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Don’t just travel, Small group adventures

400+ trips. 100 countries. Countless adventures. Classic Discovery | Wildlife | Walking | Cycling | Family

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Solo?

Flying

(in good company)

We’ve got you

covered! From safaris to food tours, trekking adventures to cultural discovery, our tours have been designed with solos in mind. That’s why over half the travellers joining our small groups typically join on their own. Combine meeting new, like-minded people with time to yourself (if you want it), and get right under the skin of your destination with the help of your expert Tour Leader. Don’t just travel, Explore!

Unforgettable experiences | Expert tour leaders | Responsible at heart | Small group tours

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Hello One question I’m asked more than any other is, “Where would you travel next?” It’s never an easy one to answer because every trip seems to add another destination to my wish list. Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to experience our India’s Golden Triangle trip, and it reminded me exactly why I love to travel. From the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal to the vibrant streets of Jaipur and Delhi, it was a journey full of unforgettable moments. But, as is so often the case, it was the people I met along the way and the different perspectives I came home with that have stayed with me the longest. Of course, one adventure only ever makes me think about the next. Right now, Walking in Provence and Upgraded Sri Lanka sit at the top of my wish list. They’re very different journeys, but both capture what Explore does best: authentic experiences, spectacular landscapes and meaningful local connections. It’s been another exciting year. We’ve expanded our collection with inspiring new adventures, continued to grow our Explore Upgraded range and we’re proud to be recertified as a B CorpTM. Through the Explore Foundation, we’ve continued supporting community and conservation projects, including funding 100 new beehives and two kilometres of protective fencing with How Many Elephants in Tanzania. Closer to home, we’re delighted to have been nominated in four categories at the Australian Travel Industry Awards, including the prestigious Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Global award. I hope these pages inspire your next adventure. Wherever you choose to go, I wish you a journey filled with unforgettable moments, new perspectives and memories that stay with you long after you’ve returned home.

Ben Ittensohn Regional Director Australia & New Zealand 4 Why Explore?

11 Meet the leader

17 Growing a better future

6 Ways to travel

12 Chasing Europe’s sweet spot

18 Finding your next adventure

14 Customer stories: Carolann’s Upgraded wildlife experience

20 How to choose your holiday

8 Hot off the press: New trips! 10 Slice of good: Positive Impact Experiences

16 Upgraded trip ideas

Ready to find your next trip? P.S. look out for our NEW trip index at the back of the brochure!

22 Classic Discovery trips 58 Walking trips 66 Cycling tours 72 NEW Trip Index 80 General information

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Don’t just travel,

Join one of our small group tours and travel with like-minded adventurers, led by a passionate Tour Leader who knows your destination inside and out. With over 400 thoughtfully crafted itineraries across more than 100 countries, you’ll experience iconic landmarks and discover hidden gems off the beaten path – leaving you with the feeling that you’ve truly explored.

Amalfi Coast, Italy


Book with confidence Unforgettable experiences

Expert Tour Leaders

Once-in-a-lifetime moments are guaranteed; we’ll take you closer to the country, its culture and people, often in spontaneous, impossible-to-replicate ways. You’ll come home having seen and experienced the destination in a way few others ever will.

Chosen for their expertise and passion, Explore Tour Leaders use their insider knowledge and local connections to add extra special moments to your trip, making the most of unexpected events and opportunities. They’re on hand to make sure your trip goes smoothly and receive regular feedback to ensure consistently high standards.

Responsible at heart

Small groups

As a B-Corp TM Certified organisation, our sustainable approach sets us apart. We’re committed to reducing our impact on the planet and working towards a sustainable future. Every single one of our trips has a carbon label, we work with Klimate to support verifiable carbon removal projects, and invest in nature regeneration with Greening Australia and Cool Earth. We work hard to ensure we have a positive impact on the communities we visit.

Our average group size is just 11 – big enough to meet like-minded people but small enough to get to the heart of a destination. Groups are usually a mix of solos, couples, family and friends, united by an adventurous spirit and a sense of fun.

We’ve always had flexible booking conditions for your peace of mind, so you can book your small group tour with confidence. Whether you’re travelling as planned or would like to change your destination or date, Explore Flex gives you peace of mind and booking flexibility. Find out more at exploreworldwide.com.au/ flex or exploreworldwide.co.nz/flex

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award

We’ve been named a Platinum Trusted Service Award Winner in 2026. These awards are based purely on independentlymoderated feedback from customers via Feefo. It shows that we’re delivering time and again for our customers, placing customer service at the heart of what we do.

Guaranteed departures Unlike some other adventure travel companies, we guarantee almost all departures, so once you book, you’re going. It’s a simple as that!* *T&Cs apply. Excludes certain trips which require a minimum number to run. See exploreworldwide.com.au/booking-conditions or exploreworldwide.co.nz/bookingconditions for details.

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Match made in travel Dive into extraordinary adventures spanning frozen polar landscapes, hidden cultural gems, and thrilling wildlife encounters – each designed to ignite your wanderlust and create unforgettable memories.

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Classic Discovery adventures

Upgraded trips

Our Classic Discovery small group tours are some of our bestsellers. You’ll get up close and personal with the destinations you travel through and the communities you visit, seeing the cultural and historical highlights, natural wonders and wildlife, and hidden local gems.

Explore Upgraded brings you everything you love about an Explore small group trip – with that extra touch of comfort. Stay in carefully chosen premium hotels, enjoy exclusive experiences, and discover the world with a little more style, all without losing the spirit of exploration.

exploreworldwide.com.au/discovery or exploreworldwide.co.nz/discovery

exploreworldwide.com.au/upgraded or exploreworldwide.co.nz/upgraded


Wildlife tours Led by expert guides and designed for nature lovers, these tours take you into the heart of the wild. Spot iconic species in their natural habitats while travelling in small groups that ensure authentic, low-impact encounters. These are journeys made for wildlife enthusiasts – meaningful, respectful, and unforgettable. exploreworldwide.com.au/wildlife or exploreworldwide.co.nz/wildlife

Food adventures Cuisine is a cornerstone of a culture; the way we break bread with people acts as a flavourful insight into the traditions and identity of a place. Our food adventures blend hands-on cooking classes with vibrant market visits, allowing you to discover destinations through your tastebuds first. You’ll explore authentic local cuisine and cultural highlights together – not fine dining, but real flavours that tell the story of each place you visit. exploreworldwide.com.au/food or exploreworldwide.co.nz/food

Walking trips Walking is an incredible way of fully immersing yourself in the part of the world that you’re exploring. Our Walking tours slowly take you to places and spaces you might otherwise never have seen, offering views to take your breath away and allowing you to gently get under the skin of a country and culture. exploreworldwide.com.au/walking or exploreworldwide.co.nz/walking

Cycling tours Taking to two wheels is a brilliant way to discover a new country and culture; whether you’d like a gentle exploration by bike on the flat, or prefer the challenge of hillier terrain, you’ll find your senses filled with the sights, sounds and true colours of your destination. exploreworldwide.com.au/cycling or exploreworldwide.co.nz/cycling

Family adventures Our Family Adventures are designed to take the stress out of travelling. With carefully planned itineraries, experienced local leaders and like-minded families, all you need to do is focus on making memories together. Discover new cultures, try exciting activities and share unforgettable experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of adventure. exploreworldwide.com.au/family or exploreworldwide.co.nz/family

Polar voyages Journey to the ends of the Earth on our unforgettable Polar Voyages. Explore the icy wilderness of Antarctica, Greenland and the Arctic aboard purpose-built expedition ships, guided by expert expedition teams. Encounter extraordinary wildlife, dramatic landscapes and remote communities on immersive adventures that reveal the raw beauty of our planet. exploreworldwide.com.au/polar or exploreworldwide.co.nz/polar

Looking for a some travel inspiration? Have a look at our latest Travel Trends report on exploreworldwide.com.au/trends or exploreworldwide.co.nz/trends

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Hot off the press:

New trips! We’ve got an exciting collection of brand new trips and exhilarating experiences in store for 2027 and beyond. Here are just five of our favourites. Walking in Provence It’s near impossible to separate the landscapes of Provence – its orchards, limestone ridges and pine forests – from the abundant produce that has defined its reputation. So we wander through it on foot to gain a deeper understanding of both. Vineyard tracks lead to local cellars for tasting (the four-cuvées expert session is particularly wonderful after the hike from Gigondas to Beaumes-de-Venise) but in Saint-Rémyde-Provence, you’ll be intoxicated by the realisation you’re in Van Gogh’s inspiration for The Starry Night! For more information search online using trip code WPV.

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Essential Japan – Tokyo, Mount Fuji and Kyoto Japan crackles with life, and we live it in the neon streets of Tokyo, on forest hikes on the lesser-visited side of Mount Fuji and in Kyoto’s old temples where we try grounding Zen meditation techniques. The bullet train zips us between the must-visits, affording time to pause for kanji script lantern making, to savour gyokuro in the green tea heartland and to potter around family-run shops in Yanaka. And our Highlights of Japan – Kyushu Island (JPK) trip can extend the adventure. For more information search online using trip code JPF.


Upgraded – Highlights of Nepal Nepal is a country with deep traditions, and to really get to know it, we have to stop to observe and embrace its customs. Sometimes that’s looking out for the Kumari, the living goddess, on Kathmandu’s historic Durbar Square. Other times it’s hand-throwing a clay pot with an artisan in Bhaktapur’s Pottery Square. We turn to a senior monk for an intimate exploration into meditation while lakes, the Himalaya, pretty villages and farmland inspire peace that we need no guidance to embrace. For more information search online using trip code DNP.

Egypt Upgraded The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Lighthouse of Alexandria are early highlights on a journey that takes us deeper into a land of temples, treasure, tombs and amphitheatres. It’s not all retrospective appreciation either. The colourful stalls and competing scents of spices at the old Khan El Khalili Bazaar are as lively now as they were in the 1300s and cooking traditional dishes with a family in their home teaches us why age-old methods have stood the test of time. For more information search online using trip code DEG.

Imperial China – Shanghai, Xian and Beijing

We hope you enjoy our 2027 collection of new trips! Rachael Stone Product and Operations Director

Three cities comprise China’s Golden Triangle, and each gleam with imperial majesty. From the cosmopolitan Shanghai, where the futuristic skyline is offset by the world’s largest collection of Art Deco architecture, we travel to the historic city of Suzhou, dubbed the Venice of China, with its intricate canals, quaint bridges, and UNESCO gardens. From here, we continue to Xian, where the Muslim Quarter beats its own frenetic rhythm near the home of the 8,000-strong Terracotta Army. The mind-boggling moments continue as the remarkably well-preserved palatial complex of the Forbidden City reveals the ancient heart of Beijing, before walking the iconic Great Wall and learning what these great fortifications were built to protect. For more information search online using trip code GTC.

Looking for more? Discover our whole range of new trips for 2027 at exploreworldwide.com.au/ new-trips or exploreworldwide.co.nz/ new-trips

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Slice of good A little extra filling for every adventure Every Explore Worldwide adventure is about connecting with a destination. But some journeys leave a little extra behind too. Our Positive Impact Experiences – or PIEs, as we fondly call them – create lasting benefits for local people, communities, wildlife and the environment.

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e’ve already introduced 50 PIEs across our adventures worldwide, but that’s only the first batch. We’re working to bring further experiences to our trips, giving travellers even more opportunities to discover the places they visit in a meaningful way, while feeling confident that choosing Explore helps create a positive impact. Judging by travellers’ feedback, they’re often the moments people remember most.

Keeping Traditions Alive

Crafting New Opportunities

Growing Fairer Futures

On Indonesia’s Flores Island, a local artisan has transformed bamboo craftsmanship into opportunity. Alongside creating handmade products, he mentors young villagers who might otherwise struggle to find work. Visitors meet the maker, learn the craft and leave with a meaningful souvenir. As traveller Doreen said, “I especially appreciated visiting locals in their home setting or small businesses.”

At Kuapa Kokoo in Ghana, visitors discover how this Fairtrade cooperative ensures cocoa farmers receive fair prices for their harvest. Uniquely, the cooperative owns 44% of Fairtrade brand Divine Chocolate, giving cocoa farmers a genuine stake in the global chocolate trade. From cocoa pod to chocolate bar, you’ll see how Fairtrade helps farming families build more secure futures through producer ownership.

Experience this on Discover Bali, Flores & Komodo Islands, search trip code KBM online.

In North Macedonia’s Prespa region, Ana brings together women through the Rural Women of Prespa organisation. Older members pass down traditional recipes, farming knowledge and customs, while younger women bring fresh ideas and hospitality skills. Together, they’re keeping rural traditions alive, with tourism helping support their work for future generations.

Turning Waste into Worth

Visit this project on our Ancient Macedonia Tour, search trip code AM online.

Discover more on Contrasts of Colombia, search trip code BCO online.

In La Boquilla, Colombia, visitors join the women of DAMARTES (Ladies and Mothers of Art), transforming discarded coconut shells into jewellery, vases and accessories. Founded by seven pioneering mothers and grandmothers, the cooperative is helping women gain financial independence while preserving traditional skills through hands-on workshops.

Visit Kuapa Kokoo on Best of Ghana, search trip code GN online.

Visiting DAMARTES was a real highlight. As the sun set over the Caribbean Sea, we learnt how this inspiring women’s cooperative creates financial independence through traditional crafts, then made our own souvenirs. My daughter still wears the bracelet I made. Chris Ellis, Americas Programme Manager Explore the full menu of 50+ PIEs at exploreworldwide.co.nz/pies and exploreworldwide.com.au/pies

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Meet the tour leader Tour Leader Gennaro Pisacane describes Italians as ‘passionate, friendly, and hospitable’. Which is exactly how we would describe him! We asked Gennaro to share his passions.

Pizza is not just food, it’s about history, it’s about family. Choose authenticity

Long live Italy! My name is Gennaro Pisacane and I am Italian through and through. A true Italian, just like in the famous song by Toto Cutugno! My ancestors are Italian, we have always lived here, and I love my country deeply. I believe that the humanity and the capacity to dedicate oneself to others found in Italians are unmatched anywhere in the world.

I nurtured my dream When I first came across Explore in 2018, I remember being captivated by their travel philosophy. Responsibility, sustainability, and authenticity were concepts I believed in and had tried to foster in my career as a hotel manager. From that moment on, I dreamed of becoming an Explore Tour Leader. In 2023, my dream came true.

I’m proud of our millennia-old culture Italy lies at the heart of the Mediterranean, where the world’s oldest and most advanced civilisations – such as the Greeks and Romans

– flourished. These cultures have profoundly influenced Italy, a land that has always been a meeting point for different peoples. I trained in classical studies and love sharing my knowledge of these cultures with guests.

Travelling with me is full of surprises Our guests are always taken aback to discover that our culture lies at the foundation of theirs as well. I often tell them the origins of many words they use – words closely linked to the practices of the Romans. It makes them feel a little more Italian!

My favourite local dish? The pizza from the Amalfi Coast– in other words, the real pizza. I love sharing The Pizza Experience with guests. It perfectly conveys that pizza is not just food, but so much more – it’s about history, family, tradition. During tours along the Amalfi Coast, stories are told by a skilled and passionate ‘pizzaiolo’. Guests are deeply moved, and the pizza tastes even better thanks to these tales!

Find a trip that places great emphasis on experiencing Italian culture – one that offers accommodation in an Italian-run hotel, features an Italian guide, and utilises local suppliers. This is especially worthwhile if the location is a small Italian village, where the culture is better preserved than in larger cities.

My happy place is Amalfi And Rome. And Florence! But as a traveller, I’d also love to explore Greece and visit the most important cities of the Mediterranean, such as Istanbul and Jerusalem.

What to pack? When you travel to Italy, always bring with you the desire to smile and be moved. And when you leave for home, take with you the pleasure of dedicating yourself to others.

Follow in Gennaro’s footsteps… Visit exploreworldwide.com.au/Italy or exploreworldwide.co.nz/Italy to see our whole range of best-selling Italian tours.

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Chasing Europe’s sweet spot:

Shoulder season escapes

It’s like uncovering a secret. Either side of the summer crowds, Europe’s tempo is slower. Spring brings wildflowers; autumn an unhurried exhale after the busiest time of the year. Long sunny days are perfect for active exploration – warm enough to swim in the ocean then dine alfresco. Just the magic of finding a little slice of heaven at your own pace.

Best for… winding clifftop walks

Amalfi Coast Walking – Agriturismo or Family-Run Hotel Amalfi’s cragged coastline and sunshineyellow lemons are just as bright and zingy in shoulder season – you just don’t have to share them with as many people. Choose the accommodation that’s right for you: a plate-to-table agriturismo (NAW), a charming family-run hotel (NAWH) or a seafront hotel (NAWC). For more information search online using trip code NAW, NAWH, or NAWC.

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Best for… island hopping and spellbinding mythology Greek Island Wanderer

Life slows down on the islands, even more so without the summer crowds. The authentic Greek experience remains – warm waters, cooling breezes as you island hop and dine in the golden light of evening in seafront tavernas. This is the stuff of legends: the Acropolis, Byzantine churches, and ancient ruins punctuate your walks. For more information search online using trip code GW.


Best for… ancient megalithic temples and charming towns Malta & Gozo Discovery

Explore the honey-gold medieval town of Mdina, the grand architecture, baroque cathedrals, and charming cafés of Valletta – or allow yourself to be transported even further back in time to some of the world’s oldest free-standing temples, older even than the pyramids. For more information search online using trip code MLA.

Best for… scenic strolls in national parks Walks and Coastal Towns of Croatia

If walled cities bursting with history, dramatic plunging gorges and serene lakes with jagged mountainous backdrops spark your imagination, then Croatia is calling. Drink in the sun-drenched views of the Adriatic Coast and feast on hearty flavours of homemade gnocchi and goulash. For more information search online using trip code CO.

Go beyond the usual seasons, and you’ll discover the magic of Europe’s slower tempo. Tom Wilkinson, Europe Programme Manager

Best for… the raw power of nature Walking the Fjords of Southern Norway

Norway’s raw and dramatic fjordland must be seen to be believed. This is a lush, green and rocky landscape sculpted by glaciers and overflowing with waterfalls. This trip blends the awesome power of nature with efforts to preserve it – from eco-friendly ferry journeys to craft cider from the Hardangerfjord’s picturesque orchards. For more information search online using trip code NFH.

Did you know? Book two or more trips back-to-back and save 5%. Connect trips easily on Europe’s excellent rail system with our partners International Rail.

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Finding peace

in Botswana’s wilderness

Carolann Rodgers travelled with her cousin to Botswana, on Explore’s 12-day Upgraded Wildlife Safari, following the passing of her husband. She chose the premium tour for its exceptional accommodation set in the heart of the country’s game reserves. Why did you choose to go on the Upgraded Botswana Wildlife Adventure? ‘My husband had passed away in October 2024. We’d spent so many years together that adjusting to life on my own felt overwhelming, and even everyday tasks suddenly seemed much harder. Planning a holiday was the last thing I felt capable of doing. That’s when my cousin, Yvonne, suggested a group trip. At first, the thought of travelling with people I didn’t know felt daunting, but Yvonne explained that Explore groups are small, this departure only had a maximum of 12 people. Her gentle encouragement won me over. We chose Botswana because it was the destination we both most wanted to visit, and the Upgraded itinerary immediately stood out. Even from the photos online, the accommodation looked exceptional. We were sharing a

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edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. Both had swimming pools, outdoor showers and fantastic dining. For something completely different, we also spent two nights on a houseboat. Seeing the Okavango Delta from the water was truly special to me. In the evenings, Yvonne and I would sit on deck watching the sunset over the river. It was incredibly peaceful. We spotted elephants, hippos and crocodiles that basked along the banks. Surrounded by so much wildlife and natural beauty, it was impossible not to feel a sense of wonder and calm. Our final nights were spent in Zimbabwe, where we visited the Victoria Falls. It was a spectacular way to end the trip.’

Other than the accommodation, what stood out most about the trip? ‘The wildlife experiences were extraordinary. The guides were exceptional and worked tirelessly to make every game drive memorable. They were constantly communicating with colleagues across the reserve to help locate animals and ensure we had the best possible chance of seeing them in their natural habitat. Thanks to their expertise, we saw an incredible range of wildlife. Elephants and lions walked past our vehicle, we watched lion cubs playing alongside their mothers, giraffes stretching for leaves high in the trees, and a cheetah on the move. There were hippos, crocodiles, countless impalas and wildebeest, and skies filled with birdlife. Every day seemed to bring something new and exciting. The food deserves a special mention too. The variety was remarkable, and some of our most memorable meals were experiences in themselves, including dining in the bush and enjoying a traditional boma dinner cooked over open fires.’

What did you take away from the experience? room, but we wanted plenty of space, and the lodges appeared wonderfully spacious, with large bedrooms and bathrooms. We knew the extra comfort would be especially welcome after the early starts and full days spent out spotting wildlife, giving us somewhere special to unwind and recharge at the end of each day.

Were your expectations met? ‘Absolutely. We were blown away by the entire experience. Yvonne had dreamed of going on safari for years, and this was my first trip since losing my husband, so it felt incredibly important to both of us. The reality not only met our expectations, it exceeded them. Everything was excellent, from the accommodation and food to the wildlife encounters themselves. Our first lodge, near Maun, was nestled among acacia and leadwood trees, while our second enjoyed a beautiful setting on the

‘It gave me far more than a wonderful holiday. Travelling with a small group meant I never felt alone, yet I still had plenty of space to enjoy quiet moments and take everything in at my own pace. Of course, there were times when I thought about my husband and how much he would have loved being there. But being surrounded by such spectacular landscapes and wildlife helped me focus on the present and appreciate the privilege of the experience. Whether we were tracking animals, watching a herd of elephants cross the plains or setting off in search of a leopard, there was always something to marvel at. The trip reminded me that new adventures are still possible, even when life takes an unexpected turn.’ For more information on the Upgraded – Botswana Wildlife Safari search online using trip code DOZ, or turn the page for more Upgraded trip inspiration.

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Upgrade your stay Travelling the world is one epic adventure – and we reckon your accommodation should be just as remarkable as the journey itself.

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ur Upgraded collection strikes the perfect balance of authentic experiences and premium accommodation. Expect 4-star (and sometimes 5-star) accommodation, an extra-special dining experience and at least one additional standout activity to make your trip truly memorable. These are not faceless high-end chain hotels lacking personality, but hand-picked accommodation designed to immerse you in each destination and add some comfort after a day of exploring. Here are just five of our favourites.

1 Safari chic

Upgraded – Highlights of Kenya From the hills of the Rift Valley, to the Great Migration on the Maasai Mara, Kenya offers a slice of safari heaven – and each night, Upgraded accommodation provides a sanctuary after an exciting day of game viewing.

You’ll love:

Sundowners overlooking the floodlit waterhole at your premium safari lodge. Trip code: DKQ

2 Grand designs

Upgraded – Highlights of Croatia Croatia is rightly known for its sparkling coastal waters, waters, but this tour goes beyond the coast to explore its beautiful interior, including the simply the simply breathtaking Plitvice Lakes National Park.

You’ll love:

The 4-star eco-friendly design hotel surrounded by majestic forests on the edge of Plitvice National Park. Trip code: DDU

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A boutique hideaway

Perfection and the Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Upgraded – Discover Morocco Immerse yourself in Morocco’s vibrant towns, coast and mountains, with unforgettable foodie moments along the way, from a homecooked meal in a Moroccan family home to dinner under the stars in the desert.

You’ll love:

Relaxing with a mint tea on the roof terrace of your 4-star boutique riad, an oasis of calm overlooking the Medina. Trip code: DMR

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The sheer variety of Sri Lanka is hard to believe: lush tea plantations, painted cave temples, safaris in search of leopards and sunrise at the Sky Fortress. We balance the chic with the streets with a street food dinner in Colombo.

You’ll love:

Elegant and minimalist 4- and 5-star hotels designed by Geoffrey Bawa. Trip code: DSL

Hot spring hospitality Upgraded – Discover Turkey

Turkey is a meeting place in all senses – a bridge between Europe and Asia, overlapping history from Ottoman and Greco-Roman empires, and a country known for its hospitality.

You’ll love:

Luxurious Turkish baths at the 5-star Doga Thermal Hotel hot spring, with mountain views. Trip code: DTU

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Upgraded – Discover Sri Lanka

This list is just the beginning... See the full range of our Upgraded collection online. exploreworldwide.com.au/upgraded or at exploreworldwide.co.nz/upgraded


Growing a better future One trip at a time Making a positive impact is part of Explore Worldwide’s DNA. Through our partnership with Greening Australia, every journey helps protect and restore Australia’s unique environments and biodiversity.

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ustralia’s landscapes tell stories that stretch back thousands of years, from ancient rainforests and coastal wetlands to vast wilderness areas home to some of the world’s rarest wildlife. But these natural wonders are changing, and protecting them requires action. That’s why Explore Worldwide has partnered with Greening Australia, a not-for-profit environmental enterprise striving to restore Australia’s ecosystems and create landscapes where people and nature can thrive. Through science-led restoration projects, Greening Australia is rebuilding habitats, preserving biodiversity and reconnecting communities with the natural world. “As a small group travel company and proud Certified B CorpTM, we believe travel should do more than take us somewhere new,” said Ben Ittensohn, Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand at Explore Worldwide. “It should create meaningful connections to land, support local communities and help protect the places that inspire us.”

Restoring The Reef

Planting Seeds Of Change

The health of the Great Barrier Reef begins far beyond the shoreline. Across the reef catchment, Greening Australia is working with landholders to repair eroding gullies and restore coastal wetlands, lowering pollutants entering rivers and oceans.

Restoration starts with a single seed. Over the past year, Greening Australia has planted more than 3.6 million native trees, shrubs and grasses across the country, strengthening ecosystems, sequestering carbon and helping biodiversity flourish. That’s almost 10,000 trees planted every day, bringing Australia’s diverse landscapes back to life one seed at a time.

In just one year, these efforts prevented an impressive 13,922 tonnes of pollutants from reaching our waterways. Every restored wetland and regenerated landscape plays a role in preserving the delicate ecosystems that make our UNESCO-listed reef and abundant marine life so extraordinary.

Restoring Habitats Together Every restoration project helps strengthen biodiversity and supports a more resilient future for Australia’s unique natural environment. Our commitment to restoration extends beyond funding. Members of the Explore team have also joined Greening Australia at Brisbane’s Archerfield Wetlands Parkland for hands-on tree planting, helping restore native habitat while seeing firsthand the difference these projects make.

When you travel with us, your holiday becomes part of something bigger. For Australians, every Explore Worldwide trip includes a donation to Greening Australia, meaning your adventure abroad also helps protect the precious natural world right here on your doorstep.

Coming soon...

A sustainability partnership in New Zealand is coming soon, which will have a similarly meaningful and long-term impact as our partnership with Greening Australia has delivered in Australia. Watch this space!

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Choosing your perfect trip With more than 400 small group adventures across 100+ countries, finding your perfect trip starts with understanding the information you’ll see on each trip page. We’ve designed them to help you quickly compare destinations, trip styles and activity levels, so you can choose with confidence. Here’s a quick guide to what you might find on our trip pages and trip index.

Look out for... Classic & Discovery trip pace

We grade our Discovery trips by trip pace, from Relaxed to Full On. These ratings give you an idea of how much sightseeing, travel and included activity to expect. Relaxed means lighter days and more downtime, Full On means busy days and plenty of ground covered, while Moderate sits between the two. The choice is yours! You’ll find the pace of a trip in the at a glance panel and further details can be found online.

Accommodation

You’ll see the accommodation icon in each trip’s at a glance panel too. It highlights each level of accommodation you’ll experience on the trip, helping you know exactly what to expect before booking. See page 21 for more information on our accommodation comfort levels and types.

Grade expectations

Our Walking and Cycling trips have their own grading system, designed to help you choose a trip that matches your interests, fitness and expectations. These grades give you an idea of how active your adventure will be, from Leisurely to Tough. See page 20 for more information on our walking and cycling grades.

