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Explore our world-wide escorted tours

 

We plan unhurried, comfortable tours to off beat destinations using paths less travelled.  The itineraries are personally checked and refined and we have over 30 years experience to call on.
All our tours include flights ex New Zealand, however we always offer our tours on a land only basis or with any additional travel
extension that you may require. 

 

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Mothers Day Weekend - at the Chateau Tongariro

pointerNew Zealand, North Island

What better way to celebrate Mothers' Day than being part of our popular escorted rail tour to the Chateau.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 11 May 2019 return by rail Return: Sun 12 May 2019 Find out more Book Now
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A week in Rarotonga - Staying at the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

pointerRarotonga

This week in Rarotonga is a gem. Accommodation is oceanfront, facing a white sandy beach that is swimmable at all tides.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 16 May 2019 return by plane Return: Thu 23 May 2019 Find out more
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Mid-Winter Christmas Rail Tour - to the Chateau Tongariro

OUR ESCORTED MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS WEEKEND TO THE CHATEAU CONTINUES TO BE A POPULAR ADDITION TO OUR NEW ZEALAND RAIL TOURS PROGRAMME.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 15 Jun 2019 return by rail Return: Sun 16 Jun 2019 Find out more Book Now
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Voyage to the Marquesas Islands aboard Aranui 5 - The only way to explore this part of the world

pointerTahiti Marquesas Islands

The ship Aranui 5, is the only way to explore the Marquesas Islands

departure by plane Depart: Tue 18 Jun 2019 return by plane Return: Thu 04 Jul 2019 Find out more
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Mongolia, Siberia and the Russian Outback - A rare and opportune river boat venture into the Arctic including the Legendary Naadam Festival

pointerMongolia, Siberia, Russia

A rare and opportune river boat venture into the Arctic including the Legendary Naadam Festival

departure by plane Depart: Sat 06 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 07 Aug 2019 Find out more
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Mount Cook - Mid-Winter Christmas

What better location to enjoy a mid-winter celebration than in the alpine surroundings of Mount Cook.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 23 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 27 Jul 2019 Find out more Book Now
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Three Country Safari - Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

pointerNamibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

One Double/Twin Room left

departure by plane Depart: Mon 12 Aug 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 08 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Vienna to Bucharest River Cruise - A Lower Danube River Cruise through seven countries

pointerAustria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria

This well-priced river cruise which explores the southern and less-visited areas of the Danube

departure by plane Depart: Sun 18 Aug 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 04 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Rhine and Moselle Rivers - Plus a nine-day coach tour of Switzerland

pointerSingapore, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland

Switzerland is a country of untold beauty. The clichés are all here: soaring peaks, tumbling waterfalls, sparkling lakes, quaint rural houses and of course Swiss cow bells. Towns and cities offer picture-perfect medieval centres.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 04 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 28 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Croatia – the Islands & Neighbours - Slovenia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Montenegro plus seven days cruising the Croatian islands

pointerCroatia-Slovenia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Montenegro

This itinerary includes two nights in Zagreb, Bled, the Bosnia & Herzegovina capital of Sarajevo and the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ - Dubrovnik.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 15 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 07 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Grand Mediterranean Cruise Odyssey

7 day sale bonus. Save up to $1,000 per person and up to $400 on board cabin credit for all bookings made prior to 02 April 2019 ( subject to availability ).

departure by plane Depart: Wed 18 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 15 Oct 2019 Find out more
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The Great Forgotten Taranaki Rail Tour

Taranaki is becoming one of our popular New Zealand Rail tour destinations and our sixth venture to the region gives you the opportunity to enjoy this rail / coach experience.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 19 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 24 Sep 2019 Find out more
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New York to Montreal Cruise Tour - An Inland Waterways Cruise

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This two-nation cruise In a specially-designed ship, transits the Erie Canal and cruises through the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence Seaway, part of the international boundary between the US and Canada.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 22 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 14 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Orient to Outback - Cruise Hong Kong to Darwin plus ‘The Ghan’ Train

We continue our popular Cruise - ‘Ghan’ rail tour options with an oriental cruise on-board ‘Sun Princess’ from Hong Kong, calling at Vietnam’s ‘Jewel’ Halong Bay and Nga Trang to visit the enchanting city of Hoi An before continuing south to frenetic Ho Chi Mihn city.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 23 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 14 Oct 2019 Find out more
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World of Wearablearts #1 - Option One

pointerWellington

Be WOWed in Wellington! A long weekend with like-minded people - Option One

departure by rail Depart: Sat 28 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 30 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Central India and Assam - Including a 7 day Brahmaputra River Cruise

For centuries people from many distant lands have wanted a piece of India and its treasures and strangely India has accepted these foreigners into the Indian way of life.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 01 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 23 Oct 2019 Find out more
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World of Wearablearts #2 - Option Two

pointerAuckland - Wellington

Be WOWed in Wellington with like-minded people. Option two

departure by plane Depart: Thu 03 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 05 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Cruise West plus 'The Ghan' - Adelaide to Darwin

pointerIncluding Kakadu National Park, the Kimberley Coast, Broome & Fremantle

Our rail / cruise tours continue their popularity and this is a rare opportunity to join a cruise in Darwin after the legendary rail journey through the heart of Australia from Adelaide to Darwin on the iconic Ghan.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 04 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 22 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Southern Circle - Western Australia

