Escape to the Hunter Valley in 5-star comfort and style, with this luxury 3-day self-drive package. This package showcases 3 of the Hunter Valley’s best wineries: Audrey Wilkinson, Brokenwood and Tyrrell’s.

Surrounded by magnificent natural beauty and only 2 hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is famous for first-class wineries, acclaimed restaurants, delicious produce and luxury hideaways. While Hunter Valley Semillon and Shiraz have long been world-famous, you will also sip distinctive and innovative wines, from classic to newer varieties.

Stay at the 5-star Spicers Vineyards Estate and enjoy 3 incredible wineries over 3 days. Picnic among the vines at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard & Cellar Door. Journey behind the scenes at Brokenwood Wines and indulge in a premium tasting with specially prepared canapes. Experience a VIP tasting at Tyrrell’s and sample award winning Single Vineyard and Winemaker’s Selection wines. These are just some of the experiences that will stay with you.

This luxury 3-day package includes 2-nights’ accommodation at Spicers Vineyards Estate on a twin share basis. A luxuriously appointed estate set among rolling vineyards and native bushland, Spicers has just 12 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites, each with an open fireplace just perfect for snuggling at the end of a busy day. All gourmet meals and experiences included as specified.

Experience the best of the Hunter Valley with this luxe 3-day self-drive package. The flavours of this premium wine region will stay with you.

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Treat yourself to the ultimate Top End adventure with this immersive 8-day package that includes Darwin, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Nitmilik (Katherine), Litchfield and everything in between. This package is perfect for couples or small groups who want to see it all – in slow pace and in style – with their very own private guide and 4WD vehicle.

With return transfers included from Darwin Airport, set out in a luxury, fully equipped, air-conditioned 4WD to experience the wonders of the Northern Territory in privacy and comfort. Your expert private guide will show you the best of the region’s World Heritage-listed landscapes including the Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield national parks. Discover wetlands teeming with rare, native birds and crocodiles. Swim in natural plunge pools beneath cascading waterfalls. Cruise through majestic gorges that glow in the changing sun. Visit renowned Aboriginal rock art sites dating back over 50,000 years. Step back in time in an old mining town. The list goes on!

Catering for just 2 to 6 guests, this private guided tour is so much more than just sightseeing on a bus. The itinerary is informative and full of adventure yet uncluttered and at a relaxed pace, allowing you plenty of time to stop and enjoy the experience. In addition to visiting the must-see sites such as Kakadu, you will get away from the crowds on lesser known 4WD tracks and trails, such as those in remote areas of Arnhem Land. If you have a particular interest such as birdwatching or fishing, the itinerary can be tailored just for you!

While on tour, you will stay at the best available lodges, hotels, resorts or safari camps including the 5-star Cicada Lodge in Nitmiluk. Either side of the tour, you will stay in a 4-star hotel on Darwin’s waterfront. Perfectly positioned among the dining and entertainment hub of Darwin’s seafront promenade, the hotel is surrounded by great shopping, a range of Territorian pubs, as well as some of the most amazing cafes and restaurants in the NT.

Leave no stone unturned with this action-packed 8-day package that showcases the best of the Top End. Who says you can’t have it all?

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Soak up the sunshine and make the most of both coasts on this cruisy, 4-day cycling escape to the Bay Of Island’s Twin Coast Cycle Trail in New Zealand’s wonderful "Winterless North".

One of New Zealand’s Great Rides, this easy coast-to-coast cycle between the popular Bay Of Islands and peaceful Hokianga Harbour has something for everyone. With return transfers included from the Bay Of Islands Airport, set out along 87 kilometres smooth rail trail, dedicated cycle paths and country roads to take in epic coastal views, wetlands, native forest and rolling farmland. Over two days, journey through some of New Zealand’s earliest Maori and European settlements while enjoying the sub-tropical climate for which Northland is famous.

In the evenings, relax and unwind at The Sanctuary, your boutique B&B accommodation located just five minutes from the Paihia township. Your exceptional host has many years in the hospitality industry: a personalised, luxury experience is therefore guaranteed. Soak in the infinity plunge pool, laze on the sundeck, sip world-class New Zealand wines and enjoy gourmet meals made from fresh, local produce curtesy of the in-house chef. This holiday is just as much about relaxation as it is about cycling!.

The ideal combination of exertion and relaxation is yours to enjoy on this incredible 4-day cycling escape to the Bay Of Islands. Tick off one of New Zealand’s Great Rides and treat yourself to a luxury experience at one of the country’s best boutique B&Bs accommodations.

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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.

