Exploring the Heights & Depths of Asia!
Bangkok • Chiang Mai, trekking, remote hilltribes, cycling • Ayuthaya • Erawan National Park • Kanchanaburi • Ao Nang • Krabi, sea kayaking on Andaman Sea
USD $1,399 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
The best way to appreciate paradise is to jump straight into…
We begin this journey in the vibrant city of Tokyo. The kids will get a real blast from the Toshiba Science Museum followed by a sense of the mighty Sumo when we visit the Sumo museum with the hope of a glimpse of a sumo training stable. The following day we venture to Tokyo Disneyland.…
Dili • Aileu • Maubisse • Hato Builiko • Summit of Mt Ramelau • Maubisse • Aileu
Journey into a land relatively untouched by tourism, and one of the world’s newest democracies – Timor-Leste. We climb mountains, explore villages and cross into the Wetar Strait for a privileged view of the sights and sounds hidden…
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Mt Tatamailau – or Mt Ramelau as it is commonly called – at 2,964m, is the highest mountain in East Timor and home to the Mambai people. Since 1975 it has provided a sanctuary for East Timorese resistance and is considered, like the men and women it protects, to be indestructible. After the referendum in 1999, the people of Hato Builiko fled into hiding on Ramelau’s upper slopes, while below, the departing militia destroyed their homes.
This 14D adventure takes place off the beaten trail in the Sikkim-Himalayas, the epitome of the world’s mountains, encompasses a wonderland which for sheer beauty and magnificence remains unbeaten elsewhere on the globe.
The Sikkim-Himalayas, the epitome of the world’s mountains, encompasses a wonderland which for sheer beauty and magnificence remains unbeaten elsewhere on the globe.
10D Japan Spring Festivals from Apr 11-20, 2010.
From Buddhist monks of Koyasan to the high rollers of Tokyo, this adventure will show you many faces of Nippon. Feast on multi-course traditional Japanese meals and simple but flavorsome bowls of noodles. Drink sake while watching the sun set over the torii gate of Miyajima, and soak your well deserved bones in a natural onsen, or hot spring. For a quick-tempo taste of many things Japanese during this beautiful time of year, this is your trip.
Tibetan Saga Dawa Festival: May 14 – Jun 03, 2010
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.
The Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the day Lord Buddha Sakyamuni was born, achieved enlightenment and passed away. For over a thousand years pilgrims flock to Mt Kailash to replace the Tarboche flagpole, a huge pole that stands on the Kailash kora, south of the mountain.
Parc National des Volcans • Gorilla Trekking Parc National des Volcans •
Kigali City Tour & Genocide Museum
We spend a day trekking to see endangered mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans and the time we spend with these gentle giants is sure not to leave us unchanged. There are no words that can accurately describe the point in time when humans come face to face with the gorillas; words cannot really describe such an overwhelming experience.
Beijing • Forbidden City • Great Wall • Xi’an • Terracotta Warriors • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Gyantse • Shigatse • Tashilhunpo Monastery • Sakya • Saga • Darchen • Mount Kailash • Lake Manasarovar • Everest Base Camp • Rombuk • Nyalam • Kathmandu
An incredible overland journey from Beijing, through the grasslands of central China and across the roof of the world to Asia’s most sacred mountain, Kailash – a completed kora cleanses the sins of a lifetime. Add a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp for a stunning view before descending to Kathmandu.
Beijing • Lhasa • Gyantse • Yamdrok Lake • Shigatse
Explore the Tibetan heartland on this truly memorable journey. Spend some time taking in the sights of the historic capital of Lhasa. Gaze up at the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder, and discover Buddhist culture and traditions that have remained largely unchanged by the passage of time. Look for the magnificent Kumbum of Gyantse and ornate reliquary stupas at Tashilumpo. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of 5000m passes, turquoise lakes, snow capped mountains and the mighty Brahmaputra River on the way to Gyantse and the Monastic complexes in Shigatse for a very special insight into the treasures of Tibet.
Kunming • Dali • Lijiang • Minority People • Zhongdian • Shangri-la • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Gyantse • Shigatse • Sakya • Rombuk Monastery • Everest Base Camp • Zhangmu • Kathmandu
The incredible scenery of Mt Everest and rich religious history of the region make this trip a true adventure. As we pass through remote areas including mountain passes reaching altitudes of over 5000 metres, we mingle with locals, shop in colourful bazaars and visit sacred religious sites along the way.
Beijing • Great Wall, Xi’an • Lhasa • Chengdu • Yangtze River • Three Gorges • Zhujiajiao • Shanghai
Explore the incredible historical and cultural highlights of China and Tibet. Walk in the footsteps of ancient ancestors along the archeological feat of the Great Wall of China. Stand in the renowned Tiananmen Square and enter into The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
In Tibet, embark on a journey to the highest region on earth, with an elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft). Often referred to as the “roof of the world,” Tibet presents a fascinating culture based in spirituality and nature. From the exquisite temples and monasteries to the Yangtze River and adorable Pandas, this adventure will satisfy all your cultural cravings.
Kathmandu • Himalyan Mountain flight • Lhasa • Potala Palace • Jokhang Temple • Sakya Monastery • Shigatse • Tashilhunpo Monastery • Shegar • Gyantse • Everest Base Camp • Rombuk Monastery • Lao Tingri • Zhangmu
Discover the serene beauty of Tibet, known as “the roof of the world”. From narrow alleyways and buzzing bazaars to spectacular views of the world’s highest mountain range, this adventure follows the classic overland route between Lhasa and Kathmandu.