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Tucked away in the south west corner of Australia is a land like no other.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 09 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 26 Oct 2019 Find out more
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World of Wearableart #3 - Option Three

pointerAuckland - Wellington

Be WOWed in Wellington with like-minded people. Option Three

departure by rail Depart: Thu 10 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 12 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Bay of Islands Weekend Escape - Flying by DC-3 Charter

We are excited to bring you this opportunity to fly to Keri Keri from Auckland, on board the meticulously well maintained

departure by plane Depart: Fri 18 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 20 Oct 2019 Find out more
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South Island Springtime Rail Tour - by exclusive charter train

Welcome to our nineteenth South Island Rail Tour – the popular Springtime in the South Island.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 19 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 01 Nov 2019 Find out more Book Now
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Mt Cook to Kaikoura - A Central South Island Rail Tour

The opportunity to enjoy whale watching at Kaikoura and spend two nights at Aoraki / Mount Cook staying in the Hermitage Hotel are two of the highlights of our new rail / coach tour of central South Island.

departure by plane Depart: Sat 23 Nov 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 29 Nov 2019 Find out more Book Now
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Antarctica and Patagonia

pointerAntarctica, Argentina

A limited number of cabins available. Don't delay.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 24 Nov 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 13 Dec 2019 Find out more
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Art Deco Festival by Rail - Exclusive new tour

pointerNapier

This new and exclusive five-day tour will travel to the Art Deco Festival in Napier by rail – a wonderful way to arrive in sunny Hawkes Bay.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 20 Feb 2020 return by plane Return: Mon 24 Feb 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Sri Lanka – South India – Kerala

pointerSri Lanka – South India – Kerala

Sri Lanka and South India share their history with the Arab traders, the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonialists. Reminders of past rulers sit side-by-side with Buddhist temples that depict Hindu images.

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Japan at Cherry Blossom Time - plus a nine-night Cruise

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Our third CHERRY BLOSSOM coach, rail and cruise tour will give you a thorough insight into the Japanese way of life. The myriad of colour will astound.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 31 Mar 2020 return by plane Return: Tue 21 Apr 2020 Find out more
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Morocco - Gibraltar, Spain, Portugal

pointerMorocco, Gibraltar, Spain, Portugal

This tour travels to four contrasting Mediterranean countries – Morocco, Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 06 Apr 2020 return by plane Return: Fri 08 May 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Heart of Europe River Cruise 2020 - Plus an Eastern Europe 9 day coach tour

pointerCzech, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Bavaria, Netherlands

Avalon River Cruise Special! SAVE $5,000 per couple when booking our 2020 Europe Riverboat Tour

departure by plane Depart: Sat 13 Jun 2020 return by plane Return: Fri 10 Jul 2020 Find out more Book Now
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The Best of Vietnam & Cambodia - Including Angkor Wat

pointerVietnam, Cambodia

These fascinating countries of South East Asia have many common threads running through them. The saffron of the Buddist monks, gorgeous silks and flowers, motor scooters, charming people, a recent history of war, heat and humidity and a determination to move forward.

departure by plane Depart: Sat 18 May 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 09 Jun 2019 Find out more
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Bluff Oyster & Food Festival

pointerNew Zealand, South Island, Queenstown, Invercargill and Bluff

Join the friendly locals and visitors for a taste of Bluff!

departure by plane Depart: Fri 24 May 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 27 May 2019 Find out more
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Alaska and the Yukon - Cruise Tour

pointerAlaska

‘North to Alaska’ – we all know the refrain and this is a tour that offers an in-depth look at this region that is basically isolated for five months of the year.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 26 May 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 18 Jun 2019 Find out more
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East African Safari

pointerEast Africa

This East Africa safari takes in some of the best scenery and animals in the world –highlighted by the wildebeest and zebra migration at the Northern end of the Masai Mara.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 09 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 26 Jul 2019 Find out more
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Stewart Island Cruise Expedition

pointerNew Zealand, South Island, Stewart Island

Don’t miss out. One Cabin Left!

departure by plane Depart: Sat 20 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 27 Jul 2019 Find out more
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France to Senegal - A luxury Cruise including Spain, Portugal & the Canary, Madeira and Cape Verde islands

pointerFrance, Spain, Portugal, Canary, Madeira, Cape Verde Islands, Senegal

This is an unusual opportunity to visit three of the Atlantic island groups on the one journey.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 17 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 15 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Cruise & The Ghan - Sydney - Darwin - Adelaide

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Join our exclusive Princess Cruises and the Legendary Ghan escorted tour to Australia in October 2019

departure by plane Depart: Thu 03 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 21 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney - Two exclusive escorted departures

pointerSydney - Australia

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney Two exclusive escorted departures 16-18 October 2019 or 18-20 October 2019

departure by plane Depart: Wed 16 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 18 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Perth to Auckland by Rail, Coach and Cruise - Including Adelaide & Canberra

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Book before 31 October 2018 and receive onboard credit of up to US$600 per cabin!

departure by plane Depart: Fri 18 Oct 2019 return by cruise Return: Fri 08 Nov 2019 Find out more
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