Embark on a cultural odyssey along the Mekong River on this luxury, 8-day river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Relax and unwind on board the 5-star Aqua Mekong cruise ship and experience authentic Mekong culture, mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking scenery including local fishing villages, rice paddies, temples and Cambodia’s bustling capital Phnom Penh.

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, set sail along the iconic Mekong River, the lifeblood of South East Asia. Explore local fishing villages and immerse yourself in traditional practices including fishing, cooking, pottery making, silversmithing and silk weaving. Cycle through the idyllic countryside or take a rickshaw to the local market with an award-winning chef. Get swept up in the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh and enjoy a guided tuk tuk tour that takes in the magnificent Royal Palace, the stunning Silver Pagoda and more. If you wish, pay your respects at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Or, shop til you drop in the Russian Market.

When you’re not out exploring, relax and unwind on board the 5-star Aqua Mekong cruise ship. Catering to just 40 guests with a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, the Aqua Mekong guarantees best-in-class personalised luxury in this culture-rich landscape. Sip a cocktail in the outdoor and indoor lounges and bars. Or, splash around in the outdoor jacuzzi plunge pool. Multi-award-winning chef and restauranteur David Thompson ensures a first-class dining experience showcasing the full repertoire of flavours from Cambodia in a refined style.

This luxury, 8-day river cruise is all inclusive. Enjoy 7-nights’ accommodation in a non-balcony, first deck Designer suite on a twin share basis (upgrade to balcony and second deck at an extra cost).  All meals, activities and experiences are provided. Air transfers via Cambodian Angkor Air from Phomn Penh to Siem Reap at the end of the trip are also provided during low water season (see Route Information for more detail).

Discover the real Vietnam and Cambodia on this once-in-a-lifetime voyage of the mighty Mekong River. The fascinating culture and history of the region will stay with you.

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Outshine your perception of the world, as you set out on an expenditure into Oman’s Muscat and The Gulf. A journey to the mountain villages and Bedouin desert leaving you traversed into the rich Arabian culture and traditions. Venture in the Middle East on these 7 days walking adventure across sand dunes, vibrant beaches, and lonesome historic villages.

Begin your venture with the exploration of Oman’s capital, Muscat, and be captivated by the extensive deserts, towering palms, and mighty peaks. Ride a camel to spectate the scenic vistas and discover the heart-warming invitations of locals to give you a great feast of freshly prepared cuisine garnished with native ingredients. Explore a centuries-old Omani village perched high in the Jebel Shams mountains and uncover rose water factories. Bait Al Safah living museum will update the history geek within you with the ancient Omani traditions. Get a little off track to stun yourself with the ruins of the age-old isolated village situated within the mountains of Jabal Al Akhdar. The long-standing city of Nizwa takes you back in time to learn the ancient history of Omani culture. Along the way, delve into Arabian rituals like Hammam or Henna painting, a great way to connect with the locals and their traditions. Feel the bustle as you meander the vibrant souq and shop for fruits, veggies, artifacts, antiques, and silver jewelry. Cap off an enriching journey exploring the stone walled alleyways of Nizwa, one of the oldest cities in Oman including the intricate Grand Mosque.

This luxury package includes 6 nights’ accommodation in quaint hotels on a twin-share basis. 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 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 and hike in true comfort.

Step onto the land flanked by sea and mountains offering distinctive natural and architectural wonders. Count the gifted memories in every moment of your journey taking you to the bounty of an oasis kingdom of this magical part of the Middle East.

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Let yourself be engrossed by the beauty of the boundless land that is South Africa. Turn your dreams of seeing the majestic ‘Big 5’ into reality as you submerge into a luxury South African safari experience combining unrivalled Big Five game viewing and the best safari lodge, Ulusabu, in the privately owned game reserve of Sabi Sands. From sea to bush, from Cape Town to Sabi Sands, tap into the wild soul of Africa on this curated 10 days voyage.