Wildlife tours

Keep an eye out for our Wildlife grades, ranging from level 3 to 5. Grade 3 features wildlife alongside other experiences, Grade 4 makes wildlife a major part of the adventure, while Grade 5 is all about wildlife, offering a deeper, more immersive experience. To read more about our wildlife grades visit: exploreworldwide.com.au/wildlife-grades or exploreworldwide.co.nz/wildlife-grades

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Contents Use the below contents guide to jump straight to your preferred region or trip style. And don’t forget to check the Trip Index at the back of the brochure, handily colour-coded for ease, where we feature all our trips for the very first time!

EUROPE 22 AFRICA 36 ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST 42 THE AMERICAS 54 WALKING TRIPS 58 Explore Upgraded

Want a little extra comfort? Watch for trips highlighted as Explore Upgraded. These journeys feature premium accommodation, special included experiences and a slightly more relaxed pace, while keeping the authentic small-group spirit at their heart. To see our full selection of Upgraded tours online, visit exploreworldwide.com.au/upgraded or exploreworldwide.co.nz/upgraded

New and Bestseller trips

On page 72 you’ll see our full list of trips in the Trip Index. Look out for the New and Bestseller tags next to each trip name.

 NEW  BEST SELLER

CYCLING TRIPS 66 ALL TRIPS INDEX 72

Did you know? If a trip sparks your interest, head to its dedicated page on our website for the full itinerary, map, price, departure dates and essential trip information. Every adventure has its own unique trip code, so simply search for yours – for example, exploreworldwide.com.au/ABC or exploreworldwide.co.nz/ABC

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Find your fit From leisurely walks through beautiful landscapes to challenging mountain trails and multi-day cycling adventures, our Walking and Cycling holidays cover a range of abilities and ambitions. To help you find the right fit, we’ve graded each trip based on factors such as distance, terrain, elevation and overall activity levels.

Activity levels Knowing your trip grade before you book helps you match the adventure to your preferences. Use these grades as a guide to choose the adventure that best matches your fitness and experience, so you can get the most from every step, climb and ride.

Walking Holidays

Our walks and treks are all graded by difficulty, taking into consideration the daily distances covered, the terrain, ascents and descents, climate and altitude. They range from Leisurely through to Tough, and the trip notes on our website contain detailed information about what to expect to help you choose a trip that suits your fitness and experience level. To read more about our Walking grades visit: exploreworldwide.com.au/walking-grades or exploreworldwide.co.nz/walking-grades

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Cycling Holidays

Cycling grades consider route length, terrain and elevation. Leisurely trips focus on relaxed riding and sightseeing, while higher grades include longer distances and more challenging climbs up to a Moderate and Challenging grade. E-bike options are available on many departures, and we recommend getting out on a few training rides before your trip to help you feel comfortable and make the most of your holiday. To read more about our Cycling grades visit: exploreworldwide.com.au/cycling-grades or exploreworldwide.co.nz/cycling-grades

In good hands… Whether you’re walking or cycling, we take care of the logistics so you can focus on the adventure. On walking trips, we’ll transport your main luggage, leaving you to carry just a day pack, while challenging treks may have additional guides for extra support. A support vehicle accompanies all of our cycling trips, providing extra reassurance along the route, while your Tour Leader is always available for help and guidance. They’re the beating heart and beaming smile of every trip, best placed to keep everything running smoothly and make sure everyone feels supported along the way.


A good night’s sleep Wherever possible we choose locally-owned and run properties. The vast majority of accommodation on our trips falls within the ‘comfortable’ category. Occasionally, when we’re travelling away from the beaten tourist trail, we may stay in simpler accommodation, while in some destinations we may choose a more premium hotel. Our accommodation choices are based on what’s available in the places we visit and experiences we want to include. We select our stays to suit the itinerary, not the other way around. To help you find a trip that matches your preferences, we rate our accommodation - you’ll find descriptions of each accommodation type below.

Simple

Characterful guesthouses, lodges, boats, camps or homestays offering an authentic local experience, sometimes with shared facilities. Perfect for adventurous travellers who prioritise experience over luxury.

Comfortable

Our most common accommodation category. Comfortable hotels, lodges and guesthouses with good facilities and welcoming service, typically equivalent to around three-star standard.

Premium

Hand-picked hotels and lodges selected for their exceptional comfort, facilities, location or character. Usually comparable to four or five-star accommodation.

Discover more... To find your perfect fit read more about our accommodation types online here: exploreworldwide.com.au/accommodation or exploreworldwide.co.nz/accommodation

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Europe

CONTENTS Albania

29

Lithuania

Austria

30

Malta

28

Bulgaria

33, 34

Montenegro

31

Bosnia & Herz

31

32, 33, 34

North Macedonia 31, 34

Croatia

30, 31

Norway

23

Czechia

30

Poland

30, 34

Denmark

23

Portugal

24

Estonia

32, 33, 34

Romania

33

Greece

34, 35

Hungary

30

Slovakia

30

Iceland

23

Slovenia

29, 31

Spain

24, 25

Italy

25, 26, 27, 28

Serbia

31, 33

Kosovo

31

Sweden

23

Latvia

32, 33, 34

Turkey

35

Rome, Italy

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Iceland – Land of the Midnight Sun TRIP CODE - SUN | ICELAND Discover the land of the midnight sun on our summer adventure following Iceland’s scenic Ring Road. Explore Reykjavik and Akureyri while witnessing the volcanoes, waterfalls and glaciers that make up the country’s famously dramatic landscapes.

PRICES FROM

AU$7580 NZ$8280 per person, trip only (9 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS o

Arctic Circle 66 N

Golden Circle | Explore the remarkable natural wonders of Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss

ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights comfortable hotel

HUSAVIK

Akureyri Arctic Circle 66o NDettifoss

Optional single rooms available

Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon | Drift past icebergs and see seals on a boat trip across the lagoon

Lake Myvatn Kolugljufur HUSAVIK Canyon EASTERN FJORDS

TRANSPORT: Boat | Minibus

Akureyri

Thingvellir National Park

MEALS:

Myvatn GULLFOSS Kolugljufur Hofn Canyon EASTERN FJORDS

Keflavik airport

Breakfast: 8

SKAFTAFELL

Geysir

Thingvellir

REYKJAVIKNational Park

278kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Dettifoss

ICELAND Lake

Jokulsarlon

Lagoon ICELANDGlacial boat trip

GULLFOSS

REYKJAVIK

PRODUCT RATING:

Hofn

Vik SKAFTAFELL

Keflavik airport

Eastern Fjords | Spot puffins and discover mountainous landscapes carved by glaciers over the years

Geysir Myrdal beach

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon boat trip

Vik NORTH ATLANTIC Myrdal beach

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

OCEAN

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Discover Scandinavia TRIP CODE - NDS | NORWAY, DENMARK, SWEDEN Explore the wild landscapes and vibrant cities of Scandinavia, from the fjords of Norway to the cultural treasures of Denmark and Sweden. Stroll through the historic streets of Bergen, visit Voss and discover the history of Stockholm on this journey through the heart of Northern Europe. SWEDEN

PRICES FROM

AU$9450 NZ$10330 per person, trip only (10 days)

Fjords FLAM Flam Railway Gudvangen

MYRDAL

VOSS

BERGEN

AT A GLANCE

Walking tour Tasting at fish market

TRIP PACE: Moderate

OSLO

NORWAY

ACCOMMODATION:

City tour

8 nights comfortable hotel 1 night comfortable boat Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

VOSS

Overnight ferry

BERGEN

SWEDEN

Walking tour Tasting at fish market

Bus | Ferry | Boat | Train

NORTH NORWAY SEA

MEALS: Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 3

163kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

OSLO

City tour

Capital citiesSTOCKHOLM | Explore Oslo, Copenhagen and Morning city tour Stockholm, the Nordic capitals Vasa Museum Norwegian fjords | Witness the mighty UNESCOlisted fjords and ride the Flam Railway

Fjords FLAM Flam Railway Gudvangen

MYRDAL

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

STOCKHOLM

Morning city tour Vasa Museum

Øresund Strait | Journey to Stockholm across the world-famous Øresund Strait Bridge BALTIC

PRODUCT RATING:

SEA

Overnight ferry NORTH SEA

DENMARK

BALTIC SEA

COPENHAGEN

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

City tour DENMARK Food experience at Reffen street market COPENHAGEN City tour Canal boat tour Food experience at Reffen street market Canal boat tour

Oresund Strait bridge

Oresund Strait bridge

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Highlights of Portugal TRIP CODE - HOP | PORTUGAL

Braga (optional)

PORTO

PRICES FROM

AU$3470 NZ$3800

Port tasting Douro River boat trip (optional)

PESOTravel DA from Lisbon to Porto on our eight-day tour REGUA of Portugal. From iconic tiled cities to lesser-known

Wine tasting

Lamego

per person, trip only (8 days)

Braga (optional)

PORTO

Port tasting Douro River boat trip (optional)

AT A GLANCE

Lamego

PESO DA REGUA

Wine tasting

TRIP PACE: Full On

UNESCO sites in Alcobaca, Batalha and Coimbra, our itinerary delves into the country’s cultural and gastronomic heritage, with wine tasting planned in the Douro Valley, too. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

COIMBRA

ACCOMMODATION:

Lisbon | Try the local sour cherry liqueur, and enjoy the lively bars and restaurants of the Alfama neighbourhood

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

COIMBRA

PORTUGALPorto | Wander the charming, cobbled streets to

TRANSPORT:

Cais da Ribeira and along the scenic quayside

Bus | Public Bus | Taxi | Train

Batalha Monastery

PORTUGAL

MEALS:

Alcobaca

Breakfast: 7

Douro Valley | Enjoy a wine tasting in Peso da Regua and explore the Baroque city of Lamego

Batalha Monastery

PRODUCT RATING:

Alcobaca

153kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp Sintra

Optional Sintra visit Optional visit

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

LISBON LISBON

A Taste of Northern Spain TRIP CODE - XNS | SPAIN Embark on a culinary journey from Bilbao to Barcelona, savouring the rich flavours of northern Spain. From the pintxos bars of San Sebastian to the vineyards of Rioja and the markets of Barcelona, this tour offers an immersive look at the diverse cuisine of this captivating region.

PRICES FROM

AU$4910 NZ$5370 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Basque Country | Indulge in world-renowned pintxos in San Sebastian

4 nights premium hotel 3 nights comfortable hotel

Rioja | Enjoy exceptional wines in the vineyards of Rioja, discovering the secrets of this celebrated region

Optional single rooms available BAY OF BISCAY

TRANSPORT: Bus | Taxi | Train

Pintxos lunch & exploration

BAY OF BISCAY

MEALS: Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

202kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

SAN SEBASTIAN

BILBAO

Barcelona | Explore Barcelona’s vibrant food scene, FRANCE from traditional tapas to modern culinary innovations

SAN SEBASTIAN PAMPLONA Pintxos lunch & exploration Food tour & market visit FRANCE and tasting

BILBAO Laguardia

PRODUCT RATING:

LA RIOJAPAMPLONA Food tour & market visit

Laguardia

�ine tasting�and tasting

LA RIOJA

�ine tasting�

MONTSERRAT

ZARAGOZA

ZARAGOZA

SPAIN

SPAIN

Benedictine Monastery

MONTSERRAT Benedictine Monastery Agramunt Chocolate tasting

Agramunt Chocolate tasting

BARCELONA

City & walking tour Paella cooking class BARCELONA

City & walking tour Paella cooking class

MEDITERRANEAN

MEDITERRANEANSEA SEA

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Moorish Andalucia TRIP CODE - SP | SPAIN Travel through Andalucia on our week-long Spanish sojourn. Discover the highlights of Granada, Cordoba and Seville, marvelling at Moorish architecture, delving into fascinating history and, of course, trying authentic tapas.

PRICES FROM

AU$4400 NZ$4810 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

TRIP PACE: Moderate

Cordoba | Discover Moorish architecture from the golden era of Al-Andalus at the Mezquita

ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights premium hotel

Andalusia | Visit a traditional olive farm and travel through idyllic white-washed villages

4 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Seville | Explore this characterful city and the stunning UNESCO-listed Alcazar Palace

SPAIN

Bus | Train

PRODUCT RATING:

CORDOBA

MEALS:

Mezquita & Juderia

Breakfast: 9

ANDALUCIA

SEVILLE

201kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Alcazar

GRANADA

Alhambra Palace Grazalema

RONDA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

MALAGA MEDITERRANEAN SEA

A Taste of Tuscany – Hilltop Towns and Vineyards TRIP CODE - XTY | ITALY Take in the splendours of southern Tuscany on this cultural tour with a foodie focus. Explore the captivating city of Siena, take a tour through the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti, and taste your way through the hilltop towns of Montalcino, Pienza and San Gimignano.

PRICES FROM

AU$5150 NZ$5630 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

PISA

ACCOMMODATION:

Leaning Tower

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Wine tastings | Sample some of Italy’s finest wines

Market Tour Streetfood lunch

Chianti to Brunello Castellina infrom Chianti

Optional olive oil tasting

Leaning Tower

Farm to table | Visit an agriturismo to try fresh produce and delicious flavours at their source

ITALY

SAN GIMIGNANO

MEALS:

208kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Castello di Volpaia

Gelataria visit

Livorno

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 3 | Dinner: 2

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Livorno

PISA

Bus

Val d’Orcia | Visit medieval hilltop towns stopping to sample wine and local dishes

ITALY

7 nights comfortable hotel

Market Tour Streetfood lunch

Tour and tasting

PRODUCT RATING:

Volterra Castellina in Chianti

Optional tasting olive oil tasting Agriturismo lunch

SAN GIMIGNANO Gelataria visit

SIENA

Castello di Volpaia

Tour and tasting

Pasticerria and pasta shop experience

TUSCANY

Volterra

Agriturismo tasting lunch

SIENA

Pasticerria and pasta

TUSCANY

shop experience BUONCONVENTO

Walled town Agriturismo visit

BUONCONVENTO Walled town Agriturismo visit

Pienza Pecorino cheese tasting

Montalcino

Pienza Pecorino cheese tasting

Montalcino Hilltop town Winetasting

Hilltop town Winetasting

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Amalfi Coast Discovery TRIP CODE - AC | ITALY

Soak up la dolce vita on this one-week tour of the Amalfi Coast. Blending ancient history, vibrant villages, a stunning coastal walk and authentic cuisine, our itinerary ticks off Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Ravello – it’s a truly unforgettable Italian experience. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Amalfi’s villages | Discover beautiful beaches, winding alleyways and cliff-top views Italian hospitality | Stay in a family-run hotel and tuck into authentic home-style cooking Culture & history | Journey through Italy’s past and witness the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii

PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$3860 NZ$4220

ITINERARY

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... To walk the Amalfi Coast and discover its gems by foot.

per person, trip only (8 days)

To and from Naples airport

Trip code: NAW

AT A GLANCE

Pompeii

DAY 1:

Join the trip at Naples International Airport.

DAY 2:

Explore the alleyways and piazzas of Amalfi and enjoy lunch at a trattoria; easy coastal walk to Atrani.

DAY 3:

Visit Sorrento and wander the lively main square before heading to the glamorous island of Capri.

TRIP PACE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights comfortable hotel

ITALY

Optional single rooms available

Gulf of Naples

Uncover the astounding history ofMinori Pompeii Maioriand Herculaneum RAVELLO on a guided Path of tour of this ancient BOMERANO the Lemons Amalfi archaeological site. Atrani

TRANSPORT:

DAY 4:

Bus | Boat MEALS: Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 4

Sorrento

167kg of CO2e ITALY AverageAmalfi carbon footprint pp Naples Airport

DAY 5:

SORRENTO PENINSULA TYRRHENIAN SEA

Coast

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

DAY 6:

Discover Maiori, complete the Walk of the Lemons and indulge with a limoncello tasting.

DAY 7:

Wind down with a guided walking tour of the City of Music; farewell meal with host family.

DAY 8:

Trip ends at Naples International Airport.

Capri

To and from Naples airport Pompeii

ITALY

Take a pasta cooking class; optional walk along a section of the world-famous Path of the Gods.

Gulf of Naples

RAVELLO BOMERANO Sorrento

ITALY

Naples Airport

Amalfi

Minori

Maiori

Path of the Lemons Atrani

SORRENTO PENINSULA

Amalfi Coast

TYRRHENIAN SEA

Capri

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VENICE

Scala Contarini del Bovolo walking tour

Venice to Rome by Rail, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast TRIP CODE - VRA | ITALY Traverse Italy by train, taking in the sights and delights of the country’s most iconic cities. Stroll along the canals of Venice, wander the food markets of Bologna, gaze out over the breathtaking beauty of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo and people watch in the piazzas of Rome.

PRICES FROM

AU$8720 NZ$9530 per person, trip only (14 days)

BOLOGNA Food markets Pasta making

ITALY

FLORENCE VENICE

Option to visit Uffizi Gallery Scala Contarini del Bovolo walking tour

AT A GLANCE

PISA

Leaning Tower

TRIP PACE: Full On ACCOMMODATION: 13 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Venice | Discover The Floating City and climb the Scala Contarini del Bovolo overlooking the canals

BOLOGNA Food markets Pasta making

Pisa | Visit the historic city and see the world-famous Leaning Tower

FLORENCE

PISA

Option to visit Uffizi Gallery

Rome | Explore Italy’s capital and tick off the ancient

Leaning Tower

Bus | Train

ROME

and Roman Forum Colosseum walkingColosseum tour

MEALS:

PRODUCT RATING:

Breakfast: 13 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 1

278kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

ROME

Colosseum walking tour

Afragola

POMPEII SORRENTO

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: Afragola

POMPEII SORRENTO Amalfi

Amalfi

MAIORI

MAIORI

Highlights of Puglia TRIP CODE - PUL | ITALY With more olive trees than people, the heel of Italy is as relaxed as it is sun-drenched. Spend a week exploring the highlights of Puglia, from the cave dwellings of Matera to the Baroque architecture of Lecce. Our itinerary balances culture, food and the Adriatic coast.

PRICES FROM

AU$4065 NZ$4440 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Matera | Discover the fascinating UNESCO-listed ancient troglodyte Sassi quarter in Basilicata.

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Alberobello | Explore the beehive-shaped trulli houses unique to Puglia and sample local wine.

TRANSPORT:

Lecce | Visit the “Florence of the South” to see the Baroque and the magnificent cathedral square.

Bus | Train MEALS:

Castel del Monte

Breakfast: 7

Castel del Monte

BARI

Altamura

152kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

BARI

Altamura

ITALY

ITALY

Putignano

Putignano

PRODUCT RATING:

ALBEROBELLO

MATERA

ALBEROBELLO LECCE

MATERA LECCE

Otranto

Otranto

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Classical Sicily TRIP CODE - CS | ITALY Postcard-perfect scenery, fascinating history and divine local dishes, explore Sicily on our all-encompassing tour. Delve into the island’s past, ticking off ancient Greek and Byzantine greats, take on Etna, and get lost amongst the streets of Taormina, the Pearl of the Ionian Sea.

PRICES FROM

AU$4610 NZ$5040 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Agrigento | Visit Sicily’s most famous Classical remains in the Valley of the Temples

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Erice | Discover the walled medieval hilltop town with its maze of narrow winding cobbled streets

TRANSPORT:

Villa Romana del Casale | See some of the bestpreserved and most extensive mosaics left in Europe

Bus MEALS: Breakfast: 7 | Dinner: 1

237kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Erice PALERMO Mountain-top Erice PALERMO Cefalu town Mountain-top Cefalu Monreale town Monreale

Taormina Taormina

Mt. Etna

Mt. Etna GIARDINI SICILY SICILYPIAZZAGIARDINI NAXOS

TRAPANI TRAPANI

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

PRODUCT RATING:

PIAZZA ARMERINA ARMERINA

Agrigento Valley of Agrigento the Temples Valley of the Temples

NAXOS Catania Airport Catania Airport

SYRACUSE Ortygia Island SYRACUSE Ortygia Island

Malta and Gozo Discovery TRIP CODE - MLA | MALTA Explore two Mediterranean gems on this trip spanning Malta and Gozo. Uncover Gozo’s ancient history and breathtaking landscapes, travelling across the island. Then, hop across to Malta to tour its fortified capital, temples and quaint harbours littered with colourful fishing boats.

PRICES FROM

AU$3340 NZ$3650 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Gozo | Get to know Malta’s unspoilt sister island, from the capital, Victoria, to the rocky coastline

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Ta Pinu Basilica Dwejra Point

TRANSPORT: Bus | Ferry | Boat

Zebbug

Ramla Bay Remains of Calypso Cave

Xaghra Ggantija Temples

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 1

242kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Temples | Visit the UNESCO-Listed temples of Ggantija, Hagar Qim and Mnajdra

GOZO

Victoria

MEALS:

Valletta | Delve into the history of Malta’s capital, admiring fortifications and the Grand Harbour

MARSALFORN

Mgarr Harbour

Cirkewwa

PRODUCT RATING:

MALTA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

SLIEMA

Bingemma Local produce tasting

Valletta

Mdina Walled Cities of Vittoriosa Cospicua & Senglea

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: Mnajdra & Hagar Qim Temples

Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Blue Grotto (Optional boat trip)

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Alpine Lakes of Slovenia TRIP CODE - SO | SLOVENIA Glacial lakes, steep mountains and rambling caves – discover the beauty of Slovenia on this one-week tour. From the laid-back atmosphere of the capital, Ljubljana, to the surreal beauty of Lake Bled, our itinerary ticks off the highlights of one of the Balkans’ most iconic destinations.

PRICES FROM

AU$4070 NZ$4450 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Lake Bled | Witness one of the most photographed places in the country and soak in its astounding beauty

4 nights comfortable hotel

AUSTRIA

3 nights premium hotel

Mt. Triglav 2864m 9400ft Triglav np Savica Waterfall

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT: Bus | Cable Car | Public Bus | Train

Lake Bled

LAKE BOHINJ

Mt. Vogel 1922m / 6310ft

SLOVENIA

MEALS:

Triglav National Park | Enjoy alpine scenery on walks in the Julian Alps from tranquil Lake Bohinj Skofja Loka

LJUBLJANA

Breakfast: 7

Nova Gorica

121kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

ITALY

Predjama Castle

Ljubljana | Explore the majestic Baroque capital city on the leafy banks of the Ljubljanica River

PRODUCT RATING:

Skocjan Caves

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: Piran Optional visit

IZOLA

Highlights of Albania TRIP CODE - AB | ALBANIA PRICES FROM

AU$3430 NZ$3750 per person, trip only (11 days) AT A GLANCE

KRUJA

TRIP PACE: Full On

Visit Bunk'Art and Tirana cable car

ACCOMMODATION: 10 nights comfortable hotel

Elbasan Fortress

Optional single rooms available Bus MEALS:

Vlora

Breakfast: 10 | Lunch: 2

174kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Lake Ohrid

Red Mosque, Fortress

Apollonia

BERAT

ALBANIA

Voskopoja

KORCA

Butrint

Gjirokaster | Stroll along the cobbled streets of this UNESCO-listed town, famous for its Ottoman houses and hilltop castle

Barmash Pass 1,757m

Walks

ADRIATIC SEA SARANDA

Butrint & Apollonia | Explore two of the greatest archaeological sites in the Balkans

PRODUCT RATING:

LLOGARA NP Himara

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Tirana | Discover one of Europe’s up-and-coming cities and a melting pot of cultures POGRADEC

TRANSPORT:

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

NORTH MACEDONIA

TIRANA

Uncover Europe’s hidden gem on our tour of Albania. Historic sites, charming Ottoman-era villages and the capital are all waiting to be discovered. Explore the Adriatic Coast, the White Mountains and the shores of Lake Ohrid, sipping raki with locals and trying traditional Albanian fare.

GJIROKASTER GREECE Dhoksat Ali Pasha Fortress

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Highlights of Eastern Europe TRIP CODE - CZ | POLAND, SLOVAKIA, HUNGARY, AUSTRIA, CZECHIA Discover the best of Central Europe on this unforgettable journey through Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Czechia. Wander the charming streets of Kraków, admire Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires,” explore Imperial Vienna, and experience stunning landscapes, historic towns and renowned wine regions.

PRICES FROM

AU$6330 NZ$6920 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

High Tatras | Walk Slovakia’s most spectacular scenery, between forests, waterfalls and rocky peaks

14 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Tard | Discover Hungary’s unique Matyó Folk Heritage, famous for its colourful embroidery traditions

POLAND

Bus | Public Bus | Train

POLAND

MEALS:

PRAGUE

Breakfast: 14

PRAGUE

KRAKOW

CZECHIA

398kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

CZECHIA TATRANSKA

LOMNICA TATRANSKA

Dunajec Gorge rafting Dunajec Gorge

LOMNICA

MIKULOV

MIKULOV Breclav

VIENNA

Breclav

VIENNA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Mikulov | Explore one of Czechia’s most picturesque wine towns and sample wine in South Moravia

KRAKOW

SLOVAKIA

SLOVAKIA

Kocise

Bratislava

Bratislava

Tard

Tard

AUSTRIA AUSTRIA

PRODUCT RATING:

rafting

Kocise

TOKAJ TOKAJ

A great introduction to Eastern Europe which will leave you wanting to come back for more.

BUDAPEST BUDAPEST

HUNGARY HUNGARY

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Upgraded – Highlights of Croatia TRIP CODE - DDU | CROATIA Explore the highlights of Croatia on our one-week tour. Discover the red-roofed capital, Zagreb, before winding your way along the Dalmatian Coast to the walled city of Dubrovnik, ticking off medieval Trogir and Zadar along the way and sampling fresh seafood and local wines.

PRICES FROM

AU$5640 NZ$6170 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

ZAGREB

Walking city tour

TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Plitvice Lakes | Discover shimmering lakes and cascading waterfalls in the enthralling national park

PLITVICKA JEZERA

7 nights premium hotel Optional single rooms available

Plitvice Lakes NP trails & waterfalls

Split | Uncover the historic old town and take a guided tour of the ancient Diocletian’s Palace

TRANSPORT: Bus | Ferry | Public Bus

Zadar

CROATIA

MEALS: Breakfast: 7 | Dinner: 1

Zlarin & Prvic Luka Islands

149kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

SIBENIK Trogir

Dubrovnik | Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featured in Game of Thrones

PRODUCT RATING:

SPLIT

Guided Old Town tour

ADRIATIC SEA DUBROVNIK

Guided Old Town tour

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – EUROPE

Croatia Island Hopping TRIP CODE - DC | CROATIA Enjoy sun and sea with a side of culture; island hopping along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Uncover the history of the country’s terracotta-roofed cities, as well as the charm of its island life, and take every opportunity to unwind with daily dips in the azure waters of the Adriatic.

