert guides will help you explore and understand the region’s colouful birds, butterflies, reptiles and astonishing vegetation.
Cap off your eco-odyssey with 3 glorious nights in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest at the famous Daintree Ecolodge. Sleep among the treetops in one of just 15 bayans (treehouses) and spend your days exploring the World Heritage-listed National Park on a range of guided walks and river cruises. It’s impossible not to zen out with morning yoga in the canopy or with a decadent rainforest spa treatment.
You’ll stay 8-nights’ in luxury accommodation in Cairns, Cooktown, Thala Beach, the Daintree and aboard the Spirit of Queensland. Gourmet meals are included as specified in the itinerary, as well as unique activities and experiences at each location. All transport is included.
Discover the pristine natural beauty, culture and history of Tropical North Queensland with this incredible 9-day eco-luxe package. There is no better way to experience the magic of Cooktown, Thala Beach, the Daintree and everything in between.
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Stay in Nelson’s famous “castle” at Warwick House boutique bed and breakfast. Share in the fascinating history, impressive architectural features and graceful ambiance of times past in one of the town’s most iconic buildings. Stay in one of seven unique suites each fitted with a luxurious bed and ensuite bathroom. Three national parks and more than 25 wineries are on your doorstep, and Nelson’s attractive city centre is but a 10-minute riverside stroll away.
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Walk the world famous Milford, Routeburn and Lake Marian Tracks, Heli-hike the Kepler Track, and enjoy a Milford Sound Overnight Cruise. This walking tour offers the very best of hiking in Fiordland and iconic Milford Sound experience in a 5-day itinerary.
Fiordland is one of the southern hemisphere's great wilderness regions and has achieved World Heritage Status for its stunning natural features, exceptional beauty and critical role in demonstrating the Earth's evolutionary history. Fiordland has achieved World Heritage status and is home to Mitre Peak and the Fiords of the famous Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Explore breathtaking scenery, from lush forests, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, to striking mountain views, vast fiords and deep valleys.
Known as the 'Walking Capital of the World', Fiordland is the location of multiple iconic walking tracks. This package incorporates the very best hikes of the region, offering an ultimate Milford Sound experience to its spectacular scenery, wildlife and history over 5 days.
Your tour departs from Queenstown. You will be picked up from your Queenstown accommodation and commence four day hikes based in Te Anau. You hike to Lake Marian amongst forest and alpine scenery. You hike the famous Kepler Track admiring stunning lake vistas. The track winds past the alpine grassland of the Jackson Peaks, mountains, native forest, glacier-carved valleys and waterfalls. Plenty of native birds can be spotted as you wind through mossy beech forests. You will also hike the Milford Track, described as "the Finest Walk in the World" - a must when visiting the region. Walk through ancient temperate rainforest surrounded by an array of ferns, mosses and lichens in vibrant shades of green leads to Giant Gate Waterfall. The Routeburn Track offers spectacular alpine views and flowers. The soaring peaks, enormous valleys, waterfalls, and alpine lakes are home to cheeky kea, the world's only alpine parrot, as well as tomtits, robins and fantails.
On Day 4, you will board your Milford Sound Overnight Cruise and enjoy the ultimate Milford Sound experience. When all the tourists have left at dusk, the fiord transforms into a peaceful scene of dramatic landscape. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and get a sense of the serenity that the fiord offers. You'll have many opportunities for wildlife spotting such as penguins, seals and dolphins as well as learning about the history and natural environment of the fiord. After disembarking, you'll be transferred back to Queenstown.
Your elegant accommodation each night at Te Anau is Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, where you can relax in your deluxe room with striking views of Lake Te Anau before enjoying impressive South Island cuisine.
This tour includes 4 nights' accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), daily guided walks, a helicopter flight for Kepler Track hiking, water taxis for all hikes, a Milford Sound Overnight Cruise, return transport to/from Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation pickup and drop-off as well as all meals and trail snacks.
An unique and unforgettable walking experience.
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Plunge into a resplendent world of iridescent bliss at the Dheva Mantra Resort, a unicorn of a sanctuary reluctantly seated along the River Kwai, in Kanchanaburi, western Thailand. This colonial-styled, luxurious resort of tranquil splendour is fractionated into rooms and suites, all splendiferously furnished with ultra-modern fittings without diminishing the antique ambiance. Become a little selfish as you engage in epic gourmandism while consuming sumptuous Thai and Western delicacies curated by talented chefs throughout the day, at dining outlets such as Tiara, The Terrace, Rice Barge, Butter & Scotch, and Privé. Pamper yourself by procuring the services of a masseur, as body aches obliterate with each masterly touch at the Le Dheva Spa. Complete your stay by visiting the sensational destinations; the Muang Singh Historical Park, the famous, historical Death Railway, the Krasae Cave, Erawan National Park, and much more, elevating your stay and immersing you into worlds beyond.
