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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.
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.
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.
Discover the highlights of the North Island at your own pace, with this 8-day nature- and walking-focused self-drive road trip showcasing the Bay of Islands, The Coromandel, Rotorua and Tongariro National Park.
New Zealand’s North Island offers island sanctuaries and lively cities with a large helping of culture and history for a truly diverse holiday experience. From the Bay of Islands where New Zealand’s political history began, journey through landscapes that blend magnificent beaches and coasts, sprawling farmlands and geothermal wonders. Maori culture is rich and ever-present in many parts of the North Island.
Departing from Auckland, hit the road to experience the wonders of the North Island. Discover an island paradise of golden, sandy beaches and charming towns in the Bay of Islands; traverse one of New Zealand’s best coastal walks in The Coromandel; explore the world’s youngest geothermal system in Rotorua; and experience one of the world’s best day walks – the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – in Tongariro National Park. Throughout your journey, there will be ample opportunities to stretch the laces on your hiking boots as well as explore the cities, towns and countryside at your own pace.
This 8-day nature- and walking-focused self-drive package includes 7-nights’ boutique hotel accommodation on a twin share basis. At the end of each fun-filled day, you will sleep in comfort and have access to luxurious facilities and amenities including swimming pools, plunge pools and spas. Eight days full size car rental is included as well as activities and sightseeings as specified in the itinerary. Daily breakfast provided.
Discover the best of the North Island’s nature and hiking, with this 8-day self-drive road trip. This fertile heartland will inspire you with beautiful coastlines, lush forests and rugged, volcanic mountains.
Add a local guide for your first day of Queen Charlotte Walk. The first day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track with many beautiful views of Marlborough Sounds. Your local guide will explain the European and Maori connections of this significant historical area as well as providing detailed information on flora and fauna along the trail and general track advice. You are then well equipped to continue on your way for the remainder of your self-guided walk for the rest of the walking trip.
An off grid private nature haven can be found at Hidden Peaks Cabin, with world-class bush walking at your doorstep. Set on the foothills of the Main Range National Park, enjoy pure immersion in the Australian bush on the 250 acres of private bushland. Explore the surrounding area or simply relax in the native hardwood cabins featuring ensuites. Part of the Scenic Rim Trail enjoy a world-class walking holiday matched with incredible lodgings you wont soon forget.
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Recharge your mind, body and soul with this 4-day active yoga retreat at Te Arai Lodge, a boutique eco-lodge located in Mangawhai, a stunning coastal town in New Zealand’s north-east.
Settle into Te Arai Lodge and immerse yourself in an invigorating routine of daily morning yoga led by Lululemon Ambassador Doug Moores and world-class guest teachers. Explore the stunning beauty of New Zealand’s rugged coastline on daily guided walks; and discover rolling Tuscan style countryside on world-class gravel and road cycling tracks. Spend the afternoon working up a sweat in Te Arai Lodge’s private gym and sauna, or else relax in the saltwater pool or spa. Indulge in gourmet “garden-to-table” dining experiences including delicious 4 course dinners featuring organic produce grown on the estate, line-caught fish from Leigh, organic free-range chicken, grass-fed beef, premium New Zealand wines and more.
Yoga & Exercise Classes
The daily one hour yoga or exercise class is taught by Lululemon Ambassador Doug Moores and world-class guest teachers. Classes can be catered to all level of abilities, whether you’re just starting out in yoga and getting back in shape or you are an experienced yogi or athlete. The focus of the classes is to align the body and mind and leave you feeling rejuvenated and energised. Classes can include hatha, yin or vinyasa yoga, Tai chi, Qi Gong, dynamic bodyweight and resistance exercises. After class, you can enjoy an organic tea and treat in our beautiful studio over looking our salt water pool and podocarp forest for a truly transformative experience.
This active yoga retreat includes 3 nights at the boutique Te Arai eco-lodge on a twin share basis. A daily one-hour private yoga session is included along with daily guided walks and cycling activities. Guests may also access other activities including massage and beauty therapy, birdwatching, golf, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, sports fishing and more. All gourmet meals and most beverages are included.
Leave the stress of daily life behind with this 4-day active yoga retreat in New Zealand’s magnificent Mangawhai. This short escape will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized and ready to take on the world.
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.
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.
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.