PRICES FROM

AU$4070 NZ$4450 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Bračč Island | Try stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking on one of Croatia’s most iconic beaches

4 nights premium hotel 3 nights comfortable hotel

Korcula Island | Get off the beaten track to meet locals at a traditional farm

Optional single rooms available

Dubrovnik | Explore the ancient history of the walled city’s UNESCO-listed Old Town

SPLIT

TRANSPORT: Bus | Boat

BRAČ BOL

MEALS: Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 1

150kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

CROATIA

LUMBARDA KORČULA

BRAČ BOL

KORČULA

Family farm visit

Mljet Island National Park optiona

Ston

DUBROVNIK

Mljet Island National Park optional visit

Optional cycling, swimming & kayaking

Optional cy swimming & kay

ADRIATIC SEA

Walking tour of Old Town

ADRIATIC SEA

Balkans Rail Adventure TRIP CODE - YUG | BOSNIA, CROATIA, KOSOVO, MONTENEGRO, NORTH MACEDONIA, SERBIA, SLOVENIA Get an authentic taste of the Balkans on this fast-paced rail adventure. Travel from Slovenia to Kosovo via Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia – ticking off bucket-list sites and getting to grips with the historic and modern culture of the ROMANIA Yugoslavia. Noviformer Sad

PRICES FROM

AU$7080 NZ$7740 per person, trip only (16 days)

Lake Bled

SLOVENIA

AT A GLANCE

ZAGREB

LJUBLJANA

TRIP PACE: Full On

Vrpolje

Optional trip

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT: MEALS:

SARAJEVO

SLOVENIA

ZAGREB LJUBLJANA ADRIATIC

SEA

Plitvice National Park

Breakfast: 15 | Dinner: 2

CROATIA

487kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

CROATIA Lake Bled

Bus | Boat | Public Bus | Taxi | Train

Novi Sad Optional trip

Vrpolje

SERBIA

MONTENEGRO KOSOVO Dubrovnik TIVAT Bar

ALBANIA OHRID

PRODUCT RATING:

Kotor

MOSTAR

PRISTINA

SERBIA

MONTENEGRO KOSOVO TIVAT

BELGRADE

Kotor

Yugoslavia | Discover the celebrated landmarks and lesser-known gems that shaped this region Cities & parks | Tick off capitals & countryside, NIS from the waterfalls of Plitvice to the Mostar bridge

ROMANIA MOSTAR

Dubrovnik BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA SARAJEVO

ADRIATIC SEA

BELGRADE Explore by rail | Soak in the landscapes as we travel by train, including the Bar to Belgrade sleeper

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

PRISTINA

Bar NIS

ALBANIA

SKOPJE

NORTH MACEDONIA

OHRID

SKOPJE

BULGARIA

Plitvice National Park

1 night basic overnight train

BULGARIA

14 nights comfortable hotel

CROATIA

LUMBAR

Potomje Wine visit

Family farm visit

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

SPLIT

PRODUCT RATING:

NORTH MACEDONIA

Boat trip on Lake Ohrid

Boat trip on Lake Ohrid

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – EUROPE

Historic Baltic Republics TRIP CODE - HB | ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA

Journey through the capitals and countryside of the Baltic states on this twoweek tour of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Spot wooden windmills on Estonia’s largest island, step inside the Rundale Palace, and walk along the dunes of the Curonian Spit, while you cross these fascinating states. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Baltic capitals | Wander through the enchanting capital cities: Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn Curonian Spit National Park | Uncover the vast sand dunes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site Saaremaa | Discover timeworn windmills, medieval churches and juniper groves on Estonia’s largest island PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$4930 NZ$5390

ITINERARY

WHY NOT TRY?

DAY 1–2:

Join trip in Tallinn, Estonia. Walking tour and free time to explore.

DAY 3:

Tour of Saaremaa Island including Koguva village and the Kaali Meteorite Crater.

DAY 4:

Explore Kuressaare including Saint Laurentius Church.

Optional single rooms available

DAY 5:

TRANSPORT:

Travelling to Tartu, via the pretty coastal town of Parnu.

DAY 6:

Morning walking tour of Tartu including Toomemagi Cathedral Hill and Raekoja Plats.

Breakfast: 14

DAY 7:

184kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

See Cesis and Sigulda en route to Riga, Latvia.

DAY 8–9:

Walking tour of Riga’s old town with free time or the chance to visit Jurmala on the coast.

per person, trip only (15 days)

Discover the rugged beauty of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on a walking holiday. Trip code: ELL

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 14 nights comfortable hotel

Bus | Ferry MEALS:

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Gulf of Finland

TALLINN

BALTIC SEA

ESTONIA

SAAREMAA

TARTU

KURESSARE Parnu Cesis

RIGA

Sigulda

Rundale Palace

KLAIPEDA Curonian Spit NP

RUSSIA

Hill of Crosses

LITHUANIA

KALININGRAD

KAUNAS Pazaislis Monastery

POLAND

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LATVIA

BELARUS

Trakai Castle

VILNIUS

DAY 10: Visit 18th-century Rundale Palace and the Hill of Crosses en route to Klaipeda in Lithuania. DAY 11: Go to the Curonian Spit National Park to see the Hill of Witches and the sand dunes. DAY 12: Walking tour of Kaunas including the 13th century castle ruins. DAY 13: Drive to Vilnius via the baroque Pazaislis Monastery and Trakai Castle. DAY 14–15:

Tour of Vilnius including the Chapel of the Dawn. Trip ends in Vilnius.

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Grand Tour of Romania, Serbia & Bulgaria TRIP CODE - RSB | BULGARIA, ROMANIA, SERBIA Take a grand tour through the highlights of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Explore the capital cities, the rolling Transylvanian countryside, Rose Valley and the Black Sea coast. Along the way, delve into the region’s history from ancient Roman times to the more recent communist past.

PRICES FROM

AU$5580 NZ$6100 per person, trip only (16 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Legendary castles | Uncover the myths at Castle Bran and marvel at the stained glass in Peles Castle ROMANIA Belgrade | Discover the Ottoman, Roman and SIBIU Communist history in the old capital of Yugoslavia

ACCOMMODATION: 12 nights comfortable hotel 2 nights simple hotel

Novi Sad Optional visit

1 night simple guesthouse

Corvin Castle

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Rila Monastery | Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Peles Castle Site with its brightly coloured frescoes

Viminacium SIBIUBAILE HERCULANE

Novi Sad Optional visit

Bus

Bran Castle

MOIECIU

ROMANIA BELGRADE Corvin Castle

Bran Castle Orsova King

PRODUCT RATING: BUCHAREST

MOIECIU Decebalus' Rock

Peles Castle

MEALS:

BELGRADE

Viminacium

BAILE HERCULANE

Orsova King SERBIA Decebalus' Rock

Breakfast: 15 | Dinner: 1

379kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

BUCHAREST

NIS

SERBIA

VELIKO TARNOVO

NIS

VELIKO TARNOVO

Devil’s Town

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

BULGARIA

Devil’s Town

SOFIA

KAZANLUK

SOFIA

BULGARIA

KAZANLUK

Kaliakra Fortress Shipka

Kaliakra Fortress BALCHIK

Varna

BALCHIK Plovdiv

Shipka Rila Monastery

Varna

Plovdiv

Rila Monastery

Baltic Capital Cities TRIP CODE - BAT | LITHUANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA Uncover the magic of the Baltic capitals as you traverse three of Europe’s most enchanting countries – Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. From Gothic cathedrals to Soviet relics and seaside spas, this tour introduces you to the Baltics’ varied history, as well as its metropolitan modern day.

PRICES FROM

AU$2680 NZ$2930 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Vilnius | Take a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and visit the KGB Museum

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Gulf of Finland

Riga | Explore the highlights of the Old Town and taste local produce at the Central Market

TALLINN

BALTIC SEA

ESTONIA

Bus

Tallinn | Witness the city’s medieval architecture and go under the city walls in the Bastion Tunnels

Parnu

MEALS: Breakfast: 7 | Dinner: 1

RIGA

173kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Hill of Crosses

LATVIA

PRODUCT RATING: RUSSIA

PAKRUOJO DVARAS

LITHUANIA KALININGRAD

POLAND

Kaunas

VILNIUS

Trakai Castle

BELARUS

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – EUROPE

Upgraded – The Baltic States and Poland TRIP CODE - DBP | ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND PRICES FROM

AU$7190 NZ$7860 per person, trip only (12 days)

TALLINN

Join us on a journey from the Estonian capital, Tallinn, to the Medieval city of Krakow in Poland’s south. Along the way uncover the captivating history of the region and immerse yourself in its vibrant modern-day culture.

Old city walking tour

AT A GLANCE Cidery visit and tasting

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ESTONIA

TALLINN

ACCOMMODATION:

Old city walking tour

LATVIA

RIGA

11 nights premium hotel

Cidery visit Baltic andcookery tasting class

ESTONIA

Optional single rooms available BALTIC SEA

TRANSPORT:

Hill of Crosses

Pakruojo Manor

LATVIA

RIGA

Baltic cookery class

Bus | Train

LITHUANIA

BALTIC SEA

MEALS: Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

286kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

VILNIUS

Trakai Castle

Hill of Crosses Wolf's LairManor Pakruojo

Swieta Lipka

POLISH VILNIUSLAKE DISTRICT Trakai Castle

POLANDLITHUANIA Wolf's Lair WARSAW Swieta Lipka

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Capital cities | Discover enchanting capital cities: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw Food and drink | Help cook up a feast of modern Baltic cuisine, sample cider and beer and linger in al fresco cafes Masurian Lakes | Relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Poland’s serene lake district

PRODUCT RATING:

POLISH LAKE DISTRICT

Guided city tour

POLAND

WARSAW

Guided city tour

Great tour, giving a good introduction to all the places we visited. Wish we could have stayed longer!

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: KRAKOW

Tours of Old Town and Jewish Quarter

KRAKOW

Tours of Old Town and Jewish Quarter

Trusted Customer, 2025

Ancient Macedonia TRIP CODE - AM | BULGARIA, GREECE, NORTH MACEDONIA Travel through the history of Ancient Macedonia on this tour through Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Greece. Uncover the lost empire of Alexander the Great, soak in the stunning natural scenery and get to know the locals at a traditional orchard, whilst tucking into delicious home-cooked food and drink.

PRICES FROM

AU$5500 NZ$6010 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Lake Ohrid | Discover monasteries and historic sites as you soak up the lake’s mountain backdrop

13 nights comfortable hotel 1 night simple hotel SERBIA

Optional single rooms available MONTENEGRO

TRANSPORT: Bus | Ferry | Boat MEALS: Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 2

456kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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SOFIA

OSOGOVSKI MONASTERY

St Jovan SKOPJE Bigorski Monastery Matka Gorge

Kratovo

NORTH MACEDONIA

LAKE OHRID PELISTER NP St Naum Monastery

Heraclea

GREECE

BULGARIA Rila Monastery

BANSKO

Rila Monastery | Witness the architecture and brightly coloured frescoes of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pella | Visit the birthplace of Alexander the Great, with its mosaics depicting mythological scenes

PRODUCT RATING:

Keramoti Philippi

KAVALA

Pella Vergina

THESSALONIKI

Thassos Ouranopoli Mount Athos

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Greek Island Wanderer TRIP CODE - GW | GREECE Go island hopping in Greece on this two-week tour of the Cyclades. Land in Athens before boarding a ferry to get to grips with island life. From Syros to Paros and Naxos to Santorini, tick off ancient ruins, bustling harbours and serene beaches on this tour of Greece’s island highlights.

PRICES FROM

AU$4720 NZ$5160 per person, trip only (14 days)

ATHENS

AT A GLANCE

Acropolis

TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

AEGEAN SEA

Santorini | Discover postcard-perfect Santorini with

ACCOMMODATION:

its volcanic scenery and blue-domed churches MYKONOS

10 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Optional

SYROS

3 nights simple hotel

boat trip to Syros | Uncover the capital of the Cyclades Islands Mykonos Delos DELOSwithand coastal walks and pit stops in seafront tavernas

GALISSAS Option of coastal walks

ATHENS

Acropolis

PAROS

TRANSPORT: Bus | Ferry | Taxi

Paros town MYKONOS SYROS

MEALS:

GALISSAS

Naxos tour

Optional boat trip to Mykonos and Delos

DRIOS

Beaches, CYCLADIC NAXOS optional PAROS TOWN caique trip ISLANDS NAXOS Full day Paros town (GREECE) Naxos tour DELOS

Option of coastal walks

Breakfast: 13

436kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

CYCLADIC ISLANDS (GREECE)

NAXOS Paros TOWN| Walk an ancient Byzantine road and explore NAXOS the local sea life on a snorkelling trip Full day

AEGEAN SEA

PRODUCT RATING:

DRIOS

Beaches, optional caique trip

SANTORINI

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: SANTORINI

Fira

KARTERADOS

Optional coastal walks and volcano boat trip

Fira

KARTERADOS

Optional coastal walks and volcano boat trip

Upgraded – Discover Turkey TRIP CODE - DTU | TURKEY Discover the cultural highlights of Turkey on this 12-day journey from the Turquoise Coast to Istanbul. Delve into Turkey’s history, visiting relics from the Ottoman and Greco-Roman Empires. Along the way, tuck into Turkish cuisine, enjoy a boat trip from Kas and soak in hot springs.

PRICES FROM

AU$5150 NZ$5630 per person, trip only (12 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Istanbul | Lose yourself amongst the spice-scented souks and cultural icons of this bustling city

7 nights premium hotel 4 nights comfortable hotel

ISTANBUL

DARDENELLES

Gallipoli

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

CANAKKALE

ISTANBUL

DARDENELLES

AEGEAN SEA

Bus | Boat | Ferry MEALS:

AEGEAN SEA

Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 2

Blue Mosque Spice Bazaar

Gallipoli

CANAKKALE Pergamon

SELCUK Ephesus

Pergamon

SELCUK Ephesus

457kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Blue Mosque Spice Bazaar

Ancient cultures | Journey to Ephesus on the Ionian coast and Hierapolis at Pamukkale

Gallipoli | Witness poignant World War I memorials including Lone Pine Cemetery TURKEY

PAMUKKALE TURKEY

PRODUCT RATING:

Travertine terraces Hierapolis PAMUKKALE Aphrodisias Travertine terraces Hierapolis

DALYAN Aphrodisias

Iztuzu beach Delta boat trip DALYAN

ANTALYA

Aspendos, Mezze dinner ANTALYA Aspendos, dinner Lycian Mezze coastal KAS walk to Phaselis Lycian coastal Gulet boat trip KAS walk to Phaselis

Caunos Iztuzu beach Delta boat trip Caunos

Gulet boat trip

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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Africa

CONTENTS Algeria

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Botswana

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Egypt

41

Eswatini

40

Madagascar

41

Morocco

37

Namibia

40

Rwanda

39

South Africa

40

Tunisia

38

Uganda

39

Zimbabwe

39

Chefchaouen, Morocco

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – AFRICA

Grand Tour of Morocco TRIP CODE - MGT | MOROCCO From Marrakech’s souks to the High Atlas and the plains of the Sahara – our 20-day grand tour takes you through the very heart of Morocco. Explore imperial cities, Berber villages and fortified towns, diving deep into the country’s history, local culture and unforgettable landscapes.

PRICES FROM

AU$4500 NZ$4920 per person, trip only (20 days)

A lovely trip, with a very varied itinerary and beautiful scenery. Trusted customer, May 2024

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION: 14 nights comfortable hotel 2 nights comfortable riad

ATLANTIC ATLANTIC OCEAN OCEAN

1 night comfortable camping

Casablanca Hassan IICasablanca Mosque Hassan II Mosque

1 night premium riad TRANSPORT:

Middle Atlas Middle Atlas moutains moutains

MOROCCO MOROCCO

Beach time

Bus | 4WD MEALS: Breakfast: 19 | Dinner: 4

707kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Meknes Meknes

FESFES

HIGH ATLAS HIGH ATLAS

ESSAOUIRA ESSAOUIRA Beach time

Saharan camp | Adventure into the golden dunes of the Sahara on camelback and camp under the stars

Volubilis Volubilis

RABAT RABAT

1 night simple camping Optional single rooms available

Imperial icons | Explore Morocco’s regal cities including Marrakech, Rabat, Fes and Meknes

CHEFCHAOUEN CHEFCHAOUEN

MIRLEFT MIRLEFT

TODRA TODRA GORGE GORGE MARRAKECH ERFOUD MARRAKECH Valley of ERFOUD OUARZAZATE Valley of 1000 ERG CHEBBI OUARZAZATE Kasbahs 1000 Desert Experience ERG CHEBBI TAROUDANT Kasbahs Desert Experience TAROUDANT ZAGORA Sand dunes ZAGORA Sand dunes TATA ALGERIA TATA ALGERIA

Coastal cities | Recoup by the Atlantic Coast and soak up the atmosphere in Mirleft and Essaouira

PRODUCT RATING:

SAHARA DESERT SAHARA DESERT

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Wonders of Ancient Algeria and the M’Zab Valley TRIP CODE - AY | ALGERIA From the Mediterranean coastline to the dunes of the Sahara Desert, Algeria has so much to offer. Explore the coastal capital of Algiers, uncover the ancient cities of Tipaza, Timgad and Djemila and travel to the edge of the desert to explore the M’Zab Valley.

PRICES FROM

AU$3970 NZ$4340 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

Thoroughly recommend it to travellers who want to get away from the touristy areas of the world.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Rosemary, 2026

ACCOMMODATION:

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

9 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Cherchell Cherchell

TRANSPORT:

ALGIERS

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Tipaza ALGIERS

Tipaza

SETIF SETIF

Bus | Flight

CONSTANTINE Djemila Timgad

BATNA Timgad

BATNA

Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 2

M’Zab Valley | Journey to the edge of the Sahara to discover palm groves and fortified citadels

CONSTANTINE

Djemila

MEALS:

Roman ruins | Uncover the finest collection of Roman ruins and mosaics in North Africa

Ghoufi Canyon Ghoufi Canyon

Captivating cities | From the Mediterranean breeze of Algiers to the soaring heights of Constantine

PRODUCT RATING:

ALGERIA

577kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

ALGERIA

TOUGGOURT

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

TOUGGOURT

GHARDAIA

GHARDAIA M’zab valley M’zab valley

Ouargla

OuarglaHigh Sand dunes High Sand anddunes Palmeraie and Palmeraie

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – AFRICA

Best of Tunisia TRIP CODE - TN | TUNISIA

Traverse Tunisia on this 10-day tour that ticks off Roman ruins, the Saharan desert and Troglodyte caves. Explore the capital, Tunis, the Phoenician city of Carthage and the Roman amphitheatre at El Djem, as well as the Great Mosque of Kairouan and Dougga. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Ancient Carthage | Witness this ancient site, formerly the trading centre of the Mediterranean El Djem | Explore the largest Roman amphitheatre outside of Italy Saharan camp | Sleep under the stars on the dunes of the Sahara Desert

PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$4480 NZ$4900 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

ITINERARY

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... Our NEW Tunisian Coast and Ancient Carthage in Summer Tour. A trip especially designed to beat the heat when visiting Tunisia during the Summer months.

DAY 1:

Join trip in Tunis.

DAY 2:

Visit Dougga, famed for its archaeological sites and the Andalusian city of Testour.

Trip code: TNS

DAY 3:

Visit ancient Carthage and explore Tunis’ old medina. Drive to Kairouan in northern Tunisia’s Carthage ruins inland Sidi Bou desert. Said

ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights comfortable hotel

TUNIS

1 night comfortable camping

Bardo Museum

Optional single rooms available

DAY 4:

Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan and the ancient medina. Continue to the desert oasis town of Tozeur.

DAY 5:

Tour of Tozeur medina. Free afternoon with optional desert SOUSSE activities.

Dougga Testourand

TRANSPORT: Bus | 4WD

KAIROUAN

MEALS:

Great Mosque of Kairouan Ancient medina

Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 3

351kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

DAY 6:

TUNIS ALGERIA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Bardo Museum

Carthage ruins Sidi Bou Said

Dougga Testourand

TUNISIA KAIROUAN

Great Mosque of Kairouan Ancient medina

SOUSSE

El Djem Roman

ALGERIA

amphitheatre Chott El Jerid salt flats

TOZEURTUNISIA

Optional tour to visit Star Wars movie site at Mos Espa

Chott El Jerid salt flats

TOZEUR

Optional tour to visit Star Wars movie site at Mos Espa

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DAY 7:

DESERT CAMP

SFAX MEDITERRANEAN SEA

DESERT CAMP

DAY 8:

DAY 9:

View the salt flats at Chott El Jerid, continue to Douz for a 4WD safari El Djem to ourRoman desert camp. Driveamphitheatre to the Berber village of Tamezret, continue to Matmata to visit the troglodyte cave dwellings.

SFAX Drive up the Mediterranean coast to El Djem, continue to Sousse for aMEDITERRANEAN walking tour of the old medina.

Return SEA to Tunis to visit the Bardo museum and Sidi Bou Said, explore Uthina along the way.

DAY 10: Trip ends in Tunis.

Matmata Troglodyte caves

Matmata Troglodyte caves

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – AFRICA

Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Discovery TRIP CODE - UGR | RWANDA, UGANDA Combining Uganda and Rwanda, the highlight of this trip is the chance to see endangered mountain gorillas. Journeying through overlooked destinations, we also visit Lake Mburo, home to leopard, hyena and buffalo and the mountainous Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda in search of golden monkeys.

PRICES FROM

AU$11170 NZ$12210 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Gorilla trek | Head to Bwindi National Park in search of mountain gorillas

6 nights comfortable lodge 2 nights premium lodge

CONGO

CONGO

1 night premium hotel Optional single rooms available

KAMPALA

UGANDA

TRANSPORT: Minibus

Lake

Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 7

LAKE MBURO NP

Gorilla trek Nature walks

International Airport

PRODUCT RATING:

Gorilla trek Nature walks

BWINDI NP

LAKE MBURO NP Game drives Walking safari

TANZANIA

Game drives Walking safari

220kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

VOLCANOES NP Golden monkeys Birdwatching

TANZANIA

RWANDA

VOLCANOES NP

KIGALI

Golden monkeys Birdwatching

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Safari |UGANDA Head out on KAMPALA safari in Lake Mburo and enjoy warm hospitality in characterful lodges Entebbe

EntebbeEdward International BWINDI NP Airport

Lake Edward

MEALS:

Kigali | Explore Rwanda’s modern capital and learn about the country’s darker history

RWANDA KIGALI

Botswana Wildlife Safari TRIP CODE - BW | BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE Trek through Botswana’s remote wilderness to track Africa’s wildlife. Spot elephants, big cats, hippos and more on game drives exploring several African greats, from Chobe National Park to Moremi Game Reserve. At night, drift off to the sound of the bush, wild camping beneath the African sky.

PRICES FROM

AU$9320 NZ$10190 per person, trip only (14 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

African greats | Spend multiple days on safari, exploring Botswana’s finest game reserves, including Savuti and Moremi

5 nights simple camping 4 nights premium lodge

ZAMBIA

2 nights comfortable lodge 2 nights comfortable houseboat TRANSPORT:

NAMIBIA

ZAMBIA Game drives

ANGOLA

OKAVANGO HOUSEBOAT

NAMIBIA

Boat | 4WD

Game drives Tsodilo Hills OKAVANGO rock HOUSEBOAT paintings

MEALS: Breakfast: 13 | Lunch: 10 | Dinner: 9

543kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

KASANE

Tsodilo Hills rock paintings

VICTORIA FALLS

ZIMBABWE ZIMBABWE

Optional single rooms available

ANGOLA

CHOBE NP VICTORIA KASANE FALLS Game drives SAVUTI

Game drives

MAUN

MAUN

Game drives

CHOBE NP MOREMI GAME RESERVE SAVUTI

BOTSWANA

Game drives

MOREMI GAME RESERVE Makgadikgadi

Wild camp | Get closer to Botswana’s nature and experience genuine African wild camping Cruise the Okavango River | Search for water-dwelling wildlife in the remote area of the delta

PRODUCT RATING:

Salt Pans

BOTSWANA Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – AFRICA

Namibia Lodge Safari TRIP CODE - NL | NAMIBIA

Lake TOSHARI Otjikoto

Take an unforgettable journey across Namibia’s changing landscapes. Explore dramatic canyons, towering sand dunes and magnificent national parks in search of wildlife. By night, enjoy sundowners at remote lodges, surrounded by Namibia’s astounding nature.

TOSHARI

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

PRICES FROM

AU$8270 NZ$9040 per person, trip only (12 days)

ETOSHA NP Game drives

Lake Otjikoto

ETOSHA NP Game drives

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

Twyfelfontein Rock art

ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights comfortable lodge 2 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Brandberg 2573m / 8442ft Brandberg 2573m / 8442ft

Sossusvlei | Witness the colours of the world’s highest sand dunes in the planet’s oldest desert

Twyfelfontein OTJIWARONGO Rock art

Cape Cross Seal Reserve Cape Cross Seal Reserve

UIS OTJIWARONGO

KALAHARI DESERT KALAHARI DESERT

UIS

NAMIBIA NAMIBIA

Coastal Namibia | Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon, Cape Cross seal colony and the seaside town of Swakopmund

SWAKOPMUND WINDHOEK SWAKOPMUND Walvis Bay WINDHOEK Kuiseb

TRANSPORT: Truck

Lagoon Walvis Bay Lagoon

MEALS: Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 9 | Dinner: 4

518kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Etosha National Park | Head out on game drives in one of Africa’s great parks, home to four of the Big 5

Canyon Kuiseb Canyon

PRODUCT RATING:

ATLANTIC OCEAN ATLANTIC OCEAN

NAMIB DESERT NAMIB HighestDESERT dunes

on Earth Highest dunes on Earth Sossusvlei Sossusvlei

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

SESRIEM CANYON SESRIEM CANYON

South Africa & Eswatini TRIP CODE - ZK | ESWATINI, SOUTH AFRICA Travel through the heart of South Africa in search of the Big 5. Our 10-day itinerary ticks off some iconic national parks, including Kruger, where expert rangers help us spot iconic wildlife. Beyond the parks, explore Zulu history, meet the Swazi people and visit the wetlands of St Lucia.

PRICES FROM

AU$4270 NZ$4660 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

GRASKOP

6 nights comfortable lodge 2 nights comfortable rondavels 1 night comfortable hotel TRANSPORT:

JOHANNESBURG

SOUTH AFRICA

4WD | Minibus MEALS: Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 2

249kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

KRUGER NP

Blyde River Canyon

JOHANNESBURG

Optional single rooms available

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

KRUGER NP

Blyde River Canyon

SOUTH AFRICA

DRAKENSBERG

GRASKOP MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Walking safari

ESWATINI MLILWANE

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Hluhluwe iMfolozi | Explore this game reserve, home to the biggest rhino population in Africa Mlilwane | Get closer to Eswatini’s wildlife on a walking safari in this secluded sanctuary

PRODUCT RATING:

Walking safari Cape Vidal Isandlwana & (optional) Rorke’s Drift battlefields

ESWATINI

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

ST LUCIA

Isandlwana & Rorke’s Drift battlefields LESOTHO DRAKENSBERG

Kruger National Park | Get the chance to spot the Big 5 on a game drive in one of Africa’s biggest reserves

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Cape Vidal (optional)

ST LUCIA

LESOTHO

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – AFRICA

Madagascar: The Lost Continent TRIP CODE - MD | MADAGASCAR Travel to the Lost Continent in search of endemic wildlife, contrasting cultures and unforgettable scenery. Traverse the island from the bustling streets of the capital to the volcanic plains of the Central Highlands, via the rich rainforest and on to the golden beaches of the coast.