Embark on rewarding wildlife discoveries in the Peruvian Amazon aboard the five-star, eco-friendly Aria Amazon. Catering to just 32 guests, the Aria Amazon has 16 luxurious Design Suites equipped with premium fittings and bedding, as well as full air-conditioning and full-length windows to admire the endlessly enthralling panorama of the Amazon River and rainforest. Relax and unwind on the observation deck or in the outdoor and indoor lounges. Cool off in the outdoor pool or pamper yourself after a day’s adventure with a soothing massage in the onboard massage room. Indulge in show-stopping cuisine in the stylish dining room, which delivers a five-star dining experience from start to finish.
ROUTE: Vancouver – Kamloops – Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper – Quesnel – Whistler – Vancouver
Ignite your senses on a new era of luxury travel and style onboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer train. A world class rail journey combining two riveting Western Canadian routes; discover towering snow-capped mountains, lush green forests, sublime wildlife and experience all of this region’s raw beauty on this 13-day voyage. Unearth the magnificent majesties from Vancouver, Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Quesnel and Whistler.
Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Vancouver unlocking this scenic coastal city at your own pace. Your voyage culminates as you step onboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer and embark on a 2-day train escapade like no other from Vancouver, Kamloops and into Banff. Ignite your senses from the comfort of your reclining chair with custom-designed glass-dome coaches giving you crisp, clean views of the region’s pure beauty. Marvel the magic unfold before you as you meander through the spiral tunnels, the continental divide and past natural wonders. Your first rail journey ends in Banff where you’ll design days adventuring at your pace. Continue your Canadian Rockies exploration on a motorcoach voyage from Lake Louise to Jasper via the picturesque Icefields Parkway drive and discover the wonders of Yoho, Banff and Jasper National Parks. Immerse in a final rail journey onboard once again the magnificent Rocky Mountaineer on a 3-day voyage from Jasper, Quesnel, Whistler and ending in Vancouver. Be mesmerised by the vast and contrasting landscape as you glide through Mount Robson, Fraser River Valley, all the way to scenic fjords of Howe Sound. Paired with otherworldly service and gourmet cuisines, your Circle Journey combines two breathtaking Western Canadian rail routes taking you deep into the region’s stunning scenery and wildlife.
Your adventure includes 12 nights’ accommodation on a twin-share basis. Your combined 5-day train journey is a daylight-only train where you’ll spend the day on board with nights spent in the comfort of picturesque hotels at iconic locations. Enjoy inclusive chef-created cuisine onboard regionally inspired cuisine paired with local wine and crafted beers as world-class hosts share vibrant storytelling and folklore. Luggage and rail service transfers are included for your seamless experience.
Journey into the extraordinary where the untouched form of nature is in abundance. Encounter the magic of train travel where spell bounding and winding adventures come together to create life changing experiences.
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Service Level Upgrade: The price is based on a SilverLeaf Service Level on a twin share basis. Upgrade to GoldLeaf is available at an additional cost. GoldLeaf level also offers hotel room upgrade. Please contact us to book cabin upgrade.
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Escape into the wild on an exhilarating 10-day 4000 km bucket list overland adventure along the spectacular southern coastline of Australia. One of the greatest road trips of your lifetime! Experience the best pristine beaches, national parks, wildlife, flora and fauna journeying from South to Western Australia on this 4WD road trip. The taste of diverse scenic beauty from untouched coastline to outback wilderness is just as good as the taste of gastronomic food and wine experiences on offer.
Departing from Adelaide, set out in a modern and comfortable 4WD with a group of maximum 6 travelers, to discover one of the world’s most beautiful and isolated coastlines. Be wowed by the mouth-watering seafood, incredible coastline and wildlife on the Eyre Peninsula. Feel the vastness of the great outback as you travel across the mighty Nullarbor, and stand on the ‘Edge of Australia’ at the Head of Bight. Walk the footprint-free whitest beaches of Esperance and marvel at the most turquoise waters you will ever see. Get up close with koalas, take a selfie with kangaroos that live on the beach, make way for wild emus and camels along the Nullarbor, swim with sea lions and dolphins in one interactive experience- journey where the wildlife is in abundance! Taste your way around the culinary delights of the Margaret River and explore the ancient forests of the south-west of Western Australia. The list goes on!
This 4WD expedition includes 9 nights’ accommodation on a twin share basis. You’ll stay in a range of accommodations from hotels, motels and beachfront resorts from Adelaide to Perth. Each stay has been hand-picked for its location as well as its high quality of rooms, facilities and hospitality, where some feature swimming pools and other-resort style facilities. Throughout the journey, you will enjoy the services of a friendly and experienced driver guide, with transport included. Sightseeing, park fees, activities and meals are included as specified.
