- x Duration 11 to 15
Melbourne to the Red Centre (OAMR)
If you really want to get Down Under and experience Australia’s highlights without feeling rushed, you’ll have to get off the big coaches. Explore Melbourne before hitting the Great Ocean Road and cutting through the outback to the Red Centre. Here you’ll experience the mysteries of Uluru and gain insight into Aboriginal culture. When it comes time to bed down, shake things up with a variety of unique accommodation—from safari tents to underground hostels and even a traditional sheep station.
Highlights: Marvelling at the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, bedding down at a traditional sheep station, learning about dreamtime stories from the Aborigines, catching the magnificent colours of Uluru at sunset, exploring the Red Centre with a local guide
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Trekking the Huayhuash Circuit (SPHH)
Comparable to the Himalayas and the Rockies in terms of snow-capped alpine beauty, Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash is a mountain-climber’s dream come true. Located in one of the most remote sections of the Andes, the range asks a lot from those who trek it, but your CEO has all the expertise, equipment and encouragement you’ll need to get the most out of these majestic peaks. Great on its own, this trip gets even better when paired with a Machu Picchu trek or any other Peru-based adventure.
Highlights: Taking in the glacial alpine scenery along the Huayhuash Circuit, challenging yourself conquering the high-altitude mountain passes, sleeping in tents under the stars in the remote wilderness.
- Trip Style:
- Active
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 5
Wonders of Brazil (SZWB)
From the cobblestone streets of colonial Paraty to remote interior wilderness, uncover the wonders of Brazil in two exciting weeks. Experience Iguassu Falls—so massive they straddle two countries and so intriguing you'll need two days to fully appreciate them. Not to be outdone, the Pantanal wetlands are teeming with wildlife like caiman, jaguar and exotic birds. Finally, trade early morning songbirds for samba nights in Rio and the rhythm of the beach. This adventure provides natural and cultural highlights and the best Brazil has to offer.
Highlights: Wandering the cobblestone streets of colonial Paraty, living it up in Rio, marvelling at Iguassu Falls, encountering wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal, sipping caipirinhas on the beach.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Brazil Football 2014—Falls & Fandemonium (SZWC)
Every four years, soccer fans get the chance to watch the world's best players compete in the mother of all championships. This time it's happening in Brazil. Join the party and connect with the people's samba spirit while exploring the most exuberant nation in South America. Get a dose of urban delights in Rio and southern Curitiba and natural wonders at stunning Iguassu Falls and the massive Pantanal wetlands. Better yet, you'll fly between Rio and Curitiba so there's more time to celebrate. While no match tickets are included, you're free to arrange your own or simply dance along during the country's biggest party yet.
Highlights: Being a part of football euphoria in Brazil, sipping caipirinhas at night, marvelling at Iguassu Falls, encountering wildlife in the Brazilian Pantanal, cheering for your team with many others, partying with thousands on the Brazilian streets, experiencing all Rio has to offer by day and night.
Ultimate Italy: Winter (EIULC)
From the delightful small towns of Umbria to Venice's splendour, this is an adventure for those looking to indulge in Italy’s delights in the winter, when the crowds are fewer and the food and drink in even greater abundance than usual. Marvel at the Renaissance glories of Tuscany and sample the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna in Ravenna. Your CEO will take care of the details so you can travel at a leisurely pace and appreciate the scenery. Experience the best of Italy in winter in this all-encompassing tour.
Highlights: Indulging in a Roman meal with new local friends, wandering the winding streets of Siena, sipping a cappuccino in a piazza in Florence, visiting the medieval town of Gubbio, revelling in the breathtaking piazza San Marco in Venice
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX)
Like the ‘Antarctica Classic,' this 13-day expedition introduces you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, but adds on two additional days to better explore its majesty. Part of the reward of arriving in Antarctica is the challenge of negotiating the Drake Passage—and the MS Expedition will bring you there safely. Encounter leopard seals lazing on ice floes and immense rookeries of penguins surrounded by towering glaciers. The Expedition’s expert guides and lecturers offer knowledge and insight that really bring the nature and history of the region to life, creating the adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights: Spend 6 full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands, conquer the notorious Drake Passage, learn from polar experts about the wonders of the Antarctic region, come face-to-face with amazing polar wildlife, marvel at immense icebergs, spend time on deck spotting whales and watching soaring albatross
- Trip Style:
- Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Sri Lanka Family Adventure (ASFA)
Sri Lanka has been off most travellers’ radar for a while. Come explore it before the crowds catch on! Beginning in Negombo, this 13-day trip will introduce you and your kids to Sri Lanka’s diverse culture and landscape through visits to sites like the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the Temple of the Tooth, an ayurvedic health centre, a colonial Dutch fort and time in the hill towns of the positively stunning Knuckles Mountains. Warm and welcoming Sri Lanka’s doors are open. All you have to do is come on in.
Highlights: Exploring Sigiriya rock fortress, Admiring the views from the Knuckles Mountain range, savouring flavours at a village meal, gaining insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation, relaxing on pristine beaches.