Your adventure begins in the beautiful capital, Cape Town. Browse through its streets brimming with life and visit the town’s legendary icons such as Table Mountain, Castle of Good Hope, the Cape Winelands and all the splendours in between. Prepare to turn your dreams into reality with the best safari experience in Africa at the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. A journey offering a luxury South African safari experience combining unparalleled Big Five game viewing and more. Sabi Sands boasts the best place in the world to see the Big Five, feast your eyes with sights as you traverse over 13,500 hectares of the private reserve. Embark on thrilling game drives with your dedicated ranger and tracker and marvel at these beautiful creatures up close. Feel the excitement as you track hunting predators as they stalk their prey on guided exhilarating safari walks. Relish the stunning view of these magnificent creatures as they gather at the watering hole. Enjoy the many amenities of the luxury lodges in Sabi Sands and fully immerse yourself in the ultimate safari experience for four adventure packed days.

ACCOMMODATION PLANS

Our program offers two accommodation plans.

Standard Plan: 5 nights’ stay at the elegant Georgian-Victorian guesthouse, Cape Cadogan, with breakfast included. Tucked in the residential street of Gardens making an ideal city escape with Cape Town at your doorstep. You’ll stay 4 nights at Ulusaba Safari Lodge on a fully inclusive basis including two daily game drives and a daily walking safari for a memorable safari experience.

Luxury Plan: 5 nights’ stay at the award winning five-star boutique hotel, Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, with breakfast included. A balance of ocean and mountain escape embraced by the breathtaking Camps Bay and the majestic Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles Mountain Range. You’ll stay 4 nights at Lion Sands River Lodge famous for its record number of leopard spotting and perfectly set right on the banks of the Sabi River. Being entirely private, with only 6 guests to a game viewer, take privilege in a truly intimate safari experience along with two daily game drives, bush walks and other complimentary safari activities on a fully inclusive basis. Please contact us for a quote.

This luxury package includes 9 nights' accommodation in luxury hotels and safari lodges on a twin share basis. All meals and luggage transfers are covered during this trip as specified. All planned explorations will be in the company of a professional guide.

Expand your horizon, submerge into a different world and tune out the stress of everyday life. A 10-day escape for adventurers, lovers and families that combines the best of both relaxation and exploration into the soul of Africa.

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With its rugged coastlines, spectacular old growth native flora and spectacular wildlife encounters, the new Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is one of the must-do walking destinations in Australia. Discover at every step a world class trail to the most remote coastlines in South Australia. Settle each day in luxury cabins as you enjoy delicious meals in a convivial affair where experiences of the day are celebrated.

Departing Adelaide, uncover the third largest of Australia’s islands, Kangaroo Island, and journey on moderate graded walks immersing through botanically unique areas in all of South Australia before reaching the rugged, remote and spectacular coastline of the Southern Ocean. The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail suffered significant damages in the devastating bushfires in Summer 2019-2020. In the first steps of recovery, witness the landscape ‘unmasked’ and experience the beauty of regenerating plants, easier wildlife spotting and vistas that pre-fire vegetation never allowed.

Conquering 60kms in 5 days, revel in fragrant eucalyptus forests, be awed by pristine beaches, be captivated by jaw dropping coastlines and marvel at old growth forests that make this place one of Australia’s most awe-inspiring places. Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters with some of the island’s most unique wildlife including echidnas, kangaroos, goannas and if you’re lucky the majestic seasonal southern right whales. Witness the ever-changing landscapes traversing ancient sand dunes, impressive geological wonders, cinematic views that inspire both awe and contemplation along the iconic trails of Snake Lagoon, Remarkable Rocks, Hanson Bay and Kelly Hill Caves.

Your 5 days escape include 4 nights' accommodation mostly in cosy luxury cabins nestled in the quiet sanctuary of the edge of the Wilderness Trail. All meals are inclusive with morning tea and fruit snacks provided each day out on the tracks. Unwind to delicious pre-dinner nibbles with new friends while your guides create hearty two-course meals for dinner showcasing fresh wholesome produce. You will be escorted by two knowledgeable guides posing unrivalled passion as they bring the trails to life. Enjoy the comforts of carrying just a day pack.

Embrace the great outdoors at the mighty Kangaroo Island where nature’s secrets are waiting to be discovered. Every step uncovers an unimaginable beauty of this part of the world that has to be seen to be believed. Experience a new and great walk of Australia as it has never been seen before. Come and discover the magic for yourself!

