Self guided and escorted packages to a choice of the Loire Valley, Dordogne, Provence, The Luberon, Tuscany, Umbria, Cinque Terre, Italian Lakes, Amalfi Coast, St James Way, Gargano Peninsula, Vesuvius and Stromboli.

Most of the itineraries utilise a village base, from which day walks are done. The benefit of this system is that it allows for days off as desired and there is no pressure to keep up, or walk every day, and you do not have to carry anything other than a bottle of water.

Free days, sightseeing and entrance fees are incorporated in the tours along with hints regarding good places to eat, entertainment and places of interest to visit.

The daily walking and cycling itineraries follow established and clearly marked trails and have been selected as they include significant places of interest en-route along with places for rest and refreshment. Bags are transported to your destination so you only carry a small day pack with requirements for that days journey.

There are a number of itinerary modules available which can be combined to fit in with specific interests.

Includes transfers, accommodation in village hotels, continental breakfasts, guides, trail maps and local information.

For further information on this packages CLICK HERE.

This 14 day tour takes you behind the standard tourist veneer, as we explore the beautiful Tuscan villages and enjoy the local food and wine.

Want to learn the secrets of Italian cooking and try great quality Italian wines? This is your chance.

Includes visit to wineries, cheese and olive producers, markets and local restaurants.

This tour is for people seeking an experience of a lifetime and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

The tour package includes transfers, coach touring, welcome dinner, all breakfasts, all entrances to gardens and attractions (as per itinerary), 3 - 4 star accommodation and services of the tour host.

This tour departs 30 May 2010.

For further information on this package CLICK HERE.

A unique 23 day adventure! Bordered by Siberia to the north and China to the south, Mongolia is largely an unknown tourist destination. A special feature of this tour is the Naadam Festival, which features wrestling, archery and horse racing.

Imagine endless plains, warm hearted locals with simplistic way.

This is an active paced tour which travels through remote and barren areas, suited for those that want an experience.

Includes Ulaanbaatar, Sukhaatar Square, the Natural History Museum, Khar Zakh local market, Gandan Monastery, Gurvansaikhan National Park, Tsenkher Jiguur Hot Springs, the Great White Lake and Khorgo Volcano and of course the Naadam Festival.

This tour combines air and 4WD travel. Accommodation is 6 nights in a hotel and 13 nights in 'Ger' camp.

For further information on this package CLICK HERE.

Possibly the South Pacific's best kept secret!

Join us for a wonderful week of Country and Western music as well as rest and relaxation. With beautiful scenery fringed by azure seas, this small subtropical paradise offers a kaleidoscope of gardens, coral reefs, colourful fish, bush walking, fresh island food and wine, culture and convict history.

Country & Western Music Festival tour departs 15 May 2010

If you want to go to Norfolk but not into Country and WEstern Music than why not join one of our 8 day tours departing...
10 April
22 May
3 July
14 August

Please note: The music festival is on only on the May 2010 departure.

Packages include quality 3-4 star hotel accommodation, return flights and taxes ex Auckland/Wellngton or Christchurch, all breakfasts and dinners, transfers, entrances, touring and tour host.

For further information on this tour CLICK HERE.

Join us as we explore fabulous Turkey on our special 16 day tour commencing 21 August 2010. (N.B. other departure dates are also available).

Our journey commences in Istanbul with a tour of this amazing city straddling east and west, including the Topkapi Palace, a Turkish Tea House. The old city centre is a maze of cobbled lanes and beautiful courtyards with classical buildings, markets, forts, museums and galleries.

We have 2 days visiting the Gallipoli Peninsula including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuck Bair and the Kapatebe War Museum.

We then head south-east along the coast to Kusadasi and Ephesus – where you can walk along 2,000 year old marble streets, visit the temple of Hadrian, the House of the Virgin Mary and marvel at the well preserved ancient ruins. Then it’s on to Marmaris, Rhodes Island and a day cruise along the Turquoise Coast.

The tour also includes the ruins at Pamukkale, hot pools, ancient Anatolia, the home of the Whirling Devishes, Silk Road towns, Avanos Bronze Age pottery village, and the fairy chimneys, rock houses and monasteries of Cappadocia

This is a comprehensive 16 tour day package and includes quality 3-4 star hotel accommodation, transfers, breakfast daily, welcome dinner and all entrances as per the itinerary.

For further information on this tour CLICK HERE.

This 7 day escorted tour gives you a chance to explore the Chatham Islands, enjoy the unique flora, fauna and landscapes that make these islands so special.

The flora and fauna of the Chatham Islands has been isolated long enough to develop many species found nowhere else including the blue Chatham Islands forget-me-not, blue linen flax and pink Chatham Islands geranium. The leaves of Chatham's species are often fleshier, and trees are bigger than their New Zealand mainland counterparts.

Combine this with the Moriori and other early settler history, tree and rock carvings, Henga Scenic Reserve, Kaingaroa, Hapupu Reserve, Port Hutt, Waitangi West, Moriori carvings and optional Pitt Island tour.

With only 600 people on the island this event is one of the biggest events held and preparations are in progress for the 2010 festival. With stalls set up under cover on the Norman Kirk Reserve the day will feature music and activities for all. A mix of community groups and chefs will serve up quality tasting food with wine and beer to compliment. And of course, you will be able to celebrate food with Chatham Island flair.

This is the chance to explore New Zealand's outer islands and enjoy true Chatham Island hospitality, a memorable holiday experience. Tour departs 5 March 2010.

Tour package includes return airfares including taxes and surcharges, quality hotel accommodation, transfers, ALL MEALS, all entrances and tour host.

For further information on this tour CLICK HERE.

