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Experience the ultimate Amazon odyssey with eight days on board the 5-star Aria Amazon (or Aqua Nera) cruise ship. This all-encompassing itinerary explores the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in depth including hidden lakes, lagoons and jungle trails, brimming with exotic wildlife.
Departing during low water season (June to October) from Iquitos, enjoy a private transfer to Nauta Town. It is here where you will begin to set sail on the luxurious Aria Amazon cruise ship to explore the magnificent Amazon River and rainforest. Known as Mother Nature’s Cradle of Life, the Amazon river and rainforest is largest and most biodiverse in the world, covering 40% of South America and hosting at least 40,000 plant species, 427 mammals and a whooping 1,300 birds, 20% of all bird species. Cruise the two tributaries, Marañon and Ucayali, that give the Amazon River its life. Canoe, kayak and swim pristine waters, with opportunities to spot famous pink river dolphins. Fish for piranhas and meander winding jungle trails. End your magical cruise back in Nauta before a transfer to Iquitos. You’ll be a bonafide naturalist by the end of your trip!
When you’re not out exploring, relax and unwind on board the 5-star Aria Amazon (or Aqua Nera) cruise ship. Catering to just 32 guests, the Aria Amazon guarantees best-in-class personalised luxury in this breathtaking region. 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. Multi-award-winning chef and restauranteur Pedro Miguel Schiaffino ensures a first-class dining experience showcasing the full repertoire of flavours from Peru in a refined style.
This luxury, 8-day cruise runs return from Iquitos and is all inclusive. Enjoy 7-nights’ accommodation in a luxurious 250 square feet Design Suite on a twin share basis along with all meals, activities and experiences.
Treat yourself to the ultimate nature expedition on this luxury Amazon cruise. The exceptional natural beauty and abundant wildlife will take your breath away.
Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys to Red Centre. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.
This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points
There are very few global journeys hailed as a national treasure. Travelling on The Ghan is one.
Over two magical days, journey to the heart of Australia onboard The Ghan from Adelaide to Alice Springs. 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.
This once-in-a-lifetime journey includes 1-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.
Get a taste of Australia’s ultimate outback rail journey onboard The Ghan, with this all-inclusive 2-day package from Adelaide to Alice Springs. 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 Service 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.
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.
Departing during high water season (November to May) from Iquitos, Peru, set sail on the luxurious Aria Amazon (or Aqua Nera) cruise ship to explore the magnificent Amazon River and rainforest. Known as Mother Nature’s Cradle of Life, the Amazon River and rainforest is largest and most biodiverse in the world, covering 40% of South America and hosting at least 40,000 plant species, 427 mammals and a whooping 1,300 birds, 20% of all bird species. Cruise the two tributaries, Marañon and Ucayali, that give the Amazon River its life. Canoe, kayak and swim pristine waters, with opportunities to spot famous pink river dolphins. Fish for piranhas and meander winding jungle trails. Cap off your magical adventure returning to Iquitos where you’ll be a bonafide naturalist by the end of your trip!
When you’re not out exploring, relax and unwind on board the 5-star Aria Amazon (or Aqua Nera) cruise ship. Catering to just 32 guests, the Aria Amazon (or Aqua Nera) guarantees best-in-class personalised luxury in this breathtaking region. 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. Multi-award-winning chef and restauranteur Pedro Miguel Schiaffino ensures a first-class dining experience showcasing the full repertoire of flavours from Peru in a refined style.
Experience a landscape over 350 million years in the making at Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge. Walk through towering red rock gorges and among striped sandstone Bungle Bungle domes, then join fellow travellers at the fully licenced Bungle Bungles Bar and outdoor swimming pool to share the day’s stories. At night, sleep in one of 27 ensuite cabins, but not before looking up to admire one of the most sparkling night skies in the world. If you’re feeling peckish, replenish with a chef-prepared breakfast and two-course dinner, with morning and afternoon tea and picnic lunch also provided.
* 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.
Walk the world famous Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks, and enjoy Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound cruises. This walking tour offers the very best of hikes 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 & Doubtful Sound experience to its spectacular scenery, wildlife and history over 5 days.
A range of 4-5 star hotels, lodges, chalets and overnight boat cruise are included in the tour. All rooms have enusite.
This tour includes 4 nights' accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), daily guided walks, water taxis for all hikes, a Milford Sound Scenic Cruise, Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, return transport to/from Queenstown as well as all meals mentioned in the itinerary.
This is a bucket list hiking trip where you need not forgo any creature comforts.
historic viaducts, and potential encounters with endangered New Zealand wildlife infuse this pure Middle-earth experience. This moderate to hard walk will definitely delight wilderness lovers and challenge the seasoned hiker.
South Island's dramatic southern extremity has an ‘edge of the world' quality. Hump Ridge track is a wilderness treasure set in a bizarre sculptured landscape of house-sized rock tors, icy alpine tarns and weird limestone formations. Walking the Hump Ridge Track is a life-changing experience. The physical exertion will challenge but the rewards will take your breath away.
You'll enjoy a short helicopter flight to take you across Te Waewae Bay and heli-pack your pack (max 15kg) up the hill on Day 1. Wooden boardwalks ease your passage on the climb to the Hump Ridge. At 1000m, you feel ‘on top of the world’. The summit has a Lord of the Rings atmosphere and offers panoramic views of southern Fiordland and Stewart Island.
