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Southern Thai Delights (ATTS)
For years, travellers have made a beeline for the south of Thailand. This compact 1-week trip offers a convenient but unhurried way to experience the beautiful beaches and laid-back culture for yourself. Centred in the southern hotspots of Koh Samui and Krabi, relax on the beach or get busy on optional excursions—we make it easy to enjoy thrilling jungle treks and kayak excursions. And nothing is more inspiring than savouring a magnificent sunset on the beach—drink in hand, of course.
Highlights: Kayaking along the stunning coastline of Koh Mae Ko, exploring 'The Beach' at beautiful Maya Bay, trekking through the jungle on an optional excursion, relaxing in a tropical paradise.
- Trip Style:
- G-Plus
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Thailand & Angkor Wat Cultural Journey (ATTWD)
Just a few minutes into the bustle of Bangkok and you realize why Thailand is known as the 'Land of Smiles'. Explore the region’s charming temples, take a canal tour and enjoy a break from the fast pace of Bangkok in the hills of Chiang Mai. Inhale fragrant lemongrass as you indulge in a khantoke dinner and learn to cook. Our experts will season your adventure with local spice and colour. And, for a memorable finish, explore the jungle-choked ruins of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat—the largest religious monument in the world.
Highlights: Making all your favourite Thai dishes in a cooking class, Experiencing Buddhist ceremonies, Learning about the history and conservation of elephants, Supporting a school in Siem Reap with lunch visit, Walking into the past with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Cultural Treasures of Vietnam (AVDVD)
Treasured culture, stunning scenery, turbulent history—Vietnam has the perfect set of ingredients for adventure travel and this trip is the recipe that brings them together with more than a dash of comfort. Get off the beaten path and take a peek behind the scenes at the places and people that make this country so intriguing. Changing at a scorching rate, this is the perfect time to experience Vietnam at its most dynamic.
Highlights: Enjoying onsite history lessons with local experts at the Cu Chi tunnels and Hoa Lo Prison, Immersing yourself in local culture, Meeting local people in rural towns and floating villages, Tasting your way through local markets, Learning the basics of Vietnamese specialties in cooking classes
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
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
Vietnam Family Adventure (AVVF)
Gifted with a staggering abundance of flavourful food, fascinating culture, untouched nature and disarmingly friendly people, Vietnam has more than earned its rep as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. This fun-focused family trip packs as much of the good stuff into 12 days as humanly possible—including cruising Halong Bay, exploring the Imperial Citadel, museum visits and even a boat trip to a floating market—yet still offers more than enough time to relax. Don’t forget to pack your smile; you’ll be needing it often here.
Highlights: Exploring Hanoi by cyclo, cruising the peaks in Halong Bay, shopping and relaxing in Hoi An, meeting local families in the Mekong Delta, discovering bustling Ho Chi Minh City
Cuba Explorer (CCCE)
Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this 9-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island’s rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned van is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island’s vibrant culture and incredible Caribbean beaches.
Highlights: Cruising through Havana in a vintage automobile, watching the making of the famous Cuban cigar at a local factory, blissing out on a beautiful beach overlooking the blue Caribbean.
- Trip Style:
- G-Plus
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Cuba Family Adventure (CCFA)
Cuba’s past is well-known, but what of its present? Take the family and find out for yourself on this jam-packed 12-day adventure that celebrates the island’s colonial past and vibrant modern-day culture. Here, you’ll learn to salsa in Havana, go swimming in Cueva de los Peces, explore colonial Trinidad and learn about the revolution in historic Santa Clara. Blessed with history, culture and unspoiled natural splendour, Cuba is captivating, indoors and out.
Highlights: Cruising through Havana in a vintage automobile, Blissing out on a beautiful beach overlooking the Caribbean, Exploring Indian Cave by boat, Walking among karst peaks, visiting a crocodile farm, learning about fascinating Cuban history.
Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala (CGEM)
Antigua, Guatemala's most beautiful colonial city, is famous for its celebrations, and this unique 10-day adventure ensures you're there for Semana Santa—one of the most vibrant and colourful celebrations in all of Central America. Line the parade route along cobblestone streets decorated in flower petals and take in religious processionals on Good Friday. Search for cultural treasures at the famous Chichicastenango market and meet local Mayan villagers amidst the volcanic scenery of Lake Atitlán. See for yourself how timing is everything as you discover the splendour of Guatemala.
