Discovering the World once again

Just like many of our clients, the Discover Travel team have been exploring the world again during the winter. Ian and Janine have now returned from hosting successful escorted journeys to Svalbard and Southern Africa respectively, with plenty of great photographs, stories and happy memories. Peter has been enjoying the… Learn more
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Grand Tour of South America 34 Days – Departs 19 August 2025

34 Days From NZD $39,580 pp twinshare
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**VERY LIMITED SPACES STILL AVAILABLE ON 2024 DEPARTURE** Departing 03 September 2024. Pricing from $36,965 per person, twin share and from $46,980 single.   Small group hosted journey • Guaranteed to go • Flights included Multi Country Tours – South America, Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru Introduction Amazonian rainforest,… Learn more

4 Days in Buenos Aires by Linda Weiss

Buenos Aires is a fantastic City in which to spend a few days. The cosmopolitan capital of Argentina is rich in history and culture, displays an eclectic mix of Architectural Styles and is home to several iconic neighbourhoods just waiting to be explored. With Air New Zealand now operating direct… Learn more

Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by Ian Collier

For many people, the culmination of a trip to South America is a visit to Machu Picchu, the famed lost city of the Incas. For some people however the hike along the Inca trail is almost as important as getting to Machu Pichu and we are seeing this on more… Learn more

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NEW! Longitudinal World Cruise I

65 Days From NZD $68,890 pp twinshare
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65 DAYS | 9 COUNTRIES Embark on a grand voyage across the Americas as you sail from “the end of the world” to the Great Lakes. Experience epic wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. Immerse yourself in nature through the scenic Chilean fjords and hail the wonders… Learn more
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NEW! Longitudinal World Cruise II

71 Days From NZD $74,995 pp twinshare
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71 DAYS | 9 COUNTRIES Famous waters to frozen landscapes Join Viking on a grand voyage spanning the waterways and oceans of the New World and Antarctica. Admire the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, Canadian Maritimes and the glaciers and fjords of Chile. Transit engineering marvels such as the… Learn more
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NEW! Longitudinal World Cruise III

70 Days From NZD $72,399 pp twinshare
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70 DAYS | 10 COUNTRIES From the Great Lakes to Antarctica Discover North America’s wilderness while sailing the striking waterways of the Great Lakes. Explore ancient civilizations and gaze upon the Chilean fjords’ towering ice shelves. Witness the wildlife of the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica’s majestic glaciers and immense icebergs.… Learn more
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NEW! World Voyage I

180 Days From NZD $136,000 pp twinshare
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180 Days | 83 Guided Tours | 37 Countries  Circumnavigate the world Traverse the globe on an unforgettable voyage across vast oceans to destinations on six continents. From Ft. Lauderdale, discover faraway lands in the South Pacific and Asia. Witness ancient wonders from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. Explore… Learn more

Cruise the Galapagos by Ian Collier

We’d highly recommend cruising the islands for as long as your schedule and budget permit, it’s a long way to travel from NZ, so make it worthwhile! You will typically overnight in either historic (and high!) Quito or the larger coastal city of Guayaquil, then fly out to the Islands… Learn more

Cuba’s hot, but how do I get there?

Cuba has certainly been a ‘hot’ destination for Discover Travel clients over the last decade, especially during the last years of the Obama administration. During the thawing of diplomatic relations and resumption of direct American scheduled flights, demand surged. However, these friendlier relations have been rolled back by the Trump… Learn more

Cuba by Bike by Peter Dunne

There is a very famous quote from Che Guevara “¡Hasta la Victoria Siempre!” (“Until Victory, Always!”) And as I approached the final hill on day 5 of my cycling tour, this quote took on a whole new meaning. It wasn’t the biggest hill ever, but it was 38 degrees C… Learn more

South America

For Kiwis, “Latin” America is usually viewed as two quite separate destinations – ‘South’ – ie South of Panama, and ‘Central’ – North of Panama. Flying into ‘South’ America is currently possible with just LATAM and Qantas. There are daily flights from Auckland directly into Santiago (Chile) with LATAM Airlines,… Learn more