Balkans Rail Adventure
Why book this trip?
Explore Europe’s newest countries; travelling by rail through some of the Balkan’s most inspiring scenery. This fast paced trip gets under the skin of Tito’s Yugoslavia to experience thriving cities that remain undiscovered by most travellers.
Rail journeys – Travel by local train including the Bar… Learn more
Venice to Rome by Rail
Why book this trip?
Travel across Italy by train on a fast-paced adventure taking in the sights and delights of some of Italy’s most iconic cities. Stroll and sip a spritz alongside the canals of Venice, wander the food markets of Bologna, gaze out over the breath-taking beauty of Florence… Learn more
Kolkata to Amritsar
Why book this trip?
Travel on India’s extensive rail network from buzzing Kolkata in the East to Amritsar’s Golden Temple. On the way we delve into India’s melting pot of religions including Hinduism in Varanasi and Buddhism in Bodh Gaya as well as sailing along the Ganges and riding the… Learn more
Japan’s Culinary Heritage
A small-group guided food tour through Japan’s best-kept culinary traditions
Highlights
Visit Kanazawa’s local food market which has attracted residents and visitors for almost 300 years
Hunt for wild vegetables (Sansai) with a Sansai expert and learn traditional cooking methods with the Gokayama community
Learn the art of earth-oven cooking… Learn more
Winter Nakasendo Trail
A small-group guided winter tour to the Nakasendo trail. Walk or snow-shoe on five days for 1-3 hours
Availability
December to March
Highlights
Walk or snowshoe village to village on the loveliest parts of the winter Nakasendo Trail
Visit beautifully-preserved old post towns in the snowy Kiso Valley
Soak in… Learn more
Kumano Ancient Trail
A small-group guided walking tour with five hikes of 2-6 hours of village-to-village walking on the Kumano Kodo Trail
Availability
April to November
Highlights
From imperial Kyoto, head through the Kumano mountains to the Pacific Ocean fishing port of Kii-Katsuura
Village to village walking on enchanting sections of the Kumano… Learn more
Japan Hiking Highlights: The Kumano Kodo and the Nakasendo Trail
A special small-group guided walking and cultural tour with five hikes of 2-4 hours
Availability
Late March through November
Highlights
Walk and discover historic Kyoto, visiting Zen temples, strolling bamboo groves, and walking the atmospheric Gion district
Visit all three Grand Shrines of pilgrimage on the Kumano Kodo: Hongu, Shingu,… Learn more
Festivals of Bhutan
Experience the unique festivals and culture of Bhutan
Hidden away in a corner of the Himalaya, the secretive kingdom of Bhutan is an unforgettable destination with ancient traditions, spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant festivals. At these hundreds of people gather to see the monks, dressed in brightly coloured robes, perform… Learn more
Bhutan: Druk Path Trek
Hike Bhutan’s Druk Path, an ancient trading route between Paro and Thimpu
The Druk Path is one of Bhutan’s classic treks and follows an ancient, high-level trade route from Paro to Thimpu in a country visited by only a lucky few. Trek through splendid rhododendron forests, past yak herder settlements,… Learn more
Canada and New England in the fall – Departs 03 October 2023
Tour Departs: 03 October 2023
Tour Length: 28 Days
Overview:
Seeing Eastern Canada and New England in The Fall is seeing nature at its best and most colourful. Our relaxed coach touring programme commences in Toronto and we then travel to the magnificent Niagara Falls before crossing the border and… Learn more
Iconic Thailand – National Geographic Journeys
Experience the timeless grandeur of Thailand’s cities, temples, and landscapes on a cross-country adventure. Explore the rich cultural heritage and culinary delights of Chiang Mai, then head south to discover tropical coastlines. Stroll the sun-drenched shores of Ko Samui, and venture to limestone cliffs and sacred caves in Krabi. In… Learn more
Discover Mongolia – National Geographic Journeys
Mongolia’s sublime beauty reveals itself in endless expanses of steppe and sky and an age-old nomadic culture that joins the people with the land. Journey through this remote, seldom-travelled region of Asia, from sprawling Ulaanbaatar to green, grassy plains where wild horses roam. Discover the country’s surviving Buddhist heritage on… Learn more