PRICES FROM

AU$6650 NZ$7270 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Wildlife | See Indri lemurs in the Andasibe Reserve and spot Golden Bamboo lemurs in Ranomafana

12 nights comfortable hotel

ANDASIBE

Analamazoatra & Mitsinjo Reserves

2 nights comfortable lodge

ANTANANARIVO

Optional single rooms available

Ambatolampy Valley

ANDASIBE

ANTSIRABE

TRANSPORT:

Analamazoatra & Mitsinjo Reserves

AMBOSITRA RANOMAFANA ANTANANARIVO

Flight | Minibus

Ambatolampy Valley

MEALS:

Rainforest wildlife

ANTSIRABE

Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 7

525kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

INDIAN OCEAN RANOMAFANA

Walking in Isalo NP

AMBOSITRA

IFATY

Ihosy

Relaxing beach

Landscapes | From the rice paddies of the highlands to the cactus-strewn planes of the Spiny Desert Beaches | Spend two days unwinding on the whitesand beaches of Iftay

PRODUCT RATING:

Rainforest wildlife

RANOHIRA

TOLIARA MADAGASCAR in Isalo NP Ihosy IFATY Relaxing RANOHIRA

INDIAN OCEAN

Walking

beach

TOLIARA MADAGASCAR

Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise TRIP CODE - EG | EGYPT PRICES FROM

AU$3860 NZ$4220 per person, trip only (10 days)

ISRAEL

AT A GLANCE

JORDAN

Museum

Giza Pyramids Sphinx

TRIP PACE: Full On

CAIRO

ISRAEL JORDAN SAUDI ARABIA

Museum

ACCOMMODATION:

Giza Pyramids Sphinx

3 nights comfortable boat Optional single rooms available

T he N

1 night comfortable overnight train

ile The N

5 nights comfortable hotel

CAIRO

LOWER EGYPT

SAUDI

LOWER EGYPT

ile

WESTERN DESERT

TRANSPORT:

Valley of the Kings

Queen Habu Temple WESTERN DESERT

Bus | Boat | Train

Edfu Temple Valley of the Kings Queen Habu Temple

MEALS: Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 4

UPPER EGYPT Edfu Temple

386kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

UPPER Abu Simbel EGYPT

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Witness Egypt’s ancient wonders on this actionpacked trip from Cairo to Luxor. Visit some of the world’s greatest archaeological sites including the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx, before journeying up the River Nile, passing villages and temples along the way. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Ancient history | Visit Egypt’s famous pyramids, temples and sphinxes

ARABIA RED SEA

River Nile cruise | Watch the sunset over the River Nile on a luxury cruise from Aswan to Luxor

RED SEA

Egyptian life | People watch in bustling Cairo and wave at the curious children on the banks of the Nile

LUXOR Karnak Temple

PRODUCT RATING:

Kom Ombo Temple LUXOR Karnak Temple ASWAN High Dam (optional) Philae Temple Kom Ombo Temple

Lake NasserASWAN High Dam (optional) Philae Temple

Rock temple (optional) Abu Simbel SUDAN Rock temple (optional)

Lake Nasser

SUDAN

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Asia

and the

Middle East

CONTENTS Armenia

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Laos

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Cambodia

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Malaysia

52

China

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Mongolia

45

Georgia

44

Nepal

47

Hong Kong

47

Oman

43

India

51

Singapore

52

Japan

50, 53

Jordan

43

Sri Lanka

46, 48

Kazakhstan

45

Uzbekistan

44, 45

Kyrgyzstan

45

Vietnam

South Korea

Hoi An, Vietnam

53

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Jordan Discovery TRIP CODE - JD | JORDAN PRICES FROM

AU$2440 NZ$2670 per person, trip only (9 days)

SYRIA Jerash Ancient Roman city

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

AMMAN

AT A GLANCE

SYRIA

Mt Nebo JerashMadaba

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES Dead

TRIP PACE: Full On

Sea

ACCOMMODATION:

Ancient Roman city

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

AMMAN

Petra | Spend two full days exploring the tombs and temples of this astounding wonder of the world

Mt Nebo Madaba

4 nights premium hotel

Dead

3 nights comfortable hotel

Kerak Crusader castle

Sea ISRAEL

Wadi Rum | Experience Bedouin living at a traditional camp on the sands of the Wadi Rum desert

JORDAN

1 night comfortable tented camp Optional single rooms available

Amman | From Roman ruins to Byzantine-era mosaics, explore ancient sites and artifacts in the capital

Kerak Crusader castle

ISRAEL

JORDAN

TRANSPORT: Bus | 4WD

PRODUCT RATING:

PETRA

MEALS:

From rock-carved Petra to Wadi Rum, Jordan is steeped in bucket-list gems. Journey through the ancient monuments of Amman, uncover the tombs and temples of the fabled rose-red city, and sleep on the dunes of the desert, all while getting a taste of Jordanian life, both today and long ago.

Rock-carved city PETRA

Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 2

Rock-carved city

WADI RUM

218kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Desert WADI RUM camp Desert camp

AQABA AQABA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Optional snorkelling Optional snorkelling trip trip

Mountains, Deserts and Coast of Oman TRIP CODE - OM | OMAN Travel from Muscat’s souks to the Wahiba Sands on our unforgettable tour of stunning Oman. Soak up the spirit of Omani culture – shop side by side with locals at Nizwa souk, browse handmade crafts at Sinaw market and visit Sur, where skilled artisans continue the centuries-old craft of dhow building.

PRICES FROM

AU$5020 NZ$5490 per person, trip only (9 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Muscat | Explore the capital’s charm through its impressive forts, vibrant Corniche and the Royal Opera House

3 nights comfortable hotel 2 nights premium hotel 2 nights simple hotel 1 night comfortable camping Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Village walk

AL HAMRA Shams AL Jebel HAMRA Jebel Shams

Bus | 4WD

NIZWA

MEALS: Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 3

395kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

JEBEL AKHDAR JEBEL AKHDAR Village walk

Fort & Souk NIZWA Cattle Market Fort & Souk Cattle Market Sinaw Bedouin market Sinaw Bedouin market

GULF OF GULF OF OMAN OMAN

MUSCAT MUSCAT Sultan Qaboos

Sultan GrandQaboos Mosque Grand Mosque

WadiTiwi WadiTiwi

OMAN OMAN WAHIBA SANDS WildSANDS Camping WAHIBA Wild Camping

FINS BEACH FINS BEACH

Wahiba Sands | Venture off-road across golden dunes in a 4WD and spend a night sleeping in the desert Jebel Shams | Discover Oman’s highest mountain, taking in dramatic canyon views and rugged scenery

PRODUCT RATING:

Sur Dhow shipyard Sur Dhow shipyard Wadi Bani Khalid Wadi Bani Khalid ARABIAN SEA ARABIAN SEA

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST

The Best of Georgia and Armenia TRIP CODE - GF | ARMENIA, GEORGIA Straddle two continents on a journey through the Caucasus region. Travel from the capital of Armenia to the capital of Georgia, ticking off UNESCOlisted sites. See how religions and cultures collide, witnessing relics from the Soviet period and beyond, and try cheese-stuffed breads to natural wines.

PRICES FROM

AU$5560 NZ$6070 per person, trip only (16 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION: 1 night simple guesthouse

Gelati & Motsameta Monasteries

Batumi GUDAURI

Black Sea Coast Ananuri

KUTAISI

Breakfast: 15 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 4

Gori Stalin museum

GEORGIA Batumi Black Sea Coast

Mtskheta

TBILISI

Gremi Vardzia Fort Cave town

TELAVI

Wine factory and wine tasting

AKHALTSIKHE Vardzia Cave town

555kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

ARMENIA TURKEY

TELAVI

PRODUCT RATING:

ARMENIA

Haghpat Monastery

LAKE SEVAN

Haghpat Monastery Dilijan AZERBAIJAN TURKEY

LAKE SEVAN

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Mtskheta

factory Food and wine | IndulgeWine the senses, and wine tasting enjoy a diverse TBILISI and excellent cuisine and the birthplace of wine RUSSIA AKHALTSIKHE

GEORGIA

Mt Kazbegi 5054m / 16,581ft

MEALS:

ImmersiveAnanuri history | Walking Gremitours for an in-depth Fort Gori guide to the monasteries, cave towns and local history Stalin museum

KUTAISI

Optional single rooms available Bus

capital cities, Tbilisi and Yerevan GUDAURI RUSSIA

Gelati & Motsameta Monasteries

14 nights comfortable hotel

TRANSPORT:

Mt Kazbegi 5054m / 16,581ft Capital cities | Discover two striking and historic

AZERBAIJAN

YEREVAN

Amberd Fortress Echmiadzin Holy City

YEREVAN

Dilijan

Lake Garni and Sevan Amberd Fortress Geghard Echmiadzin Holy City Selim Caravanserai The Silk Road Khor Virap Mt Ararat Monastery Noravank Monastery Mt Ararat 5137m / 16,853ft 5137m / 16,853ft

Lake Garni and Sevan Geghard Selim Caravanserai The Silk Road Khor Virap Monastery Noravank Monastery

The Silk Road of Uzbekistan TRIP CODE - UZ | UZBEKISTAN Travel the fabled Silk Road as we explore the highlights of Uzbekistan. Traverse the remote landscape of Central Asia, from the curious capital, Tashkent, via the desert to the walled city of Khiva and beyond. Along the way, marvel at Islamic architecture and learn about the region’s history.

PRICES FROM

AU$4180 NZ$4570 per person, trip only (11 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Khiva | Step back in time as you explore the minarets, mausoleums and madrassahs of this ancient city

9 nights comfortable hotel 1 night simple guesthouse

Samarkand | Discover Timur’s city and the stunning mosaicked centrepiece of Registan Square

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT: Bus | Flight | Train

UZBEKISTAN

MEALS:

Urgench

Breakfast: 10 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

KHIVA

518kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Ancient walled city

KYZYLKUM DESERT HAYAT VILLAGE TASHKENT Yangikasgan Karmana

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Aydarkul Lake

Nurata Mountains | Stay at a family run guesthouse in rural Uzbekistan and enjoy home-made meals

PRODUCT RATING:

Chorsu Bazaar

BUKHARA

TURKMENISTAN

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

KAZAKHSTAN

Ark Citadel SAMARKAND Ulugh Beg Emir’s Palace Observatory TAJIKISTAN Registan Square

ZERAFSHAN MOUNTAINS

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST

The Three Stans of The Silk Road TRIP CODE - KKU | KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, UZBEKISTAN This two-week tour covers three of the most renowned Stans. Discover the breathtaking gorges and secluded villages of Kyrgyzstan, marvel at the vibrant blue and aquamarine-tiled madrassas and mausoleums of Uzbekistan, and uncover the charm of Turkestan, Kazakhstan’s hidden gem.

PRICES FROM

AU$6350 NZ$6940 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Issyk Kul Lake | Experience the life of the nomads sleeping in a yurt and making bread with locals

10 nights comfortable hotel 1 night simple guesthouse

Bukhara | Marvel at this well-preserved iconic city and explore rural life outside of its walls

1 night comfortable guesthouse 1 night simple overnight train

Turkestan | Discover this sacred Kazakh city, its surrounding region and rich history

1 night simple yurt Optional single rooms available

TURKESTAN

Azret Sultan Museum complax

PRODUCT RATING:

TRANSPORT:

KAZAKHSTA

UZBEKISTAN

Bus | Minibus | Train

ALMATY

MEALS:

KAZAKHSTAN

Breakfast: 13 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 3

473kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

KOCHKOR

Azret Sultan Museum complax

Burana Tower

KYRGYZSTAN

UZBEKISTAN

The Ark Citadel

Chorsu Bazaa

KARAKOL

SAMARKAND

Registan Square

Dinner with Uigur family

BOKONBAYEVO

Lake Issyk Kul. Yurt Camp

AFGHANISTAN

TASHKENT Chorsu Bazaar

BUKHARA

The Ark Citadel

SAMARKAND

Registan Square

Mongolia Explorer

SATTY

BISHKEK

TURKESTAN

TASHKEN

BUKHARA

Green Bazaar Republic Square

TAJIKISTAN

CHINA

AFGHANISTAN

TRIP CODE - GK | MONGOLIA PRICES FROM

AU$6650 NZ$7270 per person, trip only (14 days) AT A GLANCE ULAAN BAATAR

Sukhbaatar Square State Department store ULAAN BAATAR STEPPELANDS Sukhbaatar Square Genghis Khan State DepartmentEquestrian store statue STEPPELANDSHUSTAI NP Genghis Khan Mongolian Wild Horses Equestrian statue

TRIP PACE: Full On ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights simple ger

HUSTAI NP

KHOGNO KHAN Mongolian Wild Horses

2 nights comfortable hotel

Afternoon walk

KHOGNO KHAN Afternoon KARAKORUM walk

TRANSPORT:

Erdene-Zu Monastery

KARAKORUM Erdene-Zu Monastery ORKHON MONGOLIA VALLEY Walks, Nomadic Life ORKHON MONGOLIA Optional VALLEYHorse Riding

Bus | 4WD MEALS:

Walks, Nomadic Life Optional Horse Riding ONGII TEMPLE

Breakfast: 13 | Lunch: 12 | Dinner: 11

ONGII TEMPLE

1,013kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU

BAYANZAG

Flaming Cliffs

Endless blue skies, vast desert landscapes and warm nomadic hospitality – experience it all and more on our tour of Mongolia. From ancient Buddhist monasteries to sprawling national parks and the sacred Orkhon Valley, explore the highlights and meet local nomads and herders. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Steppe, mountains and deserts | Explore spectacularly varied Mongolian landscapes Gobi Desert | Travel through one of the most remote parts of our planet and marvel at the beautiful extremes Karakorum | Visit Genghis Khan’s ruined capital and the revived Erdene Zuu Monastery

PRODUCT RATING: WHITE STUPA WHITE STUPA

BAYANZAG Flaming Cliffs Dalandzadgad KHONGOR Dinosaur Museum SAND DUNES Dalandzadgad Optional Camel Ride KHONGOR YOL AMDinosaur VALLEY Museum SAND DUNES Walk Optional Camel Ride YOL AM VALLEY Walk GOBI DESERT GOBI DESERT

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Sri Lanka in Depth TRIP CODE - SL | SRI LANKA

Discover the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on this two-week tour of Sri Lanka. From ancient cities to gilded Buddhist temples and wild national parks, our itinerary ticks off the island’s icons and more. Climb Lion Rock at sunrise, explore the beautiful highlands and wind up on the beach. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Wilpattu & Udawalawe National Parks | Join safaris in search of leopards, elephants and sambar deer Anuradhapura to Sigiriya | Wander through ancient capitals and cave temples Kandy & the Hill Country | Explore the Temple of the Tooth, tea plantations and stunning scenery PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$4500 NZ$4920 per person, trip only (15 days)

WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE? Combine the Sri Lanka in Depth tour with an added week, cruising the crystal waters of the Maldives. Trip code: SLM

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

ITINERARY DAY 1:

Join trip in Negombo.

DAY 2:

Take a jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park to search for elusive leopards.

DAY 3:

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Anuradhapura and climb the sacred peak at Mihintale.

DAY 4:

Meet the Standing Buddha at Aukana before exploring Dambulla’s painted cave temples.

DAY 5:

Discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Search for elephants in Minneriya National Park (optional).

DAYS 6–7:

Climb Sigiriya’s Lion Rock. Visit Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth.

DAYS 8–9:

Join pilgrims for a nighttime ascent of Adam’s Peak. Drive to Nuwara Eliya.

ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights comfortable hotel 3 nights premium hotel 1 night simple hotel 1 night comfortable tented camp Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT: Bus | 4WD MEALS: Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 2

414kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

ANURADHAPURA

Wilpattu Bodhi Tree National Park ANURADHAPURA Bodhi Tree Aukana game drive Wilpattu GIRITALE Buddha National Park Polonnaruwa Aukana game drive Ancient capital GIRITALE Dambulla Buddha Polonnaruwa SIGIRIYA capital Lion's Ancient Rock Dambulla

NEGOMBO Fishing Port

NEGOMBO COLOMBO Fishing Port COLOMBO INDIAN OCEAN INDIAN OCEAN

SRI SIGIRIYA LANKA KANDY Lion's Rock SRI DALHOUSIE LANKA Adam’s KANDY

Peak ELLA DALHOUSIE Buduruvagala Adam’s Rockface carvings NUWARA ELLA Peak ELIYA Buduruvagala NUWARA Rockface carvings

Galle Old Dutch port

KOGGALA Galle Relaxing Old Dutchbeach port

KOGGALA

Relaxing beach

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Bay of Bengal Bay of Bengal

ELIYA UDAWALAWE

Elephant transit home and National Park UDAWALAWE Mirissa Elephant transit home Optional whale watching (Dec/Apr) and National Park Mirissa Optional whale watching (Dec/Apr)

DAY 10: Take a train along a picturesque mountain route to Bandarawela. DAY 11: Visit Rawana Ella Falls and enjoy a safari in Udawalawe National Park. DAYS 12–13:

Discover the fascinating churches and old houses of Galle Fort. Free time to relax on Koggala beach.

DAY 14: Drive to the capital. Explore Colombo on a city tour. DAY 15: Trip ends in Colombo.

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CLASSIC DISCOVERY – ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Highlights of China – Hong Kong to Beijing TRIP CODE - HC | CHINA, HONG KONG PRICES FROM

From the skyscrapers of Hong Kong to the palaces of Beijing, our 10-day trip traverses the highlights of China. Catch the bullet train to Guilin, admire the scenery on a cruise through paddy fields flanked by vast limestone stacks, visit the Terracotta Warriors and walk the Great Wall.

MONGOLIA

AU$4290 NZ$4690 per person, trip only (10 days)

Mutianyu Great Wall MONGOLIA

BEIJING

Tiananmen Square

Forbidden City Mutianyu Great Wall

AT A GLANCE

BEIJING

Tiananmen Square Forbidden City

TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Hong Kong | Explore this bustling metropolis, an interesting mixture of modern life and ancient traditions

ACCOMMODATION: 9 nights in comfortable hotel

Terracotta Army

XIAN

Optional single rooms available

Big Wild Goose Terracotta Army Pagoda XIAN Wooden Big Wild Mosque Goose Pagoda Yangtse River Wooden

TRANSPORT:

Xian | Visit the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi and admire the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

CHINA

Bus | Boat | Ferry | Flight |

Mosque Yangtse River

Train | Tram

CHINA

Beijing | Walk a section of the Great Wall and explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

MEALS:

PRODUCT RATING:

Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 1

632kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

GUILIN

Li River Cruise

Li Riverscenery Cruise GUILIN Limestone

Limestone scenery

YANGSHUO YANGSHUO

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

HONG HONGKONG KONG

Kowloon Kowloon&&Star Starferry ferry Temples&&markets markets Temples VIETNAM VIETNAM

SOUTH CHINASEA SEA SOUTH CHINA

Upgraded – Highlights of Nepal TRIP CODE - DNP | NEPAL Discover the cultural treasures and scenery of Nepal on our 10-day Upgraded tour. Wander through centuries-old temples and royal squares in the Kathmandu Valley, experience traditional Newar culture in Bhaktapur, and watch the sun rise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot and Sarangkot.

PRICES FROM

NEW TRIP

AU$4720 NZ$5160 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Pokhara | Journey through historic cities, mountain villages and lakeside landscapes

8 nights premium hotel 1 night comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT: Cable car | Minibus MEALS: Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 7

320kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Bhaktapur Newari Culture | Visit a pottery, woodcarver and paper workshop Machhapuchhre ‘Fishtail Peak’ 6993m Machhapuchhre HIM Annapurna 2 ALA ‘Fishtail YA 7937mPeak’ SARANGKOT 6993m Sarangkot Mountain Lodge Hemjakot village Annapurna 2 Sharing seeds coffee farm

TIBET Sarangkot Mountain Lodge | Unwind in a mountain TIBET Himalayan views lodge with 360-degree

HIM ALA YA 7937m KATHMANDU SARANGKOT Pokhara Durbar Square Aarti ceremony Sarangkot Mountain Lodge Hemjakot villageStreet food Tibetan refugee settlement Sharing seeds coffee farm Boudhanath stupa KATHMANDU BANDIPUR Pokhara NAGARKOT Durbar Square Bazaar and market Himalayan Aarti ceremony Street sunrise food Village walk Tibetan refugee settlement Boudhanath stupa NEPAL

BANDIPUR

Bazaar and market

Bhaktapur Medieval town Pottery Square

NEPAL

INDIA

NAGARKOT

Himalayan sunrise Village walk Bhaktapur Medieval town Pottery Square

INDIA

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INDIAN OCEAN

Tamil cuisine Toddy Palm tapping experience

CLASSIC DISCOVERY – ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Vavuniya

TRINCOMALEE

A Taste of Northern Sri Lanka – Jaffna to Colombo Fishing boats morning catch Optional snorkelling ordolphin watching

TRIP CODE - XSL | SRI LANKA

SIGIRIYA

Dambulla Cave Temple Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Village lunch Optional safari

Get a taste of Sri Lanka on this food tour through the highlights of the NEGOMBO SRI north, east and central regions. We LANKA COLOMBO visit Tamil-influenced Jaffna, spend time by the Coconut Estate visit Tea packaging sea in Trincomalee, travel through the cultural Dutch Burgher food heartland and end our journey in the buzzing capital of Colombo.

PRICES FROM

NEW TRIP

AU$3750 NZ$4100 per person, trip only (11 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights comfortable hotel

Jaffna | Get off the beaten path and explore Tamil culture and ornate Hindu temples

JAFFNA

3 nights premium hotel

City tour Delft and Nagadeepa island visit Tamil cuisine Toddy Palm tapping experience

Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

INDIAN OCEAN

Bus | Boat | Train

Vavuniya

TRINCOMALEE

MEALS:

Dambulla & Sigiriya | Discover the Dambulla Cave temples and the dramatic Sky Fortress

Fishing boats morning catch Optional snorkelling ordolphin watching

Breakfast: 10 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 4

354kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Trincomalee | Experience the laid-back coastal atmosphere and try fresh seafood

SIGIRIYA

Dambulla Cave Temple Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Village lunch Optional safari

NEGOMBO COLOMBO

SRI LANKA

Coconut Estate visit Tea packaging Dutch Burgher food

Highlights of Laos TRIP CODE - LAH | LAOS Our eight-day tour of Laos ticks off ancient temples, vast caves and underground caverns. Witness monks collecting alms at sunrise, discover natural blue waterfalls and soak up the atmosphere at riverside markets.

PRICES FROM

AU$1820 NZ$1990 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE VIETNAM

TRIP PACE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights comfortable hotel

LAOS

Optional single rooms available

LUANG PRABANG

LAOS

TRANSPORT:

VIETNAM UNESCO World Heritage City Kuang Si Waterfall

Bus | Train LUANG PRABANG UNESCO WorldVIENG Heritage City VANG Kuang Si Waterfall

MEALS:

Karst Scenery underground caves

Breakfast: 7

222kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Luang Prabang | Soak up the city’s charming mix of French colonial architecture and Buddhist temples Vientiane | Explore the sleepy Laotian capital and haggle for colourful goods at the riverside night market Vang Vieng | Wander amongst the towering limestone karst scenery or kayak the gentle Nam Song River

PRODUCT RATING:

VANG VIENG

Karst Scenery

underground caves VIENTIANE

Laos Capital That Luang Stupa

VIENTIANE CAMBODIA

Laos Capital That Luang Stupa

CAMBODIA

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Upgraded – Highlights of Cambodia TRIP CODE - DCD | CAMBODIA Travel from Siem Reap, home of the world-famous Angkor temples, to the bustling capital of Phnom Penh on our 7-day tour of Cambodia. Along the way, learn about the country’s past, journey through rural landscapes, sample local cuisine, and spend a night in a traditional Khmer bungalow.

PRICES FROM

NEW TRIP

AU$2720 NZ$2970 per person, trip only (7 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

SIEM REAP

ACCOMMODATION:

SIEM REAP

6 nights premium hotel Optional single rooms available

Les Artisans d’Angkor Local market Angkor Temples

CAMBODIA

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Les Artisans d’Angkor Local market Angkor Temples

CAMBODIA

Siem Reap | Explore the remarkable UNESCO-listed Angkor temples: Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm

Kampong Kdei Bridge Lake Tonle Sap

TRANSPORT:

Kampong Kdei Bridge

Bus

Lake Tonle Sap

MEALS: Breakfast: 6 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 2

Cardamom Mountains

128kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Cardamom Mountains

Kampong Chhnang | Stay in Khmer-style bungalows and enjoy farm-to-table fine dining PHNOM PENH

Killing Fields S21 Museum Rooftop drink Central Market PHNOM PENH Killing Fields S21 Museum Rooftop drink Central Market

KAMPONG CHHNANG

Community project tour Farm-to-table fine dining

KAMPONG CHHNANG

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Phnom Penh | Discover Cambodia’s energetic capital and its historical landmarks

Community project tour Farm-to-table fine dining

Inside Vietnam TRIP CODE - VN | VIETNAM Travel the coast of Vietnam on this unforgettable two-week adventure from Hanoi to Saigon. Discover vibrant cities, peaceful villages and scenic waterways as you explore Vietnam’s history and culture. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, enjoy authentic cuisine and experience local life.

PRICES FROM

AU$3320 NZ$3630 per person, trip only (14 days)

CAT BA

HANOI

Old Quarter

Lan Ha Bay Cruise

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

Gulf of Tonkin

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Hanoi | Discover Vietnam’s capital and wander through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter

ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights comfortable hotel 1 night comfortable homestay 1 night simple overnight train Optional single rooms available

LAOS

China Beach Marble Mountains Danang

HUE

Imperial Citadel Perfume River cruise

HOI AN

Ancient Town My Son visit

TRANSPORT: Bus | Boat | Flight | Train CAMBODIA

MEALS: Breakfast: 12 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

370kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

VIETNAM

Mekong Delta | Take a trip on the Mekong Delta, home to floating markets and Khmer pagodas Lan Ha Bay | Cruise through turquoise waters and past towering limestone cliffs in the unspoiled part of Halong Bay

PRODUCT RATING:

Cu Chi Tunnels

HO CHI MINH CITY

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Old Saigon

BEN TRE

Mekong Delta tour

SOUTH CHINA SEA

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Simply Japan TRIP CODE - QJS | JAPAN

Traverse Japan on this tour from Tokyo to Kyoto. Travel through history, visiting temples and castles that remain unchanged from the days of the Shogun and learning about the sombre past of Hiroshima. Stay in a Buddhist temple lodging, spot snow monkeys and hop on and off bullet trains as you go. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Tokyo | Explore modern and ancient Tokyo, with the option to visit nearby Mount Fuji Kyoto | Experience traditional Japan with temples, Zen gardens, and geishas Kanazawa | Visit the Samurai district and stroll through beautiful Kenrokuen Gardens PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$8800 NZ$9620

ITINERARY

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... If you are short on time, have a look at our 8-day Highlights of Japan tours.

per person, trip only (14 days)

Trip code: JPH

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 12 nights comfortable hotel

DAY 1:

Join trip in Tokyo.

DAYS 2–3:

Explore Tokyo with the option to visit Hakone National Park for views of Mount Fuji.

DAY 4:

Travel by train to Matsumoto and discover Crow Castle.

DAY 5:

Meet the snow monkeys of Jigokudani and spend the night in a temple lodging.

DAY 6:

Join the monks for morning prayers and explore the Samurai district of Kanazawa.

DAY 7:

Free time in Kanazawa to try sushi at the Omichi Fish Market or discover the ‘Ninja Temple’.

DAY 8:

Try Sake in the old town of

1 night simple monastery Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT: Bus | Ferry | Train MEALS: Breakfast: 13

328kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

NAGANO Temple stay

KANAZAWA

JIGOKUDANI

Kenrokuen gardens, samurai district Sake tasting

Snow monkeys

Peace Park

MATSUMOTO Matsumoto Castle

JAPAN

KYOTO

HIROSHIMA

Peace Park

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Osaka airport

Imperial capital, Temples and Zen gardens

TOKYO

City tour SEA ND INLA

MIYAJIMA Floating gate

Arashiyama Bamboo grove and Temples

JAPAN

HIROSHIMA

TAKAYAMA

Floating gate

Snow monkeys

Japan’s famous wagyu.

DAY 9:

MIYAJIMA

Temple stay

thesamurai local premium version of gardens, district

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

N INLA

NAGANO

Takayama. Great chance to sample KANAZAWA JIGOKUDANI Kenrokuen TAKAYAMA

Travel by train to Hiroshima and Sake tasting MATSUMOTO experience the poignant Peace Matsumoto Castle Park and Peace Museum.

Arashiyama

DAY 10: grove Take the ferry to Miyajima Island, Bamboo and Temples meet the tame deer and see the KYOTO Imperial floating toriicapital, gate. DAYS

Osaka 11–12: airport

Temples and

Zen gardens Take the Bullet train to Kyoto. Experience a Japanese Tea Ceremony. Free time to explore the Zen gardens, temples and geisha district.

DAY 13: Discover Arashiyama bamboo grove and temples. DAY 14: Trip ends in Kyoto.