Thailand Volunteer & Hilltribe Trek (ATVJ)
Experience the diversity of Thailand on an adventure that includes hilltribe trekking in the North, beach time in the South and life-changing volunteer projects on a pristine Andaman island. You’ll make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children as you pitch in at the local school, and after a rewarding day, you can really immerse yourself in the island lifestyle as nights are spent in a beachside homestay. Then trade the beach for the hills and a chance to trek to resilient hilltribe villages.
Highlights: Giving back through volunteering with a school and community projects, experiencing local life in a homestay, blissing out in Khao Sok National Park, visiting a community tourism project on Koh Pra Thong, trekking small hilltribe villages and fields
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Timeless Vietnam (AVHC)
For those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option, this adventure explores the best of Vietnam’s history, culture and cuisine. From the breathless beauty of Halong Bay to the former imperial capital of Hue, the ancient port town of Hoi An and the Mekong Delta, Vietnam offers adventurous visitors a chance to explore its ancient past, recent history and promising future. With comfortable accommodation and transport by private air-conditioned van arranged by your CEO, you'll have plenty of time to appreciate the incredible beauty and remarkable people of Vietnam.
Highlights: Cruising Halong Bay in a junk boat, Hitting the beach in Nha Trang, Exploring the Mekong Delta and experiencing a rural homestay, seeing the city from a cyclo
- Trip Style:
- G-Plus
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Mayan Ruins & Culture (CERC)
The ultimate exploration of Mayan culture for those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option. Explore the ruins at Copán and Tikal, walk the cobblestone colonial cities of Suchitoto and Antigua and take part in a Mayan tree-planting ceremony after a local lunch on breathtaking Lake Atitlán. From the Caribbean flavour of Livingston to lesser-visited El Salvador, your local CEO will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Mayan culture.
Highlights: Exploring ancient ruins and visiting modern day Mayan communities, Following the cobblestone streets of colonial Suchitoto and Antigua, Participating in a Mayan tree-planting ceremony, Enjoying breathtaking volcanic vistas on Lake Atitlán.
Basic Costa Rica (CRCR)
Stay flexible in Costa Rica on this unique 2-week adventure. You'll hit the volcanoes, a cloud forest and both of the incredible coasts. Chill out on white sand beaches and explore pristine wildlife reserves. Best of all, this trip gives you the flexibility to create the adventure of a lifetime, so you can soar across the treetops by zipline, rappel down a waterfall or learn to surf the Pacific breaks. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials—everything you need to explore the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica.
Highlights: Chilling out on the Caribbean and Pacific, cruising across Lake Arenal with beautiful views of Arenal Volcano, opportunities to go whitewater rafting, horseback riding along the beach or flying through the cloud forest canopy.
Costa Rica Explorer (CRE)
Costa Rica has as many microclimates as it does opportunities for active adventures—and this 2-week journey will bring you the best of both. There's a visit to a cloud forest, but for a bigger jolt, try rappelling down waterfalls or flying across ziplines above the treetops. For a different pace, float through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park and visit turtle nesting grounds if you choose. From the Caribbean beaches to the Pacific, this stunning tour embodies some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.
Highlights: Spotting wildlife while cruising the canals of Tortuguero, enjoying spectacular volcano views, hiking the trails of reserves and national parks, relaxing on the Pacific beaches.
- Trip Style:
- G-Plus
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Panama Experience (CRSP)
From San José, hit the beach and mountain retreats on your way to the locks of the world-famous Panama Canal at the centre of the Americas. Visit gorgeous islands and chill to reggae beats on Caribbean beaches. Search for the quetzal bird in cloud forests and shake your tailfeather in the clubs of Panama City. With your hotel and transport arranged by our CEOs, you can concentrate on choosing your own adventure.
Highlights: Listening to the reggae rhythms wafting through the Caribbean air, staring out at the crystal blue ocean, walking through lush greenery of the highlands, kicking back in a hammock on the Pacific, opportunity to watch ships pass through the Panama Canal.
Cape & Dunes Overland (DADO)
Journey from the city streets of Cape Town to the desert of Namibia and experience the diversity of Africa on this classic adventure—Namibia is one of the world's most fascinating countries. Encounter a thrilling game drive through Etosha National Park and explore the world's highest sand dunes at Soussusvlei. Our unique overland truck will get you around smoothly and safely, while camping will keep you in the thick of the action. With guaranteed departures, plenty of optional excursions and a certified CEO to take care of the hassles, you’ll be free to absorb the spirit of this amazing country.
Highlights: Soak up cosmopolitan Cape Town, take in the breathtaking view of the immense Fish River Canyon, tackle the world's largest sand dunes, get your adrenaline going on some adventurous activities, snap shots of the Big Five in Etosha National Park.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Southern Africa Safari (DADSD)
Visit the very best of South Africa, Botswana and Zambia in two action-packed weeks. Whether from the bow of a boat or the back of an open 4x4, our experts will improve your chances of getting ‘the’ shot. When on safari, our serviced tented camps are perfect for those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option—you’ll drift off to sleep to the soft calls of cranes and awake to the rustle of elephants grazing on nearby riverbanks. This trip isn’t just about the wildlife—it’s for those interested in cultural heritage, too. You’ll experience a meal in a South African home, tour Soweto in Johannesburg and join in a drum session in Livingstone. Experience all Southern Africa has to offer!