Highlights: Bartering at the bustling local market of Chichicastenango, Relaxing at breathtaking and peaceful Lake Atitlán, Watching the Holy Week processions and elaborate colourful carpets laid out in the streets in Antigua.
Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO)
One of the great festivals of the world, the Day of the Dead is at once a celebration of ancestors and a huge party. From candy skulls and colourful parades to family picnics in historic cemeteries, the Day of the Dead is a party like no other and this tour is your backstage pass. If you’re culturally curious or slightly ghoulish, join us in Oaxaca—Mexico’s artistic heartland—for a truly different perspective of the country at its most exciting. And with incredible ruins and fantastic landscapes all around, you don’t need to be Wednesday Addams to get into the macabre spirit of this incredible celebration.
Highlights: Following the seas of flowers and flickering candles of cemetery vigils, Watching the painted faces and street dances during Day of the Dead parades, Enjoying beautiful colonial Oaxaca, Bartering for macabre skeleton dolls at the market
Mexico Civilizations (CMMCD)
The top of Uxmal’s grand pyramid rewards you with a breathtaking view. This is what you came to Mexico for—the side of the Yucatán you can’t see from behind a resort’s wall. You’re here to dig deeper and discover the region’s rich archaeological and cultural wonders. Fill up on local delicacies and rich culture in Mérida but save space on your camera’s memory card for the region’s white sand beaches. From the majesty of Chichén Itzá to the ruins at Tulúm, connect with a side of Mexico few travellers get to know.
Highlights: Digging deep into ancient history at Mayan ruins, Delving into Mexican culture though the food and markets of Mérida, Swimming in the cooling underground cenotes, Exploring Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Classic Costa Rica (CRCRD)
Connect with nature’s best in Costa Rica. Explore the lush rainforests full of exotic flora and fauna. Relax in the hot springs near Arenal Volcano and later enjoy a tortilla-making lesson and lunch with a local family. Learn how chocolate is made on a tour at La Tirimbina Rainforest Center and then enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Monteverde’s cloud forest atop a treetop canopy. Costa Rica is a world famous destination known for beautiful landscapes from the ground up.
Highlights: Learning about the Sarapiqui rainforest and Monteverde cloudforest with local naturalists, Partaking in demonstrations by experts on how chocolate and coffee get from the forest to your table, Sharing lunch and a cooking demonstration in a local family's home
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Costa Rica Family Experience (CRFS)
Nothing brings learning to life like real-world experience. This week-long trip’s engaging lesson plan gives your kids an education in biology and ecology they’ll never get in a textbook. Here, you’ll spend five life-changing days studying the flora and fauna that inhabit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park. Elsewhere, you’ll get in touch with the land by rappelling, rafting, swimming, horseback-riding and even surfing all over it. Science + gym? You do the math.
Highlights: Learning to surf on Costa Rica's pristine beaches, visiting a local family to learn to make tortillas, Spotting nature in dense cloud forest, enjoying the natural beauty of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
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
South African Family Adventure (DAFA)
Choosing the right trip for your family is tough. South Africa makes it ridiculously easy. Looking for a scenic drive? Check out the wonders along the fabled Panorama Route. Eager to spot the Big Five on the prowl? The national parks of Timbavati and Kruger are here to help. Curious about local history and traditional customs? Ask the villagers yourself. Fancy a swim or a stroll through the mountains? St. Lucia and Drakensburg deliver. If variety is indeed the spice of life, South Africa may just be the world’s greatest spice cabinet.
Highlights: Searching for the Big Five in Kruger, soaking up culture and history in Johannesburg, hiking in the mountains at Drakensburg, relaxing at the beach at St Lucia. spotting white lions in Timbavati game reserve.
The Garden Route (DAGR)
Mild temperatures, lush forests and supreme comfort aren’t what many people think of when they hear ‘Africa’. But then again, few people explore South Africa’s Western Cape. It’s their loss, really; this trip incorporates an unbeatable combination of beaches, coves, cuisine and accommodation. And there’s plenty of the other Africa on hand, too; the region’s ruggedly beautiful scenery guarantees you’ll get plenty of both the Africa you know—and the one you just fell in love with.
Highlights: Stopping to take in spectacular views along Route 62, exploring the fascinating Cango Caves, hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park, testing out the local cuisine with a traditional braai (barbecue), taking in the beauty of the world-famous Garden Route.