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TOKYO City tour


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Upgraded – South India: Kerala to Goa White-sand beaches Panjim town Dhudsagar Falls

TRIP CODE - DKB | INDIA

KARNATAKA

Uncover lushINDIA tropical scenery, sample exotic spices and stay in premium accommodation on this COORG journey along the Malabar Coast. From the Chinese Coffee plantations Tibetan Monastery WAYANAD fishing nets of Kochi to the Portuguese villas of Tea plantations Goa, this colourful journey takes in the best of the KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) Old quarter walking tour Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.

PRICES FROM

MANGALORE

AU$5320 NZ$5820

Hindu temple

per person, trip only (12 days) AT A GLANCE

KERALA

TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS KOCHI KUMARAKOM

Chinese fishing nets

Village life

Backwaters Kerala Backwaters | Meander through Kerala’s ALLEPEY Houseboat cruise tropical backwaters and sleep on a houseboat

ACCOMMODATION: 10 nights premium hotel 1 night premium boat Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Jungles and plantations | Stay in an eco-resort nestled in the forest and explore coffee plantations

GOA

White-sand beaches Panjim town Dhudsagar Falls

Malabar Coast | Discover historical sea ports, sample fresh local cuisine and relax on palm-fringed beaches

Bus | 4WD | Boat | Train

KARNATAKA

MEALS:

INDIA

MANGALORE

Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 5

PRODUCT RATING:

Hindu temple

COORG

Coffee plantations Tibetan Monastery

469kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

WAYANAD

Tea plantations

KOZHIKODE (CALICUT)

Old quarter walking tour

KERALA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL: KOCHI

KUMARAKOM

Chinese fishing nets

Village life Backwaters

ALLEPEY

Houseboat cruise

India’s Golden Triangle TRIP CODE - GTI | INDIA Journey through the cultural heart of Northern India on this tour that traces India’s famous Golden Triangle. Explore Delhi before witnessing the sun rise over the Taj Mahal and finally uncovering the pink glow of Jaipur. Along the way, sleep in heritage accommodation and feast on Indian delicacies.

PRICES FROM

AU$1670 NZ$1830 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Agra | Watch the sun rise over the white marble dome of the Taj Mahal

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Jaipur | Explore the Pink City’s iconic must-sees, from the Amber Fort to the Palace of the Winds

DELHI

Chandni Chowk Qutub Minar

Bus | 4WD | Rickshaw

Kalakho | Get closer to local life with a stay in a family-run heritage property fit for a Maharajah

DELHI

MEALS:

Chandni Chowk Qutub Minar

PRODUCT RATING:

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 1

INDIA

355kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

INDIA

JAIPUR

AGRA AGRA

Fort & Taj Mahal

Fort & Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

Chand Baori Stepwell Fatehpur Sikri

Chand Baori Stepwell

Amber Fort JAIPUR Palace the Winds Amberof Fort Palace of the Winds Observatory Observatory KALAKHO KALAKHO Rural Life & Rural Life & Old Palace Old Palace stay stay

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Malaysia and Singapore Explorer TRIP CODE - MAS | MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE Journey from the glittering metropolis of Singapore to street-food heaven in Penang. Our itinerary traverses the tropical peninsula, ticking off the colonial charm of Malacca, the temples of Kuala Lumpur, Peranakan craftsmanship in Singapore and the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands.

PRICES FROM

AU$4790 NZ$5240 per person, trip only (12 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Singapore | Discover the architecture of the waterfront and explore the markets of Little India

11 nights comfortable hotel THAILAND

1 night simple homestay

Malacca | Stroll through this charming Dutch colonial trading port and take an evening river cruise

Optional single rooms available GEORGETOWN

TRANSPORT:

George Town | Explore Penang’s historical centre and marvel at its colonial buildings and street art

Penang Island

TAIPING

Bus | Ferry | Train

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

MEALS: Breakfast: 12 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 2

497kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

CHENDEROH LAKE

Tea Plantations

PRODUCT RATING:

MALAYSIA

Kayaking Homestay

KUALA LUMPUR

Batu Caves China Town

MALACCA

Dutch Colonial Architecture

SINGAPORE

INDONESIA

Marina Bay Popiah tasting

Borneo Sabah Wildlife Highlights TRIP CODE - MABH | MALAYSIA Discover the wild heart of Sabah on this journey through Malaysian Borneo. From the cultural hub of Kota Kinabalu to the remote jungles of Tabin, this trip celebrates nature, wildlife and tradition. Trek to jungle waterfalls, soak in volcanic mud, and sleep in rainforest lodges on our 10-day tour.

PRICES FROM

AU$7030 NZ$7680 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Sepilok | Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary and witness the excellent rehabilitation work

4 nights comfortable hotel 3 nights comfortable lodge

Kinabatangan River | Cruise through the steamy waterways spotting proboscis monkeys and hornbills

2 nights simple lodge Optional single rooms available

Tabin Wildlife Reserve | Walk to a mud volcano and search for clouded leopard, pygmy elephant and gibbons

TRANSPORT: Bus | Boat | Minibus KUNDASANG

MEALS: Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 6 | Dinner: 4

844kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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KUNDASANG Mt Kinabalu foothills SEPILOK Mt Kinabalu foothills SEPILOK Orangutan sanctuary Orangutan sanctuary

PRODUCT RATING:

SOUTH SOUTH CHINA SANDAKAN CHINA SANDAKAN KOTA KINABALU SEA KINABALU KOTA SEA SUKAU SUKAURiver cruises, River cruises, proboscis monkeys proboscis monkeys

TABIN WILDLIFE SABAHSABAH TABIN WILDLIFE RESERVE RESERVE Ancient rainforest, Ancient rainforest, gibbons and hornbills gibbons and hornbills

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Discover South Korea TRIP CODE - SOK | SOUTH KOREA This 12-day tour packs in the highlights of this beautiful country. From the cosmopolitan city of Seoul to the ancient Silla capital of Gyeongju, South Korea has a lot to offer. Discover a dynamic, friendly and modern country that is steeped in culture, history and tradition.

PRICES FROM

AU$8270 NZ$9040 per person, trip only (12 days)

NORTH KOREA

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Full On

SEOUL

DMZ tour

ACCOMMODATION:

Incheon Airport

8 nights comfortable hotel

EAST SEA

City tour Gyeongbokgung Palace Gwangjang food market

NORTH KOREA

3 nights premium hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

DMZ tour

Incheon Airport

City tour Gyeongbokgung Palace Gwangjang food market

SOUTH KOREA

Bus | Train

JEONJU

Korean cuisine | Fresh, regional and delicious, the food is a highlight for many visitors Golgulsa Temple visit | Meet Buddhist monks, practice

Bulguksa Temple Seokguram Grotto Tumuli Park Golgulsa Temple PRODUCT experience RATING:

Hahoe Folk village

GYEONGJU Jeonju Hanok VillageBulguksa Temple Namsan

Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

Seokguram Grotto Tumuli Park Golgulsa Temple experience

Mountain hike

JEONJU

BUSAN

Bibimbap lunch

Nambu Market GWANGJU

Pungnammun Observatory platform Gate Jeonju Hanok Village

5-18 Memorial Park

BUSAN

GWANGJU

Observatory platform 5-18 Memorial Park

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Seoul & the DMZ | Explore the capital that contrasts starkly with the demilitarized border with North Korea

GYEONGJU meditation and learn about Sunmudo

Namsan Andong Mountain hike

Bibimbap lunchMask Museum SOUTH Nambu Market KOREA Pungnammun Gate

MEALS:

511kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Andong EAST Hahoe Folk village SEA Mask Museum

SEOUL

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

R KTO

AS

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City tour Jagalchi fish market Sky capsule Optional cooking

AIT

TR

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City tour Jagalchi fish market Sky capsule Optional cooking

Highlights of Japan – Kyushu Island TRIP CODE - JPK | JAPAN Our nine-day Kyushu adventure takes you through the north of Japan’s third-largest island, where dramatic landscapes, hot springs and rich culture await. Explore the cities of Fukuoka and Nagasaki and sample the region’s famous tonkotsu ramen.

PRICES FROM

AU$6440 NZ$7040 per person, trip only (9 days) AT A GLANCE

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

TRIP PACE: Full On

Aso-Kuju National Park | Discover volcanic landscapes, steaming hot springs and virgin forests

ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights comfortable hotel

Hot springs | Visit the hot spring town of Beppu, famous for its therapeutic waters

Optional single rooms available

Gateways to the West |Uncover the cultural and historical heritage of Nagasaki, Kumamoto and Fukuoka

TRANSPORT: Ferry | Minibus | Public Bus | Train MEALS: Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1

346kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Kyushu Island was an excellent add on to the Simply Japan tour. It was wonderful to get away from the bigger cities and main tourist trail and have the opportunity to delve deeper into Japanese culture.

PRODUCT RATING:

Trusted customer, May 2026

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CONTENTS Argentina

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Canada

55

Chile

57

Costa Rica

56

Ecuador

56

Mexico Peru

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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast TRIP CODE - RK | CANADA Journey across the rugged Rockies and along the wild Pacific Coast, soaking up majestic scenery, towering mountains, and glacial lakes. From the flora and fauna of Banff National Park to the lush rainforests of Vancouver Island, this tour whisks you through Canada’s most iconic landscapes.

PRICES FROM

AU$9660 NZ$10560 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Vancouver Island | Experience a new way of island living exploring Vancouver Island’s rainforest

Mount Robson 3954m / 12,972ft

JASPER NP Athabasca Falls

12 nights comfortable hotel

Walks and wildlife Lake Maligne

2 nights comfortable chalet lds fie Ice

Mount Columbia 3750m / 12,303 ft

Banff National Park | Tick off this bucket-list National Park, home to Lake Louise

ALBERTA

Optional single rooms available r kw

Lake Louise

Pa

Icefields Parkway | Take in the scenery along the famous Parkway and see the Athabasca Glacier

TRANSPORT: ay

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NADA

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Banff NP Sulphur Mountain 2451m / 8,041ft

CALGARY

Ferry | Minibus CANMORE

Visit of Kananaskis 289kg CO2e Country Average carbon footprint pp

PRODUCT RATING: Wells Gray PP Crook Meadows

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

CLEARWATER

Mount Robson 3954m / 12,972ft

JASPER NP

Helmcken Falls

Athabasca Falls

USA

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VANCOUVER

Lake Louise

Pa

Horseshoe Bay Nanaimo

ALBERTA

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PACIFIC OCEAN

Coastal hikes Optional whale watching or sea kayaking

MO

CANADA

MacMillan PP Douglas Firs

PACIFIC RIM NP

Mount Columbia 3750m / 12,303 ft

fie

VANCOUVER WHISTLER ISLAND Cheakamus Lake

Walks and wildlife Lake Maligne

Ice

Spahats Creek Walk

Banff NP Sulphur Mountain 2451m / 8,041ft

CALGARY

CANMORE Visit Kananaskis Country

Upgraded – Highlights of Mexico TRIP CODE - DMY | MEXICO From the capital to the Caribbean coast, get an introduction to Mexico on our 12-day tour. Journey through the country’s history, uncovering Mayan gems like Coba and Chichen Itza as well as Monte Alban and Teotihuacan. Finish up on the Yucatan Peninsula.

PRICES FROM

NEW TRIP

AU$9510 NZ$10400 per person, trip only (12 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Colonial cities | Walk the colourful streets of Puebla, Oaxaca & Valladolid

11 nights premium hotel Optional single rooms available

Mexican food | Indulge in a food tour of Puebla and enjoy a Oaxacan cooking class

TRANSPORT:

Cancun

Boat | Flight | Minibus

‘Place of the Gods’ Teotihuacan

MEALS: Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 2

504kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

GULF OF MEXICO

PUEBLA

MEXICO CITY

Cancun

MEXICO

‘Place of the Gods’ Teotihuacan

MEXICO CITY

PUEBLA

Caribbean coast | Wind down on the island of Playa del CHICHEN ITZAsandy beaches Cozumel with Carmen VALLADOLID COZUMEL Upgraded range | Stay in hand-picked Premium accommodations

GULF OF MEXICO

Playa del CHICHEN ITZA Carmen VALLADOLID COZUMEL

OAXACA

Monte Alban

MEXICO OAXACA

Monte Alban

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN GUATEMALA

GUATEMALA

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour TRIP CODE - CC | COSTA RICA For a tiny country, Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Home to around 5% of the world’s biodiversity, its lush forests teem with life, from brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths. With adventure and beautiful beaches to boot, this two-week trip won’t disappoint.

PRICES FROM

AU$6440 NZ$7040 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

CARIBBEAN SEA

NICARAGUA

ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights comfortable lodge 6 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

TORTUGUERO NP

LA FORTUNA Arenal 1633m 5358ft

Rainforest and NICARAGUAnight walk CARIBBEAN

Bus | Boat

Arenal 1633m 5358ft

MEALS:

SEA

COSTA RICA

LA FORTUNA

TRANSPORT:

TORTUGUERO NP

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Sea turtles

SARAPIQUI

SAN JOSÉ COSTA RICA

Rainforest and night walk

TURRIALBA

SAN GERARDO DE DOTA

Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 3

173kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Sea turtles

SARAPIQUI

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Tortuguero | Cruise the jungle waterways and explore the rainforest of this ‘mini Amazon’ Adventure | Included white water raft on the Pacuare river, or opt to fly through the canopy on a zip wire Manuel Antonio | Share the stunning white-sand beaches with sunbathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys

PRODUCT RATING:

Cloud forest and quetzal spotting TURRIALBA

MANUEL ANTONIO NP JOSÉ SandySAN beaches PACIFIC OCEAN

SAN GERARDO DE DOTA Cloud forest and quetzal spotting

MANUEL ANTONIO NP Sandy beaches

PACIFIC OCEAN

Machu Picchu and Galapagos TRIP CODE - GSM | ECUADOR, PERU PRICES FROM

AU$8590 NZ$9390 per person, trip only (15 days)

Combine two of South America’s most iconic QUITO destinations on this adventurous two-week tour. ECUADOR First discover the spectacular ‘Lost City’ of Machu Picchu, before diving into one of the best wildlife experiences on earth – the Galapagos Islands.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (ECUADOR)

ISLA BALTRA

AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 14 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

To / From Quito

ISLA SANTA CRUZ

ISLA ISABELA Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

Picchu

CUSCOCalientes, Machu Picchu | Take the train to Aguas 3400m PERUMachu 11,155ft the gateway to awe-inspiring Picchu

Charles Darwin Research Station

Snorkelling

TRANSPORT:

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ECUADOR

Bus | Boat | Flight GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Galapagos Islands | Spend one week getting up close QUITO of Darwin’s paradise islands to the remarkable wildlife

QUITO

ECUADOR

PRODUCT RATING:

(ECUADOR)

M(ECUADOR) EALS:

Fly to

QUITO

Cusco | Sip pisco sours as the sun goes down in AGUAS this beautifully preserved colonial city CALIENTES Machu

PUERTO AYORA

PUERTO VILLAMIL

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 1

733kg of CO ISLA2e BALTRA To / From Quito Average carbon footprint pp

ISLA ISABELA

Sierra MONTHS OF TRAVEL: Negra Volcano Hike

PUERTO VILLAMIL

ISLA SANTA CRUZ

PUERTO AYORA

Charles Darwin Research Station

ISLA BALTRA ISLA ISABELA Sierra Negra Volcano Hike

PUERTO VILLAMIL Snorkelling

To / From Quito Fly to

ISLA Fly to SANTA QUITO CRUZ

QUITO

PUERTO AGUAS AYORA Machu CALIENTES

Charles Darwin Picchu Research Station

PERU

CUSCO

Machu Picchu

PERU

3400m 11,155ft

Snorkelling

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Upgraded – Discover Peru TRIP CODE - DPR | PERU Journey through the heartland of the ancient Incas on this tour from Lima to the Sacred Valley. Our itinerary ticks off Arequipa and Lake Titicaca before its spectacular climax – Machu Picchu. Along the way, discover Spanish architecture, a thriving foodie scene and unbelievable landscapes.

PRICES FROM

AU$7940 NZ$8680 per person, trip only (15 days) AT A GLANCE TRIP PACE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Titicaca Train | Take the train from Lake Titicaca to Cusco, with panoramic views and live music

14 nights premium hotel

LIMA

Ceviche and Pisco Sour tasting

Optional single rooms available

Local food | Sample ceviche, dine at a local picanteria AGUAS and meet a Sacred Valley ‘potato engineer’ CALIENTES Machu Picchu | Travel on the 360 train and visit the SACRED VALLEY Meet a local potato ‘engineer’ Machu iconic site with an expert local guide

TRANSPORT: Boat | Minibus | Train

PERU

MEALS: Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 3 | Dinner: 1

407kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

CUSCO PRODUCT RATING:

Walking tour

THE ANDES

LIMA

Ceviche and Pisco Sour tasting

AGUAS CALIENTES Machu Picchu

Meet a local potato ‘engineer’

Cruz del Condor

CUSCO

THE ANDES

Walking tour

Raqchi

Colca n Canyo

La Raya 4321m / 14,177ft

PACIFIC OCEAN

Raqchi

La Raya 4321m / 14,177ft

SACRED VALLEY

PACIFIC PERU OCEAN

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Picchu

Cruz del Condor

Taquile Island CHIVAY Lake Colca Titicaca Canyon PUNO Uros Islands

Taquile Island Lake Titicaca PUNO Uros Islands

CHIVAY

AREQUIPA

Santa Catalina Convent Local ‘picanteria’ lunch

AREQUIPA

Santa Catalina Convent Local ‘picanteria’ lunch

CHILE

CHILE

Adventures in Patagonia TRIP CODE - PA | ARGENTINA, CHILE Discover the rugged beauty of the most southerly tip of the Americas on this two-week tour of Patagonia. This tour ticks off the colourful capital, Buenos Aires, as well as bucket-list sites such as Torres del Paine, the Beagle Channel, and the Perito Moreno Glacier.

PRICES FROM

AU$12360 NZ$13510 per person, trip only (14 days)

ACCOMMODATION: 13 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

PACIFIC OCEAN

TRIP PACE: Full On

ARGENTINA

PACIFIC OCEAN

AT A GLANCE

URUGUAY

BUENOS AIRES

MEALS:

CHILE

Breakfast: 13 | Dinner: 3

CHILE

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Mt Fitzroy

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

BUENOS Buenos Aires |AIRES Explore the birthplace of tango with

a tour of Buenos Aires

Torres del Paine | Stay within Chile’s national park in the shadow of the stunning Torres del Paine Perito Moreno Glacier | Don a pair of crampons and take a hike on the ice of this magnificent glacier

Bus | Ferry | Flight

1,151kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

URUGUAY

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ARGENTINA

ATLANTIC PRODUCT RATING: OCEAN

Mt Fitzroy

EL CHALTEN CALAFATE TORRES DEL PAINE NP TIERRA DEL FUEGO PUNTA ARENAS

EL CHALTEN CALAFATE TORRES DEL PAINE NP TIERRA DEL FUEGO PUNTA ARENAS USHUAIA CAPE HORN

USHUAIA CAPE HORN

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CONTENTS Croatia

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France

60

Indonesia

65

Italy

61, 62, 63

Japan

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Madeira

59

Peru

64

Portugal Turkey

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WALKING – EUROPE

Walking in Madeira TRIP CODE - TM | MADEIRA, PORTUGAL Discover the Pearl of the Atlantic on our week-long walking tour in Madeira. Take in the landscapes, walking along cliff tops to the Ponta da São Lourenco and past waterfalls, then, at the end of the day, get acquainted with local life, sipping Madeiran wine in quaint towns and villages.

PRICES FROM

AU$3210 NZ$3510 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Levada Paths | See Madeira’s beauty at its best on walks alongside the island’s irrigation channels

4 nights comfortable hotel 3 nights premium hotel Optional single rooms available

Balcony Walk | Take in the mountain views along this path between the peaks of Arieiro and Ruivo

MADEIRA

Funchal | Explore the laid-back capital with its beautiful gardens and historic buildings

(Portugal)

TRANSPORT:

PORTO MONIZ

Minibus

Faja do Boaventura Penedo SANTANA

Ponta do Vigia

MEALS:

Porto da Cruz Achada Machico doTeixeira 1542m (Portugal) Rabaçal Vereda PORTO MONIZ Do Larano Ariero São Faja do 1818m Lourenço SANTANA Pico Ruivo Boaventura Penedo Boca Peninsula 1862m Corrida Porto da Cruz Ribeira Achada Airport Brava Machico ATLANTIC doTeixeira FUNCHAL 1542m Rabaçal OCEAN Vereda

PRODUCT RATING:

MADEIRA

Breakfast: 7 Point-to-Point

Ponta do Vigia

114kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Ribeira Brava

ATLANTIC OCEAN

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Ariero 1818m Boca Corrida

Do Larano

São Lourenço Peninsula

Pico Ruivo 1862m

FUNCHAL

Airport

Upgraded – Walking in the Algarve TRIP CODE - DWP | PORTUGAL Based in the historic town of Tavira, this walking trip combines scenic coastal and inland walking. The relaxed walks take you through picturesque villages and traditional fishing communities, past orchards, into the rolling Barrocal Hills and along unspoilt sandbank islands.

PRICES FROM

AU$2480 NZ$2710 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Leisurely

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Tavira | Enjoy time in this ancient Moorish town, exploring the colourful cobbled streets

7 nights premium hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Odeleite

Rio Formosa Estuarine | Walk through this unique

Bus | Ferry | Taxi | Train

Azinhal ecosystem home to many flamingos

PORTUGAL

M EALS:

Castro Marim

Odeleite

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 1

109kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Pego de Inferno waterfall

Faro

Pego de Inferno Castro Marim waterfall

SPAIN

Sao Bras de Alportel

TAVIRA

Olhao TAVIRA

Sao Bras de Alportel Faro Olhao

SPAIN

PRODUCT RATING:

Azinhal

PORTUGAL

Centre-based

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Food and drink | Savour the local Cataplana dish accompanied by a glass of crisp wine

Pedras d’el Rei

Culatra Island Pedras d’el Rei Ilha do Farol Culatra Island

Ilha do Farol

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WALKING – EUROPE

Walks and Wine Tasting in Spain and Portugal TRIP CODE - MWW | PORTUGAL, SPAIN Our tour from Madrid to Porto combines walks, wine and sunshine. Journey from the Ribera del Duero region of Spain to the Douro winelands of Portugal, sampling wines, exploring national parks and soaking up the sun. Along the way, refuel with local dishes and stay in medieval towns.

PRICES FROM

AU$5060 NZ$5530 per person, trip only (12 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Leisurely

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Segovia | Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city and walk in Guadarrama National Park

10 nights comfortable hotel 1 night premium hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Douro Valley | Take a train ride snaking through the beautiful natural scenery of northern Portugal El Toro

PORTUGAL PORTO

Wine Tasting

Vila Real Visit Mateus Palace

Wine Tasting

Bus | Boat | Taxi

Peso da Régua

M EALS:

FERMOSELLE Wine Tasting

LAMEGO

Historic Village

PEÑAFIEL World Heritage riverside Porto | Visit the Medieval UNESCO Town Wine Tasting city famous for its port wine Sepulveda

Zamora

Fornillos Pocinhos

Duraton River Natural Park

PRODUCT SPAIN RATING:

Arribes del Duero Natural Park

SEGOVIA

UNESCO World Heritage City

Breakfast: 11

Guadarrama

PORTUGAL

Point-to-Point

Vila Real Visit Mateus Palace

PORTO

226kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

El ToroNational Park Wine Tasting

Peso da Régua

PEÑAFIEL

Zamora

Fornillos Pocinhos

Wine Tasting

MADRID Medieval Town

Wine Tasting Walking Tour

FERMOSELLE Wine Tasting

LAMEGO

Historic Village

Arribes del Duero Natural Park

SPAIN

Sepulveda Duraton River Natural Park

SEGOVIA

UNESCO World Heritage City

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Guadarrama National Park

MADRID

Walking Tour

Highlights of Mont Blanc TRIP CODE - MBH | FRANCE PRICES FROM

AU$4250 NZ$4640 per person, trip only (8 days)

Cascades du Berards

AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate 7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

FRANCE

Col du Balme 2 190m / 7,185ft Le Tour Montroc

Chalet La Floria

Lac Blanc 2352m / 7,717ft

M EALS: Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 4 Centre-based

Chamonix

FRANCE

Chamonix life | Relax over coffee in one of the open-air cafes with their charming chalet facades Free day | Choose between the Aiguille du Midi cable car for cog panoramic Montenvers railway views or take the cog railway to Montenvers walk inside a glacier Mer de Glace – and optional glacier visit

PRODUCT RATING:

Chalet La Floria

116kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

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Mont Blanc massif | Soak in the scenery of snowy peaks, glaciers and granite spires

SWITZERLAND

Cascades du Berards

Bus | Cable Car

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

7,185ft Le Tour OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Montroc

Lac Blanc 2352m / 7,717ft

ACCOMMODATION:

Our one-week Mont Blanc walking tour balances SWITZERLAND alpine hikes with comfort. Set out on daily walks with awe-inspiring views across the French Alps, journeying through sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc. After each wind down at a comfortable Col walk, du Balme 190m / Chamonix Valley. chalet hotel in2the quaint

Montenvers cog railway Mer de Glace – optional glacier visit

Chamonix

LES HOUCHES Le Bellevue LES HOUCHES

Aiguille du Midi 3842m / 12,605ft Optional cable car ascent

Aiguille du Midi 3842m / 12,605ft Optional cable car ascent

1800m / 5,906ft

Le Bellevue 1800m / 5,906ft

Mont Blanc 4810m / 15,781ft

Mont Blanc

4810m / 15,781ft ITALY

ITALY

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WALKING – EUROPE

Hiking in the Dolomites TRIP CODE - DW | ITALY Discover the dramatic scenery of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this walking tour. Enjoy treks through alpine meadows and pine forests, straddle the border of Italy and Austria, and explore relics left behind from World War One, as you traverse Italy’s famous peaks.

PRICES FROM

AU$4350 NZ$4760 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE DOBBIACO

WALKING GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Venice

ITALY

ACCOMMODATION:

Tre Cime | Trek with breathtaking views of these three iconic limestone peaks

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Rie

nza

TRANSPORT:

DOBBIACO

Bus | Public Bus

ITALY Lake Braies 1494m Rie nza

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 5 Lake Braies 1494m

Centre-based

196kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

1200m

Serla 2378m

ITALY

Altprags Putzalm mountain hut DOBBIACO

Croda Villabassa Ferrara Del Becco 2810m Serla Altprags

Croda Del Becco 2810m

2378m

Guerra

AUSTRIA

1200m

Cimitero Di Guerra

1900m

THE

Punta Del Tre Scarperi 3149m

Refuge Auronzo

2434m

Punta Del PRODUCT RATING: Tre Scarperi Sesto 3149m

Sesto Sasso Di Sesto

2539m

DOLOMITES Croda Rossa Pratopiazza Strudelkopf 3146m Sasso 1991m Di Sesto 2307m 2539m Croda Rossa From/To Strudelkopf 3146m Venice Airport 2307m From/To Refuge Auronzo Venice Airport

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

1900m Cortina, Leinz and Bolzano | Free day to explore Elmo further afield in the South Tyrol

THE Elmo 2434m DOLOMITES

ITALY

Pratopiazza 1991m Cimitero Di

Local flavours | Enjoy the traditional Austrianinfluenced cuisine typical of the region AUSTRIA

DOBBIACO

Villabassa

Ferrara

Venice

M EALS:

Putzalm mountain hut

Tre Cime Di Lavaredo 2999m

Tre Cime Di Lavaredo 2999m

Amalfi Coast Walking – Agriturismo TRIP CODE - NAW | ITALY The Amalfi Coast is a patchwork of postcardperfect seaside towns and lush rural landscapes. Walk the ancient stone stairways, limestone cliff paths and old mule tracks that link Campania’s picturesque villages and discover Italian icons from Ravello to Positano and Capri.

