India, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bhutan
We love India especially in the cooler months of Oct/Nov and Feb-March, and private group trips are becoming popular here, partly perhaps of the success of the lovely (and very funny) recent film ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’!
We’re tipping Sri Lanka to be the next big Asian destination for… Read the rest
The Jewel of Sri Lanka by Discover Travel
Sri Lanka truly is an amazing little jewel of a country with something to offer everyone. With a history and culture spanning over 2000 years, the numerous UNESO listed heritage sites will satisfy the history buff, there is a huge array of wildlife for the nature lovers (particularly elephants, leopards,… Read the rest
E-visas announced for India
In great news for New Zealand travellers, India has announced e-visas are now available, thereby doing away with the need to send your passport to the Indian High Commission in Wellington and hopefully also the long queues at immigration in India!
Details can be found here. This is what… Read the rest
Exploring Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an amazing destination. It has something for everybody. The scenery is beautiful, the beaches are great, the temples are fascinating, the food delicious and the people are charming. The wildlife is stunning. My family and I arrived into Colombo early morning at the end of July and… Read the rest
Everest High Passes
The ultimate trek to the best vantage points of the Everest region.
This challenging trek will more than satisfy the ambitious trekker intent on crossing high passes without the commitment of any technical climbing. Heading towards Everest we cross the Kongma La to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar.… Read the rest
Sri Lanka Expedition: Village & Tea Treks
Trek the enchanting terrain of the Teardrop Isle
Venture off the tourist trail and uncover the raw beauty of Sri Lankan paradise on this heart-pumping, soul-warming, active adventure that takes you behind the scenes of this irresistible island. Trek deep into steamy jungles amid birdlife and butterflies, traverse the undulating… Read the rest
Annapurna Chitwan
Combine a trek in Annapurna with a wildlife safari
This adventure is a fine contrast between trekking the remote foothills of the Annapurna’s and a safari in the vicinity of Chitwan. Trek through traditional Hindu villages and pristine forests to ridge top camps that afford remarkable views of Annapurna South… Read the rest
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Marvel at an amphitheatre of dramatic peaks & glaciers
Annapurna is the 10th highest peak in the world. It was the first 8000 metre peak ever summitted, in June 1950 by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog. The tale of this epic climb is told in one of the… Read the rest
Maldives Dhoni Cruise
Cruise aboard atmospheric vessels in this tropical paradise
Maldivian crew will accompany you as you cruise the coral reefs in the translucent waters of the Maldives. During the day there is ample time to swim and snorkel and cruise between islands, while at night we moore off remote islands with… Read the rest
Bhutan’s Rice Bowl Valleys
Bhutan can boast a truly unique and carefully protected history and culture with gentle people whose culture and traditions are deeply rooted in the Buddhist principles. Listen to the Buddhist monks chanting ancient prayers in a monastery or observe a farming family go about their daily chores in a bucolic… Read the rest