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Discover Waiheke Island’s best walks in boutique luxury, with this 4-day, private guided tour showcasing the island’s scenic coastal trails, bush hikes and vineyards.

Located 40-minutes by ferry from Auckland, Waiheke Island is bigger than you think! It’s the second largest island in the Hauraki Gulf – over 200-kilometres (124mi) long and teeming with pristine beaches, coastal headlands, seaside villages, olive groves and vineyards. This best way to experience this stunning natural beauty is by walking. The island is home to more than 100-kilometres (62mi) of trails just waiting to be discovered.

This private guided 4-day hiking experience takes in the best Waiheke Island has to offer. Each morning, you will be transported to the start point for the day and you will be picked up at the end and returned to your accommodation. You’ll meander along cliff tops, down to the beaches and into cool enclaves of native forest. You’ll even explore a secret World War II fortress, complete with underground tunnels! Along the way, your knowledgeable and experienced guide will help you learn about the island’s flora and fauna, as well as the Maori and European history of the island and the Hauraki Gulf. You’ll also discover the vibrant Waiheke Island community, with its artists, vineyards and ambitious conservation projects.

You’ll stay 3-nights at chic, architecturally designed The Boatshed. Set just above the sun-drenched bay and white sandy beaches of Oneroa, this boutique, seaside hotel hotel features designer private suites/villas, offering panoramic ocean views.with panoramic ocean views. At the end of each day, enjoy sundowners on the deck ahead of a decadent 4-course degustation dinner. There are even personalised spa body treatments available – ideal for a destressed holiday!

Experience Waiheke Island’s best walks at slow pace and in style. You’ll come away feeling fit, healthy and refreshed, smelling of clean sea air! The island invites you to rediscover the simple pleasures.

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Get the ultimate bird’s eye view of the Kimberley Coast and Karijini National Park, with this exhilarating 6-day air adventure. This package is perfect for those wanting to maximise their time in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions and experience the best angles and natural wonders in comfort and style.

Commencing in Broome, immerse yourself in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, two of the world’s oldest landscapes. The Kimberley and Pilbara are like nowhere else on Earth – special, soulful places where time stands still and the magic of the Dreamtime thrums through the landscape. Feel the immense power of nature in the 2-and-a-half-billion-year-old gorges and 350-million-year-old ranges, in the surging tides, horizontal waterfalls and tunnels to the centre of the earth.

Wake up each day to a new adventure. With at least one scenic flight included each day and no long and tedious bus journeys, the Kimberley and Pilbara open to you like never before. Ride camels along Cable Beach at sunset. Learn the secrets behind the world’s most sought-after and beautiful pearls. Ride the Giant Tides on a sea boat safari. Hike the trail to Mitchell Falls. Delve deep into Karijini’s most spectacular gorges. These are just some of the activities and experiences that will stay with you.

This action-packed 6-day package includes 5-nights’ luxury accommodation at Cable Beach and Karijini National Park on a twin share basis. Daily air adventures are included along with meals, activities and experiences as specified in the itinerary.

Experience the splendour of the Kimberley and Pilbara regions with this once-in-a-lifetime 6-day package. Only from the air can you truly experience the spectacle that is one of the Earth’s last wilderness frontiers.

NOTE: This itinerary contains a substantial amount of walking over uneven terrain, so a moderate level of fitness is required.

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Discover a tropical paradise along the Great Barrier Reef Drive between Cairns and Port Douglas at the idyllic coastal eco-retreat Thala Beach Nature Reserve. Sitting lightly upon 58 hectares of native forest adjacent to secluded Oak Beach, Thala Beach is the perfect place to get reacquainted with nature. Stay in eco-luxe bungalows or suites, each with incredible views of the Coral Sea or the tropical rainforest, and spend your days taking part in the reserve’s many complimentary tours ranging from coconut tasting to nature/wildlife walks and star gazing.

