Embark on an endearing adventure to the southernmost region of the hemisphere and explore the wilderness of the white continent. Experience icy nature at its finest on this 12-day cruise aboard a luxury ship. Sail across the Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands, and breathe the fresh chilly air of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Argentina in Ushuaia as this is where your adventure begins. You will board your luxury vessel, either the Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle, your beautiful home for the next 11 days. Feel the waves of the sea and take pictures of the beautiful seabirds as we sail smoothly across the Drake Passage to South Shetland. Be captivated by the sight of your first iceberg as we arrive in Antarctica and explore all it has to offer for 5 straight days. Having had your fill of Antarctica, sail again for the Drake Passage for your journey back where you may sail to the Legendary Cape Horn all conditions permitting. This all-inclusive amazing cruise comes to an end as we quietly dock at the port in Ushuaia and say goodbye to a long-lasting experience.

Both the Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle have a variety of resources for you to rest and relax in your time away from exploring. Loosen up at the jacuzzis on the sun deck, book yourself a therapeutic massage in the spa, warm up from exploring the cold in the sauna, sit back and order a soothing drink in the lounge all whilst smooth sailing with the Ulstein X-BOW feature of your luxury vessel that makes cruising comfortable like never before.

This luxury cruise includes 11 nights accommodation on a twin share basis. All meals are covered during this voyage. Daily cabin service, a 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket, muck boots, and experienced voyagers who will guide you and plan your journey through the cruise will be available.

Expand your horizon on this 11-day escapade as you immerse yourself in all this icy white continent has to offer and experience the adventure of a lifetime on this awe-inspiring place on Earth.

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Experience ultimate luxury in New Zealand’s “Winterless North” with this 5-day, sailing and kayaking escape to the Bay of Islands. This all-inclusive holiday features two of the Bay of Island’s most luxurious, 5-star hotels.

Known as the birthplace of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is the country’s ultimate warm weather escape with 144 islands, glorious unspoilt beaches and ancient Kauri forests. With return transfers included from Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) Airport, settle into your 5-star accommodation and feel the stress of ever day life disappear as you gaze out over the breathtaking bay. Over the next 4 days, enjoy the best local activities and pastimes. Set sail on a private yacht and take in spectacular views of turquoise waters, white sand beaches and lush green islands. Immerse yourself in Northland’s fascinating archaeology, history and wild foods on a guided tour. Sea kayak Whangaroa Harbour, a real-life Jurassic Park.

In the afternoon and evening, relax and unwind at Donkey Bay Inn and the Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, two of the Bay of Island’s best 5-star accommodations. Both hotels feature king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms, premium fittings and bedding and some of the region’s best views.

This ultimate luxury 5-day, sailing and kayaking escape includes 4-nights’ accommodation in 5-star hotels on a twin share basis. All activities and experiences are included as listed as are most meals.

Treat yourself to the very best of the Bay of Islands on this ultimate luxury sailing and kayaking escape. The beautiful landscape and 5-star hospitality will leave refreshed and recharged.

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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.

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Discover nature’s hidden wonders at Plains Camp, Home of Rhino Walking Safari, an intimate explorer abode nestled in the heart of a private 12 000-hectare wilderness in the world-famous Kruger National Park. An activity-based destination, Plains Camp specialises in wilderness walking safaris led by dedicated guides. Immerse yourself beyond the rich wildlife and into liberating experiences with nature and the astounding biodiversity of the famed Kruger National Park. Gaze out in the wild with ease from the comforts of your room or private wooden deck with views overlooking the Timbetente Plain. A bewildering destination astutely designed to reflect authentic pioneer tradition and the serenity of a 19th-century naturalist’s haven. Relish meals professionally prepared by the on-site culinary team and served al fresco around a comforting campfire. Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime walks through the bushveld at this exclusive safari camp with specially tailored walking trails to explore the surrounding Kruger National Park on foot, the home of the famous ‘Big 5’.  Soak up the intricate details of the bush, and numerous wildlife sightings accompanied by professional armed rangers in the lush South African wilderness. For a truly memorable experience, consider a night at the sleepout decks overlooking the waterhole under the starry African sky.

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Experience Australia’s greatest river, The Murray in South Australia. Over 4 exhilarating days, explore its red-gum forests and wetlands on foot and by boat encountering wildlife, waterbirds and spectacular cliffs while discovering the stories of this ancient landscape. Dine and relax each night on floating houseboat accommodation.