Embark on a bucket list road trip of a lifetime and journey across the rugged coastline of southern Australia. Ideal for those with a wild sense of adventure with a passion for wildlife and the environment. The unspoiled beauty of this part of the world will fascinate and connect you with nature in ways you could barely have imagined.
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Journey to the outer reaches of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef on this 8-day expedition cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer. This package is perfect for those looking to venture far beyond the crowds to the remote and untouched Northern reefs.
Covering an area of over 2,300-kilometres (1429mi) and encompassing over 900 islands in Tropical North Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. The reef is home to an abundance of marine life of the most vivid colours and is rightfully one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
Embarking from Cairns, Queensland, this immersive cruise aboard Coral Discoverer takes you far beyond the crowds to the remote and untouched Northern Reefs. With an expert crew, including a Marine Biologist, explore hidden corners, uninhabited sand cays, small islands and pristine reef systems. Share the journey with soaring seabirds and swim, snorkel and dive at far-flung Osprey and Ribbon Reefs at the edge of the continental shelf. Learn about Indigenous culture and Australian heritage at the historic Cooktown. Hike to the top of Cook’s Look and see the same view that Captain Cook did on his pioneering voyage of Australia. Enjoy a sundowner on a private island at Sudbury Cay. On this journey, freedom and solitude won’t be hard to find!
Throughout your journey, choose the activities and experiences that suit you. Spend your days swimming, snorkelling and diving, or venture ashore for guided bushwalks in destinations including Mossman Gorge, the Daintree and Fitzroy Island. Alternatively, if you wish to stay on board during the day and simply enjoy the scenery you are welcome to do so. After the day’s exertions, retire to Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Xplorer bar and recharge with some of Australia’s famous food and wine.
This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 7-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.
All meals are included onboard. The approach to cuisine is about simplicity and generosity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. Activities and experiences are also included as per the itinerary. An expert crew are at your service at all times.
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s greatest seascapes with this incredible 8-day cruise aboard Coral Discoverer. The natural beauty of this world wonder will take your breath away.
Venture to the mountainous Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, hike the Japan Alps, and cycle the rustic countryside of Hida Furukawa. This action-packed 3 day adventure allows you to travel down the paths less travelled, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty, amazing history, and enchanting culture of Japan. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-track experience in Japan, this is the tour for you.
Your trip starts from Takayama station, which is easily accessed by train from Tokyo. You will enjoy a guided walk in Takayama, which has one of Japan's most atmospheric and authentic traditional Japanese villages, with Meiji-era inns, hillside shrines and a pretty riverside setting. Due to its well-preserved antiquity, it has earned the title of being Japan's "Little Kyoto".
No Japan Alps trip would be complete without hiking in Kamikochi, the crown jewel of the Japanese Alps and one of Japan’s most famous hiking destinations, where you'll enjoy clear skies, spectacular mountains, and bright blue river streams.
Enjoy a guided cycling tour exploring a rustic countryside that is blessed with lush greenery and a landscape dotted with farm houses and sprawling rice fields.
Enjoy the pampered comfort of authentic Japanese ryokans, soak in Okuhida Onsen's famous hot spring bath and taste the freshest ingredients prepared exquisitely for you.
The package includes four day guided cycling and walks, return transfers to/from Takayama, boutique accommodation and all meals. You'll also have an opportunity to visit the local market and mingle with locals.
With a focus on getting away from the crowds and into the real Japan, the Japan Alps & Villages Walk & Cycle tour is ideal for intrigued travellers looking for immersive and authentic Japanese experiences.
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The Wilsons Promontory lighthouse walking tour offers an outstanding opportunity to explore this beautiful part of Victorian coastline and visit Victoria's most loved National Parks. Walk from the forest of Tarra Bulga National Park to the wild coast of Wilsons Prom and the magnificent vistas on the Bass Coast.
Discover the beauty of the Wilsons Promontory and Gippsland on this highlights packed short walking tour. Over 4 days you will walk to the southern most tip of the Australian mainland at the Wilsons Prom Lightstation, discover the beauty of Little Oberon Bay, climb the summit of Mount Oberon, and finish this gorgeous tour with a cliff top walk along the panoramic George Bass Coastal Trail in Kilcunda.
3 nights accommodation offers wilderness experiences. Stay in a guesthouse adjacent to the cool temperate rainforest of the national park within the Strzelecki Ranges. Experience a little of a lighthouse keepers lifestyle in the lightstation cottage at Wilsons Prom and experience the remote and windswept coastline and enjoy 360 degree views of the tumultuous Bass Strait. And relax in the delightful lodge accommodation at Tidal River for the last two nights.
The walking is spectacular and you will be rewarded with trails that run through pristine strands of rainforest and over beautiful creeks.
Pristine beaches, temperate rainforests, towering sand dunes and lookouts with spectacular panoramic views...Wilsons Promontory has it all.