Hop on your bike and set out to uncover some of New Zealand’s most incredible landscapes on this 6-day, fully guided and supported Alps to Ocean (A2O) cycling adventure of the South Island.

Cycle Route: Christchurch - Tekapo - Twizel - Omarama - Kurow - Enfield - Christchurch

Departing from Christchurch, head down to Tekapo, passing through the Canterbury Plains to the golden Mackenzie Country. Explore the breathtaking Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, marvel at the sky-scraping peaks and unwind in the region’s geothermal hot pools. Journey on to Twizel and follow the ancient pathways through the Waitaki Valley, where you will be awe-struck by spectacular lakes, fascinating hyrdro dams and charming vineyards. A leisurely ride through storybook countryside leads to the historic port town of Oamaru and the finish line. Highlights along the way include New Zealand’s world-class food and wine, Maori rock art and otherworldly alpine vistas. You will also enjoy warm hospitality in accommodation full of heritage charm.

This luxury cycling tour includes 5-nights’ accommodation in handpicked, 4-star plus boutique hotels / farmhouses on a twin share basis. All meals are provided along with all-inclusive bike hire, professional, qualified driver/guide and private vehicle transport/support.

Discover the new frontier on this exciting Alps to Ocean cycling adventure. Get a new perspective of New Zealand’s South Island – beautiful, scenic and without the crowds!

NOTE: This tour includes one private support vehicle with one professional guide. The guide will follow guests in the vehicle and provide instructions and support throughout the entire trip. The guide will not cycle with guests and you can cycle your own speed and meet up with the support vehicle along the way. Your luggage will be transferred daily. 

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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 Darwin to 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 Katherine, explore the spectacular sandstone country of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge on a guided cruise. 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. Crossing the border into South Australia, travel through the majestic Flinders Ranges and watch the scenery change from rich ochre to lush green. You’ll arrive into Adelaide 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 Darwin to Adelaide. 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 Darwin to Adelaide. This adventure and romance of this incredible journey will take your breath away.

Departs Darwin on Wednesdays (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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The Cape to Cape Ultimate Luxury Walk 7D6N offers you the opportunity to walk on the best sections of the Cape to Cape Track while staying at luxurious boutique accommodation and indulging in gourmet food and wine the Magaret River region has to offer. This luxury walk features an exclusive 7 course lunch with wine matches at Leeuwin Estate, a dinner at Lamont's, and private chef in-villa dinner showcasing local produce.

Your trip starts from Perth and you'll stay at COMO The Treasury, occupying the 19th-century State Buildings. Then enjoy a private transfer to Margaret River where you will embark on walking the Cape to Cape Track for 5 days.

The Cape to Cape track is located in Australia's South-West, in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. The track covers 135km of coast line from Cape Naturaliste (near Yallingup) in the North, to Cape Leeuwin (near Augusta) in the South. Located within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, the track winds along pristine beaches and dramatic coastal cliffs, as well as through coastal bush that comes alive with wildflowers in the Spring. The magnificent karri trees of Boranup forest provide a great contrast, and Cape Leeuwin, which is also the meeting point of two oceans - the Indian and Southern - provides a unique terminus to the track.

The terrain is a combination of white sand, limestone cliffs, granite rock, old 4WD tracks, sealed paths and bushy track. The sections of the Cape to Cape track used for the tour are rated as moderate, with a couple of easier sections around Sugarloaf Rock and Boranup forest providing a breather.

For the nature lover, there is no shortage of wildlife and plant variety on the Cape to Cape track. The area is a world biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 80% of the plant life found nowhere else in the world. There are magnificent wildflowers along the track in Spring and an abundance of birdlife year round. Dolphins are regularly seen playing in the waves, and whales cruise the ocean alongside the track from June to December. Kangaroos and emus are not uncommon, and the impressive Southern Heath Monitor lizard is occasionally seen (or heard) rummaging in the bushes.

This luxury walking tour allows plenty of time for relaxation at your 5 star boutique accommodation, a beachfront resort at Smiths Beach, a country estate, and a forest retreat. Exclusive dinners at Lamont's, Cape Lodge Lakeside Restaurant, gourmet platter, an in-villa private chef dinner and 7 course degustation lunch with matching wine at Leeuwin Estate.

Your tour includes 6 nights’ twin share 5 star accommodation, all meals, 5-day guided walks, all trail transfers, ‘Ultimate Leeuwin Degustation Experience’, and private return transfers to/from Perth. The ideal experience for the intrepid food and wine enthusiast wishing to explore the natural surroundings of one of Australia’s most well regarded wine regions, the Cape to Cape taster walk offers an exhilarating yet relaxing introduction to this remarkable coastline.

