Exploring the Heights & Depths of Asia!
Direct flights from SIN to XCH from Jun 06, 2009!
Christmas Island is known as one of the most unique dive locations on the planet. With pristine waters, spectacular corals, an awesome drop off and BIG and bountiful marine life, it offers divers an extraordinary experience that will never be forgotten!
With warm 27?C waters, visibility often reaching 50 metres, and with over 40 dive locations to choose from, diving on Christmas Island is truly a once in a lifetime experience!
Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Spring festivals.
Quito • Baltra • North Seymour • Rabida, Bartoloma • Santa Cruz • Espaola • San Cristobal • Santa FÃ • South Plaza
Amazing wildlife, both on land and in the sea is the draw of the remote Galapagos Islands, and our motor yachts are the ideal vessels in which to explore them. The G.A.P Adventurer V is a comfortable air-conditioned 100-foot motor yacht built to accommodate 20 passengers with double occupancy in suites and twin double cabins with ocean view, air conditioning and private bath. Our clean and comfortable yacht is a Comfort Class boat, staffed …
Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.
The Japanese sure are big on traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Summer festivals.
The Paro Tshechu is the most popular religious festival drawing the largest number of tourists at a single time. The Tshechu offers the opportunity to see and mingle with the Bhutanese as they enjoy themselves in their finest attire after a year’s hard work on the farm.
The unraveling of one of the biggest Thanka or Thongrol (applique religious art) is the…
Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful of all the temple festivals of Kerala. At the heart of the festival are the elephant processions, elephent pageants, fireworks and thousands of devotees. Following the festivities, enjoy a family homestay on Kerala’s famous backwaters where we’ll watch village life slip slowly by and learn the finer art of Kerala cooking.
Departure dates for 2009: May 28 – Jun 16.
An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnavigate Mt Kailash, which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes the circuit.
A special trip to the land of Ghengis Khan where archery, horse races and Mongolian wrestling excite the country during the Naadam Festival! Beyond the festivities of the “three manly games”, get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries. Join nomadic herders who live in tent-like gers in the land where wild horses roam free.
India’s largest annual festival is a colourful spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of devotees haul gigantic chariots through the main street of Puri. The air is filled with the rhythmic clang of metal gongs, blowing of conch shells and trumpets, and chanting of holy men. There is much more to explore – discover the magic of Puri’s beaches, the charm of Chilika …
An incredible journey to the land of blue skies, green hills and nomadic people. A trip that takes us from the capital, Ulaan Baatar, to the vast countryside of endless steppes, lakes and deserts. This special departure combines the 2008 solar eclipse with a land of timeless beauty. A once in a lifetime event!
Celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Spectacular processions, music and dancing are all part of this exciting festival. Balance all of this merriment with a visit to the fantastic World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves, where you will discover ancient cave temples dedicated to Buddhist, Jain and Hindu gods.
Witness one of India’s largest and most colourful livestock and religious festivals. Thousands of people from rural India flock to Pushkar during the fair and around 50,000 camels are sold, decorated, shaved and raced. After the festivities, relax in a 16th century castle and explore small villages.
On this short cultural tour, we catch a glimpse of this beautiful Himalayan kingdom still holding onto her traditions and customs.
Guarded by towering mountains and covered with thick primeval forests, Bhutan will enchant you with her natural beauty and the spiritual generosity of her people will astound you…
Direct flights from SIN to XCH from Jun 06, 2009!
Christmas Island is most commonly known for the annual Red Crab Migration and the spawning of these land crabs after the first rains in November/December each year. Whale Sharks also appear at this time feeding on plankton and the baby red crab larvae …
On this exciting expedition, we have the opportunity to thoroughly explore the South Shetland region and Antarctic Peninsula searching out breathtaking bays and islands, and marvelling at extraordinary natural wonders. We’ll also hope to travel further into the polar regions than on any other Peregrine expedition, journeying as far as the Antarctic Circle at 66″ 33′ south.
The Borneo Rainforest World Music Festival, now in its 12th year, is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo.
Corinth • Mycenae • Nafplion • Roman Baths • Fortress Palace of Tirins
Follow the path of Helen of Troy, as you cycle some of the world’s oldest trails. Retrace Hellas history as you jump off the beaten track and take dirt tracks and quiet country roads to explore mythical Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion and Epidavros.