Spectacular scenery, challenging riding (6 passes over 5,000m!) and encounters with one of the world’s most fascinating cultures make this Tibetan adventure a truly incredible experience.
Naadam Festival • Ulaan Baatar • remote monasteries • wilderness camp • Bayan Gobi dunes • Khogno Khan • Karakorum • Khovsgol Lake • camel riding
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.
Yunnan is located in the southern part of China, sharing the border with Burma, Laos, and Vietnam.
The region is noted for its fascinating history, vibrant capital city, breathtaking sceneries, ancient architecture and diverse cultures. Our bike trail feature’s Yunnan’s best authenticities, including the reputed sense of serenity that seems to embrace all visitors to these lands.
Beijing • Great Wall • Trans-Tibetan Railway • Lhasa • Gyantse • Shigatse • Sakya • Everest Base Camp • Kathmandu
Take an amazing overland journey across the roof of the world. From the frenzied streets of Beijing, ride the high-altitude railway to charming Lhasa and overland to Kathmandu via the great monastic centers of Central Tibet and Everest Base Camp. Take part in temple rituals and haggle for a bargain in the markets.
Nairobi • Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage • Giraffe Centre • Craft Markets, Nairobi • Lake Naivasha • Lake Nakuru National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve • Game Drives and Game Walks • Masai Village
In colourful Nairobi, we check out the fantastic African crafts at the local market, feed the giraffes at the Giraffe Manor and spend time with orphaned elephants at the elephant orphanage. Heading to the Rift Valley lakes, we hope to see the thousands of pink flamingos, which create a colourful carpet across the water surface. At Lake Nakuru our game drives take in a vast amount of bird life and hopefully white rhino, while at Lake Naivasha we’ll go for a boat ride looking for hippos.
We’ll spend two full days in the spectacular grasslands of the Masai Mara watching for plains game – wildebeest, zebra and gazelle – closely followed by the predators – lion, hyena, cheetah and the elusive leopard. If you would like a few days rest and relaxation, why not add a Zanzibar Beach Break after your safari?
Beijing • Great Wall • Tiananmen Square • Forbidden City • Summer Palace • Longmen Grottoes • Shaolin Temple • Chengdu • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base • Shanghai • Children’s Palace
The first stop on our 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. Back in Beijing we explore the Forbidden City and do what the local kids do – fly kites in Tiananmen Square.
Aswan & the Islands • Egyptian Museum • Camel Ride • Edfu Temple • Karnak Temple • Komombo Temple • Luxor • Nile Riverboat Cruisev • Red Sea • Snorkelling/Boat Trip • Sphinx •
Temple of Hatshepsut • The Pyramids • Valley of the Kings
We begin our Egypt adventure in Cairo, where we see the treasures of Tutankhamun and the royal mummies, including Ramses II. Later we visit the pyramids and Sphinx before a sleeper train takes us to Aswan. Here we ride camels, sail in a traditional felucca and explore the Nubian bazaar. Boarding our riverboat we cruise to Luxor, visiting the temples of Komombo and Edfu along the way. We explore the massive temple complex at Karnak and cross the Nile to visit the celebrated Valley of the Kings and the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Driving to the coast we have a couple of days by the beach, including a fun boat trip with fantastic snorkelling. We then head back to Cairo and spend a final morning in the Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Victoria Falls, or ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ as it’s known by the locals, is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is truly an unforgettable sight! We spend one night in this exciting region and include a tour of the falls themselves – be prepared to get very wet!
Our next stop is Chobe National Park, famous for its large buffalo herds and home to Africa’s largest elephant population. As well as game drives, a cruise on the Chobe River gives us a wonderful and somewhat different way of viewing the wildlife, as elephants, hippos and giraffes come down to the banks to quench their thirst. Botswana is a diverse country, rich in culture and spectacular scenery, none more so than the pristine natural wonderland of the Okavango Delta.
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.
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.
Beijing • Great Wall • Xi’an • Terracotta Warriors • Jiayuguan • Dunhuang • Turpan • Heavenly Lake • Taklamakan Desert • Kashgar
A journey along the ancient information super-highway will have you travelling from the heart of modern China, through incredible landscapes and desert oasis towns deep into the heart of Central Asia. Explore bazaars, caves and the ancient Terracotta Warriors on this adventure of a lifetime.
Delhi • Kumbh Mela Festival • Rishikesh • Haridwar • River Ganges
From Buddhism to Hinduism to Sikhism, the Indian religious beliefs are as varied and diverse as India itself. Visit the cultural and spiritual centres of Rishikesh and Haridwar, where the Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims coming to this sacred stretch of the River Ganges to bathe and pay their respects during this holy time.
Ulaan Baatar • Horbund, Yolyn Am National Park • remote monasteries • wilderness camp • Gobi Desert • Bayan Gobi dunes • Guvchin-Us • Tsenher Hotsprings • Karakorum • Great White Lake • Grasslands Ger Stay • Khovsgol Lake • Selenge River • Khustai National Park
An incredible journey to the land of blue skies, green hills and nomadic people. 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 ‘gers’ in the land where wild horses roam free.
Casablanca • Rabat • Keknes • Volubilis • Fes • Merzouga • Tineghir • Todgha Gorges • Dades • Gorges • Ouarzazate • At Benhaddou • Imlil • Aremd • Essaouira • Marrakech
The best of Morocco is encapsulated in this trip, which visits the Atlas Mountains, the stunning coast and remote desert regions. Famous Kasbahs, spicy markets and vibrant cities ensure this trip satisfies both the seasoned and novice traveller.
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