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A delightful trekking on the Shinetsu Trail in the central alpine region of Japan. Over 6-days/5-nights, you'll walk the best woodland trail in Japan, experience the stunning beauty of Satoyama landscapes, partake in local culture and hospitality, and immerse in the natural beauty and mountain culture of Japan.

Shinetsu Trail is an 80km trek in the central alpine region of Japan that follows the ridge along the Sekida Mountain Range between Nagano and Niigata Prefectures.These passages were used for carrying salt and sea-products from Niigata, and Uchiyama paper and mustard seed oil from Nagano. Today, this area is blessed with a rich ecosystem. It's a pristine and unique woodland trail of beech, maple, birch, larch and cedar that's soft underfoot and gentle on your feet and forms a corridor of green along the path.

The Shinetsu Trail is easily accessed from Tokyo, being about 1hr 45min on the Shinkansen super express train to Iiyama Station. You can also access to Iiyama Station from Nagano. After having enjoyed trekking, you can go to Kyoto and Osaka via Kanazawa by bullet train and limited express.

The package includes a local mountain guide for Day 1, who will equips you with trail information and confidence for your self guided trekking for the rest of the journey.

The delightful accommodation is hand picked for this package, including some of the best local guesthouses and hotels. Relax in onsen baths (hot spring) at the accommodation after each day's adventure.

All meals are included for the duration of the tour. You will enjoy homey meals.

The tour includes 5 nights accommodation, all meals, English orientation and guiding on Day 1, trail transfers and luggage transfer services.

This is the classic discovery of Japan Alps replete with natural beauty and rich history on the unique woodland trail. You'll return invigorated and inspired with memories that will last a lifetime.

Departure Dates

Departs daily from the end of June to the end of October on request. Black out: 1-15 August. The best time to walk is early July and September and October

Video of Shin-etsu Trail

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Get a glimpse of the best of Fiordland in just 4 days on this thrilling adventure. Hike four world-famous tracks, including Milford, Routeburn, and Lake Marian, with a heli-hike on the Kepler Track. Cap it off with a Milford Sound scenic cruise, all while soaking in Fiordland’s awe-inspiring landscapes—lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, and vast fiords. This unforgettable journey combines the region’s finest sights into one perfect itinerary.

Your journey begins in Queenstown, where a helicopter sweeps you away to Luxmore Hut for a thrilling alpine adventure, with the option to summit nearby peaks. Next, hike the breathtaking Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, offering panoramic vistas of the Southern Alps. Continue your exploration on the Milford Track, wandering through lush rainforest to the stunning Giant Gate Waterfall, before a scenic cruise through the majestic cliffs and waterfalls of Milford Sound. Finish your adventure with a guided trek to Lake Marian, an alpine jewel nestled in a valley surrounded by snow-dusted peaks. Each evening, return to Te Anau for rest, then enjoy a seamless transfer back to Queenstown, completing an extraordinary journey of adventure, natural beauty, and unforgettable views.

This tour includes 3 nights' accommodation in a luxury hotel 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 Scenic Cruise, return transport to/from Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation pickup and drop-off as well as all meals and trail snacks.

Taste the very best of Fiordland on this extraordinary adventure showcasing the very best of New Zealand’s Great Walks that will leave you wanting more.

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Experience pioneering luxury and stunning rural mountainscapes on one of the world's highest rail route, the Andean Explorer. As South America's first luxury sleeper train, its 16 carriages adorned in silky midnight-blue traverse Peru's majestic landscapes. Enjoy fresh mountain air on the open deck while gazing at the La Raya mountain range, indulge in vibrant seasonal dishes crafted from local ingredients, socialise in the lounge car, and relax with spa treatments. Retire to your en-suite cabin for a tranquil night's sleep, ready to embrace new adventures tomorrow. Discover Peru's essence through an awe-inspiring Andean Explorer journey. Choose between one or two nights of pure enchantment. Commencing from Cusco, the ancient Incan throne, ascend into the clouds, threading the tapestry of the Andean summits, until the illustrious expanse of Lake Titicaca greets you with its mirror-like allure. Your voyage persists, a symphony of indulgence, guiding you towards Arequipa, a UNESCO-lauded haven that whispers its tales through time.

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