The Miri International Jazz Festival 2009 brings together different styles & exotic versions of jazz bands from Europe & Africa in the seaside of Resort City of Miri.
Two days of great jazz, funky, latin, oriental jazz, carribean roots, blues, boogie woogies… all in the intimacy of the Pavillion set against the backdrop of a tropical seaside & the distant calls of the mighty rainforest.
The Harbin Ice Festival, established in 1985, is held annually on January 5 and lasts for over one month. Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province and this is China’s original and greatest ice artwork festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of local people and visitors from all over the world. Come join us as we bundle up and enjoy the winter outdoors!
Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions. Some festivals have their roots in Chinese festivals but have undergone dramatic changes as they mixed with local customs. Some are so different that they do not even remotely resemble the original festival despite sharing the same name and date. Journey with us to uncover Japan’s Spring festivals.
Kruger National Park and the adjoining private reserves of Greater Kruger National Park form one of Africa’s finest wildlife areas, offering superb viewing opportunities all year round. In one of the first national parks to be established in Africa, the custodians of Kruger faced tragedy, triumph and hardship, as they have strived to protect a pristine wilderness region that is sanctuary to over 700 species of mammals, reptiles and birds.
This month everyone at Gecko’s is very excited to announce the release of our new 2008-2010 brochures, and to celebrate we are offering you an early bird special of 10% OFF all Gecko’s trips, excluding Antarctica.
Our new brochures are now available for you to download or order online, and there are so many exciting…
Colombo • Anuradhapura • Dambulla • Sigiriya • Polonnaruwa • Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage • Kandy • Yala National Park • Galle Fort
Scramble over rock fortresses, and be amazed at rock painings centuries old in this experience of a lifetime. Be moved by the elephant orphanage and completely in awe on a game drive through Yala National Park, where you may see leopards, elephants and crocodiles before returning to the urban jungle of Colombo.
Athens • Nafplio • Epidavros Ruins • Sparta • Mystras Ruins • Olympia • Delphi
Explore the Peloponnese region of Greece where the ancient world meets the modern. Enjoy the fantastic scenery while visiting ancient ruins, bursting with mythology and history. Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games and lose yourself in the wonders of Classic Greece.
Athens • Chania • Samaria Gorge • Agia Roumeli • Loutro • Heraklion • Knossos • Santorini • Naxos • Mykonos
Imagine postcard perfect white washed villages carved into rugged island coastlines. Magnificent beaches, taverna-lined harbours and ancient ruins of times gone past. All this is waiting to be explored as you discover the Greek Islands.
Turkey is perched at the crossroad between East and West and offers a fascinating concoction of rich history and diverse landscapes. Our exciting journey allows us to discover the rise and fall of civilisations, but we get to spend some time relaxing too!
From Istanbul we travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, to visit the battlefields and war memorials. We then head to Ephesus, a brilliant Greco-Roman site packed with ancient temples and sprawling ruins. Marvel at the vast amphitheatre where St Paul once preached and stroll the marble streets where Antony and Cleopatra once dallied!
Delhi • Taj Mahal • Agra Fort • Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur • Amber Fort • Nimaj Bagh • Jodhpur • Udaipur
The real magic of Rajasthan can best be discovered away from the popular tourist destinations. From the hectic capital, New Delhi, we travel to Agra and experience the marvels of the Taj Mahal before continuing to Jaipur.
This exciting adventure combines a leisurely-paced trek with the fun of a jungle safari in one of Asia’s premier wildlife reserves. We trek in the beautiful Annapurnas and enjoy great mountain scenery with plenty of time to meet the locals. Our trek begins a short drive away from Pokhara at Naya Phul. The walking is at a relaxed pace and we reach our lodge every day in time for lunch, leaving the afternoon free to relax or experience …
Beijing • Great Wall • Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Xian • Terracotta Warriors • Yangshuo • Hong Kong
The first stop on this fantastic adventure is China’s most famous landmark – the Great Wall. We travel to a quiet section of the wall and walk along this mighty fortification, which stretches for miles towards the horizon.
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