Join us as we explore China's Sichuan Provence.

See Giant Pandas in their natural habitat. Yaks grazing in fields of wildflowers, spectacular mountain scenery and Tibetan villages.

The tour includes quality 4 star hotels with western facilities, ALL MEALS in China, bottled water, all entrances, tour host, visa assistance, group social events, taxes and tolls - in fact you hardly need extra money at all.

On this 12 day tour you will see the real China with a optional extension into Tibet or Xi' an and Beijing to visit the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall.

Tour departs 18 July 2010.

For further information and pricing on this tour CLICK HERE.

Explore the amazing grand cities of St Petersburg and Moscow then cruise the majestic rivers and lakes of Russia. There are two sides to Russia; her great cities Moscow & St Petersburg and its ancient villages like Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritzy.

A Russian river cruise is not a simple trip from one point to another - it’s an experience that will remain in your memory for a lifetime.

While cruising you can enjoy on-board cuisine, folk music and decorative arts in the company of travellers from all around the world. The cruise takes you along the Volga river, the Sheksna, the Svir and lakes.

This tour/cruise incorporates important landmarks - Moscow’ Kremlin and Red Square, St Petersburg Hermitage - and its history and culture.

Escorted cruise date: 14 June
Cruise length: 12 days

There are many other cruise departures - however these are non- escorted, please contact us for further information.

For further information on this tour CLICK HERE.

This is you chance of a lifetime to experience the wildlife of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

On this tour you will hosted by a New Zealand based Safari leader with extensive experience in African Safaris and taken on a voyage of discovery including wildlife parks, game drives, majestic scenery, local culture and villages.

This is a genuine camp safari, but you are not roughing it as our guide and support team are on hand to assist you. We have a specially designed expedition vehicle and coach seats for your comfort.

Meals are prepared by our own chef throughout and special diets can be catered for. On safari visit Lake Victoria, Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha and Nairobi.

Tour departure date: 30 July 2010
Length: 31 days

Optional extension - 4 day gorilla trekking, your chance to encounter gorillas in the wild.

For further information on this tour CLICK HERE.

In addition to a 7 night Danube Cruise, we stay in the picturesque cities of Budapest, Cesky Krumlov, Rothenburg and Prague.

Our amazing tour commences in Frankfurt, following the famous “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg - the finest medieval city in Europe and World Heritage listed Bamberg, then on to Plizen and Prague. The old city centre's are a maze of cobbled lanes and beautiful courtyards with classical buildings, lovely markets, amazing castles, museums and galleries.

In Prague visit the famous Charles Bridge, Royal Palace, St Vitus’s Cathedral and Wenceslas Square. We also visit the picturesque 13th century fortified town of Cesky Krumlov.

In Budapest the Castle District, river embankments and the whole of Andrássy út have been officially recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are amazing to explore.

The cruise/tour commences 10 July 2010. It is a comprehensive 16 cruise/tour day package and includes quality 3-4 star hotel accommodation, transfers, entrances as per itinerary, 5 shore excursions, breakfast daily, 6 lunches, welcome and 11 other dinners as per the itinerary.

The cruise company we have selected for this tour is Peter Deilmann Cruises – Europe’s foremost deluxe river cruise company.

You are also invited to continue your time in Europe at the conclusion of this package tour with our recommended extension tour to Bavaria, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. This is a 15 day tour commences in Munich and follows immediately on from the European Rivers and Palaces tour. Other touring options are also available.

For further information on this cruise CLICK HERE.

12 day luxury adventure to the last great wilderness. The season is short but the days are long, stretching to midnight and beyond. This tour includes the Antarctic Peninsula, Half Moon, Elephant Island, Hope Bay, Neko Harbour and Lemaire Channel.

The Antarctic Peninsula is an awe-inspiring wilderness.

On the cruise you will experience icebergs, glaciers, seabirds, seals, orcas and whales, navigate iceberg alley. Cruise departs early January 2010, price on application.

Pre and post tours are available before and after the cruise including Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Iguazu Falls, Rio De Janeiro or Machu Picchu.

For further information on this cruise CLICK HERE.

Why not make a special long weekend away in Sydney – departing Friday morning and returning Sunday.

Tour package departs 5 February 2010.

This package has had an amazing response and we are sure it will sell out, so contact us today to find out more info.

For further information CLICK HERE.

21 day escorted tour to experience the wildflowers, brilliantly coloured birds, exotic animals, amazing scenery and world famous attractions of Brazil.

Our exploration of the flora and fauna of Brazil includes a garden with over 8,000 species of plants, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Ipanema, Savana Tablelands, Copacabana, Rio and rainforests.

We have included visits to a private garden designed by Roberto Burke Marx, known internationally as one of the most important landscape architects of the 20th century. One of the highlights is the Burle Marx mansion and garden, just outside of Rio. The garden has more than 3,500 species of plants and an extraordinary collection of images and pottery. The property was donated to the government in trust for posterity and became a National Monument.

As well as touring some of the major tourist highlights in Brazil we explore Amazonian rainforests and the Pantanal. We even have a 2 night stay in a Amazonian lodge.

Explore the Amazon - this tour includes Manaus, Belem, the Amazon River, Salvador and the Iguassu Falls.

Many birds may also be seen including the colourful Toucan, Tinamous, Rheas and Jabirus.

The tour package includes transfers, domestic flights within South America, coach touring, welcome dinner, all breakfasts, all entrances to gardens and attractions (as per itinerary), 3 - 4 star accommodation and services of local guides and tour escort.

Tour commences 1 October 2010.

For further information on this tour; including pricing, inclusions and the itinerary. CLICK HERE.