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Discover beautiful Victoria on the Great Ocean Walk. Marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, dedicated walking tracks ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Raw and wild, venture through remote areas of the Great Ocean Walk, knowing a foot spa, wine by the outdoor fire pit and long table dinners at nightfall with your fellow walkers awaits at the day’s end.

Just two and a half hours from Melbourne, you can be in remote wilderness and tick off a world walking icon on the Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk. In four days and over 46km, marvel at the rugged coastline, ever-changing terrain, and dedicated walking trails, ending at the iconic Twelve Apostles. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk highlights the best and most remote sections of the trail known as the Great Ocean Walk. Explore marine sanctuaries, wild coastal walks, old-growth rainforests and beaches that are as remote as they are empty.

Accompanied by guides who are committed to providing you the best Australian walking experience, you will be safely escorted along the trail, hearing stories of shipwrecks and adventure while facing the wild Southern Ocean head on. The team is complemented by an onsite chef, showcasing fabulous regional food and, of course, some of Victoria's best wines. On the final day, walk into the Twelve Apostles - one of Australia's coastal icons.

Unique to Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Walk is the exclusive hiking lodge, built to be your home away from home. Relax for three nights at our hiker-only eco lodge with ensuite bathrooms. Great Ocean Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk allows only ten guests at a time to experience this unique Advanced Eco-Certified journey, purposely limited to ensure sustainable trail use and exclusive guest experiences.

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Tick off a dreamy vacation from your bucket list, where each moment feels pleasantly surreal at the Pihopa Retreat in Nelson City. Nestled amid its lush landscaped gardens of 5.5 acres, this paradise of luxury and warm hospitality is just a spitting distance from the city centre. And once here, it offers respite to a restive soul and a base to explore the enchanting world within and around Nelson in 6 deluxe suites, replete with world-class amenities. Each suite is a distinct world of hedonistic indulgences, fully fitted with a kitchenette and Nespresso machine, a spacious luxury bathroom with rain shower and Jacuzzi bath, wi-fi, internet enabled television, and a balcony to explore the surrounding beauty. Rise and shine each morning to a hearty chef-cooked breakfast, and at noon, enjoy complimentary tea, wine, and chocolate, while nightfall sets the stage for pre-dinner drinks and canapes at the pool house. On the outdoors, there is a wide plunge pool for sensational immersions, and cabanas to relax on and sip cocktails afterward. Meditation and yoga sessions are in the package of a stay here to sustain the best moods. Venture beyond the hotel's vicinity into the scenic Eldorado called Nelson to unwind at the Tasma Bay beach, explore Abel Tasman National Park, visit art galleries, and dine at chic restaurants on a solo culinary voyage.

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Procure a rendezvous with utopian bliss, having your distresses dematerialize as time peels away at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas in Krabi, Thailand. This 5-star abode of epicureanism, is a private beach resort picturesquely bookended by showy limestone cliffs as it overlooks the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea from sandy banks. Go on a culinary expedition savouring contemporary Japanese cuisine at Hagi, victualling international favourites at Lotus Court, or metamorphosing into a local as you dine at Suan Bua. Enjoy the tropical scenery prevalent at COAST Beach Club & Bistro while devouring a steak. Perfect moments can be crafted as you break bread with your beloved while the constellations sparkle in romantic agreement with your union during a dinner at the beach. Therapeutically soak in the cascading pool with waterslide whilst delightfully relishing a glass of frosty champagne, or, have accumulated body strain evaporate at the touch of soothing hands at SPA Cenvaree. Pick privacy, escaping the dissonance the outer world projects at this oasis.

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Immerse in a realm of glamping serenity and arouse your senses in the stylish playground of Hoshinoya, Fuji, a glamping resort resting on the red pine slopes gazing at Lake Kawaguchi. The iconic Mount Fuji sits elegantly afar, overlooking the resort, and glampers can access it on foot in less than 5 minutes, as they come up close to a four-century-old landmark. Austere cabins anchor on the slopes overlooking the lake and Mount Fuji beyond while providing exceptional shelter for glampers. These cabins are sanctuaries to enjoy the thrills of outdoor living with spacious balconies. They are furnished and designed minimally, featuring faint colours in their interiors to absorb light via walled glasses and, more importantly, highlight views of the lake and Mount Fuji. Savour the taste of tantalising French-inspired meal courses sourced from local ingredients in the wild. Meals feature games from the neighbouring wildlife sourced by clever hunters within the locality. Relish moments to cherish at the Cloud Terrace, which hosts several engaging activities, including snacking on luscious seasonal snacks while they last. Row your boat across the still waters of Lake Kawaguchi, ride a bicycle on the foot of Mount Fuji, explore the enthralling terrains of the expansive vegetation around Mount Fuji, exercise by stretching with durable cloth in the forest, and learn how to flavour food at the smoking workshop.