PRICES FROM

AU$3430 NZ$3750 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Leisurely and Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Hikes | Take on the Walk of the Gods from Bomerano to Positano with unforgettable scenery throughout

ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights comfortable agriturismo

Italian hospitality | Experience a rustic way of life at our comfortable agriturismo accommodation

Optional single rooms available Bus | Ferry | Cable Car

Pompeii & Herculaneum | Discover these UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an optional day trip ITALY

M EALS:

PRODUCT RATING:

TRANSPORT:

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 3 | Dinner: 4 Centre-based

ITALY

ITALY

Naples Airport

186kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Naples Airport

Naples Airport

Amalfi Coast

Ferriere Valley From Naples airport National airport From Naples Optional visit Reserve Scala to Herculaneum & Pompeii Optional visit Pogerola to Herculaneum &Ravello Pompeii ‘Walk of the Gods’ AGEROLA PLATEAU Gulf of Naples Amalfi

Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast

‘Walk of the Gods’ AGEROLA ITALY Bomerano PLATEAU Gulf ofPositano Naples

SORRENTO PENINSULA

ITALY

SAN LAZZARO

SORRENTO PENINSULA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Positano

Ferriere Valley National Reserve Scala Pogerola

Ravello Amalfi

Bomerano SAN LAZZARO

Capri

TYRRHENIAN SEA

Capri

Capri

TYRRHENIAN SEA

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WALKING – EUROPE

Tuscany Walking and Wine TRIP CODE - LTY | ITALY

Walk through the heart of Tuscany from Pisa to Florence. Trek the hills of Chianti and the Val d’Orcia, visit San Gimignano, Pienza and Montalcino, and explore the gothic splendour of Siena before winding up in Florence. Along the way, taste Chianti Classico and sample Brunello di Montalcino. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Tuscan wine | Visit family-run wineries in the Chianti and Montalcino regions Medieval towns | Uncover the region’s storied history with a visit to San Gimignano’s 14 medieval towers Siena & Florence | Explore Siena’s medieval centre and finish the tour with a free afternoon in Florence PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$4500 NZ$4920 per person, trip only (8 days)

ITINERARY

WHY NOT TRY? If you’ve been to Tuscany already, have a look at our 8-day, centre-based Lake Como Walking tour.

DAY 1:

Trip starts in Pisa.

DAY 2:

Walk to the hilltop town of San Gimignano; enjoy a wine tasting before driving to Castellina in Chianti.

Trip code: LC

AT A GLANCE WALKING GRADE: Leisurely and Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights comfortable hotel

Day 2

10km

3.5hrs PISA

Optional single rooms available

Day 3

14km

4hrs

Day 4

TRANSPORT: Minibus | Train

Day 5

10m

Day 6

14km

Hike along white gravel tracks typical of Tuscany; visit a winery FLORENCE for lunch and sample Chianti wines. Walking tour

DAY 3:

DAILY DISTANCES

Distance chart

3hrs 5hrs

ITALY

MEALS: Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 2 Point-to-Point

178kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

DAY 4:

Visit medieval Siena on market day; drive to Pienza in southern Tuscany.

Set out on a walk from Pienza with panoramic views; afternoon optional cheese tasting. San Gimignano Wine6:tasting CASTELLINA CHIANTI DAY Drive to hilltop MontalcinoIN and WineVal tasting hike through the d’Orcia to San Quirico d’Orcia. TUSCANY DAY 5:

Siena

DAY 7:

Continue Florence; enjoy an Marketto day orientation walk before free time to explore. San Quirico

DAY 8:

Trip ends in Florence. Montalcino

Hilltop town Optional wine tasting

PISA

ITALY

FLORENCE

Walking tour

San Gimignano Wine tasting

CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI Wine tasting

TUSCANY

Siena Market day

Montalcino Hilltop town Optional wine tasting

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San Quirico d’Orcia

PIENZA

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d’Orcia

PIENZA


WALKING – EUROPE

A Taste of Italy – Walking in Puglia TRIP CODE - TOP | ITALY Calling all Italy lovers, our tour of Puglia combines local cuisine with walks in rolling landscapes. Explore the ancient Sassi quarter and the gorge of Matera and visit the conical trulli houses of the Itria Valley. Along the way, see how local cheeses, bread, olive oil and wines are produced.

PRICES FROM

AU$3900 NZ$4270 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Leisurely

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Local specialities | Visit a baker and butcher, and cheese, olive oil and wine producers

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

Tastings | Refuel after leisurely walks and try delicious local cheeses, wines and regional dishes

TRANSPORT: Bus Farmhouse lunch Farmhouse lunch th 13 th century castle

M EALS:

Bari Airport

Bari Airport

13 century castle

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1 Point-to-Point

190kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

ADRIATIC SEA

Cisternino

Cisternino Walking tour Walking tour Olive Olive oil oil tasting tasting

Pulodidi ALTAMURA Pulo Altamura ALTAMURA Altamura Localbakery bakeryvisit, visit, Local pastamaking making pasta

Cooking | Cook like a true Italian and try making the local orecchiette (‘little ear’ pasta)

PRODUCT RATING:

MONOPOLI MONOPOLI

Alta Murgia Murgia Alta National Park Park National

Alberobello Alberobello Trullitown, town, Caseificio, Trulli Caseificio, cheese wine tasting cheesetasting, tasting, wine tasting

MATERA MATERA

Troglodyte TroglodyteTown Town Gorge Gorgewalk walk

ITALY ITALY

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

ADRIATIC SEA

Locorotondo Locorotondo

Walks and Coastal Towns of Croatia Medvednica Mountain

TRIP CODE - CO | CROATIA

Sljeme Cable Car

ZAGREB

PRICES FROM

Medvednica Mountain

AU$3820 NZ$4170

Sljeme Cable Car

ZAGREB

per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

CROATIA

WALKING GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK

CROATIA

ACCOMMODATION:

Plitvice National Park | Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site with views of aquamarine lakes

Lakes and waterfalls walk

Baške Oštarije Karlobag Velebit Mountain range

7 nights comfortable hotel

PLITVICE NATIONALBOSNIA PARK

Optional single rooms available

HERZEGOVINA Lakes and waterfalls walk

Baške Oštarije Karlobag Velebit Mountain range Gorge hike

TRANSPORT: Bus M EALS:

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

STARIGRAD

Paklenica NP

Gorge hike Zadar

Breakfast: 7

This walking holiday explores Croatia’s national parks; the jagged peaks of Dalmatia, plunging gorges in Paklenica and spectacular lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice. Stay in the capital Zagreb and in coastal Split meander the maze of cobbled streets past ancient sites.

Paklenica NP

Paklenica National Park | Take on walking routes in the mountains and along the Adriatic coast Zagreb | Explore the capital, known as the ‘city of museums’

PRODUCT RATING:

STARIGRAD

Point-to-Point Zadar

111kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Krka NP

Visovac Island

Krka NP

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Visovac Island

SPLIT

SPLIT

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WALKING – EUROPE & THE AMERICAS

Hiking Turkey’s Lycian Way TRIP CODE - LW | TURKEY Follow Turkey’s picturesque Lycian Way on this one-week walking holiday. Take on scenic coastal trails between little-visited ancient ruins and timeforgotten villages, resting in peaceful valleys and on tranquil beaches. Along the way, stop by teahouses and stay in rural guesthouses.

PRICES FROM

AU$1990 NZ$2170 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights comfortable hotel

FETHIYE

1 night simple guesthouse 1 night simple village house Optional single rooms available

Patara | Explore the Roman ruins and stunning golden sand beach of this ancient Lycian city

From/To Dalaman Airport

Turquoise Coast | Take a boat trip over sunken ruins and cool off with swims in secluded bays

From/ToBaba DalamanDagi Airport

Oludeniz

Baba Dagi

GEY

Bus | Boat

Oludeniz

Sidyma

Valley Patara Beach

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 3 | Dinner: 2

GEY PATARA

Point-to-Point

Kalkan

PATARA

Kalkan Aqueduct

Patara

174kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Felen

Sidyma

Patara ruins

Patara Beach

PRODUCT RATING:

TURKEY

FARALYA Butterfly

M EALS:

Kas | Finish up with two nights in the charming seaport town, with its whitewashed houses and rock tombs

TURKEY

FARALYA FETHIYE Butterfly Valley

TRANSPORT:

Simena hilltop castle

KAS

Felen

Simena

hilltop Aperlae ruins MEDITERRANEAN castle Ancient port Aqueduct SEA KAS

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Kekova Island Sunken city

Aperlae Ancient port

Kekova Island Sunken city

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Inca Trail Trek TRIP CODE - PQ | PERU Tick the Inca Trail off your bucket list on our trekking holiday in Peru. Walk the iconic route to discover majestic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Delve deep into the dramatic Andes Mountains, passing Incan ruins and through diverse cloud forests.

PRICES FROM

AU$3150 NZ$3440 per person, trip only (9 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate and Challenging

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Inca Trail | Take a four-day trek along the famous trail and camp under the stars

ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights comfortable hotel

Machu Picchu | Catch your first glimpse of the site arriving at the Sun Gate on foot

3 nights simple camping

Veronica 5750m

1 night premium hotel

Machu Picchu

Optional single rooms available

5750m

TRANSPORT:

Machu Picchu

Bus | Train

Inti Punku Winay-Wayna

M EALS: Breakfast: 8 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 3

180kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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Cusco | Spend time in the old Inca capital, exploring AGUAS CALIENTES the cobbled streets of the colonial city Veronica To Ollantaytambo/

Inti Punku AGUAS CALIENTES Winay-Wayna To Ollantaytambo/

PRODUCT RATING: Piscacucho 82km PHUYUPATAMARCA Piuray Lake Cusco

Inca Tunnel PHUYUPATAMARCA Sayaqmarka Runkuraqay Warmiwanusca Pass 3950m Pass 4200m

Inca Tunnel Sayaqmarka Warmiwanusca Pass 4200m

Salkantay 6271m Wamantay 5917m

Piuray Lake Cusco

Runkuraqay Piscacucho Pass 3950m 82km

LLULLUCHALLAQTAPATA

LLAQTAPATA Wayllabamba

PAMPA LLULLUCHASalkantayWayllabamba PAMPA 6271m Paucarkancha Paucarkancha

Wamantay 5917m

Ocobamba 5126m

Ocobamba 5126m

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WALKING – ASIA

Walk Japan – Kumano Kodo Trail TRIP CODE - WJP | JAPAN Discover Japan on our walking holiday that ticks off the must-sees. See Tokyo on an urban hike through the capital before heading into the mountains to uncover relics from the Edo period. Finish up with a four-day hike along the Kumano Kodo, a pilgrimage trail connecting Shinto shrines.

PRICES FROM

AU$9560 NZ$10450 per person, trip only (12 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Nakasendo Way | Hike between historic post towns on a highway once travelled by samurai

7 nights comfortable hotel 3 nights simple ryokan

Kyoto | Explore the temples and tea houses of Japan’s historic capital on foot

1 night simple hotel

MATSUMOTO

Optional single rooms available

Ryokan | Experience a Japanese rite of passage, Visit castle staying at a traditional inn with onsen bathing

KYOTO

TRANSPORT:

JAPAN MATSUMOTO Philosophers’ Visit castle Path walk Temples KYOTO Nakatsugawa PRODUCT TOKYO RATING: JAPAN Philosophers’ Path walk Walking tour

Boat | Public Bus | Train M EALS:

Temples

455kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

TOKYO

Nakatsugawa

Breakfast: 11 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 5

Walking tour

Nara

OSAKA Nara

OSAKA

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage trail

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

KII-KATSUURA Takahara Takahara

Hike on Nakasendo Way from Magome

Hike on Kumano KodoWay Nakasendo Pilgrimage trail from Magome

KAWAYU ONSEN

KII-KATSUURA KAWAYU ONSEN

Walking in Bali and Lombok TRIP CODE - WBL | INDONESIA Discover emerald rice terraces, trek to sacred waterfalls, and climb volcanic peaks through the stunning scenery of Bali and Lombok. From purification rituals in Balinese villages to Pergasingan Hill ridgelines, this adventure blends beautiful landscapes, culture and nature.

PRICES FROM

AU$3520 NZ$3840 per person, trip only (10 days) AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Mount Batur | Embark on a sunrise trek from the caldera to the summit

9 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available TRANSPORT:

Extend your Indonesia holiday by combining it with our Discover Bali, Flores and Komodo Islands tour.

Bus | Ferry M EALS: Breakfast: 9 | Lunch: 7 | Dinner: 1

529kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Lombok | Join a family-hosted cooking class and hike through plantations in Tetebatu

Trip code: KBM MUNDUK

BELIMBING MUNDUK

Waterfalls trekBlessing

BELIMBING

Blessing Ceremony

PRODUCT RATING: SEMBALUN

Organic coffee farm

KINTAMANI

Waterfalls trek

Ceremony

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Belimbing | Walk along rice terraces and learn local farming practices

WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE?

Batur sunrise walk

BALI KINTAMANI

SIDEMEN

Batur sunrise walk

BALI

SIDEMEN

Denpasar

Denpasar

LOMBOK ISLAND

INDIAN OCEAN

Lombok

SEMBALUN

Organic coffee farm

LOMBOK ISLAND TETEBATU

Lombok

TETEBATU

Trek Cooking class

Trek Cooking class

INDIAN OCEAN

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Cycling trips

CONTENTS Croatia

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Estonia

70

France

68

India

71

Italy

68, 69

Latvia

70

Lithuania

70

Portugal

67

Vietnam

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Cycling in Europe

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CYCLING – EUROPE

Cycle Portugal – Lisbon to Algarve TRIP CODE - CAL | PORTUGAL Discover Portugal’s coastal landscapes on this cycling tour from Lisbon to Faro. Journey south through fishing villages, coves and beaches to the south-westerly corner of Europe. Along the way, refuel on fresh seafood, tasty pasteis de nata and local wines.

PRICES FROM

AU$3430 NZ$3750 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE

Sintra (optional) Sintra (optional) LISBON

CYCLE GRADE: Moderate

Trafaria

ACCOMMODATION:

Albufeira

Lagoa de Albufeira

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available M EALS:

SETÚBAL

Lisbon | Explore the capital, from the cobbled streets of the old district to the sprawling viewpoints

Arrabida Natural Park

Arrabida Natural Park

Cape Espichel Lighthouse Cape Espichel Lighthouse

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

SETÚBAL

LISBON

Trafaria Lagoa de

SESIMBRA

SESIMBRA

Breakfast: 7

PORTUGAL

PORTUGAL

Sines

Sines

INCLUDED BIKE: 27 gear Stevens Galant hybrid bike

E-Bike available 129kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

ATLANTIC ATLANTIC OCEAN

VILA NOVA

VILA NOVA DE MILFONTES DE MILFONTES

OCEAN

Vicentine Coast Natural Park | Cycle the full length of this wild and unspoilt corner of Europe Food & drink | Try local cuisine, from grilled sardines to ‘arroz de marisco’ and Alentejo wines

PRODUCT RATING:

CostaVicentina Vicentina Costa NaturalPark Park Natural

ALJEZUR ALJEZUR

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Sagres Sagres

FARO FARO

Cycling Portugal – Porto to Lisbon TRIP CODE - CPL | PORTUGAL PRICES FROM

AU$3340 NZ$3650

PORTO

Walking tour

per person, trip only (8 days)

FURADOURO AT A GLANCE

PORTO

Walking tour

CYCLE GRADE:

AVEIRO FURADOURO

Leisurely and Moderate ACCOMMODATION:

Praia de Mira

6 nights comfortable hotel

AVEIRO

1 night premium hotel

Praia de Mira

Optional single rooms available M EALS:

NAZARÉ

Breakfast: 7

PENICHE

INCLUDED BIKE: 27 gear Stevens Galant or Savoie hybrid bike

PENICHE

FOZ DO ARELHO NAZARÉ Obidos FOZ DO ARELHO walking tour

Discover the cultural highlights, sweeping beaches and natural beauty of the Atlantic Coast of Portugal that lie between its two finest cities – Porto and Lisbon. Enjoy picturesque Aveiro, medieval Obidos, excellent local wines and the catch of the day at authentic restaurants. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Coastal cycling | Discover the scenic Atlantic coastal route by bike Porto & Lisbon | Explore Portugal’s two finest cities, wandering cobbled streets and sampling local eats Local cuisine | Taste fresh fish and seafood at authentic, locally run restaurants

PRODUCT RATING:

Obidos walking tour

E-Bike available 121kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

LISBON LISBON

Orientation tour

Orientation tour

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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CYCLING – EUROPE

Cycle Provence TRIP CODE - CVP | FRANCE Ride through the heart of Provence on this eight-day cycling trip that traverses hilltop villages, sprawling vineyards and historic towns. Explore Roman relics, walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and visit picturesque châteaux as you cycle through the region’s most photogenic landscapes.

PRICES FROM

AU$3490 NZ$3820 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE CYCLE GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

FRANCE FRANCE

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available M EALS: Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 1 | Dinner: 1

PROVENCE PROVENCE

INCLUDED BIKE:

AVIGNON AVIGNON Pont du Gard

18-gear Giant Escape City 2 hybrid bike

Pont du Gard

DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL

Chateauneuf du Pape Chateauneuf du Pape Pernes Pernes L’Isle-SurL’Isle-SurLa-Sorgue La-Sorgue Fontaine-deFontaine-deVaucluse Vaucluse

E-Bike available

Mormoiron Mormoiron Venasque Venasque

Gordes Gordes 12th Century 12thVillages Century Villages

Chateauneuf du Pape | Sample world-renowned wine at its source and learn about one of France’s mostloved exports St Remy de Provence | Explore the streets of Vincent Van Gogh’s former home

PRODUCT RATING:

LUBERON LUBERON

St-RémySt-RémyDe-Provence De-Provence

98kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Bedouin Bedouin

Avignon | Discover the museums and galleries of this historic city, which was once home to the Pope

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

The wine tasting and picnic was a particular highlight. Highly recommended.

To/From To/From Marseille Airport Marseille Airport

John, 2026

Cycle Dolomites, Lake Garda and Verona TRIP CODE - CDV | ITALY Pedal through the glacial valleys of the South Tyrol, past the jagged backdrop of the Dolomites to the stunning shore of Lake Garda on our Italian cycling holiday. Along the way, tick off cultural gems, including the piazzas of fair Verona, and stop to sample local wines.

PRICES FROM

AU$4870 NZ$5320 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE CYCLE GRADE: Leisurely

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Easy cycling | Take it easy, pedalling along traffic-free cycle paths and country roads through the South Tyrol

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available M EALS: Caldaro

Breakfast: 7

BOLZANO

ITALY

21 gear custom made hybrid bike

E-Bike available

TORBOLE

170kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

PRODUCT RATING:

TRENTO

Lake Garda Garda

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Verona | Soak up the atmosphere on vibrant piazzas and visit bucket-list sites

Ora

INCLUDED BIKE:

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Dolomites | Cycle with a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks, pristine lakes and gentle alpine meadows

MERANO

Soave

Mestre

VERONA

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CYCLING – EUROPE

Cycle Puglia TRIP CODE - CIP | ITALY Discover the heel of Italy on our cycling tour through the hill towns, farmlands and coastline of sun-soaked Puglia. From ancient Troglodyte settlements to whitewashed ancient dwellings, see Puglia’s historic sites and sample Pugliese cuisine, tasting cheeses from a local caseificio and tipples at local vineyards.

PRICES FROM

AU$4200 NZ$4590 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE CYCLE GRADE: Leisurely and Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Alberobello and Monopoli | Explore these whitewashed towns and their fairytale-like Trulli dwellings

7 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available M EALS:

Matera | Discover the historic city’s ‘sassi’ cave dwellings, one of Europe’s oldest settlements

ADRIATIC SEA

Bari Airport

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 1

MONOPOLI

INCLUDED BIKE:

ALTAMURA

Egnazia ADRIATIC SEA Bari Airport local bakery visit Bronze-age

12 gear Specialized Crosstrail, CUBE nature or Fuji Traverse hybrid with front suspension

194kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

PRODUCT RATING:

MONOPOLI

Trulli town, ALTAMURA

San Giuliano Lake

E-Bike available

site

ALBEROBELLO

ITALY

Adriatic Coast | Cycle along the rugged coastline with its tranquil waters and sun-drenched beaches

Egnazia Caseificio local bakery visit Bronze-age MATERA cheese tasting Locorotondo site Cisternino

Troglodyte ALBEROBELLO Vineyard visit Town

ITALY

Trulli town, Caseificio

Cisternino

MATERA cheese tasting Locorotondo

San Giuliano Lake

Troglodyte Town

Vineyard visit

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Cycle the Dalmatian Coast TRIP CODE - CCD | CROATIA Breeze along the Dalmatian Coast on this one-week cycling tour. Pedal your way from Split to Dubrovnik, taking in ancient sites, medieval towns and fishing villages as you island-hop. Along the way, make pit stops at local wineries, beaches and traditional restaurants, where you can refuel on tasty grub.

PRICES FROM

AU$3640 NZ$3980 per person, trip only (8 days) AT A GLANCE CYCLE GRADE: Moderate

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

ACCOMMODATION:

Dubrovnik & Split | Hop off your bike and get to know the historic hearts of the region’s oldest cities

5 nights comfortable hotel 2 nights simple hotel Optional single rooms available

KASTEL KAMBELOVAC

M EALS:

KASTEL KAMBELOVAC

Split

Korcula Island | Pedal through the villages and vineyards of this historic island

CROATIA

Breakfast: 7

Split Stari Grad

INCLUDED BIKE:

Hvar

20, 21 or 24 gear Polar Shadow or Scott Metrix hybrid bike

CROATIA JELSA

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA

Orebic

BOSNIA PostupHERZEGOVINA

Stari Grad Hvar

JELSA KORCULA

Zulijana Orebic Postup

E-Bike available 153kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Hvar Island | Cycle through the beautiful countryside of one of Croatia’s scenic gems

KORCULA

PRODUCT RATING:

Ston

Zulijana DUBROVNIK Ston Cavtat

DUBROVNIK

Cavtat

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CYCLING – EUROPE

Cycling the Baltic States TRIP CODE - CBS | ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA Cycle your way through the Baltic states on this tour of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Taking in the highlights of the capitals and the countryside along the way, this tour ticks off national parks and medieval towns as well as sleepy seaside villages.

PRICES FROM

AU$3640 NZ$3980 per person, trip only (9 days)

Gulf of Finland

TALLINN

BALTIC SEA

AT A GLANCE

LAHEMAA

Medieval walled city

CYCLE GRADE: Leisurely

National Park

ESTONIA

ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights comfortable hotel Optional single rooms available

LATVIA

M EALS: Jurmala

Visit Trakai Castle | Join an optional excursion to see the gothic masterpiece up close

RIGA

Art nouveau architecture

INCLUDED BIKES: 21 or 24 gear Merida Crossway or Kross Trans hybrid bike with front suspension

E-Bike available 150kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Baltic capitals | Pedal through the enchanting capital cities of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn Coastal scenes | Discover Lahemaa and the Curonian Spit National Parks.

Gulf of Riga

Breakfast: 8

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

PRODUCT RATING:

Palanga

LITHUANIA

KLAIPEDA Nida Kintai

UNESCO Old Town

KALININGRAD

VILNIUS

TRAKAI

Island Castle

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Cycle Saigon to Hanoi

CHINA

VIETNAM

TRIP CODE - CVIE | VIETNAM

LAN HA BAY

HANOI

Cruise through clear waters, caves

PRICES FROM

AU$4070 NZ$4450

LAN HA BAY

HANOI

GULF OF TONKIN

per person, trip only (14 days)

Cruise through clear waters, caves

GULF OF TONKIN

AT A GLANCE

ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights comfortable hotel 1 night simple overnight train

Cycle the citadel & Tu Doc Mausoleum Perfume River Royal tombs LAOS

HUÉ

Cycle the citadel & Tu Doc Mausoleum LAOS

M EALS:

CAMBODIA

27 or 16 gear Trek or Giant mountain bike

Cu Chi Tunnels

E-Bike available

PRODUCT RATING:

DOC LET

Boat trip, Snorkelling

DOC LET

Boat trip, Snorkelling

Cu Chi Tunnels

618kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

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Lan Ha Bay | Cruise past the towering limestone karsts

QUY NHON

DALAT

Central Highlands | Pedal through pine-forested mountains above DaLat and the Hon Giao Pass

QUY NHON of Lan Ha Bay on a traditional junk boat

Khanh Vinh Colonial hill station

Khanh Vinh DALAT Colonial hill station

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Hoi An | Explore lantern-lit streets, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge and centuries-old merchant houses

HOI AN

CAMBODIA

Breakfast: 13 | Lunch: 2 | Dinner: 1 INCLUDED BIKE:

HOI AN

Hai Van Pass

DS NT CE HLAN HIG

Optional single rooms available

Hai Van Pass

L RA S D NT CE HLAN L HIG RA

1 night premium junk boat

Perfume River Royal tombs

HUÉ

CYCLE GRADE: Moderate

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Experience Vietnam on our 14-day cycling adventure from Saigon to Hanoi. Pedal past the iconic waterways of the Mekong Delta, ascend the mountain pass of Hon Giao and uncover Vietnam’s rich history and culture exploring ancient temples, wartime relics and vibrant street food markets.

CHINA

VIETNAM

Can Duoc

Can Duoc

CAI BE

HO CHI MINH CITY

Old CITY Saigon HO CHI MINH

OldExplore Saigon waterways Mekong CAI BE Delta Explore waterways SOUTH Mekong Delta SOUTH CHINA SEA CHINA SEA

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CYCLING – ASIA

Cycle South India – Tamil Nadu to Kerala TRIP CODE - CTI | INDIA

Discover two different sides of Southern India on a cycling tour from Tamil Nadu to Kerala. Begin in coastal Pondicherry and ride quiet backroads through temple towns and villages. Climb into the Western Ghats before descending to Kerala’s backwaters and finishing in historical Fort Kochi. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Cycling adventure | Embark on a journey through the villages of Tamil Nadu and the beauty of Kerala Heritage sites | Discover UNESCO temples, mansions and perfectly preserved palaces South Indian flavours | Taste Chettinad’s famous cuisine and enjoy a cooking demonstration at a local home PRODUCT RATING: PRICES FROM

AU$5900 NZ$6450 per person, trip only (14 days) AT A GLANCE CYCLE GRADE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights comfortable hotel 1 night simple homestay 1 night simple boat Optional single rooms available M EALS: Breakfast: 13 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 5

DAILY DISTANCES

ITINERARY

Day 1

0km

Day 2

19km

DAY 1:

Join trip in Chennai, transfer to Pondicherry.

DAY 2:

Circular ride of Auroville Ashram. Afternoon explore of Pondicherry’s French Quarter.

Day 3

53km

Day 4

58km

Day 5

45km

Day 6

61km

DAY 3:

Pedal to Chidambaram.

Day 7

51km

DAY 4:

Day 8

0km

Cycle past rice paddies to Thanjavur and visit the ‘Big Temple’.

Day 9

40km

DAY 5:

Day 10

51km

Head to the Chettinad region. Evening cooking demonstration.

DAY 6:

Ride to Madurai. Visit the Palace and rickshaw ride to Meenakshi Temple.

DAY 7:

Cross into the lush Western Ghats.

DAY 8:

Nature walk in Periyar National Park. Afternoon to relax.

DAY 9:

Visit a tea plantation en route to our homestay.

Day 11

41km

Day 12

52km

INCLUDED BIKE: 24 gear Merida D20/D40, 27 gear Trek-3700 or 29 gear Rudley Trail Fire 4 Mountain bike

CHENNAI

INDIA

E-Bike available

TAMIL NADU

478kg of CO2e Average carbon footprint pp

Mamallapuram

PUDUCHERRY

Auroville French Quarter

BAY OF BENGAL

CHIDAMBARAM

ERATTUPETTA

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

Homestay Family cooking demonstration

KOCHI

Chinese fishing nets

THEKKADY

Optional Spice Plantation visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary

KUMARAKOM ALAPPUZHA

THANJAVUR

Brihadeeshwara Temple

CHETTINAD

Cooking demonstration Athangudi Palace

MADURAI

Flower market Meenakashi temple

DAY 10: Cycle to Kerala’s backwaters. Optional village visit. DAY 11: Ride past fish markets and board a houseboat. DAY 12: Cycle through coastal villages to Fort Kochi. DAY 13: Free day to explore Kochi. DAY 14: Trip ends in Kochi.