The Murray River lies within the internationally recognised Riverland Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in South Australia. A combination of guided walking and peaceful cruising immerses you in this unique landscape, exploring the rich river heritage including Aboriginal culture, pastoralism and the intricate network of paddle-steamers, locks and weirs that operate within this fascinating river system. This is a wildlife spotters paradise, the wetlands area is renowned for its water birds, the endangered Southern bell frog and the handsome Regent parrot. Encounters with Red and Grey Kangaroos, emus, black swans and pelicans are a regular occurrence on the Murray River and 179 bird species have been recorded, including the elusive Red-capped Robin and mischievous Fairywrens.

All water transfers and the Day 4 return cruise from Bunyip Reach cliffs to Renmark are on a 12-seater catamaran cruiser which your guides will expertly navigate through more than 70km of tranquil waterways. At the end of each day's walking, you will be greeted with a beverage at the campfire before a 3-course dinner and a restful night in the comfort of a double room with superb river views on board your floating houseboat accommodation.

As well as all guided walking and cruising, your tour includes 3 nights' accommodation on board modern houseboat accommodation, all meals, Riverland roasted coffee and local chocolate.

A highly enjoyable and memorable way to learn about a complex ecosystem. Your highly knowledgeable and experienced guides will inspire you with their passion for the region, leaving you with memories of a beautiful and diverse wetland landscape.

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This luxury walk combines the captivating sights of Beijing, one of the world's great cities, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience of a private helicopter flight over the Great Wall. You'll explore Beijing's past, present and future and see how these are forced together in the crowded neighbourhoods and streets of the city.

Your escorted adventure starts from Tiananmen Square, where you can take in the full weight of its historical and cultural significance. Enter the Forbidden City and delve into China's cultural treasures. The largest ancient palatial structure in the world was home to 24 emperors for almost 500 years from Qing Dynasty to Ming Dynasty. Consisting of 980 surviving buildings and 8,886 chambers over 720,000sqm, the Forbidden City is a 'city within a city', which you can image will be a long and interesting walk.

You'll then experience a different vibe by wandering through Beijing's antiquated and interwoven hutongs, walking through the popular imperial neighbourhoods around Houhai Lake, and be spoilt with Fine French dining in a 600-year-old temple courtyard.

Your Great Wall experience will start with a grand heli flight. Then you'll hike with your guide on the 2,000 year old Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop at an ancient tower to enjoy a gourmet picnic while looking at the wall snake across the verdant hills.

The tour will also provide you with the opportunity to engage with the local Chinese culture. Practice tai chi with a master in the Temple of Heaven built in 1420 for the emperors to make sacrificial ceremonies and pray for harvests. Also learn how to make dumplings listen to the interesting stories of your local host who has been living her whole life in the Hutong area.

Throughout the trip, you'll stay at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beijing, one of Beijing's most gorgeous hotels. Outside it has impeccable glamor, while inside it whispers a boutique elegance inside, It artfully blends rich Chinese tradition and modern sophistication in the prestigious heart of Beijing's imperial district. You'll have an experienced English speaking local guide with all the insider knowledge throughout the tour.

Take the tour of a lifetime to Beijing, and let us to show you the best of the figurative heart of the Middle Kingdom that is Beijing.

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Situated in South Luangwa in Zambia, world-renowned and birthplace of walking safaris, The Tafika Camp transports you to some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. Seated on the east bank of the Luangwa River, north of the Nsefu Sector, this scenic camp being one of the most exotic and untouched wildlife sanctuaries left in Africa, promises uncommon, exceptional game viewing appended to thrilling undertakings boasting a lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles hotspot. In addition, it has access to 3 diverse habitats: Luangwa riverside, Mutanda plains and salt pans giving ultimate wildlife viewing in particular seasons as well as impressive in-camp game viewing due to hides and camp waterhole. It features six spacious chalets with en-suite facilities, built from natural elements around the trunks of stunning sausage and leadwood trees. The outstanding location of this camp makes it one of the best places to immerse in a unique profile of diverse wildlife from dusk till dawn. The meals crafted here boasts to be amongst the best in the Luangwa Valley. They are prepared using local, fresh ingredients; some of which are sourced from the garden to provide the best culinary experience. From morning till night, experience nature like you never have before with an array of exciting activities from in-camp wildlife viewings, to walking and biking safaris, and to game drives, all to unearth the bewildering wonders of Mother Nature embedded in every step of the sector. Tafika Camp provides you with everything you need to experience nature in its unfiltered essence.