Kruger & Cape Town (DAKC)
South Africa’s seamless ability to blend unfiltered natural rawness and cosmopolitan creature comforts is equal parts accident and art. This trip takes you from the thriving urban culture and plush accommodations of the big cities to an authentic safari excursion in Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Game Reserve. Track the Big Five with a team of skilled and knowledgeable CEOs by day, break for a delectable dinner, then hit the town in style at night. This is quintessential Africa.
Highlights: Exploring vibrant Cape Town, enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, searching for and snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives, spotting wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park.
Kruger & the Garden Route (DAKG)
Two wildly divergent—and equally authentic—sides of Africa, one incredible life-changing trip! Designed especially for the comfort-minded traveller, this adventure merges the world-famous wildlife of South Africa with the equally wondrous (and less-explored) natural grace of the fabled Garden Route over 12 extraordinary days. Wildlife excursions in Kruger National Park will bring you closer to the Big Five than any nature documentary, and relaxing evenings spent sipping wine and dining in style on the glorious southeastern coast make for a truly unforgettable experience.
Highlights: Taking in spectacular views along Route 62, hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park, Marvelling in the beauty of the world-famous Garden Route, Snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, spotting more wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park.
Kruger, Cape Town & Falls (DAKL)
The perfect African adventure for those who want to experience all of this region’s diverse pleasures quickly, authentically and comfortably, this 13-day trip has it all—and then some. Unfolding in three flight-assisted stages, this trip will take you from urban Cape Town to the sprawling wilderness of Kruger National Park, home of the Big Five and countless photo ops. From there, jet off to Livingstone, Zambia’s colonial jewel, and feel the awesome roar of Victoria Falls for yourself. Throughout, experienced CEOs will be on hand to draw out the best this magical land has to offer.
Highlights: Exploring vibrant Cape Town, Enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, Searching for and snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives, Spotting wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park and on the Zambezi River in Livingstone.
Kruger Safari (DAKR)
Savvy travellers know that a genuine African wildlife safari experience need not be all sweat and struggle. We built this 6-day trip for adventurers who want to get right out into the thick of things with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of comfort. Here, you’ll tour South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve by day and dream of tomorrow’s encounters with the Big Five from the coziest lodges available. With trusty CEOs at the ready, you’re free to focus on the important stuff, like squeezing that rhino into your viewfinder.
Highlights: Enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, searching for and snapping great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, spotting white lions and more game inside world-famous Kruger National Park.
Kruger & Falls (DAKU)
Enjoy a quick taste of southern Africa’s characteristic highlights on this brief-yet-comprehensive trip to South Africa and Zambia. It begins with a safari expedition in the Kruger area and the Timbavati Game Reserve—South Africa’s famed zoos without cages—where you’ll get the chance to see and photograph the Big Five on their own turf. Later, you’ll jet off to Zambia for a date with the awesome spectacle that is Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world. Finally, there’s time to unwind and absorb the experience along the banks of the Zambezi River in Livingstone.
Highlights: Enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, searching for and snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, spotting white lions and more wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park, Getting wet at the mighty Victoria Falls.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
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| Southern Thai Delights (ATTS) | 8 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1275
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$1499
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| Thailand & Angkor Wat Cultural Journey (ATTWD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$2999
USD
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| Cultural Treasures of Vietnam (AVDVD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$1785
USD
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$2099
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| Timeless Vietnam (AVHC) | 13 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1615
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$1899
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| Vietnam Family Adventure (AVVF) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
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$1399
USD
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| Cuba Explorer (CCCE) | 9 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1530
USD
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$1699
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| Cuba Family Adventure (CCFA) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
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$1099
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| Semana Santa - Easter in Guatemala (CGEM) | 10 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1099
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| Mexico Day of the Dead in Oaxaca (CMDO) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$999
USD
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| Mexico Civilizations (CMMCD) | 9 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$1530
USD
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Was
$1799
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| Classic Costa Rica (CRCRD) | 9 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$1240
USD
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$1549
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| Costa Rica Family Experience (CRFS) | 8 days | Family | Comfort |
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$999
USD
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| Southern Africa Safari (DADSD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
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$6499
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| South African Family Adventure (DAFA) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
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$2999
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| The Garden Route (DAGR) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1599
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| Kruger & Cape Town (DAKC) | 9 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$2649
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| Kruger & the Garden Route (DAKG) | 12 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$3499
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| Kruger, Cape Town & Falls (DAKL) | 13 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$3599
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| Kruger Safari (DAKR) | 6 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1599
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| Kruger & Falls (DAKU) | 10 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$2599
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