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Set off on an exhilarating 8-day walking adventure through the untamed wilderness of Chile’s Patagonia, where every step unveils the grandeur of nature’s masterpiece. Traverse legendary trails, from Patagonia’s secluded backcountry to select portions of the famous O and W Treks—epic hikes that will leave an indelible mark. After a day of adventure, retreat to luxurious hotels, where comfort and elegance await, offering the perfect end to each breathtaking day.

Your thrilling adventure begins in Puerto Natales, after which you join a shuttle to Laguna Sofia. Hike the slopes of Cerro Benitez and accompanied by a local hiking guide, traverse the volcanic Sierra de Bagueles. Watch for wild horses, guanacos, and the massive wingspan of soaring Andean condors. Go into Torres del Paine National Park, navigating high-mountain rain forest and across spindly suspension bridges. Climb to a viewpoint of striking Lago Grey and eventually embark on a boat tour to get up close and personal with its floating icy icons. Hike sections of the W Trek, view Torres del Paine from the lookout at Lake Nordenskjöld, and check out the Salto Grande waterfall. Tackle the Valle de Frances as the grand finale of your trip. Say goodbye to this larger-than-life land with one last morning ramble alongside the vast braid of the Serrano River before joining a shuttle to Puerto Natales, where your trip ends.

This luxury package includes 7 nights of accommodations in luxury hotels on a twin-share basis. Meals and transport are included as specified. You will be escorted by two support vans and three tour leaders on each departure for an average of 6:1 guest-to-leader ratio. Leaving you with multiple hiking 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 in true comfort.

Testify to the rugged beauty and untouched wilderness that is Chile's Patagonia, and relish the majesty and serenity of this place that feels worlds away on this 8-day hiking trip.

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Experience a unique and off beaten cycling adventure on this 15 days journey of discovery across spectacular peaks of the Balkans trails traversing four of the best countries from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Macedonia. Bike in comfort to explore historic cultural influences, sample delectable cuisines, and unravel the alluring mysteries of the Balkans as you alternate the untraversed wilderness of the European Continent.

Your adventure starts in Tirana, an exquisite fun-filled city in Albania dotted with beautiful architectural gems and sophisticated cuisines to arouse your taste buds. Soak up immersive vistas en route to visit St Naum monastery in Macedonia before arriving in Ohrid Town where you wallow in the majesty of Lake Ohrid, one of the world's oldest lakes. Challenge your biking adroitness as you climb to a high plateau bounded by huge mountains in the Debar Region. Take a tour of the quiet Mavrovo lake before cycling across scenic routes to the Kosovo border which opens to the Brezovica National Park and the Sharri mountain range. Ascend to Prevalle through the forest of Kodra e Diellit and leisurely descend to the historic city of Prizren to explore the second-largest cultural centre of Kosovo. Enjoying breathtaking views along the way, pedal from Andrijevica to explore Kolasin, a popular winter ski resort. Magnificent views of rugged Albanian Alps and Jezerca Mountain are yours to behold as you transfer to Mojkovac; cycle through the Tara Canyon onward to Nikšić, the second largest city in Montenegro. Experience a quick transit to the Bay of Kotor where the scenery alternates between seaside villages, small antique towns, and stunning pebble bays. End your incredible journey in the fascinating city of Shkodra where you spend the night.

This adventure package includes 14 nights accommodation ranging from 3-4 star hotels in en suite rooms and guesthouses on a twin share basis.

Enjoy hotel locations situated within walking distance of local attractions and an array of eateries for your comfort and adventure. At some points of the trip, you’ll stay in more remote areas in locally run guesthouses where rooms tend to be more basic yet warm and comfortable. The terrain and route is 90% tarmac and 10% poor conditions where undulations throughout with some tough climbs. Cycle in comfort with a support vehicle, local cycling leader and driver. Meals are included as specified in the itinerary.

Integrate a unique and off beaten cycling adventure incorporating four Balkan countries to discover their hidden corners prized for beautiful nature, friendly people, great hospitality, and unique cuisines.

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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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Departs Vancouver on Sundays (Apr- Oct)

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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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Chase the race, experience a nautical tradition…

Experience the nautical tradition that is the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with this 7-day cruise that gets you as close to the action as possible aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer.

While most people wake up early on 26 December for Boxing Day sales, a handful of intrepid sailors wake up earlier for an even more daunting challenge. One of the world’s most difficult and prestigious yacht races, the Sydney to Hobart is an annual event that sees maxi yachts and weekend racers from around the world tackle 628 nautical miles of sea separating Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour and Hobart’s Battery Point. The race includes the treacherously choppy and windy Bass Strait, the stretch of sea separating Tasmania from the mainland.