Highlights: Enjoying wildlife viewing and lectures with an expert safari guide in the top parks of the region, Studying recent history in Soweto and at the Mandela House, savouring traditional foods with locals in their homes, Visiting Hope Africa Children's Day School-a Planeterra supported project
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Highlights of Morocco (DCHM)
If you want to hit Morocco’s highlights, this is your adventure. Wander through kasbahs, spice markets and cities pulsing with energy on this comprehensive trip. Climb onto a camel and explore the edge of the Sahara before admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains. Experience the energy of imperial cities as you explore souks stuffed with exotic wares. Then take a moment to appreciate this amazing adventure as you camp under the stars among some of the world's biggest sand dunes.
Highlights: Wandering ancient medinas and Roman ruins, riding a camel into the Sahara, spending the night in a desert tent and a mountain gîte, bargaining in exotic souks.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Adventure (DKKU)
Meet mountain gorillas and the other amazing wildlife on this 2-week overland adventure. Spot wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will keep you in the thick of the action. Experience a world apart as you encounter the colourful cultures and wild landscapes of Kenya and Uganda.
Highlights: Seeing a mountain gorilla up close and personal, searching for the elusive wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, photographing diverse wildlife, rafting down the White Nile River.
Highlights of Madagascar (DMHM)
Wild landscapes, village culture, beaches—Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes and people you’ll find nowhere else. And everybody loves lemurs. You’ll get to embrace local life but still have time to relax at the beach. Best of all, there’s always a local CEO there to lead the way and provide a link to the unusual and extraordinary.
Highlights: Searching for lemurs and unique wildlife, learning about endemic flora and fauna in world famous national parks, visiting local artisan workshops, experiencing local rituals and cultures
Cape & Dunes Overland (DNDO)
Experience incredible desert scenery and cosmopolitan city streets as you discover the diverse riches of South Africa and Namibia on this two-week adventure. Beginning in Namibia, and continuing down the western edge of South Africa, this tour is a nature and adventure lover's dream. Explore the world's highest sand dunes, visit Africa's largest canyon and explore Etosha National Park in search if the 'Big 5'. Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife. This is truly an African experience.
Highlights: Seeing the 'Big 5' in Etosha National Park, trying adrenaline activities, tackling the world's largest sand dunes, appreciating beauty in the Fish River Canyon and culture in Cape Town.
Mt Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure (DTKS)
From the soaring heights of Africa's highest peak to the endless plains of the Serengeti, discover the best of Tanzania. In the company of our expert guides, explore the world's best game parks in pursuit of Africa’s Big Five and climb iconic Mt Kilimanjaro. Our agile 4x4s will get you to close to some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife. And, with full-service camping, you can stay close to the action without having to worry about the chores—so you can focus on the magnificent terrain and fantastic views. If you're craving a physical challenge and wildlife encounters that will leave you breathless, here's the fix.
Highlights: Conquering Africa's highest peak, exploring Tanzania's best game parks, meeting the Masai, savouring local specialties with traditional meals.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne to the Red Centre (OAMR) | 13 days | Yolo | Basic |
From
$1700
USD
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Was
$1999
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| Trekking the Huayhuash Circuit (SPHH) | 13 days | Active | Standard |
From
$1500
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1999
|
| Wonders of Brazil (SZWB) | 13 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2295
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2699
|
| Brazil Football 2014—Falls & Fandemonium (SZWC) | 13 days | Yolo | Basic | |
| Ultimate Italy: Winter (EIULC) | 13 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1700
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1999
|
| Antarctica Classic in Depth (XVAESX) | 13 days | Small Ship Cruising & Sailing | N/A |
From
$7999
USD
|
| Sri Lanka Family Adventure (ASFA) | 13 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1799
USD
|
| Thailand Volunteer & Hilltribe Trek (ATVJ) | 13 days | Classic | Basic |
From
$1280
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1599
|
| Timeless Vietnam (AVHC) | 13 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1615
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1899
|
| Mayan Ruins & Culture (CERC) | 14 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2399
USD
|
| Basic Costa Rica (CRCR) | 14 days | Classic | Basic |
From
$1099
USD
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| Costa Rica Explorer (CRE) | 14 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1530
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1799
|
| Panama Experience (CRSP) | 14 days | Yolo | Basic |
From
$1249
USD
|
| Cape & Dunes Overland (DADO) | 14 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1232
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1449
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| Southern Africa Safari (DADSD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$5525
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$6499
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| Highlights of Morocco (DCHM) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1275
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1499
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| Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Adventure (DKKU) | 14 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2199
USD
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| Highlights of Madagascar (DMHM) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1999
USD
|
| Cape & Dunes Overland (DNDO) | 14 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1449
USD
|
| Mt Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure (DTKS) | 14 days | Classic | Basic |
From
$3999
USD
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