The next day is a steep descent following to a fascinating coastline where you trek along an old logging tramway that crosses mighty viaducts, including Percy Burn, the largest surviving wooden trestle bridge in the world.
The final section is a pleasant ramble along marine terraces clothed in some of the last remaining virgin beech in Waitutu Forest.
The walk is led by highly knowledgeable and experienced guides. Along the way your experienced local guide will bring to life the diversity of the landscape, vegetation, wildlife and captivating stories of historic viaducts and early pioneering families. At every stage your tour will be enhanced by the knowledge and passion of the field guides who work tirelessly to ensure each guest is safe, engaged and well fed.
At the end of each day, you'll return to your cosy backcountry lodges in superb locations, and enjoy 3 courses dinners.
Adventure into the harsh but spellbindingly beautiful surrounds of the South Island’s Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track. This challenging and incredibly rewarding experience will be an adventure you remember forever.
Walk the world famous Milford Track with a private guide and enjoy a luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise. This walk and luxury cruise combo tour offers an lifetime experience in Milford Sound over two days.
Milford Sound is like no other place on Earth. With majestic peaks that tower hundreds of metres both above and below sea level, cascading waterfalls and pristine rainforest, it’s undoubtedly the most spectacular of New Zealand’s thirteen fiords.
Not only is the landscape phenomenal, the natural wildlife here is abundant too. Seals, dolphins and penguins can all be spotted from above the water on your luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise.
Your tour departs from Queenstown. You will be picked up from your Queenstown accommodation and head to Milford Sound. Your luxurious 5-star boat features an onboard helipad, on-deck hot-tub, kayaks, tender, and superb cuisine. Taking only 20 passengers a night, in luxury climate-controlled cabins, all with king-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms, and majestic fiord and ocean views, it's sure to offer you a unique luxury boutique-cruising experience in Milford Sound.
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. After disembarking the next morning, your private guide will meet you at the cruise terminal and accompany you hiking 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 leading to the Giant Gate Waterfall. Then private transfer back to Queenstown.
You'll enjoy the natural wonders of Milford Sound at dawn, dusk or underneath the stars on a luxurious 5-star Milford Sound overnight cruise.
Upgrade Fly In & Out: Descend through carved glacial valleys to Milford to land aboard the boat.
Please contact us for departure dates and availability. Exclusive charters are available upon request. The cruises are guided by expert crew, are fully catered, with all equipment supplied. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au
A guided day walk from Te Anau beginning with a scenic helicopter flight over the Hidden Lakes, beech forest and alpine area to Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track.
From this Department of Conservation Hut explore the alpine tussock fields and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Fiordland mountains with the possibility of ascending to the summit of Mt Luxmore if you wish and weather and time allows.
After time in the alpine area, hike down the mountain on the well-formed Kepler Track. The track descends through mountain and silver beech forest, and passes under towering limestone bluffs to the sandy beach of Brod Bay, the pick up point for the rewarding water taxi trip back to Te Anau.
From Luxmore Hut it is a down hill walk (8km) requiring a medium level of fitness. If you wish to explore further past the Hut toward the Summit there would be an additional 1-3 hours walking up and down. There is a maximum of 12 walkers with a guide providing an opportunity to learn about the natural and human heritage of Fiordland. There are plenty of stops for photographs, bird-watching and interpretation along the way.
Return Te Anau at around 5:00pm. We can arrange transfer to/from Queenstown at additional charges.
Departure Dates
Depart daily on request from 1st September to 20th May.
Walk the world famous Milford Track with a private guide and enjoy a Milford Sound overnight cruise. This walk and cruise combo tour offers the 'must-do' experiences in Fiordland over two days.
Departing from Queenstown, head to Milford Sound, where your overnight cruise awaits. 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 the next morning, your private guide will meet you at the cruise terminal and company you hiking 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. Then private transfer back to Queenstown.
An unique and unforgettable walking and cruising experience in Milford Sound.
Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure that immerses you in the heart of Fiordland's breathtaking beauty. Hike four world-renowned tracks, including Milford, Routeburn, and Lake Marian, along with a heli-hike across the stunning Kepler Track. The highlight of your journey comes with an unforgettable overnight cruise through Milford Sound, where you’ll experience the majestic fiord after the crowds have left. Along the way, soak in Fiordland’s awe-inspiring landscapes—lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, and vast fiords. This epic journey combines the region’s most iconic sights with the luxury of an overnight cruise adventure, making for an unforgettable experience.
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. your adventure continues with a guided trek to Lake Marian, an alpine jewel nestled in a valley surrounded by snow-dusted peaks. Your exploration culminates on the Milford Track, wandering through lush rainforest to the stunning Giant Gate Waterfall, before a scenic overnight cruise through the majestic cliffs and waterfalls of Milford Sound. You'll have many opportunities for wildlife spotting such as penguins, seals and dolphins as well as kayaking and learning about the history and natural environment of the fiord. Your incredible adventure ends with a seamless transfer back to Queenstown.
This tour includes 4 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 Overnight Cruise, return transport to/from Queenstown and Te Anau accommodation pickup and drop-off as well as all meals and trail snacks.
Savour the essence of Fiordland on this unforgettable adventure, where you'll immerse yourself in New Zealand’s iconic Great Walks. From lush rainforests to alpine peaks, this journey offers the very best of Fiordland’s breathtaking landscapes—an experience that will leave you longing for more.