Embarking in Broken Bay on 26 December, feel the buzz at the start of the race from Coral Discoverer. Watch the fleet sail past as you listen in to expert commentary from your onboard Special Guest Lecturer Sue Crafter, a veteran of no less than 15 Sydney to Hobart yacht races. You will sail the coast of New South Wales and Victoria and cross Bass Strait with the trailing fleet. Once across the Strait, enjoy the scenic rugged Tasmanian coast, with the opportunity to join the expedition team, on guided shore excursions to the Maria and Bruny Islands, two of Tasmania’s most beautiful National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Arrive into Hobart on New Year’s Eve and enjoy the buzz of the race and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 10-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.

Experience the adventure and excitement that is the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with this unforgettable 7-day package. This is the closest you will get to actually competing in the race!

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Amid lush green forests and overlooking the breathtaking Motueka River on New Zealand’s South Island lies Stonefly Lodge, an award-winning property offering world-class luxury accommodation, personalised service and access to some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes. This architecturally-designed lodge, constructed from local stone and timber blends seamlessly with its pristine environment, welcoming guests with a cozy and relaxed atmosphere and 5-star facilities. Stonefly Lodge is located a 50 minute drive from Nelson and takes advantage of its position between three National Parks, offering a wealth of fly-fishing opportunities and a variety of wilderness experiences for those with a thirst for adventure.

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The desert ranges of the Red Centre deliver the quintessential Australian experience on the Larapinta Trail. This trekking tour is ideal for the more ambitious walker with some challenging stages passing over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 16 kilometres per day over 6 days.

The end-to-end 223km long Larapinta Trail is one of Australia's most spectacular trekking experiences. The 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.

Over 6 days, traversing the high ridgelines of Alice Springs, you'll experience this ancient land from a perspective only few have witnessed. You will be supported by expert local leaders with full knowledge of the area and environment, providing with the insight story of the Australia's most iconic desert trek.

This Larapinta Trail walk is enhanced with stylish, award winning architect designed, semi-permanent wilderness campsites, which come complete with hot showers and a heated dining and lounge tent, exclusive to you the Larapinta Trail. At each camp you will be provided with high quality, interesting and nutritional meals to support your daily energy recovery.

While you walk, your support vehicle transfers your luggage and camping gear to the next campsite leaving you only to carry a day pack while you hike. At the end of each day we relax in comfort at our architect-designed camps – including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter – as our guides prepare gourmet 3-course dinners around the campfire.

The Larapinta walk includes all nutritious meals, prepared by your guides, 5 nights' accommodation in exclusive semi-permanent campsites including safari tents, stretcher beds, swags and hot showers, all group camping equipment, National Park fees and fees to Traditional Owners as well as off-road transport from Alice Springs.

The Larapinta Trail will delight wilderness lovers and challenge the seasoned hiker. In the footsteps of traditional owners, early explorers, and modern adventurers, the stories of the Larapinta Trail will come to life with every passing desert step.

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It's a place of journey with women-only. Find your path. Immerse yourself in the opulence of two enchanting regions on a luxurious journey from the vibrant cultures, exquisite cuisine, and rich traditions of Portugal to Spain. Over six days, savor breathtaking scenes that will captivate your senses as you traverse historic sites, towering mountains, and beautifully handpicked sections of the Camino leading to Santiago. This hiking voyage offers the perfect blend of adventure and luxury, with nights spent in 5-star accommodations ensuring a truly unforgettable experience.

Your trip begins in Porto, Portugal, where you shuttle north to Vitorino dos Piães and set out on foot along a popular picturesque section of the Caminho Portugues. Explore the oldest town in Portugal and check out its historic namesake Medieval Stone Bridge. Hike up Mount Santa Tecla to an area of intriguing circular castros, remains of an ancient fortified settlement built by some of Galicia’s Celtic invaders. Explore one of Spain’s most spectacular national parks. Go on to Faro Island for stunning panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean, Vigo River, and neighbouring isles. Your enriching journey comes to an end as you uncover the spectacular Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Shuttle to the Santiago airport or back to Porto, where you will be dropped off at the Sheraton Hotel to continue your separate journey onward.

When you’re not busy exploring, rest and relax in your comfortable hotels; book a therapeutic session at the spa in the 5-star Carmo’s Boutique Hotel. Go for a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool at the mediaeval Parador de Baiona. Order a soothing drink at the exotic bar at the Hotel A Quinta da Auga.

This luxury package includes 5 nights accommodation in luxury hotels on a twin share basis. All luggage transfers will be provided. 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 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-in true comfort.

Learn a new way of life, experience two exceptional and fascinating countries that will leave you forever enchanted and wanting more on this epic 6-day adventure.

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