Houseboat

ARABIAN SEA

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Trip Index Our new trip index brings every Explore trip together in one place, making it easy to discover your next adventure. From hidden gems to iconic landscapes and everything in between. Find out more using the trip codes below on our website.

Discovery COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

SPECIAL DEPARTURES

NO. OF DAYS

PACE

WILDLIFE GRADE

TRIP CODE

EUROPE ALBANIA

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF ALBANIA

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

1

AB

ALBANIA

 BEST SELLER FAMILY ALBANIA ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

FAB

CROATIA

 BEST SELLER CROATIA ISLAND HOPPING

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

DC

CROATIA

UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF CROATIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

DDU

CROATIA

FAMILY DUBROVNIK AND CROATIAN ISLANDS ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

RELAXED

1

FDI

CZECHIA, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, AUSTRIA

BUDAPEST TO PRAGUE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

CZP

ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA

 BEST SELLER HISTORIC BALTIC REPUBLICS

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

HB

ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND

UPGRADED – THE BALTICS AND POLAND

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

1

DBP

ESTONIA, LITHUANIA, LATVIA

 BEST SELLER BALTIC CAPITAL CITIES

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

BAT

FRANCE

A TASTE OF SOUTHERN FRANCE – BORDEAUX TO CARCASSONNE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

XFR

GREECE

FAMILY GREEK COAST CAIQUE CRUISE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

RELAXED

1

FGC

GREECE

 BEST SELLER GREEK ISLAND CRUISE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

RELAXED

1

GC

GREECE

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GREEK ISLANDS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

GI

GREECE

 BEST SELLER GREEK ISLAND WANDERER

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

1

GW

GREECE

PELOPONNESE EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

13

FULL ON

1

GX

ICELAND

ICELAND WINTER ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

1

ICE

ICELAND

ICELAND – LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

3

SUN

ICELAND

ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

5

MODERATE

1

INL

ITALY

AMALFI COAST DISCOVERY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

AC

ITALY

 BEST SELLER CLASSICAL SICILY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

CS

ITALY

FAMILY AMALFI COAST ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

FNAW

ITALY

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF PUGLIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

PUL

ITALY

ROME, SORRENTO AND THE AMALFI COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

RAS

ITALY

ANCIENT SICILY

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

SCS

ITALY

VENICE TO ROME BY RAIL + SORRENTO AND THE AMALFI COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

VRA

ITALY

VENICE TO ROME BY RAIL

JFMAMJJASOND

7

FULL ON

1

VTR

ITALY

A TASTE OF SICILY – PALERMO TO CATANIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

XIS

ITALY

A TASTE OF TUSCANY – HILLTOP TOWNS AND VINEYARDS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

XTY

KOSOVO, ALBANIA, NORTH MACEDONIA

UNDISCOVERED BALKANS

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

2

KOA

72

MIDSUMMER DEPARTURE

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Discovery – Europe

NO. OF DAYS

PACE

WILDLIFE GRADE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

MLA

JFMAMJJASOND

16

MODERATE

1

MLAS

 BEST SELLER JOURNEY THROUGH THE BALKANS

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

2

YD

 BEST SELLER ANCIENT MACEDONIA

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

AM

NORWAY, DENMARK, SWEDEN

DISCOVER SCANDINAVIA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

NDS

POLAND

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF POLAND

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

KWW

POLAND, CZECHIA, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, AUSTRIA

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN EUROPE

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

1

CZ

POLAND, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA

KRAKOW TO BUDAPEST ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

CZK

PORTUGAL

FAMILY MADEIRA ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

3

FMD

PORTUGAL

HIGHLIGHTS OF PORTUGAL

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

HOP

PORTUGAL (MADEIRA)

UPGRADED – MADEIRA ISLAND DISCOVERY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

DMA

ROMANIA

 BEST SELLER TRANSYLVANIAN LONG WEEKEND

JFMAMJJASOND

5

FULL ON

3

BU

ROMANIA

BEST OF ROMANIA AND THE DANUBE DELTA

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

3

TD

ROMANIA, SERBIA & BULGARIA

GRAND TOUR OF ROMANIA, SERBIA AND BULGARIA

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

1

RSB

SLOVENIA

 BEST SELLER ALPINE LAKES OF SLOVENIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

SO

SLOVENIA, CROATIA, BOSNIA, MONTENEGRO, SERBIA, NORTH MACEDONIA, KOSOVO

BALKANS RAIL ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

16

FULL ON

2

YUG

SPAIN

FAMILY PYRENEES MULTI-ACTIVITY ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

FPY

SPAIN

HIGHLIGHTS OF ANDALUCIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

QAH

SPAIN

 NEW UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF ANDALUCIA, GIBRALTAR AND ECLIPSE

JFMAMJJASOND

SOLAR ECLIPSE

8

MODERATE

1

SGE

SPAIN

 NEW UPGRADED – ANDALUCIAN HIGHLIGHTS AND MOROCCO ECLIPSE

JFMAMJJASOND

SOLAR ECLIPSE

8

MODERATE

1

SME

SPAIN

 BEST SELLER MOORISH ANDALUCIA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

SP

SPAIN

A TASTE OF NORTHERN SPAIN

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

XNS

TURKEY

UPGRADED – DISCOVER TURKEY

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

1

DTU

TURKEY

FAMILY TURKEY COASTAL ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

FLC

TURKEY

HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

TRH

TURKEY

 BEST SELLER TURKEY IN DEPTH

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

1

TU

TURKEY

HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS OF WESTERN TURKEY

JFMAMJJASOND

13

FULL ON

1

WT

TURKEY

A TASTE OF TURKEY – ISTANBUL TO CAPPADOCIA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

XTU

COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

MALTA

 BEST SELLER MALTA AND GOZO DISCOVERY

MALTA AND SICILY

MALTA AND GOZO DISCOVERY + CLASSICAL SICILY

MONTENEGRO, SERBIA, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, CROATIA NORTH MACEDONIA, GREECE, BULGARIA

SPECIAL DEPARTURES

MIDSUMMER DEPARTURE

TRIP CODE

AFRICA ALGERIA

ALGERIA’S SAHARA DESERT ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

AD

ALGERIA

 BEST SELLER WONDERS OF ANCIENT ALGERIA AND THE M’ZAB VALLEY

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

1

AY

ALGERIA

 NEW WONDERS OF ANCIENT ALGERIA ECLIPSE TOUR

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

1

AYE

ALGERIA

ANCIENT ALGERIA AND THE SAHARA DESERT

JFMAMJJASOND

16

FULL ON

1

AYD

BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE, NAMIBIA

 BEST SELLER BOTSWANA WILDLIFE SAFARI

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

5

BW

BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE, NAMIBIA

UPGRADED – BOTSWANA PREMIUM SAFARI

JFMAMJJASOND

12

FULL ON

5

DOZ

BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE, NAMIBIA

FAMILY BOTSWANA AND ZIMBABWE SAFARI ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

5

FOA

EGYPT

 BEST SELLER CLASSIC EGYPT WITH NILE CRUISE

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

1

EG

EGYPT

 NEW CLASSIC EGYPT & LUXOR ECLIPSE

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

1

EGEL

EGYPT

NILE CRUISE + RED SEA EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

13

FULL ON

1

EGR

EGYPT

 BEST SELLER FAMILY EGYPTIAN SPHINX, PYRAMIDS AND NILE RIVER

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

FNF

EGYPT

CLASSIC EGYPT AND ECLIPSE

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

1

EGE

EGYPT

 NEW UPGRADED EGYPT & ALEXANDRIA

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

1

DEG

GHANA

GHANA IN DEPTH

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

3

GN

IVORY COAST

THE IVORY COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

2

IVC

JORDAN, EGYPT

JORDAN & EGYPT: PETRA TO THE PYRAMIDS

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

PP DKQ

SOLAR ECLIPSE

SOLAR ECLIPSE

SOLAR ECLIPSE

AKWASIDAE FESTIVAL

GREAT MIGRATION DEPARTURES

KENYA

UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF KENYA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

5

MADAGASCAR

 BEST SELLER MADAGASCAR: THE LOST CONTINENT

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

4

MD

MOROCCO

 NEW UPGRADED – MOROCCO: IMPERIAL CITIES, MOUNTAINS AND THE SAHARA DESERT

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

DKT

MOROCCO

UPGRADED – DISCOVER MOROCCO

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

1

DMR

MOROCCO

UPGRADED – DISCOVER MOROCCO AND THE ATLANTIC COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

1

DMRE

MOROCCO

 BEST SELLER FAMILY ATLAS MOUNTAIN AND SAHARA ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

FAT

MOROCCO

 NEW HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHERN MOROCCO AND ECLIPSE

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

1

MAE

MOROCCO

GRAND TOUR OF MOROCCO

JFMAMJJASOND

20

MODERATE

1

MGT

SOLAR ECLIPSE

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Discovery – Africa

PACE

WILDLIFE GRADE

TRIP CODE

9

FULL ON

1

MMR

15

MODERATE

1

MR

MODERATE

1

XMO

12

FULL ON

4

NL

14

MODERATE

3

DNL

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

4

SE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

SAH

 BEST SELLER SOUTH AFRICA’S GARDEN ROUTE

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

3

SGR

UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

DSA

SOUTH AFRICA, ESWATINI

 BEST SELLER FAMILY SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI AND BEACH ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

4

FZK

SOUTH AFRICA, ESWATINI

 BEST SELLER SOUTH AFRICA AND ESWATINI

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

4

ZK

SOUTH AFRICA, ESWATINI

KRUGER, ESWATINI AND SOUTH AFRICA’S GARDEN ROUTE

JFMAMJJASOND

21

FULL ON

4

ZKS

TANZANIA

SERENGETI WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

5

TL

TOGO, BENIN

BENIN AND TOGO VOODOO DISCOVERY

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

2

BWA

TUNISIA

 BEST SELLER BEST OF TUNISIA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

1

TN

TUNISIA

TUNISIAN COAST AND ANCIENT CARTHAGE IN SUMMER

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

1

TNS

TUNISIA

 NEW BEST OF TUNISIA IN SUMMER AND ECLIPSE

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

TNSE

UGANDA, RWANDA

UGANDA AND RWANDA GORILLA DISCOVERY

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

5

UGR

ZIMBABWE

VICTORIA FALLS EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

4

RELAXED

1

VFE

ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE AND BOTSWANA WILDLIFE SAFARI

14

FULL ON

5

BZ

SPECIAL DEPARTURES

NO. OF DAYS

COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

MOROCCO

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO

JFMAMJJASOND

MOROCCO

 BEST SELLER BEST OF MOROCCO

JFMAMJJASOND

MOROCCO

A TASTE OF MOROCCO – IMPERIAL CITIES AND CHEFCHAOUEN

JFMAMJJASOND

9

NAMIBIA

 BEST SELLER NAMIBIA LODGE SAFARI

JFMAMJJASOND

NAMIBIA

UPGRADED – DISCOVER NAMIBIA

JFMAMJJASOND

SENEGAL, THE GAMBIA

 BEST SELLER SENEGAL AND THE GAMBIA

SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS

SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA

VOODOO FESTIVAL

SOLAR ECLIPSE

ASIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST ARMENIA, GEORGIA

 BEST SELLER THE BEST OF GEORGIA AND ARMENIA

JFMAMJJASOND

16

FULL ON

2

GF

ARMENIA, GEORGIA, AZERBAIJAN

 BEST SELLER THE BEST OF GEORGIA, ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN

JFMAMJJASOND

19

FULL ON

2

GFA

CAMBODIA

HEART OF CAMBODIA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

2

CD

CAMBODIA

UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBODIA

JFMAMJJASOND

7

MODERATE

1

DCD

CAMBODIA

CAMBODIA HIGHLIGHTS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

KCH

GEORGIA

A TASTE OF GEORGIA – TBILISI TO THE CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

XGE

GEORGIA, ARMENIA

UPGRADED – TREASURES OF GEORGIA ARMENIA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

1

DGF

HONG KONG, CHINA

CHINA HIGHLIGHTS

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

1

HC

INDIA

KOLKATA TO AMRITSAR

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

RBA

INDIA

HIGHLIGHTS OF ASSAM AND NAGALAND

JFMAMJJASOND

17

FULL ON

3

ANN

INDIA

TREASURES OF CENTRAL INDIA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

CG

INDIA

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHERN INDIA

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

3

DIH

INDIA

 BEST SELLER UPGRADED – SOUTH INDIA: KERALA TO GOA

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

3

DKB

INDIA

 BEST SELLER UPGRADED – INDIA: FORTS + PALACES OF RAJASTHAN

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

2

DRD

INDIA

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTHERN INDIA

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

3

DS

INDIA

UPGRADED – GOLDEN TRIANGLE

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

3

DTI

INDIA

FAMILY INDIA GOLDEN TRIANGLE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

3

FMG

INDIA

INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

1

GTI

INDIA

SPIRITUAL INDIA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

2

HFH

INDIA

DISCOVER INDIA’S LITTLE TIBET

JFMAMJJASOND

17

FULL ON

1

LT

INDIA

RANTHAMBORE WILDLIFE EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

4

MODERATE

5

RTE

INDIA

INDIAN WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

5

WSI

INDIA

A TASTE OF SOUTHERN INDIA – TEMPLES AND TEA PLANTATIONS

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

2

XKB

INDIA, BHUTAN, NEPAL

DISCOVER DARJEELING AND BHUTAN

JFMAMJJASOND

21

FULL ON

3

BH

INDIA, NEPAL

DELHI TO KATHMANDU

JFMAMJJASOND

17

FULL ON

3

DKD

HORNBILL FESTIVAL

PUSHKAR FESTIVAL

PUSHKAR FESTIVAL

DAKTOK & HEMIS FESTIVAL

PARO & THIMPHU FESTIVAL

INDONESIA

EXOTIC JAVA AND BALI

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

2

JV

INDONESIA

DISCOVER BALI, FLORES & KOMODO ISLANDS

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

3

KBM

INDONESIA

 NEW HIGHLIGHTS OF SUMATRA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

3

SUM

JAPAN

UPGRADED – DISCOVER JAPAN

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

1

DJA

JAPAN

 NEW FAMILY JAPAN ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

FJA

JAPAN

JAPAN SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

1

JIF

JAPAN

 NEW ESSENTIAL JAPAN – TOKYO, MOUNT FUJI AND KYOTO

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

1

JPF

JAPAN

HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

2

JPH

JAPAN

HIGHLIGHTS OF JAPAN – KYUSHU ISLAND

JFMAMJJASOND

9

FULL ON

1

JPK

JAPAN

SHOGUN TRAIL

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

1

JS

JAPAN

 BEST SELLER SIMPLY JAPAN

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

2

QJS

JORDAN

UPGRADED – TREASURES OF JORDAN

JFMAMJJASOND

9

FULL ON

1

DJP

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NO. OF DAYS

PACE

WILDLIFE GRADE

TRIP CODE

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

1

FJD

JFMAMJJASOND

9

FULL ON

1

JD

THE FIVE STANS OF THE SILK ROAD

JFMAMJJASOND

21

FULL ON

1

STA

KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, UZBEKISTAN

THE THREE STANS OF THE SILK ROAD

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

1

KKU

LAOS

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF LAOS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

1

LAH

LAOS, CAMBODIA

SPIRIT OF LAOS

JFMAMJJASOND

16

FULL ON

1

LA

LAOS, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

JEWELS OF INDOCHINA

JFMAMJJASOND

27

MODERATE

1

HIC

MALAYSIA

FAMILY BORNEO WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

4

FBA

MALAYSIA

 BEST SELLER BORNEO SARAWAK AND SABAH DISCOVERY

JFMAMJJASOND

16

MODERATE

4

MAB

MALAYSIA

BORNEO SABAH WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

4

MABH

MALAYSIA

 BEST SELLER MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

1

MAS

MALDIVES

 BEST SELLER MALDIVE DHONI CRUISE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

RELAXED

4

MC

MONGOLIA

 BEST SELLER MONGOLIA EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

1

GK

NEPAL

DISCOVER NEPAL

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

3

DN

NEPAL

 NEW UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF NEPAL

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

DNP

NEPAL

CHITWAN WILDLIFE EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

5

MODERATE

5

OHR

NEPAL, BHUTAN

FESTIVALS OF BHUTAN

JFMAMJJASOND

12

FULL ON

1

BI

OMAN

 BEST SELLER MOUNTAINS, DESERTS AND COAST OF OMAN

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

2

OM

PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN’S KARAKORAM HIGHWAY

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

KKH

PHILIPPINES

NORTH PHILIPPINES EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

1

PIP

PHILIPPINES

NORTH PHILIPPINES EXPLORER + BOHOL BEACH EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

16

MODERATE

1

PIPB

SAUDI ARABIA

EXPLORE THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

KSA

SOUTH KOREA

DISCOVER SOUTH KOREA

JFMAMJJASOND

12

FULL ON

1

SOK

SRI LANKA

ACTIVE SRI LANKA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

3

ASL

SRI LANKA

UPGRADED – DISCOVER SRI LANKA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

2

DSL

SRI LANKA

 BEST SELLER FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

3

FSS

SRI LANKA

 BEST SELLER SRI LANKA IN DEPTH

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

3

SL

SRI LANKA

HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA

JFMAMJJASOND

7

MODERATE

3

SLH

SRI LANKA

 NEW A TASTE OF SRI LANKA – JAFFNA TO COLOMBO

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

2

XSL

SRI LANKA, MALDIVES

FAMILY SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

3

FSL

SRI LANKA, MALDIVES

SRI LANKA IN DEPTH + MALDIVE DHONI CRUISE

JFMAMJJASOND

22

MODERATE

4

SLM

SRI LANKA, MALDIVES

HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA + MALDIVE DHONI CRUISE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

SLHM

THAILAND

THAILAND BEACH EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

4

RELAXED

1

DKS

THAILAND

 BEST SELLER UPGRADED – DISCOVER NORTHERN THAILAND

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

2

DTH

THAILAND

 NEW FAMILY THAILAND – TEMPLES AND ELEPHANTS

JFMAMJJASOND

10

FULL ON

3

FOS

THAILAND

FAMILY THAILAND ACTIVE JUNGLE AND BEACH ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

3

FOT

THAILAND

FAMILY THAILAND BEACH, JUNGLE AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

3

FTT

THAILAND

 BEST SELLER BEST OF NORTHERN THAILAND

JFMAMJJASOND

11

FULL ON

3

OS

THAILAND

SIMPLY THAILAND

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

2

QTT

THAILAND

THAI ISLAND HOPPING

JFMAMJJASOND

14

RELAXED

3

TT

THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM

JOURNEY THROUGH CAMBODIA: BANGKOK TO SAIGON

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

QBK

THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM

SIMPLY BANGKOK TO HANOI

JFMAMJJASOND

17

MODERATE

1

QBV

UZBEKISTAN

UPGRADED – TREASURES OF UZBEKISTAN

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

1

DUZ

UZBEKISTAN

 BEST SELLER THE SILK ROAD OF UZBEKISTAN

JFMAMJJASOND

11

FULL ON

1

UZ

UZBEKISTAN, KYRGYZSTAN

KYRGYZSTAN’S SILK ROAD JOURNEY

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

KR

UZBEKISTAN, KYRGYZSTAN

THE SILK ROAD OF KYRGYZSTAN AND UZBEKISTAN

JFMAMJJASOND

23

FULL ON

1

KRU

UZBEKISTAN, TURKMENISTAN

WONDERS OF THE SILK ROAD

JFMAMJJASOND

13

FULL ON

1

SUZ

VIETNAM

UPGRADED – CYCLE VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

1

DCV

VIETNAM

 BEST SELLER UPGRADED – DISCOVER VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

1

DVN

VIETNAM

FAMILY DISCOVER VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

1

FQVN

VIETNAM

SIMPLY VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

TET VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR

10

MODERATE

1

QVN

VIETNAM

 BEST SELLER INSIDE VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

TET VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR

14

MODERATE

1

VN

VIETNAM

A TASTE OF VIETNAM – HALONG BAY TO THE MEKONG DELTA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

1

XVN

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

 BEST SELLER UPGRADED – VIETNAM AND ANGKOR

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

1

DVA

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

FAMILY DISCOVER VIETNAM + ANGKOR WAT EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

1

FQVNA

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

 BEST SELLER HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

1

VC

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

INSIDE VIETNAM + CAMBODIA

JFMAMJJASOND

20

MODERATE

1

VNC

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, THAILAND

FAMILY VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THAILAND JOURNEY

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

FQBK

COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

JORDAN

FAMILY JORDAN, PETRA AND DESERT ADVENTURE

JORDAN

 BEST SELLER JORDAN DISCOVERY

KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, TAJIKISTAN, UZBEKISTAN AND TURKMENISTAN

SPECIAL DEPARTURES

NADAAM FESTIVAL

FESTIVALS OF BHUTAN

SONGKRAN WATER FESTIVAL

TET VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR

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NO. OF DAYS

PACE

WILDLIFE GRADE

TRIP CODE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

NWA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

FULL ON

1

ABC

IGUAZU FALLS EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

4

MODERATE

2

IGA

ARGENTINA, BRAZIL

BUENOS AIRES TO RIO

JFMAMJJASOND

14

FULL ON

1

QBR

ARGENTINA, CHILE

ADVENTURES IN PATAGONIA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

3

PA

BELIZE, (GUATEMALA)

FAMILY BELIZE WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

FBZ

COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

ARGENTINA

WINE AND LANDSCAPES OF ARGENTINA’S NORTHWEST

ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, CHILE

BEST OF ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA AND CHILE

ARGENTINA, BRAZIL

SPECIAL DEPARTURES

THE AMERICAS

BELIZE, GUATEMALA

 BEST SELLER DISCOVER BELIZE

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

4

BL

BRAZIL

PURE BRAZIL

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

BR

CANADA

 BEST SELLER CANADIAN ROCKIES AND PACIFIC COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

3

RK

CHILE

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHILE – ATACAMA TO PAINE

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

2

ATP

CHILE

EASTER ISLAND EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

COLOMBIA

 BEST SELLER CONTRASTS OF COLOMBIA

JFMAMJJASOND

COLOMBIA

UPGRADED COLOMBIA

COSTA RICA

HIGHLIGHTS OF COSTA RICA

COSTA RICA

4

RELAXED

1

EIE

13

MODERATE

2

BCO

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

4

DCO

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MODERATE

4

BCC

HIGHLIGHTS OF COSTA RICA + BEACH EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

4

BCCB

FLOWER FESTIVAL

COSTA RICA

 BEST SELLER COSTA RICA WILDLIFE TOUR

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

4

CC

COSTA RICA

 BEST SELLER UPGRADED – COSTA RICA WILDLIFE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

DCW

COSTA RICA

 BEST SELLER FAMILY COSTA RICA RAINFOREST AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

4

FCC

ECUADOR

ECUADOR AMAZON EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

4

MODERATE

4

AE

ECUADOR

ECUADOR – ANDES TO AMAZON

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

2

EC

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS EXPRESS – CENTRAL & WEST ISLANDS ABOARD THE ARCHIPEL I

JFMAMJJASOND

7

MODERATE

5

GA4A5

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS EXPRESS – CENTRAL, SOUTH & EAST ISLANDS ABOARD THE ARCHIPEL I

JFMAMJJASOND

7

MODERATE

5

GA4B5

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS – CENTRAL, WEST & EAST ISLANDS ABOARD THE ARCHIPEL I

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

5

GA7A

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS – CENTRAL, SOUTH & EAST ISLANDS ABOARD THE ARCHIPEL I

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

5

GA7A4B5

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS – CENTRAL, NORTH, SOUTH & EAST ISLANDS ABOARD THE ARCHIPEL I

JFMAMJJASOND

10

MODERATE

5

GA7B

ECUADOR

 BEST SELLER VOLCANOES AND GALAPAGOS

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

5

GPS

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS – CENTRAL & WEST ISLANDS ABOARD THE SOLARIS

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

5

GS6A

ECUADOR

GALAPAGOS – CENTRAL & WEST ISLANDS ABOARD THE TREASURE

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

5

GT6C

EL SALVADOR

HIGHLIGHTS OF EL SALVADOR

JFMAMJJASOND

11

MODERATE

3

HES

GUATEMALA, HONDURAS

GUATEMALA – LAND OF THE MAYA

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

2

GM

GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA,

CENTRAL AMERICAN HIGHLIGHTS

JFMAMJJASOND

16

FULL ON

3

CAQ

JAMAICA

EXPLORE JAMAICA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

RELAXED

2

JAM

MEXICO

 NEW UPGRADED – HIGHLIGHTS OF MEXICO

JFMAMJJASOND

12

MODERATE

2

DMY

MEXICO

HIGHLIGHTS OF MEXICO

JFMAMJJASOND

9

MODERATE

2

MXS

MEXICO

 NEW YUCATAN EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FULL ON

3

MY

MEXICO, GUATEMALA, BELIZE

CONTRASTS OF MEXICO

JFMAMJJASOND

15

FULL ON

2

MX

NICARAGUA

NICARAGUA – LAND OF LAKES AND VOLCANOES

JFMAMJJASOND

13

MODERATE

3

NIC

PANAMA, COSTA RICA, NICARAGUA, EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, GUATEMALA

CENTRAL AMERICA EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

25

FULL ON

3

CAE

PERU

PERU AMAZON EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

4

MODERATE

4

AMZ

PERU

UPGRADED – DISCOVER PERU

JFMAMJJASOND

INTI RAYMI

15

MODERATE

1

DPR

PERU

UPGRADED – DISCOVER PERU AND THE AMAZON

JFMAMJJASOND

INTI RAYMI

18

MODERATE

3

DPRA PR

DAY OF THE DEAD, SEMANA SANTA

DAY OF THE DEAD

PERU

HIGHTLIGHTS OF PERU

JFMAMJJASOND

9

FULL ON

1

PERU

 BEST SELLER CLASSIC PERU

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

1

PS

PERU

SIMPLY PERU

JFMAMJJASOND

14

MODERATE

1

QPS

PERU, ECUADOR

MACHU PICCHU AND GALAPAGOS

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MODERATE

4

GSM

NEW ZEALAND EXPLORER

JFMAMJJASOND

19

FULL ON

3

NZL

AUSTRALASIA NEW ZEALAND

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TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

NO. OF DAYS

E-BIKE AVAILABILITY

POINT-TOPOINT

TRIP CODE

CCM

LEISURELY ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA

 BEST SELLER CYCLING THE BALTIC STATES

JFMAMJJASOND

9

FRANCE

CYCLING IN FRANCE – CANALS AND CASTLES OF THE MIDI

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FRANCE

CYCLING IN FRANCE – LOIRE VALLEY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CLV

ITALY

CYCLE DOLOMITES, LAKE GARDA AND VENICE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CDV

MEXICO

CYCLE MEXICO – THE YUCATAN PENINSULA

JFMAMJJASOND

9

VIETNAM

CYCLE VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

14

CVN

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

 BEST SELLER CYCLE VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

CVE

CBS

CMX

LEISURELY AND MODERATE COSTA RICA

CYCLE COSTA RICA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

CCR

INDIA

CYCLE KERALA

JFMAMJJASOND

13

CKB

ITALY

CYCLE PUGLIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CIP

CCD

MODERATE CROATIA

 BEST SELLER CYCLE THE DALMATIAN COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CROATIA, MONTENEGRO, ALBANIA

CYCLE THE BALKANS – CROATIA TO ALBANIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FRANCE

 BEST SELLER CYCLE PROVENCE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FRANCE, SPAIN