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Unearth the remote world of Iceland’s majestic and mystic wonders as you set sail aboard a luxury ice strengthened vessel, the Ocean Endeavour. Embark on a 10-day small ship expedition circumnavigating on a personal voyage of discovery into the land of ‘Fire and Ice’ from extraordinary fjords, volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, mystical glaciers and enthralling wildlife.

Your journey begins in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Get Fascinated by breath-taking natural landscapes with diverse marine life and numerous seabirds at Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Continue your bird exploration at the Westfjords, well-known for its beaches and bird cliffs. Be one among the lucky visitors to spectate the mighty mountains and uncovering its remote villages. Visit Grímsey on the Arctic Circle to the Icelandic folklore at Siglufjörður. Give a treat to the history-enthusiast in you by stepping into the museums of Akureyri. Uncover Iceland's second largest city of evergreen forests and the world’s northernmost botanical gardens. Take it to the sea at Iceland's epicenter of marine life at Húsavík for unforgettable whale watching as well as abundant puffins. Delve deeper into Iceland’s more remote and legendary wonders as you latch your vision onto the most gifted scenes around south boasting volcanoes, majestic glaciers, pristine lagoons, cascading waterfalls, hot springs, and geysers. Grasp the captivating history of volcanic eruptions at Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar before ending your majestic escapade back in Reykjavík where you disembark the Ocean Endeavor with time to delve into the city’s delights.

The luxury Ocean Endeavour is the perfect vessel for expedition cruising. Outfitted with twenty Zodiacs, advanced navigation equipment, multiple lounges, and a panoramic top deck observation platform, she is purpose-built for passenger experiences in remote environments. The Ocean Endeavour boasts a 1B ice class, enabling her to explore throughout the polar summers. Each day, your onboard and onshore programming is thoughtfully planned to make the most of the local environment. Fill your days strolling, hiking, wildlife viewing, touring, historic sites, zodiac cruising and visiting outport communities to where the action is as you experience these natural splendours at their fullest. Create your adventures and explore at your own pace by choosing activities that best suit you. Attend onboard educational offerings, participate in workshops, whisk away with a great book in the library or unwind in the pool, two saunas and a hot tub for sweeping views. From dance to polar plunges, from concerts to theme parties, your voyage is filled with adventure at every turn.

This luxury package includes 9 nights of accommodation aboard the Ocean Endeavour on a twin-share basis. All onboard meals are included with afternoon tea and snacks all around. All guided activities, zodiac excursions, exploration jackets, interactive workshops and expert voyagers who will guide and passionately create the best adventures for you.

Embark on a personal voyage of discovery to a remote part of the world going beyond your imagination on this mystic adventure into Iceland's legendary as well as best kept wonders. Escape to a magical voyage and immerse into the fascination of nature, history and diverse culture.

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Feel inspired and connected conquering the highest mountain in Africa and more. Immerse into a true wilderness and ‘back door’ experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the more remote and desert Rongai route. Embrace the triumphant and personal satisfaction conquering one of ‘Seven Summits’ on earth on the unfrequented and unspoiled nature to Uhuru Peak on this fulfilling 8 day once in a lifetime voyage.

Embrace the triumphant of having the entire continent at your feet. The ‘desert route’ enters Kilimanjaro through the back door where you begin your journey in Moshi and start your climb from the northeastern side the mountain near the Kenyan border. A gradual and easier route of terrain, revel as you rise above the Amboseli Pains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the staggering Mawenzi Peak. Embrace the unfrequented and remote nature of the route boasting unspoiled wilderness and a sense of vastness and solitude on your journey. Chance upon wildlife including buffalo, elephant and antelope along the way.

Trek with comfort, safety and trust throughout your journey to the peak. With personal and reliable support, the goal of our local crew is to increase your chances to success. They will motivate and care for you each step of your climb and will not hesitate to descent if conditions make it necessary. Summit Mount Kilimanjaro with your safety and health as the highest priority.

Your classic climb includes 7 nights' accommodation. The climb is fully supported and catered. You only need to carry a daypack and the porters will transfer your luggage throughout the whole journey. Camp in comfort with private portable toilet and tent complete with sleeping mat, pads and sleeping bag. Indulge in all-inclusive fresh meals daily from English-styled breakfast to three course dinners.

Submerge into true wilderness as you summit the highest point of Africa on the most fulfilling climb of your life. One for the intrepid hiker, seek solace, inspiration and connection on a rewarding voyage into Africa’s most famous and iconic landscape.

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