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Align with nature where it lays pristine, in the middle of a forest where it's all serene and soothing. Domiciled in an ancient Japanese forest, this iconic hot spring inn, Oyado The Earth, sits majestically atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A sixteen-suite inn on the Pacific coast near Toba City, within the Ise Shima National Park. Each room is a haven for rest, with a private open-air spring-fed bath attached to every suite. Dine at Ran Cuisine, a traditional multi-course kaiseki presentation, drawing on ingredients from the land and sea in and around the national park. Amplify the experience with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and Ise Shima National Park from your dining seat. Relax and unwind at the Bar Maze at night after dinner, or whisk away at the library maze where beverages await your indulgence. Observe nature in its naked splendour from the earth observatory deck, gazing at the ocean as it spreads into oblivion. Elevate your nature experience at the Promenade, a nature walk with a narrow passage that ushers you to the beach and stunning views of the ocean. Oyado The Earth Inn also makes a perfect haven to end the iconic Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage walk. Pamper your body to sublime relaxation at the Sou massage parlour. Awaken your five senses to various body and facial treatments at the spa, and witness the healing powers of warm springs and hot baths at the private healing spa.

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Discover a whole new immersing perspective to an impeccable safari at the back-to-basics Simbavati Trails Camp. A digital detox walking camp located in the world-famous Timbavati Private Game Reserve, an eminent South Africa natural beauty bordering the remarkable Kruger National Park. This luxurious and eco-friendly camp offers a true Simbavati unique game viewing experience. Boasting four Meru-style guest tents arranged in a quarter circle setting, each named after iconic local bird species, the tents highlight an indigenous aura with en suite facilities and a front private balcony complimented with safari chairs offering lovely views of the surrounding bush. Enjoy a peaceful siesta on the sunlounges, relax reading a favourite book or over a fine selection of cocktails and premium wines at the scrupulously placed deck adjoining the fabulous plunge pool. Delicious meals crafted by experienced chefs from locally sourced ingredients prepared over an open fire pot are served at the main dining tent or the exclusive boma located at a comfortable distance from the main dining area. Enjoy hiking, and themed dinner nights, or join expertly guided walking tours and short game drives deep into the magnificent Timbavati Private Game Reserve to behold the fascinating sights of the notorious Big 5 and other varieties of wildlife.

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Experience the best Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Discover the world heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, 4WD the wild and beautiful Bloomfield Track - rated as one of Queensland’s most scenic short road trips, and Sail and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef on a luxury sailing catamaran. To lay in the lap of luxury, spend 5 nights at The Reef House - a boutique 5 star colonial charm in the heart of glamorous beach village of Palm Cove.

From the moment chauffeur transfer you from Cairns to beautiful palm-fringed beach, friendly staff greet you with a cold towel and gin infused welcome drink, the stresses of modern life drift away. You have two day activities arranged and the rest of time is all at your leisure.

Step away from civilisation and back in time on a small group tour to explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef, mountains scrape the sky. Sit back and relax in comfort in a custom-built 4WD air-conditioned vehicle while listening to informative and entertaining commentary by your local naturalist guide.

You'll also enjoy a full day experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles on a luxury sailing catamaran. Relax on the white sandy beach of the island, snorkel over the magnificent coral gardens in the blue lagoon with a marine biologist and swim with turtles in their natural habitat, and explore the nature and history of Low Isles on an Island Heritage Walk with an expert guide.

Spend your rest of days doing as much or as little as you like. Walk around barefoot on the beach lined with 500-year-old melaleuca trees, relax in the adult’s only pool, or revive with yoga, aqua aerobics and cocktail making classes. Finish your day with drinks and canapés served in the Brigadier’s lounge before candlelit dinner with the views across to the coral sea.

Escape to tropical paradise to immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from the modern world. Fringed by reef and enveloped by rainforest, an unforgettable journey awaits in Tropical North Queensland.

Note: Extra night stay is available. Please contact us to book.

Tour Extension Idea: 2 day 1 night Cooktown & Outback (Fly/Drive) tour.

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