CYCLE MARSEILLE TO BARCELONA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CFS

GEORGIA

CYCLING IN GEORGIA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

CGE

INDIA

CYCLE SOUTH INDIA: TAMIL NADU TO KERALA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

CTI

JAPAN

CYCLE JAPAN

JFMAMJJASOND

13

CJA

JORDAN

CYCLE JORDAN

JFMAMJJASOND

9

CJP

MOROCCO

 BEST SELLER CYCLE MOROCCO – ATLAS TO THE SAHARA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CSO

PORTUGAL

CYCLE PORTUGAL – LISBON TO ALGARVE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CAL

PORTUGAL

 BEST SELLER CYCLING PORTUGAL – PORTO TO LISBON

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CPL

ROMANIA

CYCLE ROMANIA

JFMAMJJASOND

9

CRT

SPAIN

CYCLE SOUTHERN SPAIN – MURCIA

JFMAMJJASOND

7

SRI LANKA

 BEST SELLER CYCLE SRI LANKA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

CSL

THAILAND, CAMBODIA, VIETNAM

BANGKOK TO SAIGON BY BIKE

JFMAMJJASOND

14

CTV

TURKEY

CYCLE TURKEY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

VIETNAM

 BEST SELLER CYCLE SAIGON TO HANOI

JFMAMJJASOND

14

CVIE

CCA

CVP

CMU

CTT

MODERATE AND CHALLENGING ALBANIA

CYCLE ALBANIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA AND PANAMA

CYCLE NICARAGUA TO THE PANAMA CANAL

JFMAMJJASOND

14

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Walking COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

NO. OF DAYS

POINT-TOPOINT

CENTREBASED

TRIP CODE

LEISURELY BOSNIA, SERBIA, MONTENEGRO, CROATIA

WALKING THE BALKANS – BOSNIA, SERBIA & MONTENEGRO

JFMAMJJASOND

9

ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA

WALK ESTONIA, LATVIA AND LITHUANIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

ELL

FINLAND, SWEDEN

WALKING IN FINLAND AND SWEDEN

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WFS

ITALY

A TASTE OF ITALY – WALKING IN PUGLIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

TOP

MOROCCO

WALKING IN MOROCCO – ATLAS TO ATLANTIC

JFMAMJJASOND

8

MAA

NEW ZEALAND

WALKING IN NEW ZEALAND

JFMAMJJASOND

19

PORTUGAL

UPGRADED – WALKING IN THE ALGARVE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SPAIN, PORTUGAL

WALKS AND WINE TASTING IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL

JFMAMJJASOND

12

WBM

WZN

DWP MWW

LEISURELY AND MODERATE GREECE

GREEK CRUISE AND ISLAND WALKING

JFMAMJJASOND

8

GCW

ITALY

UPGRADED – WALKING ITALY: ROME & UMBRIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

DUM

ITALY

WALKING IN THE DOLOMITES – CAMPITELLO

JFMAMJJASOND

8

ITALY

TUSCANY WALKING AND WINE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

ITALY

 BEST SELLER AMALFI COAST WALKING – AGRITURISMO

JFMAMJJASOND

ITALY

AMALFI COAST WALKING – COASTAL HOTEL

ITALY

 BEST SELLER AMALFI COAST WALKING – HOTEL RISORGIMENTO

ITALY NORTH CYPRUS

DWC

8

NAW

JFMAMJJASOND

8

NAWC

JFMAMJJASOND

8

NAWH

WALKING IN SICILY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SIT

 BEST SELLER WALKING IN NORTHERN CYPRUS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

LNC

NORWAY

WALKING THE FJORDS OF SOUTHERN NORWAY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

PORTUGAL

 BEST SELLER WALKING IN PORTUGAL – REMOTE COASTAL TRAILS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

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NFH

POR


Walking

COUNTRY

TRIP NAME

MONTHS OF TRAVEL

NO. OF DAYS

POINT-TOPOINT

CENTREBASED

TRIP CODE

PORTUGAL (AZORES)

WALKING IN THE AZORES

JFMAMJJASOND

14

SCOTLAND

WALKING SCOTLAND’S ORKNEY ISLANDS

JFMAMJJASOND

7

ORK

SLOVENIA

WALKING IN SLOVENIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WSO

SPAIN (CANARY ISLANDS)

CANARY ISLANDS WALKING – LANZAROTE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

LZT

TURKEY

WALKING TURKEY’S TURQUOISE COAST

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WTC

VIETNAM

WALKING IN VIETNAM

JFMAMJJASOND

14

WVN

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

WALKING IN VIETNAM + CAMBODIA HIGHLIGHTS

JFMAMJJASOND

21

WVNC

ALBANIA

HIKING THE ALBANIAN ALPS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

ALW

CANADA

WALKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

JFMAMJJASOND

13

WRK

CHINA

WALK THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

JFMAMJJASOND

10

WG

CHINA

WALK THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA + XIAN

JFMAMJJASOND

12

WGT

CROATIA

WALKS AND COASTAL TOWNS OF CROATIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CO

DENMARK

WALKING IN THE FAROE ISLANDS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WIF

FRANCE

HIGHLIGHTS OF MONT BLANC

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FRANCE

 NEW WALKING IN PROVENCE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WPV

GEORGIA

 BEST SELLER HIKING IN THE GEORGIAN CAUCASUS

JFMAMJJASOND

9

WGEO

GREECE

WALKING IN CRETE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CR

INDIA

WALKING IN KERALA

JFMAMJJASOND

11

WIK

INDONESIA

WALKING IN BALI AND LOMBOK

JFMAMJJASOND

10

ITALY

 BEST SELLER HIKING IN THE DOLOMITES

JFMAMJJASOND

8

ITALY

LAKE COMO WALKING

JFMAMJJASOND

8

JAPAN

 BEST SELLER WALK JAPAN – KUMANO KODO TRAIL

JFMAMJJASOND

12

JORDAN

 BEST SELLER WALKING JORDAN’S SPICE TRAILS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

TP

KYRGYZSTAN

WALKING IN KYRGYZSTAN

JFMAMJJASOND

9

WKYZ

MADAGASCAR

MADAGASCAR WILDERNESS TREK

JFMAMJJASOND

15

MF

NEPAL

WALKING THE ANNAPURNA FOOTHILLS

JFMAMJJASOND

13

RT

POLAND

HIKING IN THE POLISH CARPATHIANS

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WPS

PORTUGAL (MADEIRA)

 BEST SELLER WALKING IN MADEIRA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

TM

PORTUGAL, SPAIN

WALKING THE PORTUGUESE CAMINO

JFMAMJJASOND

8

WPC

SPAIN

WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

JFMAMJJASOND

12

SPAIN

UPGRADED – WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SPAIN

WALKING IN MALLORCA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SPAIN

 BEST SELLER TREKKING IN SPAIN – PICOS DE EUROPA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SPAIN (CANARY ISLANDS)

 BEST SELLER CANARY ISLANDS WALKING – GRAN CANARIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SPAIN (CANARY ISLANDS)

CANARY ISLANDS WALKING – LA GOMERA AND TENERIFE

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SPAIN, ANDORRA

WALKING IN THE PYRENEES

JFMAMJJASOND

8

SRI LANKA

WALKING IN SRI LANKA

JFMAMJJASOND

14

TURKEY

 BEST SELLER HIKING TURKEY’S LYCIAN WAY

JFMAMJJASOND

8

TURKEY

WALKING IN CAPPADOCIA

JFMAMJJASOND

8

AZ

MODERATE

MBH

WBL

DW LC WJP

CDS DAU MAL

PC LOC OC

PAW WSL LW

WGV

MODERATE AND CHALLENGING ARGENTINA, CHILE

WALKING IN PATAGONIA – GLACIERS & TORRES DEL PAINE

JFMAMJJASOND

12

GREECE

WALKING THE CORFU TRAIL (SOUTH)

JFMAMJJASOND

8

CF

GREECE

CORFU TRAIL WALKING – NORTH AND SOUTH

JFMAMJJASOND

15

CFA

GREECE

WALKING THE CORFU TRAIL (NORTH)

JFMAMJJASOND

8

FA

MOROCCO

 BEST SELLER TOUBKAL CLIMB

JFMAMJJASOND

7

MJ

PERU

PERU IN DEPTH AND THE INCA TRAIL

JFMAMJJASOND

19

PE

PERU

WALK PERU’S INCA TRAIL AND PALCCOYO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

JFMAMJJASOND

14

PM

PERU

 BEST SELLER INCA TRAIL TREK

JFMAMJJASOND

9

PQ

ROMANIA

WALKING ROMANIA – TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS TREK

JFMAMJJASOND

8

TTA

MOROCCO

TOUBKAL CLIMB – LONG WEEKEND

JFMAMJJASOND

5

ATA

NEPAL

ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY TREK

JFMAMJJASOND

15

AS

WP

CHALLENGING

CHALLENGING AND TOUGH TANZANIA

KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO TREK

JFMAMJJASOND

10

KC

TANZANIA

KILIMANJARO – RONGAI ROUTE

JFMAMJJASOND

9

KCR

TANZANIA

KILIMANJARO – LEMOSHO TREK + SAFARI EXTENSION

JFMAMJJASOND

13

KCS

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Please take a moment to check out the Booking Conditions and Essential Information pages on our website. They’re the best (and most up to date) place to find everything you need to know before you book.

Essential information about our Classic Discovery, Walking, Cycling and Family Tours Please carefully read through the following information about booking an Explore trip. When you book (whether by phone, travel agent or online), you will be asked to confirm that you have read and understood these pages, as well as our Trip Notes and Booking Conditions (www.exploreworldwide.com.au/bookingconditions or www.exploreworldwide.co.nz/booking-conditions). Guaranteed departures

Almost all our trips are guaranteed although certain trips are excluded because they require a minimum number of customers to run. We guarantee that the advertised itinerary will not be cancelled or significantly changed once the first booking is confirmed unless we are forced to do so by a “force majeure” (as defined in our Booking Conditions). There is no minimum group size, but we appreciate that the group experience is important to many of our customers and therefore, in some cases where there is an opportunity to suggest an alternative departure date which affords you a wider group experience, we will offer this as a no obligation alternative.

Itineraries

From time to time, some elements of our trips may change from those that have been published. This could be the result of inclement weather, a change in the local political situation or in flight or train schedules or other circumstances beyond our control. We will keep you as well informed as possible about these changes. Significant changes to your holiday will be notified as soon as we feasibly can. Minor amendments to your trip will be detailed on your final trip documentation, although our website will be regularly updated should you wish to check the information at any time. You will be provided with a provisional list of your accommodation shortly after booking. Whilst we expect to stay at the accommodation stated, please note that this is subject to change to an equivalent or higher standard at any time.

Group size

Whilst every group make up is different, the average group size on our adult tours is 11 people plus an Explore Tour Leader. The maximum group size differs across our tours depending on the nature of the trip, the transport, accommodation used and activities included, but will never be greater than 16 on our adults tours and is rarely smaller than 5. Our family tours usually have a group size of between 14-20 people, or 3-5 families, but on occasion may be smaller.

Eligibility for Family adventures

For our purposes, a family is defined as having a minimum of two people, with at least one adult over the age of 18 and one person 18 years or younger.

Age limits

The minimum age on most group trips featured in this brochure is 16. Because of the active nature of our Family Adventures, we provide guidelines regarding the minimum age that we feel is most suitable for each Family trip. This starts at 7 years of age at the time of travel depending on the level of activity involved and overall suitability. Trips to certain destinations have a higher age limit. Please refer to individual Trip Notes and our website for further information where applicable. A parent or guardian must book for and accompany anyone under the age of 18. Fitness and stamina are more important than age and we often find that some of our older travellers are the fittest in the group. Whilst we do not have a maximum age, we do recognise that at some point during our customers’

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journey with us they will reach an age where we will have to review the fitness and ability to participate in the trips they’ve chosen to book. Should you be 80 years old or older at the time of travel, we will discuss the itinerary with you before booking you on the trip and may ask you additional questions about your health and fitness.

Fitness and trip participation

All our trips require some level of active participation. It is in the interests of all members of the group that everyone should be capable of fully participating in the activities of their chosen trip. With this in mind, please be aware that (as detailed in our Booking Conditions) if it is felt that any customer is not able to participate in a trip without endangering the health or safety of themselves or any other person (including other group members), or that the presence of the customer on the trip means we will be unable to provide the trip, in whole or part, to other members of the group as advertised and contracted, the Explore Tour Leader has the right to require them to leave the trip at any stage. To ensure that this is never necessary, please make sure that you have fully understood the level of fitness and ability required to complete the trip on which you are booking. It is your responsibility to let us know if you have any concerns related to this subject. If you have any medical condition or disabilities which may affect your trip arrangements in any way, you must provide us with full details at the time of booking. In certain circumstances, usually on more strenuous trips, we may require you to provide proof of medical fitness before travelling. On some of our trips, there will be water-based activities, boat excursions or swimming opportunities. For your own personal safety and enjoyment, an ability to swim is therefore strongly recommended. Several trips reach elevations of 2,500 metres or more. We allow time for acclimatisation and usually the body acclimatises well to spending extended periods of time above this altitude. It is difficult to predict who is at risk from altitude sickness but if you have a heart or respiratory problem we advise you not to risk extended travel or trekking at high altitudes.

Trip prices

The prices shown in this brochure are for guidance only. Prices represent the basic per person cost of the trip at the time of publication of this brochure. The price at the time of booking may be different. The latest guide prices for each trip departure can be found on our website.

NO SURCHARGE PRICE GUARANTEE Once we have confirmed your booking we guarantee the price of your confirmed services won’t change: we will not pass on surcharges of any kind. Unlike most other tour operators we will not pass on unexpected additional costs like fuel surcharges and tax increases.

What is included?

 Transport, meals and accommodation: all details are outlined in the individual Trip Notes.  Explore Tour Leader: the services of an Explore Tour Leader are included on nearly all trips. In most cases

they will accompany you for the full duration of the trip. On some trips a local representative may be provided instead (this will be outlined in the individual Trip Notes).  Local crew: as well as drivers and local guides, interpreters, cooks, helpers and porters may be provided on some trips (details will be outlined in the individual Trip Notes).  Bike hire is included on all cycling trips. Your included bike will be the correct frame size for your height. All bikes have a maximum rider’s weight limit which varies but is usually around 120kg. Should you exceed this weight you must mention this to us at the time of booking to enable us to try to source a suitable alternative. E-Bikes can be hired (subject to availability) on some trips for an additional charge. See Trip Notes for details.  Activities, equipment, sightseeing and visits: please see individual Trip Notes for details.

Transfers

We are pleased to be able to offer airport transfers on the majority of our tours, for customers arriving and departing on the trip’s start and end dates, providing you provide your flight details to us no later than 30 days before you travel and keep us updated with any changes. Please refer to your Trip Notes or joining information for further details and visit www.exploreworldwide.com.au/transfers or www. exploreworldwide.co.nz/transfers.

Parental responsibility on Family Adventures

Please note that Explore Tour Leaders are not expected to be child-minders. Parents and guardians booking on Explore Family Adventures agree to take full responsibility for any children travelling with them at all times. Any child under the age of 16 wishing to participate in the activities can do so only with the full consent of their parent or guardian.

What’s not included?

The price of the trip does not include: visa fees, vaccination charges, passport costs, international departure taxes, insurance premiums, excess baggage charges, optional trips and excursions, hotel porters or meals (other than those we list as included). We also do not include items of a personal nature such as laundry, room service charges, drinks or phone calls. Tipping isn’t included, nor is it compulsory, however it is customary to tip drivers, local crew and Tour Leaders who have done a good job. If you book on a trip only basis we do not include flights from Australia or New Zealand or departure taxes.

Single rooms

Most trips are based on customers sharing twin-bedded rooms. If you book a group trip as an individual, you will share a room with someone of the same sex. On rare occasions mixed sex rooms may be necessary. If applicable, this will be stated on the relevant Trip Notes. However, on many trips we offer the opportunity to pay a supplement to pre-book a single room. On some of these trips a single room will be provided every night, on others it will be provided on some nights, but for logistical reasons not all. Individual Trip Notes clarify this. Please note that on

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Accommodation grades We know that finding the right place to stay is just as important as the destination and activities. All our accommodation is carefully chosen for location and character. Countries have varying standards and on some holidays a range of grades are used. Simple Our simple properties might be a guesthouse, lodge, boat, overnight train or camp with limited amenities. Sleeping arrangements will be simple; sometimes with en suite facilities but sometimes with shared bathroom facilities. Our simple category of accommodation includes characterful places where you’ll be in touch with the local way of life. Comfortable The majority of our accommodation is in the comfortable category. These properties are often locally-owned hotels, lodges and guesthouses. You can expect a good level of service, and sometimes other amenities like a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. Star ratings vary widely from one country to the next, but our comfortable accommodation grade is usually equivalent to three star. Premium Our premium accommodation has been chosen for its excellent facilities and a higher level of comfort, but in some cases also for its character, location or local importance. Our hotels and lodges in this category are usually equivalent to four or five star standard.

rare occasions it may be necessary for customers in single rooms to share bathroom facilities. Please note that due to the nature of the accommodation we use, the single room supplement will guarantee you sole occupancy of the room, however single rooms may differ in configuration and may be smaller than a standard twin/double room.

Rooming arrangements on Family Adventures

We will room your family in the most appropriate way using a mixture of twin, triple, double and single rooms as necessary. Please note that sometimes a triple room may be a twin room with an additional bed added. We will leave it to you to decide who shares with whom in your family group. We will do our very best to give you rooms close to each other but we can’t promise this. In exceptional cases, where accommodation is limited, for example on boat-based trips, one or more of you may need to share with members of another family.

Preparing for your holiday

Travelling to far-flung corners of the earth involves adapting to living conditions that are often very different from your own. Please be prepared for unusual situations, local differences and unpredictable events. The very nature of adventure holidays means your most enjoyable moments are likely to come from the unexpected. You need to be sure you are happy to swap luxury for experience when joining an Explore trip. If you are someone who prefers things to go as planned and enjoys some pampering along the way, then maybe think twice about an adventure holiday. You should also be aware that some countries around the world have security problems. Unsavoury characters are likely to be active in big cities and street markets and certain areas may be considered ‘out-of-bounds’ for tourists. However, most crime is opportunistic. Using your common sense will reduce the risks. Unfortunately, no destination can be guaranteed to be safe from terrorism. We constantly monitor the political situation in the regions we visit and will re-route or cancel a trip if we feel it is necessary. Whilst we endeavour to provide as much information as possible in our brochure and individual Trip Notes regarding the areas our trips travel to, we would always recommend that you undertake some background research about the places you will be visiting and the type of climate and local conditions you can expect in order to get the most from your holiday.

Travel advice

The Australian and New Zealand Governments both provide information about overseas destinations. We strongly recommend that you read their comments about the country you are planning to visit, both when you book and again just before you leave. The information can be found here: Australian citizens: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ destinations New Zealand citizens: https://www.safetravel. govt.nz/travel-advisories

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Travel Advice Unit provides detailed information about your destination. We strongly recommend that you read their comments about the country you are planning to visit, both when you book and again just before you leave, and that you sign up to the travel alert service. For the UK, the FCDO alert service can be found here: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/email-signup. We monitor UK FCDO travel warnings and advice, and based on them, may cancel trips before departure, or re-route or make other changes to trips operating in or throughout the country concerned. Any decision we take about whether to operate or cancel a trip or make other changes will always be in the interests of your safety and security. We will make these decisions at least four weeks before departure, unless we believe that local conditions will improve before the start of the trip.

Travel insurance and pre-existing medical conditions

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Brochure / Website / Advertising material accuracy

The information contained in our brochure, on our website and in our other advertising material is believed correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing or publication. However, errors may occasionally occur and information may subsequently change. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen trip (including the price) with us or your travel agent at the time of booking.

You must have valid travel insurance. You will need to confirm to your Explore Tour Leader that you are covered by a travel insurance policy at the start of the trip. Please ensure that your documentation shows you as the named policyholder and that the cover is valid for the entire period of travel. It must also indicate that you have cover for (at least) Medical Expenses and Emergency Repatriation in the event of illness or injury. Please ensure that a 24 hour contact telephone number for your Insurance Company is written on your documentation in case of an emergency. If you are unable to provide this information at the start of the trip you will not be able to continue with us unless you purchase a suitable insurance policy.

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If you, your travelling companions, or anyone upon whom your travel depends (such as a friend or family member) have a pre-existing medical condition, you must disclose this to your travel insurer’s medical screening helpline when you purchase your insurance policy. Failure to do so may result in your claim being declined. Please ensure that you receive written confirmation from them that the condition is covered. You must take this written confirmation with you on the trip, in addition to the insurance policy itself. If you don’t, you may not have appropriate cover. We reserve the right to cancel your booking at any point if you do not fully insure your pre-existing medical condition. Please also tell us about any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct, current information in good time before departure and that you act on it. Please ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity and appropriate number of blank pages for your chosen destination. Please note that passport information is subject to change at any time.

Changes to flight information

We strongly recommend that you do not purchase nonflexible, non-refundable connecting rail, air or bus tickets, as they usually incur cancellation or penalty charges in the event of a change to the departure time or date.

Aircraft weight restrictions

For the purposes of flight safety, it is essential that you adhere to the luggage weight restrictions imposed by the airline you are flying with, particularly when flying on internal flights on smaller aircraft.

Trip only packages

Our trip only packages start and finish at the designated overseas joining and ending point. Trip only packages do not include any connecting flights to or from the joining or ending point. If you are planning to book a trip only package on one of our trips, then we strongly recommend that you only purchase flights/train/bus tickets that are totally flexible and refundable. This is because by their very nature, adventure holiday itineraries can change and it’s important that you’re able to amend your connecting travel arrangements should the need arise. In the event of a trip being cancelled, it is important that you are able to get a refund if you no longer wish to use the associated flight, bus or train. We regret that we cannot accept liability for any connecting travel arrangements that you make (including any cancellation or amendment charges) in the event of any change to, or cancellation of, our trip; or for any other reason that makes you unable to use your booked travel arrangements.

Consumer peace of mind

Passport information

Visas

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visas required for all countries that you will enter or pass thorough on your trip. Many countries require a visa to be obtained before travel or on arrival. If required, visas can be obtained through a Visa Service or the relevant Embassy or Consular Office.

General Note

Some countries refuse admission to travellers not meeting their accepted standards of dress or appearance (even if they hold a visa). Entry may also be refused to some countries if your passport bears stamps or visas (valid or expired) from certain countries. Please bear this in mind when booking/ travelling to these destinations as it can negatively impact your future travel plans. Further information can be found on our Trip Notes where applicable.

Vaccinations

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct vaccinations required for all countries that you will visit on your trip. Explore Trip Notes detail the recommended vaccinations for each trip but you must consult with your doctor or a travel health clinic to ensure you have the most up to date advice. Please note that some inoculation programmes require multiple injections, administered four weeks apart. You should leave plenty of time for this. As a general rule, please note that health requirements and recommendations may change and you must check the current requirements in good time before departure.

Under 18 immigration guidance Please note that some countries require proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under 18s. Please check requirements with the relevant embassy or consular office well in advance of travel if this applies to your party.

Lone parents travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the consulate of your destination country.

We’ve been named a Platinum Trusted Service Award Winner. These awards are based purely on independently moderated feedback from customers via Feefo. It shows that we’re delivering time and again for our customers, placing customer service at the heart of what we do. We’re proud that Explore is now a Certified B Corporation. As a Certified B Corp in the travel industry, we’re counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.

Passport, Visa and Entry Requirements

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Your Privacy Explore takes your privacy extremely seriously. We are committed to doing everything we can to protect any personal information provided to us when you enquire about or book a holiday or another travel service with us, when you visit our website, or when you engage with us by other means. This equally applies if someone else makes arrangements on your behalf. For full details of what, why and how we collect and use your personal information, how we protect it and how you can contact us, see our online Privacy Centre at www.exploreworldwide.com.au/privacy or www.exploreworldwide.co.nz/privacy If you handle the arrangements for other travellers, please ensure they are aware of the information contained within our Privacy Centre and they consent to you acting on their behalf in your dealings with us. To enable us to make holiday arrangements for you, we may ask you to provide information such as: • your name, gender, date of birth, contact details; • your preferred rooming arrangements and other special requests (including special categories of personal data such as dietary requirements, which may disclose health matters or your religious or philosophical beliefs, and information about any disability or medical condition which may affect the chosen holiday arrangements.); • the name and telephone number of an emergency contact person (whom we will only contact in urgent circumstances while you are away); • your passport and travel insurance details; • details of your payment card or your bank account (this information is processed using a third party payment services provider and is not stored by us). When you call us or correspond with us about your booking, we may record the call for training and quality control purposes and/or keep information on why you contacted us, and the advice we gave you. On your return from holiday we email or post a satisfaction questionnaire to you. This gives us specific feedback on any issue you may have experienced, and statistical data we can amalgamate in order to monitor the quality of our holidays. We may use your holiday feedback on third party review companies.

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We will need to share your data with third party service providers, used in the delivery of your purchased holiday arrangements, some of which may be based outside the EEA. These providers include accommodation, restaurants and transport providers; local ground partners and agents, where we use them; equipment hire operators, including our cycling partners and guides, tutors and local attractions where booked on your behalf.

We have found over the years that the majority of people welcome these communications and, those who do not are happy to let us know so we can ensure no more are sent. If you ask us to stop sending marketing information, you may continue to receive communications for up to 4 weeks after your requested change while our systems are fully updated.

We keep the information related to your booking for a period which enables us to handle or respond to any complaints or queries and to fulfil our obligations to our third party suppliers who provided your holiday arrangements. The information may also be retained so that we can continue to improve your experience with us while you engage with and purchase from us. By law we have to keep basic information about our customers for legal and tax purposes for up to 7 years after they cease being customers.

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Should you fail to provide data required either by law, or necessary to provide your chosen travel arrangements, we will not be able to provide the services you have booked or are attempting to book. This may result in Explore being unable to process your booking and being forced to cancel the booking. In this case, we will treat this as a ‘cancellation by you’ in accordance with the relevant Booking Terms & Conditions and notify you accordingly.

Marketing communications

We may use your information to provide you with brochures, newsletters and other communications if you have provided your prior consent or we are permitted under an identified and assessed legitimate interest. We sell our holidays directly to customers and so sending out brochures and other marketing communications by post from time-to-time is very important to the way we do business. We use data we have collected from bookings, brochure requests and other forms of engagement to decide what marketing information our customers may like to receive, and we use it in accordance with marketing consent. We do provide an opportunity to opt-out of this direct marketing during the booking or enquiry process and in subsequent communications, or you may contact us at any time to do so.

From time-to-time, our staff, customers and suppliers may take photographs and video footage of trips in progress, including photos and video footage of our customers. You will be invited to sign a model release form to consent to this. These images may be used in future marketing materials and stored physically and digitally. If you do not wish to be filmed or for your pictures to be taken or used in this manner, please advise your Explore Leader and/or the photographer at the start of your trip. In order for us to provide you with the optimum service, we use ‘Cookies’ on our website. Cookies are small text files sent to your computer when you access our site. Cookies used on our site are anonymous and contain no personal information, but do identify your computer so that you can navigate our site more easily and our website can remember your preferences. For more information about what cookies we use and how to manage them please refer to our Cookie Policy at www.exploreworldwide.com.au/privacy/cookies or www.exploreworldwide.co.nz/privacy/cookies.

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It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if any of the details you provide to us should change during the course of your relationship with us. If you need further assistance, would like to make a comment or update your marketing preferences, you can contact us: • By email: Dataprivacy@explore.co.uk • By mail to Data Privacy Manager, Explore Worldwide, Unit D, 107 Alfred Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia. You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Find out more and contact them via www.ico.org.uk/concerns.

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